http://hdl.handle.net/10386/58 2013-05-21T10:39:35Z 2013-05-21T10:39:35Z Thembo, Kaizer Mokemane http://hdl.handle.net/10386/794 2013-04-19T12:20:47Z 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Antifungal and antimycotoxigenic activities of four weedy plant extracts against selected mycotoxigenic fungi Authors: Thembo, Kaizer Mokemane Description: Thesis (Ph.D. (Medical Science)) -- University of Limpopo, 2012

2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Shokane, Morogwana Anna http://hdl.handle.net/10386/627 2013-02-16T22:00:49Z 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: The utilization of the partograph by midwives in Lebowakgomo and Zebediela level 1 hospitals in the Capricorn District of the Limpopo Province, South Africa Authors: Shokane, Morogwana Anna Abstract: Introduction and aim: Globally it is of paramount importance that all pregnant women in labour are monitored by midwives utilizing a partograph so that a live baby is delivered. Midwives seemed not to utilize the partograph correctly when monitoring women in labour. The purpose of this study was to determine the utilization of the partograph by midwives in the labour wards of Lebowakgomo and Zebediela level 1 hospitals in the Capricorn District of the Limpopo Province, South Africa. The research question was, “What skills and knowledge do midwives have on the utilization of the partograph for monitoring pregnant women in labour”. The objectives of this study were to explore and describe the utilization of the partograph by midwives in Lebowakgomo and Zebediela level 1 hospitals in the Capricorn District of the Limpopo Province, and to develop guidelines that would assist midwives to effectively utilize the partograph hence provision of quality midwifery care. Research Design and method: The research design was qualitative, descriptive, explorative and contextual in nature. The population comprised all midwives registered with the South African Nursing Council and practicing as such in Lebowakgomo and Zebediela level 1 hospitals. A purposive sampling technique was used to select 15 participants. Data were collected using semi-structured in–depth interviews with a guide. The semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted until data were saturated. Trustworthiness was ensured by credibility, dependability, transferability and confirmability. Ethical clearance to conduct the study was obtained from the University of Limpopo and from the Department Health and Social Development. The principles of informed consent, confidentiality and anonymity were observed during the study. Data were analyzed using the Tesch’s approach as described by Creswell (1994) cited in de Vos (2005:333). Conclusions: The following themes emerged during data analysis: monitoring of foetal status during intrapartum, monitoring of the progress of labour during intrapartum, monitoring of the maternal status during intrapartum, and shortage of staff in the labour wards. Guidelines which aimed at improving midwifery care were formulated. Description: Thesis (M.Cur.) --University of Limpopo, 2011

2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Moseya, Ntsandeni http://hdl.handle.net/10386/529 2012-09-15T22:01:03Z 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Perceptions of epilepsy : A Q-methodology study Authors: Moseya, Ntsandeni Abstract: Conceptions of epilepsy were studied using Q-methodology. The study was conducted at the University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus) and the surrounding communities. The aim was to examine perceptions of epilepsy among different categories of people and to explore and differentiate between these categories’ individual construction of what epilepsy is. Thirty three participants were recruited for the study. They included medical professionals (doctors and nurses), traditional and spiritual healers, university students (consisting of both health sciences and non-health sciences students), two ethnic groups (namely, the Bapedi and Vhavenda), people who are from both rural and urban areas, and high school teachers. Each category was represented by three people. Participants sorted thirty six statements developed from interviews. Four factors emerged from the analysis, and were labeled as medical perceptions of epilepsy, equality of treatment for epileptics, traditionalist perceptions of epilepsy, and religious beliefs of epilepsy. These factors are discussed. Description: Thesis (M.A. (Psychology)) --University of Limpopo, 2009

2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Selala, Mmakala Esther http://hdl.handle.net/10386/470 2012-09-08T22:02:31Z 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Factors that contribute to the increase in the number of tuberculosis patients in the Ehlanzeni District, Mpumalanga Province Authors: Selala, Mmakala Esther Abstract: The aim of this study was to determine the factors that contribute to the increase in the number of tuberculosis (TB) patients in Mpumalanga Province, and to develop guidelines and recommendations to address the challenges of this health issue. The design of the study was qualitative phenomenological. The population consisted of all TB patients who were receiving treatment either at the intensive or the continuation phase. The sampling method was purposive and the sample size comprised 20 participants, of whom 10 were drawn from Shatale clinic at Bushbuckridge, and 10 from Mashishing clinic at Thabachweu municipalities in the Ehlanzeni district of Mpumalanga Province. The data was gathered by means of semi-structured interviews. Data analysis was performed, from which themes and categories were derived. This study revealed several factors that contributed to the increase in the number of TB patients at the study sites. The factors considered most important in this study were the general lack of knowledge of TB among participants, despite their various levels of education, poverty, overcrowding, poor ventilation in the shacks and Reconstruction and Development Program (RDP) houses, unemployment, lack of support while taking treatment, religious and ritual beliefs, and the influence of traditional healers who dispense herbal medicines with the dictum that participants have been possessed by evil spirits and witches. The majority of patients developed TB as a secondary opportunistic infection because of their HIV-positive status, and lack of capacity to practice personal hygiene and proper infection control. Guidelines, strategies and recommendations were formulated to address these public health challenges in the context nursing education, research, administration and practice Description: Thesis (M.Cur) --University of Limpopo, 2011

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