Browsing Masters Degrees (Nursing) by Title
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The experience of carers who are implementing or have implemented Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) at the R.K. Khan Hospital.
(2003)Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is a fairly new concept to the patients and personnel at the R. K. Khan Hospital. Arising from one of the Governmental initiatives, KMC was introduced to KwaZulu Natal in 2001. The personnel at ... -
The experiences of infertile African women in Durban.
(1994)The experiences of African women with primary infertility were explored. These women were from Durban and surrounding rural areas, in KwaZulu / Natal. The aims of the study were to describe their perception of infertility ... -
Experiences of nontraditional students enrolled in the registered nursing program in Zambia.
(2004)This was an exploratory, descriptive survey employing both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The aim of the was to explore and describe the experiences of nontraditional students enrolled in the registered nursing ... -
Experiences of primary health care nurses providing mental health care services at primary health care clinics in eThekwini South Sub-District, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2014)Primary Health Care (PHC) is a basic mechanism that brings healthcare close to the people. PHC promotes access to holistic care and improves the health of the population. The integration of mental health care into its ... -
The experiences of rape survivors concerning post exposure prophylaxis at a regional hospital, Ethekwini district.
(2005)Aim: The aim of the study was to explore and describe the perceptions and experiences of rape survivors who were receiving Post Exposure Prophylaxis at a regional hospital. Methodology: A phenomenological approach was used ... -
Experiences of women refugees from the African Great Lake region regarding reproductive health services in the city of Durban, South Africa.
(2017)Introduction There is a sparse literature on the experiences of refugee women regarding reproductive health services. In South Africa specifically, research that documents such issues is lacking. Upon their arrival in ... -
An exploration of adolescents knowledge, perceptions and behaviors regarding sexual reproduction and sexual reproductive health services in Botswana.
(2009)The study aimed to explore adolescents knowledge, perceptions and behaviors regarding sexual reproduction and sexual reproductive health services in community junior school in Tutume Botswana. A descriptive exploratory ... -
An exploration of educators' experiences in implementing sexuality education as disease prevention and a health promotion strategy in selected eThekwini-based secondary schools.
(2013)Objective: This study sought to explores educators’ experiences whilst implementing sexuality education as disease prevention and a health promotion strategy in classes for learners in secondary Schools. The critical ... -
Exploration of factors that influence the utilisation of HIV/AIDS prevention mehtods among University of KwaZulu-Natal students residing in a selected campus.
(2009)In this study, the researcher is interested in the utilization of HIV/AIDS prevention methods among university students. The purpose of this study was to explore factors that influence the utilization of existing HIV/AIDS ... -
An exploration of nursing students’ experiences of a community-based health promotion and illness prevention programme in a selected school of nursing in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2017)Background Health promotion constitutes a priority in the World Health Organization’s agenda of health for all (WHO, 2014b). Therefore, nursing students should be introduced to the principles of health, illness prevention ... -
An exploration of school health nurses’ understanding and experiences of adolescent sexual and reproductive health programme in a selected health district in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2016)Introduction: Unprotected sexual activity has a negative effect to the reproductive health of adolescence, because they are physically immature and are at risk of unwanted pregnancy. Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) ... -
An exploration of the learners’ perceptions, awareness and satisfaction regarding the implementation of Integrated School Health Programme (ISHP) in selected secondary schools in uMgungundlovu district, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2017)When learners are subject to adverse health risks, school attendance and academic performance are correspondingly affected. This phenomenon is a nationally and internationally recognized problem considering healthy youth ... -
An exploration of the nurses perception on causes of and management of in-patient aggression in a psychiatric institution in Botswana.
(2009)Inpatient aggression in mental health settings is a significant concern because it compromises the quality of care provided by health care workers. Nurses are one of the groups most affected by inpatient aggression because ... -
Exploration of the perceived clinical competencies of newly qualified midwives working in hospitals at eThekwini Municipality.
(2011)The reduction of the maternal mortality rate is part of the priority agenda of governments in Africa, including South Africa. Research shows that a large portion of maternal deaths are preventable because they are largely ... -
An exploratory descriptive study on nurses' knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding evidence based practice in a prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV program at a selected public tertiary hospital in Malawi.
(2015)HIV/AIDS continues to be a global public health concern with Malawi being among the countries worst affected by the pandemic. Women have the highest prevalence compared to men and the prevalence is also very high among ... -
An exploratory descriptive study on the levels of psychological distress in relation to quality of life among women living with HIV and AIDS attending a regional hospital within eThekwini district, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2015)Background: Despite advances in the treatment of HIV and AIDS with lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART), women living with HIV and AIDS (WLWHA) still have to deal with the psychological and psychosocial challenges of ... -
An exploratory descriptive study on the perceived levels of stigma and disclosure patterns among women living with HIV and AIDS in a selected hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2017)Aim: The aim of this study is to explore and describe the perceived levels of HIV related stigma and disclosure patterns among women living with HIV and AIDS. Objectives: The objectives of the study are to explore ... -
An exploratory study of suicide amongst adolescents in Umzimkulu district high schools.
(2001)High school adolescent's suicidal behaviour caused a concern to the Umzimkulu community and the multi - disciplinary team in the local Psychiatric institution during the years 1997 - 1999 . The purpose the study was to ... -
An exploratory study of the lived experiences of critical care nurses with Muslim traditional illness practices.
(2003)Aim: The aim of the study was to explore the lived experiences of critical care nurses with Muslim traditional practices. Methodology: A phenomenological approach was used in the study to gain the critical care nurses' ...