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Nurses' understanding and implementation of mental health screening among HIV infected in Limpopo

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dc.contributor.advisor Ramukumba, Mokholelana Margaret
dc.contributor.author Modula, Mantji Juliah
dc.date.accessioned 2016-09-09T08:39:04Z
dc.date.available 2016-09-09T08:39:04Z
dc.date.issued 2016-06
dc.identifier.citation Modula, Mantji Juliah (2016) Nurses' understanding and implementation of mental health screening among HIV infected in Limpopo, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/21191> en
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/10500/21191
dc.description.abstract The purpose of the study was to explore the understanding and implementation of the guidelines by nurses to detect mental disorders in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) management in the Limpopo Province, South Africa. The study aimed to recommend measures to strengthen implementation practices. Qualitative, exploratory and descriptive approach was conducted. Non-probability purposive sampling was used to select primary health professional nurses trained in HIV programme at primary health care facilities in Capricorn District. Data were collected through focus groups and in-depth individual interviews approach using the interview guide. The interviews started with focus group discussions as primary method and in-depth individual interviews as follow-up. Interviews were tape recorded and transcribed. Data were analysed using Creswell’s data analysis steps. Four themes emerged from data: understanding of HIV management guidelines; implementation of the guidelines; strengthening of mental health screening and competencies required for mental health screening. The study revealed that the nurses who did not have psychiatric nursing as an additional qualification lacked confidence and skills to conduct mental health screening in HIV positive infected individuals. However, they used their background nursing knowledge to manage clients. They all experienced challenges with information provided in the guidelines to screen for mental health in HIV management. Based on the results of this study, it was recommended that there should be integration of mental health and HIV and development of practical assessment tools for mental health screening. The study acknowledges the importance of equipping nurses with adequate skills to diagnose altered mental health states among HIV infected individuals. en
dc.format.extent 1 online resource (vi, 88 leaves) : color illustrations, 1 map
dc.language.iso en en
dc.subject HIV en
dc.subject HIV management guidelines en
dc.subject Mental health screening en
dc.subject Nursing practice en
dc.subject.ddc 610.730693096825
dc.subject.lcsh HIV infections -- South Africa -- Capricorn District Municipality -- Psychological aspects en
dc.subject.lcsh HIV infections -- Patients -- Mental health -- South Africa -- Capricorn District Municipality en
dc.subject.lcsh Brain -- Diseases -- Diagnosis -- South Africa -- Capricorn District Municipality en
dc.subject.lcsh Nurses -- Care -- South Africa -- Capricorn District Municipality en
dc.subject.lcsh Psychiatric nursing -- South Africa -- Capricorn District Municipality en
dc.subject.lcsh Behavioral assessment -- South Africa -- Capricorn District Municipality en
dc.subject.lcsh Primary health care -- South Africa -- Capricorn District Municipality en
dc.subject.lcsh HIV infections -- Treatment -- South Africa -- Capricorn District Municipality en
dc.subject.lcsh Public health -- South Africa -- Capricorn District Municipality -- Management en
dc.title Nurses' understanding and implementation of mental health screening among HIV infected in Limpopo en
dc.type Dissertation en
dc.description.department Health Studies en
dc.description.degree M.A. (Nursing Science)


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