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| 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: | Tygervalley; Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa | | Publication Date: | 2015 | | Series: | Journal of the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa - Curationis No. 38(2); 1-9; tab. | | Uniform Titles: |
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| | 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. . - [S.l.] : Tygervalley; Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa, 2015 . - : Journal Article. - ( Journal of the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa - Curationis; 38(2); 1-9; tab.) . ISSN : 2223-6279 (online) Work : Journal of the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa - CurationisLanguages : 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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| 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: | Tygervalley; Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa | | Publication Date: | 2011 | | Series: | Journal of the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa - Curationis No. 34(1); 1-7 | | Uniform Titles: |
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| | 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. . - [S.l.] : Tygervalley; Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa, 2011 . - : Journal Article. - ( Journal of the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa - Curationis; 34(1); 1-7) . ISSN : 2223-6279 Work : Journal of the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa - CurationisLanguages : 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. |
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| Title : | Expectations of Youth Victims of Violence Regarding Health Care Professionals Leading them to Wellness in South Africa | | Authors: | Ahanonu; Ezihe L. Waggie; Firdouza | | Publisher: | Tygervalley; Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa | | Publication Date: | 2015 | | Series: | Journal of the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa - Curationis No. 38(2); 1-10 | | Uniform Titles: |
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| | Layout: | Journal Article | | ISSN (or other code): | 2223-6279 (online) | | Languages : | English | | Keywords: | ViolenceDelivery of Health CareHealth PromotionAdolescent ViolenceDelivery of Health CareHealth PromotionAdolescent | | Abstract: | Background: Many youth victims of violence report for treatment at the health care facilities in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. It was unclear what the youth expected regarding how they could be led towards wellness by health care professionals following an incident of violence (R1.1). Objectives: This study sought to explore and describe the expectations of the youth victims of violence with regards to health care professionals (R1.2) leading them to wellness in a selected rural community. Method: A qualitative; exploratory; descriptive and contextual design was used. Nine focus group discussions were conducted with 58 (23 males; 35 females) purposefully selected youth victims of violence between the ages of 15 and 19. Data analysis was done through open coding. Ethics clearance was received from the University Ethics Committee prior to the study being conducted. Results: Findings indicated that the youth victims of violence expect the health care professionals (professional nurses; doctors and social workers) working in their community to act as role models; demonstrate a professional attitude; provide health education; provide confidential counselling services; and establish school and community outreach programmes. Conclusion: This study provides evidence that youth victims of violence have important expectations from health care professionals concerning their wellness. Hence; health care professionals should focus on designing and implementing interventions targeting these expectations. |
Expectations of Youth Victims of Violence Regarding Health Care Professionals Leading them to Wellness in South Africa [] / Ahanonu; Ezihe L. Waggie; Firdouza . - [S.l.] : Tygervalley; Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa, 2015 . - : Journal Article. - ( Journal of the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa - Curationis; 38(2); 1-10) . ISSN : 2223-6279 (online) Work : Journal of the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa - CurationisLanguages : English | Keywords: | ViolenceDelivery of Health CareHealth PromotionAdolescent ViolenceDelivery of Health CareHealth PromotionAdolescent | | Abstract: | Background: Many youth victims of violence report for treatment at the health care facilities in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. It was unclear what the youth expected regarding how they could be led towards wellness by health care professionals following an incident of violence (R1.1). Objectives: This study sought to explore and describe the expectations of the youth victims of violence with regards to health care professionals (R1.2) leading them to wellness in a selected rural community. Method: A qualitative; exploratory; descriptive and contextual design was used. Nine focus group discussions were conducted with 58 (23 males; 35 females) purposefully selected youth victims of violence between the ages of 15 and 19. Data analysis was done through open coding. Ethics clearance was received from the University Ethics Committee prior to the study being conducted. Results: Findings indicated that the youth victims of violence expect the health care professionals (professional nurses; doctors and social workers) working in their community to act as role models; demonstrate a professional attitude; provide health education; provide confidential counselling services; and establish school and community outreach programmes. Conclusion: This study provides evidence that youth victims of violence have important expectations from health care professionals concerning their wellness. Hence; health care professionals should focus on designing and implementing interventions targeting these expectations. |
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| Title : | Experiences of Lay Counsellors who Provide VCT for PMTCT of HIV and AIDS in the Capricorn District; Limpopo Province | | Authors: | Malema; R. N.Malaka; D. W.Mothiba; T. M. | | Publisher: | Tygervalley; Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa | | Publication Date: | 2010 | | Series: | Journal of the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa - Curationis No. 33(3); 15-23 | | Uniform Titles: |
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| | Layout: | Journal Article | | ISSN (or other code): | 2223-6279 | | Languages : | English | | Keywords: | HIV InfectionsAcquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeInfectious Disease Transmission VerticalCounseling HIV InfectionsAcquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeInfectious Disease Transmission VerticalCounseling | | Abstract: | Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune-Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) still carry a stigma in the community. Many people do not know their status and they are still reluctant to be tested including pregnant women despite the fact that Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) is offered for free in South Africa. In South Africa VCT for HIV and AIDS is offered by lay counsellors in public hospitals and clinics. The study conducted by Mate; Bennet; Mphatswe; Barker and Rollins (2009:5483) outlined that in South Africa the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV guidelines have raised hope that the national goal of reducing perinatal HIV transmission rates to less than 5can be attained. A qualitative; exploratory; descriptive and contextual study was conducted in 15 public clinics of the Polokwane Municipality in the Capricorn District; Limpopo Province. The purpose of the study was to determine the experiences of the lay counsellors who provide VCT for the PMTCT of HIV and AIDS in the Capricorn District; Limpopo Province. Data were collected through one-to-one interviews using a semi-structured guide (De Vos et al; 2006:296). The findings of the study reflected the following: the content of training and counselling skills received by lay counsellors were satisfactory; there was lack of counsellor support and in-service education. A program for in-service education and support for all lay counsellors who have had VCT training should be conceptualised and implemented. |
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