Access to Information and Decision Making on Teenage Pregnancy Prevention by Females in Tshwane / Masemola-Yende; J. P. F. Mataboge; Sanah M. 

Public ISBD Title : Access to Information and Decision Making on Teenage Pregnancy Prevention by Females in Tshwane Authors: Masemola-Yende; J. P. F. Mataboge; Sanah M. Publisher: Cape Town [South Africa] : Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa Publication Date: 2015 Series: Journal of the Democratic Nursing Organization of South Africa - Curationis, ISSN 2223-6279 No. 38(2); 1-9; tab. Uniform Titles: Journal of the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa - Curationis Layout: Journal Article ISSN (or other code): 2223-6279 (online) Languages : English Keywords:   Access to InformationDecision MakingPregnancy in AdolescenceFemale  Access to InformationDecision MakingPregnancy in AdolescenceFemale Abstract: Background: The increase in the number of teenage pregnancies and its negative consequences has encouraged various researchers to explore the possible causes of teenage pregnancy. Findings from previously-conducted research have indicated different preventable factors that predispose female teenagers to pregnancy; such as staff attitudes and the lack of information resulting from poor access to health facilities.Objective: To explore and describe access to information and decision making on teenage pregnancy prevention by females using a primary healthcare clinic in Tshwane; South Africa.Method: In this study; the researchers used a descriptive qualitative and exploratory research design to explore and describe the verbal reports regarding prevention of teenage pregnancy by females using a primary healthcare clinic in Tshwane; South Africa. Face-to-face semistructured interviews were conducted with 15 female participants aged between 15 and 26; who had been pregnant once or more during their teens.Results: Two themes emerged; namely; access to information and decision making by female teenagers. Five categories that emerged were: access to information on pregnancy prevention; ignoring of provided information; the use of alternative medicine with hormonal contraception; personal reasons for use and non-use of contraception; and decisions made by teenagers to not fall pregnant. Females in this study fell pregnant in their teens; even though they had access to information.Conclusion: Given the complexity of this problem; female teenagers should use their families as primary sources of information for reproductive health promotion and educational institutions should build on this to aid the prevention of teenage pregnancy. Access to Information and Decision Making on Teenage Pregnancy Prevention by Females in Tshwane [] / Masemola-Yende; J. P. F. Mataboge; Sanah M. . - Cape Town (South Africa) : Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa, 2015 . -  : Journal Article. - (Journal of the Democratic Nursing Organization of South Africa - Curationis, ISSN 2223-6279; 38(2); 1-9; tab.) . ISSN : 2223-6279 (online) Work : Journal of the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa - Curationis Languages : English Keywords:   Access to InformationDecision MakingPregnancy in AdolescenceFemale  Access to InformationDecision MakingPregnancy in AdolescenceFemale Abstract: Background: The increase in the number of teenage pregnancies and its negative consequences has encouraged various researchers to explore the possible causes of teenage pregnancy. Findings from previously-conducted research have indicated different preventable factors that predispose female teenagers to pregnancy; such as staff attitudes and the lack of information resulting from poor access to health facilities.Objective: To explore and describe access to information and decision making on teenage pregnancy prevention by females using a primary healthcare clinic in Tshwane; South Africa.Method: In this study; the researchers used a descriptive qualitative and exploratory research design to explore and describe the verbal reports regarding prevention of teenage pregnancy by females using a primary healthcare clinic in Tshwane; South Africa. Face-to-face semistructured interviews were conducted with 15 female participants aged between 15 and 26; who had been pregnant once or more during their teens.Results: Two themes emerged; namely; access to information and decision making by female teenagers. Five categories that emerged were: access to information on pregnancy prevention; ignoring of provided information; the use of alternative medicine with hormonal contraception; personal reasons for use and non-use of contraception; and decisions made by teenagers to not fall pregnant. Females in this study fell pregnant in their teens; even though they had access to information.Conclusion: Given the complexity of this problem; female teenagers should use their families as primary sources of information for reproductive health promotion and educational institutions should build on this to aid the prevention of teenage pregnancy.

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An Integrative Review of South African Cancer Nursing Research Published from 2002-2012 / Maree; Johanna Schmollgruber; Shelley 

Public ISBD Title : An Integrative Review of South African Cancer Nursing Research Published from 2002-2012 Authors: Maree; Johanna Schmollgruber; Shelley Publisher: Cape Town [South Africa] : Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa Series: Journal of the Democratic Nursing Organization of South Africa - Curationis, ISSN 2223-6279 No. 37(1); 1-10; fig.; tab. Uniform Titles: Journal of the Democratic Nursing Organization of South Africa - Curationis Layout: Journal Article ISSN (or other code): 2223-6279 (online) Languages : English Keywords:   Oncology NursingResearchReviewPublications  Oncology NursingResearchReviewPublications Abstract: Background: This integrative review aimed to quantify the publication output of South African cancer nursing research conducted between 2002 and 2012 and to identify key trends relevant to cancer nurse researchers. Objectives: To describe the publication output of cancer nursing research in terms of the journals of publication; authors; focus; participants and methods used; to explore whether the published work was funded and to assess the quality of the studies published. Methods: An integrative review was conducted using the key words South Africa in combination with cancer nursing and oncology nursing to search the databases Pubmed; PsycINFO; CINAHL; Sabinet; Web of Science; Medline and OvidSP. A data extraction sheet was developed to document the required information from each paper and all publications were reviewed independently by the authors. Results: A total of 181 publications for potential inclusion were identified and 26 papers were included in this review. Cervical cancer; specifically the prevention of this disease; was the most popular diagnostic focus and theme of investigation. Most of the studies were descriptive and none of the studies met the criteria of the highest quality. Conclusion: Nursing added to the body of knowledge regarding the primary and secondary prevention of cancer. There is a need for work on both men and women diagnosed withthe most common cancers; as well as the family and care giver. There is also a need for multidisciplinary work using complex interventions focusing on symptom management to improve patient outcomes. An Integrative Review of South African Cancer Nursing Research Published from 2002-2012 [] / Maree; Johanna Schmollgruber; Shelley . - Cape Town (South Africa) : Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa, [s.d.] . -  : Journal Article. - (Journal of the Democratic Nursing Organization of South Africa - Curationis, ISSN 2223-6279; 37(1); 1-10; fig.; tab.) . ISSN : 2223-6279 (online) Work : Journal of the Democratic Nursing Organization of South Africa - Curationis Languages : English Keywords:   Oncology NursingResearchReviewPublications  Oncology NursingResearchReviewPublications Abstract: Background: This integrative review aimed to quantify the publication output of South African cancer nursing research conducted between 2002 and 2012 and to identify key trends relevant to cancer nurse researchers. Objectives: To describe the publication output of cancer nursing research in terms of the journals of publication; authors; focus; participants and methods used; to explore whether the published work was funded and to assess the quality of the studies published. Methods: An integrative review was conducted using the key words South Africa in combination with cancer nursing and oncology nursing to search the databases Pubmed; PsycINFO; CINAHL; Sabinet; Web of Science; Medline and OvidSP. A data extraction sheet was developed to document the required information from each paper and all publications were reviewed independently by the authors. Results: A total of 181 publications for potential inclusion were identified and 26 papers were included in this review. Cervical cancer; specifically the prevention of this disease; was the most popular diagnostic focus and theme of investigation. Most of the studies were descriptive and none of the studies met the criteria of the highest quality. Conclusion: Nursing added to the body of knowledge regarding the primary and secondary prevention of cancer. There is a need for work on both men and women diagnosed withthe most common cancers; as well as the family and care giver. There is also a need for multidisciplinary work using complex interventions focusing on symptom management to improve patient outcomes.

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Compliance amongst Asthma Patients Registered for an Asthma Disease Risk-Management Programme in South Africa / Opedun; NtombombusoEhlers; Valerie J.Roos; Janetta H.

Public ISBD Title : Compliance amongst Asthma Patients Registered for an Asthma Disease Risk-Management Programme in South Africa Authors: Opedun; NtombombusoEhlers; Valerie J.Roos; Janetta H. Publisher: Cape Town [South Africa] : Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa Publication Date: 2011 Series: Journal of the Democratic Nursing Organization of South Africa - Curationis, ISSN 2223-6279 No. 34(1); 1-7 Uniform Titles: Journal of the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa - Curationis Layout: Journal Article ISSN (or other code): 2223-6279 Languages : English Keywords:   AsthmaRisk ManagementPatient ComplianceNational Health Programs  AsthmaRisk ManagementPatient ComplianceNational Health Programs Abstract: The study attempted to identify the factors that influence compliance amongst 1039 members and their dependants of a particular medical aid scheme in South Africa who were registered for an asthma disease risk-management (DRM) programme. The sample consisted of 200 systematically selected individuals or their dependants. A quantitative; exploratory; and descriptive study was undertaken. Questionnaires for completion were posted to the individuals or their dependants. The Statistica 7.1 computer program was used to analyse the data. Most asthma patients did not comply with the DRM programme because they lacked knowledge of the programme. Asthma patients' compliance with the DRM programme can be enhanced by the sustained; positive attitudes of their health providers and case managers; better promotion of the programme; and by involving the patients to a greater extent in the long-term management of their disease. Asthma patients require education about healthy lifestyles that would empower them to successfully manage their condition; which would prevent or at least reduce asthma attacks and/or hospital admissions. Compliance amongst Asthma Patients Registered for an Asthma Disease Risk-Management Programme in South Africa [] / Opedun; NtombombusoEhlers; Valerie J.Roos; Janetta H. . - Cape Town (South Africa) : Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa, 2011 . -  : Journal Article. - (Journal of the Democratic Nursing Organization of South Africa - Curationis, ISSN 2223-6279; 34(1); 1-7) . ISSN : 2223-6279 Work : Journal of the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa - Curationis Languages : English Keywords:   AsthmaRisk ManagementPatient ComplianceNational Health Programs  AsthmaRisk ManagementPatient ComplianceNational Health Programs Abstract: The study attempted to identify the factors that influence compliance amongst 1039 members and their dependants of a particular medical aid scheme in South Africa who were registered for an asthma disease risk-management (DRM) programme. The sample consisted of 200 systematically selected individuals or their dependants. A quantitative; exploratory; and descriptive study was undertaken. Questionnaires for completion were posted to the individuals or their dependants. The Statistica 7.1 computer program was used to analyse the data. Most asthma patients did not comply with the DRM programme because they lacked knowledge of the programme. Asthma patients' compliance with the DRM programme can be enhanced by the sustained; positive attitudes of their health providers and case managers; better promotion of the programme; and by involving the patients to a greater extent in the long-term management of their disease. Asthma patients require education about healthy lifestyles that would empower them to successfully manage their condition; which would prevent or at least reduce asthma attacks and/or hospital admissions.

A Cross-Sectional Survey to Compare the Competence of Learners Registered for the Baccalaureus Curationis Programme using Different Learning Approaches at the University of the Western Cape / Roux; Loretta Z. leKhanyile; Thembisile D.

Public ISBD Title : A Cross-Sectional Survey to Compare the Competence of Learners Registered for the Baccalaureus Curationis Programme using Different Learning Approaches at the University of the Western Cape Authors: Roux; Loretta Z. leKhanyile; Thembisile D. Publisher: Cape Town [South Africa] : Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa Publication Date: 2011 Series: Journal of the Democratic Nursing Organization of South Africa - Curationis, ISSN 2223-6279 No. 34(1); 1-7 Uniform Titles: Journal of the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa - Curationis Layout: Journal Article ISSN (or other code): 2223-6279 Languages : English Keywords:   Professional CompetenceEducation  NursingCross-Sectional Studies  Professional CompetenceEducation  NursingCross-Sectional Studies Abstract: The purpose of the study was to compare the extent to which the different teaching approaches applied in the Baccalaureus Curationis programme adequately prepare graduating learners for professional competence. The research methodology was a quantitative approach; based on descriptive research; with a clinical competence development model to guide the data collection procedure. The target population of the study included a sample of 250 learners in the four-year B.Cur programme; that extended from first-to-fourth-year. Stratified random sampling was applied to select the sample learners for this research and data were collected by means of a five-point Likert scale questionnaire. Data were organised and managed using the SAS statistical software package. Descriptive statistics were gathered with measures of central tendency and dispersion included; and their findings were illustrated on descriptive tables. A correlation technique was applied to determine the effects of the independent variable on the dependent variable. The results of the study indicated that progression in competence did not occur as learners progressed through higher levels of their training; except during the third-year of study. However; the study's results confirmed the strengths of the Case-based clinical reasoning approach to teaching and learning. This approach is able to combine the strengths of the traditional methods; which dealt with large class sizes and that had a focus on learner centred learning; with a focus on clinical practice. This approach provides realistic opportunities for learners to experiment with solutions to dilemmas encountered in real life situations; from the protected and safe environment of the classroom. The first-year learners who were observed in this study; who although novices; were exposed to Case-based teaching approaches and showed more self-perceived competence than learners in later years. This occurred in spite of the limited exposure of the first-year learners to real life clinical situations. The outcome of this study recommends that more studies are conducted; in the School of Nursing at the University of the Western Cape (UWC); to explore teaching and learning approaches that fully maximise the clinical and theoretical competencies of the learners. The outcome further recommends that learner-centred teaching approaches; such as Case-based method; are applied to all year levels of study in the B.Cur programme; due to its proven value when it was applied to first-year learners. The Case-based clinical reasoning approach to learning; that has been implemented at the school; promotes competence and self confidence in learners and has enhanced their sense of responsibility to be actively involved in their own learning. A Cross-Sectional Survey to Compare the Competence of Learners Registered for the Baccalaureus Curationis Programme using Different Learning Approaches at the University of the Western Cape [] / Roux; Loretta Z. leKhanyile; Thembisile D. . - Cape Town (South Africa) : Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa, 2011 . -  : Journal Article. - (Journal of the Democratic Nursing Organization of South Africa - Curationis, ISSN 2223-6279; 34(1); 1-7) . ISSN : 2223-6279 Work : Journal of the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa - Curationis Languages : English Keywords:   Professional CompetenceEducation  NursingCross-Sectional Studies  Professional CompetenceEducation  NursingCross-Sectional Studies Abstract: The purpose of the study was to compare the extent to which the different teaching approaches applied in the Baccalaureus Curationis programme adequately prepare graduating learners for professional competence. The research methodology was a quantitative approach; based on descriptive research; with a clinical competence development model to guide the data collection procedure. The target population of the study included a sample of 250 learners in the four-year B.Cur programme; that extended from first-to-fourth-year. Stratified random sampling was applied to select the sample learners for this research and data were collected by means of a five-point Likert scale questionnaire. Data were organised and managed using the SAS statistical software package. Descriptive statistics were gathered with measures of central tendency and dispersion included; and their findings were illustrated on descriptive tables. A correlation technique was applied to determine the effects of the independent variable on the dependent variable. The results of the study indicated that progression in competence did not occur as learners progressed through higher levels of their training; except during the third-year of study. However; the study's results confirmed the strengths of the Case-based clinical reasoning approach to teaching and learning. This approach is able to combine the strengths of the traditional methods; which dealt with large class sizes and that had a focus on learner centred learning; with a focus on clinical practice. This approach provides realistic opportunities for learners to experiment with solutions to dilemmas encountered in real life situations; from the protected and safe environment of the classroom. The first-year learners who were observed in this study; who although novices; were exposed to Case-based teaching approaches and showed more self-perceived competence than learners in later years. This occurred in spite of the limited exposure of the first-year learners to real life clinical situations. The outcome of this study recommends that more studies are conducted; in the School of Nursing at the University of the Western Cape (UWC); to explore teaching and learning approaches that fully maximise the clinical and theoretical competencies of the learners. The outcome further recommends that learner-centred teaching approaches; such as Case-based method; are applied to all year levels of study in the B.Cur programme; due to its proven value when it was applied to first-year learners. The Case-based clinical reasoning approach to learning; that has been implemented at the school; promotes competence and self confidence in learners and has enhanced their sense of responsibility to be actively involved in their own learning.

Ethical Issues that Confront Nurses in Private Hospitals in the Western Cape Metropolitan Area / Stellenberg; Ethelwynn L. Dorse; Alta J. 

Public ISBD Title : Ethical Issues that Confront Nurses in Private Hospitals in the Western Cape Metropolitan Area Authors: Stellenberg; Ethelwynn L. Dorse; Alta J. Publisher: Cape Town [South Africa] : Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa Publication Date: 2014 Series: Journal of the Democratic Nursing Organization of South Africa - Curationis, ISSN 2223-6279 No. 37(1); 1-9; fig. Uniform Titles: Journal of the Democratic Nursing Organization of South Africa - Curationis Layout: Journal Article ISSN (or other code): 2223-6279 (online) Languages : English Keywords:   Ethics  NursingPersonhoodPatient CareWorkplaceHospitals  Private  Ethics  NursingPersonhoodPatient CareWorkplaceHospitals  Private Abstract: Background: Nurses are faced daily with a variety of ethical issues which could be as a result of budget cuts; target setting; the shortage of nurses and expertise. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to identify ethical issues related to patient care; to describe ethical issues related to patient diversity; rights and human dignity. To describe ethical issues related to caring in nursing and to the workplace environment.Method: A quantitative explorative descriptive research design was applied. A stratified sample of (n = 142/5) was drawn from all nurses and caregivers (N = 2990) working in a selected group of eight private hospitals. Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect the data. Statistical tests were applied to determine statistical relationships between variables.Results: Results included (95) of respondents provided safe and committed care to their patients; (99) loved to care for their patients and (93) believed in the Nurses' Pledge of Service. Fifty percent (50) of the respondents indicated verbal abuse from patients and only (59) experienced openness and transparency in the work environment. Analysis further identified that the caregivers did not respect the noble tradition of the profession and experienced the most verbal abuse. Conclusion: This study has identified ethical issues which may give rise to conflict within the workplace environment if not adequately addressed by management. The study further showed that the use of caregivers not regulated in nursing practice may pose as a threat to the safety of the patient. Ethical Issues that Confront Nurses in Private Hospitals in the Western Cape Metropolitan Area [] / Stellenberg; Ethelwynn L. Dorse; Alta J. . - Cape Town (South Africa) : Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa, 2014 . -  : Journal Article. - (Journal of the Democratic Nursing Organization of South Africa - Curationis, ISSN 2223-6279; 37(1); 1-9; fig.) . ISSN : 2223-6279 (online) Work : Journal of the Democratic Nursing Organization of South Africa - Curationis Languages : English Keywords:   Ethics  NursingPersonhoodPatient CareWorkplaceHospitals  Private  Ethics  NursingPersonhoodPatient CareWorkplaceHospitals  Private Abstract: Background: Nurses are faced daily with a variety of ethical issues which could be as a result of budget cuts; target setting; the shortage of nurses and expertise. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to identify ethical issues related to patient care; to describe ethical issues related to patient diversity; rights and human dignity. To describe ethical issues related to caring in nursing and to the workplace environment.Method: A quantitative explorative descriptive research design was applied. A stratified sample of (n = 142/5) was drawn from all nurses and caregivers (N = 2990) working in a selected group of eight private hospitals. Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect the data. Statistical tests were applied to determine statistical relationships between variables.Results: Results included (95) of respondents provided safe and committed care to their patients; (99) loved to care for their patients and (93) believed in the Nurses' Pledge of Service. Fifty percent (50) of the respondents indicated verbal abuse from patients and only (59) experienced openness and transparency in the work environment. Analysis further identified that the caregivers did not respect the noble tradition of the profession and experienced the most verbal abuse. Conclusion: This study has identified ethical issues which may give rise to conflict within the workplace environment if not adequately addressed by management. The study further showed that the use of caregivers not regulated in nursing practice may pose as a threat to the safety of the patient.

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