A phenomenological study of the experiences of nurses directly involved with termination of pregnancies in the Limpopo Province
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Authors
Lebese, Moipone Veronicah
Issue Date
2009-06
Type
Dissertation
Language
en
Keywords
Termination of pregnancy , Registered midwifes , Social constructionism , Social support , Phenomenological research , CTOP Act (no 92, 1996) , Women's reproductive rights , South African context
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Abstract
The South African government promulgated the Choice on Termination of pregnancy Act (CTOP Act, 92 of 1996). This was a dramatic declaration of intent unprecedented in the African continent and globally. This act changed the outlook of the practice of termination of pregnancy by ensuring that services play a critical role in the delivery of the service. This study, which is qualitative in nature, explored the experiences of Termination of Pregnancy service providers working in three designated public health institutions in the Limpopo Province. Interviews were conducted with six service providers to look at how they construct their practice of providing termination of pregnancy services. The information was analyzed and interpreted by means of a thematic analysis method. Major themes that emerged from the participants’ experiences centred on their relationship with family, colleagues, management, clients, and the community reflecting a sense of alienation and lack of adequate infrastructural support. Inadequate support has been found to greatly contribute to the loss of interest in the work around abortion.
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Citation
Lebese, Moipone Veronicah (2009) A phenomenological study of the experiences of nurses directly involved with termination of pregnancies in the Limpopo Province, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/2947>