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Experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex students regarding sports participation in a South African rural-based university

Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Azwihangwisi Helen (Sabinet African Journals, 2014-06)

Though participating in sports has many health benefits which contribute to the improvement of quality of life for the individuals, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) students are unable to enjoy ...
The attitudes of students towards the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex community: A case of a South African rural-based university

Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Azwihangwisi Helen; Netshandama, Vhonani Olive (2013)

People display different attitudes towards lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI). These attitudes are generally influenced by a range of factors such as religion, societal values and norms. The purpose ...
Management model for HIV/AIDS in a South African rural-based university

Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Azwihangwisi Helen; Netshandama, Vhonani Olive (Sabinet African Journals, 2014)

The HIV/AIDS epidemic affects universities in terms of increases in operating costs, reductions in productivity, diversions of resources and threats to sources of income (Kelly, 2001; Katjavivi & Otaala, 2003). There is a ...
Being Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) students in a South African university: Implications for HIV prevention

Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Azwihangwisi Helen; Ganga-Limando, M (Sabinet African Journals, 2014-01-01)

Negative attitudes towards Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) communities exist in South Africa, regardless of constitutional provision and anti-discriminatory policies. Cases of violence against LGBTI ...
The experiences of HIV-serodiscordant couples in Soweto, South Africa

Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Azwihangwisi Helen; Sandy, Peter Thomas (Wiley Online Library, 2014-12-29)

Introduction: The study was carried out in a single township in South Africa with a sample size of seven human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-serodiscordant couples. Background: South Africa has the highest number of HIV ...
Factors influencing the utilisation of the intra-uterine contraceptive device among women in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Sandy, P.T; Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Azwihangwisi Helen; Tirfe, B.T; Mundeta, B (Sabinet African Journals, 2015)

The intra-uterine contraceptive device is one of the safest and most cost effective contraceptive available in the world. It is more effective than female sterilisation, injectables, and implants in pregnancy prevention. ...
Pharmacists’ attitudes toward an integrated patient management system in a public hospital in Southern Africa: A phenomenological exploration

Sandy, Peter; Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Azwihangwisi Helen (Sabinet African Journals, 2016-03)

The pharmacy departments of hospitals in Botswana use the Integrated Patient Management System to collect and process patients’ treatment data. The rationale for this is to collate quality information for evidence-based ...
Some Perspectives on the Impacts of Ritual Murders in the Vhembe District of South. Africa: An Interpretative Phenomenological Approach

Rannditsheni, A.E; Masoga, M.A; Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Azwihangwisi Helen (Taylor & Francis Online, 2016-08-01)

Many communities inside and outside South Africa, such as the Vhembe District Municipality in the Limpopo Province are affected by ritual murders. The purpose of the study was to investigate ritual murders in the Vhembe ...
The prevalence of risky sexual behaviours amongst undergraduate students in Jigjiga University, Ethiopia

Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Azwihangwisi Helen; Asgedom, Teka tesfay (Elsevier, 2015-11-02)

Young adults including university students are at high risk of acquiring HIV due to their risky sexual practices. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of risky sexual behaviours amongst regular undergraduate ...
Citizenship rights, discrimination, and stigmatisation of LGBTI students by health care services at a South African rural-based university

Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Azwihangwisi Helen (Taylor & Francis Online, 2016-06-03)

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) individuals experience stigmatisation and discrimination in their everyday lives. These experiences are noted in South Africa, even though its constitution of 1996 ...
Studying Sexuality: LGBTI experiences in institutions of Higher Education in Southern Africa

Nduna, M; Mthombeni, A; Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Azwihangwisi Helen; Mogotsi, I (Sabinet African Journals, 2017)

Although there are several studies internationally on gender and sexual orientation diversity, these are limited in the Southern African Development Community (SADC). This special issue contains articles written from ...
Being a female adolescent on antiretroviral therapy at eThekwini district, South Africa: a phenomenographic study

Mahomed, Farhana; Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Azwihangwisi Helen (LIfe Centre for Psychological Studies/Services, Nigeria, 2020)

Adherence to antiretroviral treatment is an important strategy to reduce the spread of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). However, most female adolescents living with HIV are unable to adhere to antiretroviral treatment. ...
Human Rights Violation: its impact on the mental well-being of LGBTI students in a South African rural-based University

Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Azwihangwisi Helen; Sandy, Peter (Sabinet African Journals, 2017)

This article reports on human rights violation, and its impact on the mental well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex students in a South African rural-based university. A qualitative multi-method ...
Resource challenges experienced by HIV-positive women on the PMTCT programme at a hospital in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Moyo, Idah; Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Azwihangwisi Helen; Human, Sarie (Unisa Press, 2017)

The aim of the study was to gain an understanding of the lived experiences of HIV-positive women who utilised the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) services at a central hospital in Zimbabwe. The PMTCT ...
Registered nurses’ perceptions regarding nurse-led antiretroviral therapy initiation in Hhohho region, Swaziland

Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Azwihangwisi Helen; Sandy, Peter; Hettema, A (International Nursing Review, 2017)

Background: Swaziland has the highest HIV prevalence globally. It faces a critical shortage of health workers for addressing the HIV pandemic. To curb this human resource challenge, Swaziland adopted a nurse-driven model ...
Impact of stigma and discrimination on sexual wellbeing of LGBTI students in a South African rural university

Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Azwihangwisi Helen (South African Journal of Higher Education, 2017)

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) students in South African institutions of Higher Education face stigma and discrimination. This is happening despite the country’s constitution that prohibits any ...
Promoting consistent condom use among young adults in the Vhembe district, Limpopo, South Africa

Muswede, Namadzavho; Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Azwihangwisi Helen (© Unisa Press 2017, 2018)

Condoms are considered useful in the prevention of unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections including the human immunodeficiency virus. However, condom use is a challenge among young adults in rural ...
Psychological distress in women with obstetric fistula in Ethiopia: a multi-center, facility-based, cross-sectional study

Belayihun, Bekele; Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Azwihangwisi Helen (2018)

Background: Women with obstetric fistula share a common experience of physical and psychosocial morbidity, social isolation, and rejection by family and local society. However, there are only a few studies that focus on ...
Enrolled nurses’ experiences of caring for patients living with HIV in a South African rural hospital

Mammbona, A.A; Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Azwihangwisi Helen (© 2018 International Council of Nurses, 2018-09-05)

Background: Most public hospitals in African countries are overpopulated with patients suffering from conditions related to HIV and AIDS. These patients increase the burden on healthcare providers, among which are enrolled ...
Community Service Nurses’ Experiences at a Public Hospital in Tshwane District, South Africa

Nkoane, N.L; Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Azwihangwisi Helen (Unisa Press., 2020)

The South African Nursing Council (SANC), in Regulation R765 of 2007, requires every newly qualified professional nurse trained in South Africa to perform remunerated community service in a public hospital for a period of ...

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