http://hdl.handle.net/10386/59 2013-05-25T04:47:46Z http://hdl.handle.net/10386/695 Title: Factors that influence professional nurses' time management at Mankweng Hospital campus,Limpopo Province, South Africa Authors: Mamabolo, Meriam Mmadipudi Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that influence professional nurses’ time management at Mankweng Hospital campus, a tertiary hospital in Limpopo Province, South Africa. The objectives of this study were to identify and describe factors that influence professional nurses’ time management at a tertiary hospital campus and describe the recommendations on effective time management at a tertiary hospital campus to improve quality of patient care. A quantitative research method was used in this study to describe factors that influence professional nurses’ time management. Data were collected by means of a structured questionnaire and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The study revealed that professional nurses were unable to manage time due to interruptions in between work performance, and this affected their productivity. The study recommended there is a need for professional nurses to attend in-service education related to management of time. Description: Thesis ( M.Cur.) --University of Limpopo, 2011 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10386/685 Title: Experiences of primary caregivers caring for children living with human immunodeficiency virus attending the wellness clinic at Jubilee Hospital Hammanskraal Authors: Bejane, Stella Mmatsatsi Abstract: ABSTRACT Background and problem statement The increase in AIDS related deaths of parents leave many children orphaned and some of these children live with HIV. These children are cared for by primary caregivers who are mostly elderly women. The primary caregivers experiences challenges when caring for the children living with HIV. These challenges may be physical, spiritual, psychological and social. The researcher conducted a study in order to explore the experiences of primary caregivers caring for children living with HIV. Aim and objectives The aim of the study was to promote the mental health of primary caregivers who provide care for children living with HIV attending the Wellness Clinic at the Jubilee Hospital in Hammanskraal. The objectives of this study were to: i) describe the biographical data of primary caregivers who provide care for children living with HIV; ii) explore and describe the experiences of primary caregivers who provide care for children living - with HIV; and iii) make recommendations which are based on the findings of this study in order to assist the nursing personnel at the Wellness Clinic in the promotion of the mental health of primary caregivers based on the findings of this study. Research Design and method A qualitative, exploratory, descriptive and contextual design was utilised to enable the primary caregivers to share with the researchers their experiences of caring for children living with HIV. The setting was the Wellness Clinic at the Jubilee hospital, Hammanskraal. Ethical principles were adhered to in order to protect the rights of the primary caregivers. Throughout the process, the methods to ensyre trustworthiness of the study were foll9wed. A purposive sample of eight primary caregivers was chosen for the unstructured interviews. Data were analysed by the researcher and an independent coder using the Tescn method. Research Findings Consensus was reached after consultation with an independent coder,- about the following categories i) primary caregivers' experiences in caring for a child living with HIV related to the self of the caregiver; ii) primary caregivers' experiences related to the decision to disclose the child's HIV status to various role-players were influenced by stigmatisation and discrimination related to HIV and AIDS; iii) primary caregivers' challenges when caring for a child living with HIV; and iv) the mobilisation of resources by primary caregivers to assist them in caring for a child living with HIV. Findings were contexualised by implementing a literature control and recommendations were made to promote their mental health. Conclusions Primary caregivers who cared for children living with HIV in this study were mostly elderly women who were related to the children. They took over the care of the children living with HIV after the children's parents had died. Although they were faced with many challenges, their concern for the children's wellbeing made them to give the children loving care. They found strength and support from prayer, faith and hope in God. The primary caregivers also appreciated the support they received from the health care workers at the Well"ness Clinic. Key words: caring, mental health, HIV, children, primary caregiver Description: Thesis (M Cur)-- University of Limpopo, 2012. 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10386/657 Title: The health literacy needs of women living with human immunodeficiency virus or acquired immuno deficiency syndrome who attend the wellness clinic at the Jubilee Hospital in Hammanskraal Authors: Thompson, Judy Description: Thesis (M.Cur.) --University of Limpopo, 2011 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10386/531 Title: Knowledge and attitudes of women regarding mother-to-child transmission of HIV infection in the Ehlanzeni District, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa Authors: Sechabe, Ednah Virginia Abstract: HIV/AIDS is one of the major challenges facing South Africa today. Over 5.5 million people are infected with HIV and the majority of these infections are in the reproductive age group. Since the start of the epidemic, over 12.2 million women worldwide have been infected with HIV (WHO, 2000:10). The risk of women contracting HIV is rising globally. HIV seems to be a major cause of infant mortality. It is estimated that approximately 55% of women in South Africa are HIV-positive (National Department of Health, 2007:7). It is, therefore, important that knowledge and attitudes of women regarding mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV infection are explored to reduce the high infant mortality rate and the incidence of MTCT of HIV infections, and to develop preventive programmes on HIV and AIDS. In view of these considerations, the objectives of this study were to explore and describe the knowledge and attitudes of women with regard to MTCT of HIV infection and to provide guidelines for the prevention of MTCT of HIV infection. The study was conducted in the rural area of the Ehlanzeni District in the Mpumalanga Province, South Africa at Bourke’s Luck and Elandsfontein clinics. An explorative, descriptive, qualitative research design that is contextual in nature was used. The population consisted of all pregnant women and those in pueperium between 25-40 years of age. Non-probability purposive sampling was used. Participants were selected according to inclusion criteria. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews. The research findings revealed that some participants had knowledge and understanding regarding MTCT of HIV infection while others lacked knowledge and understanding which could impact on MTCT of HIV infection. Description: Thesis (M. Cur.) --University of Limpopo, 2011. 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z