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Factors associated with community-based TB care in the Omaheke region, Namibia

Zvavamwe, S.; Ehlers, V.J. (Unisa, 2007)
Utilisation of focus group discussion (FGD) as a research tool in community health nursing practice : a case study of the views and beliefs of secondary school students in Nigeria about HIV / AIDS and its prevention

Akpabio, I.I.; Asuzu, M.C.; Fajemilehin, B.R.; Bola, O.F.I. (Unisa, 2007)

Background: The purpose of this paper was to show the need for, and the process or strategies for qualitative study in community health nursing practice. The paper presents a focus group discussion, used as a case study, ...
Nurses' knowledge of and attitude to exclusive breastfeeding in Southwest Nigeria

Oluwatosin, A.O. (Unisa, 2007)

Background: The nurse, by virtue of her role as patient / client educator, can greatly influence a mother's decision on exclusive breastfeeding by teaching the mother about breastfeeding during the antenatal period, immediate ...
Breast cancer knowledge and breast self-examination practice among rural and urban women in Zambia

Mukupo, F.C.; Mubita-Ngoma, C.A. (Unisa, 2007)

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare breast cancer knowledge and the use of breast self-examination as a breast cancer screening tool among rural and urban women in the reproductive age group (15-49 years) ...
The adherence of five nursing schools in Africa to regional educational standards : an evaluation report

Mtshali, N.; Uys, L.; Kamanzi, D.; Kohi, T.; Opare, M. (Unisa, 2007)

Background: Programme review has been used to evaluate and formulate conclusions about the strengths and effectiveness of programmes. This article presents findings of the internal and external programme reviews which were ...
Abused women's shelter as a clinical learning setting

Duma, S.E. (Unisa, 2007)
Editorial

Mogotlane, S.M. (Unisa, 2007)

The Journal of Nursing and Midwifery (AJNM) has come a long way and has developed in all aspects. Its mandate was and it still is to support scholarly development of nurses and midwives in Africa. The journal provides a ...
South African professional nurses' experiences of caring for HIV / AIDS patients

De Villiers, L.D.; Ndou, N.D. (Unisa, 2008)

Qualitative research was conducted in a particular hospital in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. The researchers explored the emotions which professional nurses experience while caring for HIV / AIDS patients, the ...
The experiences of mothers with children hospitalised in a children's emergency unit, Ghana

Affram, C.K.; Laryea, J.; Allen, M.; Oliver-Commey, J.O. (Unisa, 2008)

The main purpose of the study was to explore the experiences of mothers during their stay with their children when admitted to the Children's Emergency Unit (CEU). An exploratory, descriptive and qualitative design was ...
The social and clinical correlates of typhoid fever infection in Zaria, Northern Nigeria

Anyebe, E.E.; Opaluwe, S.A.; Ajayi, A.D.; Garba, S.N. (Unisa, 2008)

The study was carried out to assess the socio-demographic and clinical variables in typhoid infection in Zaria, Northern Nigeria. Such parameters as age, sex, occupation and places of residence as well as the prescription ...
Experiences of HIV / AIDS stigma of persons living with HIV / AIDS and nurses involved in their care from five African countries

Greeff, M.; Uys, L.R.; Holzemer, W.L.; Makoae, L.N.; Dlamini, P.S.; Kohi, T.W.; Chirwa, M.L.; Naidoo, J.R.; Phetlhu, R.D. (Unisa, 2008)

The concept of stigma has received significant attention in recent years in the HIV / AIDS literature. Although there is some change towards the positive, AIDS still remains a significantly stigmatized condition. AIDS ...
Women's cultural perspectives on reasons for HIV / AIDS prevalence in a rural area of the Kwazulu-Natal province of South Africa

Mogotlane, S.M.; Hazell, E.; Mthembu, B. (Unisa, 2008)

he transmission of HIV through sexual intercourse remains a challenge, especially where women are not able to negotiate the use of condoms. KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Province has the highest globally reported antenatal HIV ...
Factors motivating young people in Malawi to go for voluntary counselling and testing for HIV

Mphaya, J.C.; Roos, Janetta H.; Ehlers, V.J. (Unisa, 2008)

Background : Knowledge about how HIV is transmitted and one's own HIV status is a way to empower oneself. Young people (14-25 years) are more vulnerable to this infection. Knowledgeable young people can solve the problem ...
Editorial

Mogotlane, S.M. (Unisa, 2008)

The Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery is proud to announce its inclusion in the South African list of 8 approved journals from January 2008. This is a milestone of great importance as the journal (AJNM) will provide ...
Socio-cultural perceptions of infertility in Ghana

Donkor, E.S. (Unisa, 2008)

The purpose of this study was to explore the social / cultural perceptions of Ghanaians about women with infertility problems. Audio-taped interviews with nineteen (19) key informants were transcribed and analysed. The ...
Self-perceived competencies of nurses who completed an upgrading programme at the Malawi College of Health Sciences

Roos, Janetta H.; Kadango, A.; Monama, E.N. (Unisa, 2009)

The purpose of the study was to determine self-perceived competencies of the Nurse Midwife Technicians (NMTs) who completed the two year upgrading programme at the Malawi College of Health Sciences when providing comprehensive ...
The correlation between CD4 cell counts and pharmacy refill records in Namibia : a retrospective study

Ehlers, V.J.; Tjipura, D.J.; Roos, Janetta H. (Unisa, 2009)

Adherence rates of at least 95% are required for optimum viral suppression and the prevention of viral mutation of drug resistant HIV strains, measured by CD4 cell and viral load counts, especially at the beginning of ...
Facilitation of midwifery students regarding utilisation of a partograph

Mathibe-Neke, J.M. (Unisa, 2009)

Lack of disciplined use of a partograph in the management of labour is a widespread concern. Given the high maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality rate experienced in Africa, appropriate interventions that support ...
Job satisfaction and dissatisfaction of professional nurses in Primary Health Care facilities in the Free State Province of South Africa

Bester, C.L.; Engelbrecht, M.C. (Unisa, 2009)

Nurses in South Africa form the backbone of primary health care (PHC) service delivery. Therefore, it is essential that they experience job satisfaction as effort and commitment of staff play a crucial role in determining ...
Malaria preventive measures implemented by parents of by parents of under-five children in Bukumbi, Tanzania

Dinho, A.E.; Van der Merwe, M.M.; Ehlers, V.J. (2009)

A quantitative, explorative, descriptive contextual study was conducted to determine to what extent the malaria control measures proposed by the Tanzanian government had been implemented by parents of children aged 0-5 who ...

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