20 articles in this issue
Titilayo Dorothy Odetola, Olusola Oluwasola, Christoph Pimmer, Oluwafemi Dipeolu, Samson Oluwayemi Akande, Oladipupo Samuel Olaleye, Urs Gröhbiel, Ademola Johnson Ajuwon
The “disconnect†between the body of knowledge acquired in classroom settings and the application of this knowledge in clinical practice is one of the main reasons for professional fear, anxiety and feelings of incompetence among freshly graduated nurs... see more
Gloria Nkomo, Anna Mosalo, Gloria B Thupayagale-Tshweneagae
The introduction of antiretroviral therapy came as a relief to people living with HIV and AIDS as it improved their quality of life and chances of survival, and delayed the progression to AIDS. Maintaining high adherence levels to antiretroviral therapy r... see more
Thusile Mabel Gqaleni, Busisiwe Rosemary Bhengu
Critically ill patients admitted to critical-care units (CCUs) might have life-threatening or potentially life-threatening problems. Adverse events (AEs) occur frequently in CCUs, resulting in compromised quality of patient care. This study explores the e... see more
Veronica Dzomeku, Brian Van Wyk, Lucia Knight, Jody R. Lori
It is well established that clients’ past healthcare experiences influence their further use of that particular service, as well as their recommendations of that service. This also applies to the use of facility-based childbirth services which contribut... see more
Dirk T Hagemeister, Molibeli Makhoathi, Lerato Sekhutsoanyane, Nqobile Dladla, Sinenhlanhla Mbongo, Siyabulela Seemi, Gina Joubert
Primary health clinic staff must be prepared to manage medical emergencies until an ambulance arrives. This study aimed to determine how well prepared clinics in Bloemfontein, South Africa, are to manage common emergencies regarding consumables, equipment... see more
Namadzavho Joyce Muswede, Azwihangwisi Helen Mavhandu-Mudzusi
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 areas. This paper reports the views of ... see more
Moira Sandy Fouché, Sindiwe James
The purpose of this research was to explore and to describe the experiences of mothers who give birth before arrival at a maternity unit in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipal area in South Africa to enhance support and healthcare provided to them by healthc... see more
Naomi Fourie, Suzette Du Rand, David G Morton
Preterm births are the leading cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Complications of prematurity are the single largest cause of neonatal death and the second leading cause of deaths among children under the age of five years. The study a... see more
Ada C. Nwaneri, Okwudili Callistus Ezike, Agnes N. Anarado, Ifeoma Ndubisi, Jane-Lovena Onyia-Pat
 A national sentinel survey of 2006 shows that Enugu State in south-eastern Nigeria is the worst hit by HIV infections. Despite numerous control strategies having been implemented, the state was still reported by another national HIV sentinel survey... see more
Kgalalelo Mabina, Kagiso Morulane, Gomolemo Tong, Lufuno Makhado
Nurses are faced with challenges regarding inadequate precautionary resources and the lack of support for occupational health practices still experienced in the clinical setting which expose them to the risk of contracting TB and HIV. Hence this study sou... see more
Boitumelo Joy Molato, Molekodi Matsipane, Puledi Sithole, Maud Chulu, Sesepo Lethale, Gopolang Gause, Phaladi Molebatsi
Conference Report
Matumelo Motaung, Boitumelo Joy Molato
Report on Conference
Viola Janse van Vuuren, Eunice Seekoe, Daniel Ter Goon
Although nurse educators are aware of the advantages of simulation-based training, some still feel uncomfortable to use technology or lack the motivation to learn how to use the technology. The aging population of nurse educators causes frustration and an... see more
Eunice Nyasiri Atsali, Kim Russell
Despite evidence that supports the utilisation of upright positions in the second stage of labour, women who choose to give birth in a hospital are more likely to give birth supine on a bed. Little evidence about this aspect of midwifery practice exists c... see more
Timothy A Ehwarieme, Emmanuelson N Chukwuyem, Cynthia O Osayande
Hypertension is a global public health issue as it is the most common cardiovascular disease worldwide. Being one the few diseases that come with complications, this study investigated the level of compliance of hypertensive patients with treatment regime... see more
Isaac O Mokgaola, Leepile Alfred Sehularo, Nombulelo Sepeng, Abel Jacobus Pienaar, Neo Nare, Grace Baakeleng
Boitumelo Joy Molato, Lufuno Makhado, Abel Jacobus Pienaar, Leepile Alfred Sehularo, Liberty Hove, Nombulelo Sepeng, Isaac Mokgaola, Neo Nare, Sesepo Lethale
Matumelo Motaung, Ofentse Moloto, Zodwa Margaret Manyisa, Omphemetse Meno, Isaac Mokgaola, Boitumelo Molato, Abel Pienaar
Lufuno Makhado, Leepile Alfred Sehularo, Nombulelo Veronica Sepeng, Sesepo Maria Lethale, Neo Evodia Nare, Rorisang Machailo, Lesly Mashego
Makombo Ganga-Limando
Strengthening a health system is a process that involves a number of changes, initiatives and strategies aimed at improving one or more of the functions of any sub-systems. Several measures are required to ensure that health systems fulfil their core func... see more