The experiences of people treated for multidrug resistant tuberculosis in Omaheke Region, Namibia

Nyika, Dennias Tonderai

dc.contributor.advisor	Amavhandu-Mudzusi, Dr.
dc.contributor.author	Nyika, Dennias Tonderai
dc.date.accessioned	2015-01-12T10:50:09Z
dc.date.available	2015-01-12T10:50:09Z
dc.date.issued	2015-01-12
dc.identifier.citation	Nyika, Dennias Tonderai (2015) The experiences of people treated for multidrug resistant tuberculosis in Omaheke Region, Namibia, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/15366>	en
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10500/15366
dc.description.abstract	The study aimed to explore and describe the experiences of people treated for multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in Omaheke region, Namibia in order to make relevant recommendations regarding their management. A descriptive qualitative design approach was used. Data was collected using in-depth individual interviews with six participants. The interview transcripts were analysed using thematic content analysis. Three themes emerged namely (1) Stressors related to MDR-TB diagnosis and treatment which involved nature of disease and compulsory hospitalisation (2) Impact of being treated for MDR-TB which related to emotional , social , spiritual and financial impact (3) Support structures for people treated for MDR-TB which included family members, health care professionals and friends. Systemic practical patient-centred, staff-centred and community-centred recommendations are suggested as well as recommendations for future research and an appraisal of the limitations of this study.	en
dc.language.iso	en	en
dc.rights	University of South Africa
dc.subject	Multi-drug resistant tuberculosis	en
dc.subject	Experiences	en
dc.subject	Tuberculosis	en
dc.subject	People	en
dc.title	The experiences of people treated for multidrug resistant tuberculosis in Omaheke Region, Namibia	en
dc.type	Dissertation	en
dc.description.department	Health Studies	en
dc.description.degree	M.A. (Public Health)