Determining and its effects on perceptual motor skills of soccer players
- Authors: Van Niekerk, Tyra-lee
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Soccer players , Perceptual-motor processes
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/58961 , vital:60251
- Description: Objectives: The influence of detraining on the perceptual motor skills of soccer players has been theorized, but not verified empirically (Farrow & Robertson, 2017). The aim of this study was to examine detraining and its effects on the perceptual-motor skills of soccer players by employing a three-week period of no training, immediately post-season. Method: To further examine the effects that three weeks of no training would have on the perceptual-motor and perceptual-cognitive abilities of soccer players, sixteen male club university soccer players (aged 21.10±2.69 years with 12.40±3.18 years of playing experience) participated in this single-cohort longitudinal observation study. The measurements were performed in the following order with sprint testing encompassing the 40-Meter Sprint Test, aerobic performance testing by use of Intermittent Yo-Yo Test (YYIR2), perceptual-motor testing which consisted of the Loughborough Soccer Passing Test and perceptual-cognitive testing undertaken by means of Video-based assessment. Results: A three-week period of no training showed no negligible effects of detraining on sprint performance (F(2, 30) = 1.43, p = .255, ƞp2 = .09), perceptual-motor performance (F(1, 15) = 2.52, p = .133, ƞp2 = .14) nor effects of detraining regarding perceptual-cognitive aptitudes (F(2, 30)= 0.28, p= .813, ƞp 2= .01 ). Results of the study did, however, suggest the potential for increasing aerobic performance (F(1, 15) = 6.17, p = .025, ƞp2 = .29). Additionally, the study results inferred that within Video-based assessment, university club soccer players may develop a response bias due to familiarity or repeated exposure to the testing procedures. Conclusions: Results from the study fail to comprehensively show the effects of detraining on male club university soccer players in all aspects of the perceptual-skill framework, after three weeks of no training. The researcher further discusses the effects of familiarity, repeated exposure and the robustness of these perceptual-cognitive and perceptual-motor abilities as possible reasons for the results returned. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
- Authors: Van Niekerk, Tyra-lee
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Soccer players , Perceptual-motor processes
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/58961 , vital:60251
- Description: Objectives: The influence of detraining on the perceptual motor skills of soccer players has been theorized, but not verified empirically (Farrow & Robertson, 2017). The aim of this study was to examine detraining and its effects on the perceptual-motor skills of soccer players by employing a three-week period of no training, immediately post-season. Method: To further examine the effects that three weeks of no training would have on the perceptual-motor and perceptual-cognitive abilities of soccer players, sixteen male club university soccer players (aged 21.10±2.69 years with 12.40±3.18 years of playing experience) participated in this single-cohort longitudinal observation study. The measurements were performed in the following order with sprint testing encompassing the 40-Meter Sprint Test, aerobic performance testing by use of Intermittent Yo-Yo Test (YYIR2), perceptual-motor testing which consisted of the Loughborough Soccer Passing Test and perceptual-cognitive testing undertaken by means of Video-based assessment. Results: A three-week period of no training showed no negligible effects of detraining on sprint performance (F(2, 30) = 1.43, p = .255, ƞp2 = .09), perceptual-motor performance (F(1, 15) = 2.52, p = .133, ƞp2 = .14) nor effects of detraining regarding perceptual-cognitive aptitudes (F(2, 30)= 0.28, p= .813, ƞp 2= .01 ). Results of the study did, however, suggest the potential for increasing aerobic performance (F(1, 15) = 6.17, p = .025, ƞp2 = .29). Additionally, the study results inferred that within Video-based assessment, university club soccer players may develop a response bias due to familiarity or repeated exposure to the testing procedures. Conclusions: Results from the study fail to comprehensively show the effects of detraining on male club university soccer players in all aspects of the perceptual-skill framework, after three weeks of no training. The researcher further discusses the effects of familiarity, repeated exposure and the robustness of these perceptual-cognitive and perceptual-motor abilities as possible reasons for the results returned. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
An investigation into factors influencing lack of improvement towards achieving compliance with the quality national core standards in KSD clinics, O.R. Tambo District
- Authors: Mnyamana, Tozama Nobom
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Health facilities--Standards , Health facilities--South Africa , Medical care--South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/19498 , vital:43133
- Description: The purpose of this study was to explore factors associated with lack of improvement in the health care provided towards achieving compliance with the National Core Standards (NCS) in King Sabata Dalindyebo (KSD) sub-district clinics, in OR Tambo District in the Eastern Cape. A quantitative design was seen as the most suitable for this study. This method was chosen as the one that would best assist the researcher to meet the objectives of the study. A purposive sampling method was chosen, according to which the researcher selected five sites; all clinics that had been previously inspected for quality standards by the Office of Health Standards Compliance at least once. Participants for the study were all employees of those clinics and one representative of the governing structure of each. Twenty-eight participants in total formed part of the study as two did not return their responses. For collecting data from the participants, self-administered questionnaires were used. Throughout the data collection process, ethical standards of nursing research regarding anonymity, confidentiality and privacy were adhered to. Collected data were analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) computer software. The distribution of results is presented in tables and bar graphs. The results of the study reveal that a quality-oriented culture is lacking in our clinics with poor participation of clinics teams in quality improvement processes. Leadership and management at clinic level need strengthening. It was also found that there is insufficient capacitation of departmental strategic shift innovations, revealed in the complete absence of information sharing and feedback regarding previous assessments. In addition, there is a shortage of resources including basic equipment in clinics. , Thesis (MPH) -- University of Fort Hare, 2018
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Mnyamana, Tozama Nobom
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Health facilities--Standards , Health facilities--South Africa , Medical care--South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/19498 , vital:43133
- Description: The purpose of this study was to explore factors associated with lack of improvement in the health care provided towards achieving compliance with the National Core Standards (NCS) in King Sabata Dalindyebo (KSD) sub-district clinics, in OR Tambo District in the Eastern Cape. A quantitative design was seen as the most suitable for this study. This method was chosen as the one that would best assist the researcher to meet the objectives of the study. A purposive sampling method was chosen, according to which the researcher selected five sites; all clinics that had been previously inspected for quality standards by the Office of Health Standards Compliance at least once. Participants for the study were all employees of those clinics and one representative of the governing structure of each. Twenty-eight participants in total formed part of the study as two did not return their responses. For collecting data from the participants, self-administered questionnaires were used. Throughout the data collection process, ethical standards of nursing research regarding anonymity, confidentiality and privacy were adhered to. Collected data were analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) computer software. The distribution of results is presented in tables and bar graphs. The results of the study reveal that a quality-oriented culture is lacking in our clinics with poor participation of clinics teams in quality improvement processes. Leadership and management at clinic level need strengthening. It was also found that there is insufficient capacitation of departmental strategic shift innovations, revealed in the complete absence of information sharing and feedback regarding previous assessments. In addition, there is a shortage of resources including basic equipment in clinics. , Thesis (MPH) -- University of Fort Hare, 2018
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- Date Issued: 2018
Abortion and the role of self-forgiveness
- Authors: Van der Berg, Hailey
- Date: 2021-04
- Subjects: Grahamstown (South Africa) , Forgiveness -- Psychological aspects , Abortion -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape -- Psychological aspects
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/51917 , vital:43384
- Description: Women who have terminated a pregnancy may identify shame, guilt, grief, and/or regret after the procedure. This study aimed to explore and describe the self-forgiveness process of women in the Nelson Mandela Metropole area who identified negative emotions such as guilt and/or regret after an abortion. The methodology followed an exploratory-descriptive, qualitative design, adopting Lincoln and Guba's (1985) model of trustworthiness. Participants were obtained through non-probability purposive sampling and data was gathered via semi-structured, online individual interviews on a face-to-face basis. Data gathered was analysed using Braun and Clarke’s (2006) thematic analysis. The findings reflected the participants’ perceptions of forgiveness and self-forgiveness, as well as the psychological experiences of women post-abortion. A self-forgiveness model developed by Enright and the Human Development Study Group (1996), as well as the stages of grief developed by Kübler-Ross and Kessler (2005), was utilised to conceptualise the psychological experiences and psychological healing of post-abortion women. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, 2021
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- Date Issued: 2021-04
- Authors: Van der Berg, Hailey
- Date: 2021-04
- Subjects: Grahamstown (South Africa) , Forgiveness -- Psychological aspects , Abortion -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape -- Psychological aspects
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/51917 , vital:43384
- Description: Women who have terminated a pregnancy may identify shame, guilt, grief, and/or regret after the procedure. This study aimed to explore and describe the self-forgiveness process of women in the Nelson Mandela Metropole area who identified negative emotions such as guilt and/or regret after an abortion. The methodology followed an exploratory-descriptive, qualitative design, adopting Lincoln and Guba's (1985) model of trustworthiness. Participants were obtained through non-probability purposive sampling and data was gathered via semi-structured, online individual interviews on a face-to-face basis. Data gathered was analysed using Braun and Clarke’s (2006) thematic analysis. The findings reflected the participants’ perceptions of forgiveness and self-forgiveness, as well as the psychological experiences of women post-abortion. A self-forgiveness model developed by Enright and the Human Development Study Group (1996), as well as the stages of grief developed by Kübler-Ross and Kessler (2005), was utilised to conceptualise the psychological experiences and psychological healing of post-abortion women. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, 2021
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- Date Issued: 2021-04
Exploring the perceived wellbeing of adolescents participating in a mindfulness-based adolescent programme
- Authors: Munro, Belinda Patricia
- Date: 2021-04
- Subjects: Mindfulness (Psychology) -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Adolescent psychotherapy -- Evaluation
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/51361 , vital:43268
- Description: Mindfulness techniques can potentially facilitate increased self-awareness, improve impulse control, decrease emotional reactivity to challenging events, and improve one’s subjective experience of wellbeing. As yet, research within the child and adolescent population are in its early stages (Dellbridge, 2002. This study explores and describes the perceived wellbeing of adolescents participating in a Mindfulness-based adolescent programme. It uses a multiple case study format, within a qualitative paradigm. The sample of five adolescents are from the NGO, Masifunde, in the Eastern Cape, and were selected through a nonprobability purposive sampling. Participants were between the ages of 16 and 18 years. Data was collected using a pre-test post-test format, administering the Child and Adolescent Mindfulness Measure (CAMM), the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ-15), and the Emotional Regulation Questionnaire for Children and Adolescents (ERQ-CA). After the Mindfulness-based Adolescent Programme (MBAP), individual semi-structured interviews were used to explore the adolescent’s perceived experience of the programme. Data was analysed using Braun and Clarke’s (2006) method of thematic analysis for qualitative data. The researchers reflective journaling was also used to expand on findings. Themes that emerged include the participants reflecting awareness of change in perceived experience of mindfulness, growing emotional awareness and regulation, development of attentional abilities, development of metacognition, reduction in physical discomfort, building and enhancing relationships, and experiencing body-based practices as most beneficial. The themes that came out most strongly were the reduction of physical discomfort, and positive experiences of body-based practices, which was understood by the researcher within the cultural heritage of participants. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, 2021
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- Date Issued: 2021-04
- Authors: Munro, Belinda Patricia
- Date: 2021-04
- Subjects: Mindfulness (Psychology) -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Adolescent psychotherapy -- Evaluation
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/51361 , vital:43268
- Description: Mindfulness techniques can potentially facilitate increased self-awareness, improve impulse control, decrease emotional reactivity to challenging events, and improve one’s subjective experience of wellbeing. As yet, research within the child and adolescent population are in its early stages (Dellbridge, 2002. This study explores and describes the perceived wellbeing of adolescents participating in a Mindfulness-based adolescent programme. It uses a multiple case study format, within a qualitative paradigm. The sample of five adolescents are from the NGO, Masifunde, in the Eastern Cape, and were selected through a nonprobability purposive sampling. Participants were between the ages of 16 and 18 years. Data was collected using a pre-test post-test format, administering the Child and Adolescent Mindfulness Measure (CAMM), the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ-15), and the Emotional Regulation Questionnaire for Children and Adolescents (ERQ-CA). After the Mindfulness-based Adolescent Programme (MBAP), individual semi-structured interviews were used to explore the adolescent’s perceived experience of the programme. Data was analysed using Braun and Clarke’s (2006) method of thematic analysis for qualitative data. The researchers reflective journaling was also used to expand on findings. Themes that emerged include the participants reflecting awareness of change in perceived experience of mindfulness, growing emotional awareness and regulation, development of attentional abilities, development of metacognition, reduction in physical discomfort, building and enhancing relationships, and experiencing body-based practices as most beneficial. The themes that came out most strongly were the reduction of physical discomfort, and positive experiences of body-based practices, which was understood by the researcher within the cultural heritage of participants. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, 2021
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- Date Issued: 2021-04
The Road to R960: foster parents’ experiences of their journey to receiving a foster care grant in Port Elizabeth
- Authors: Ndwayana, Philasande
- Date: 2021-04
- Subjects: Foster parents -- Services for -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Foster home care -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth -- Case studies
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/51418 , vital:43273
- Description: The focus of this study is on foster parents and how they have experienced foster care process, from initial stages of application to the payment of the foster care grant. Many children have been found to be in need of care and protection following a number of factors ranging from death of biological parents, abandonment or abuse. In South Africa, the Children’s Act 38/2005 upholds the best interests of children and prioritizes family care as opposed to institutional care. Hence, the rise in foster care placements. Prospective foster parents are selected and screened for suitability, once done they then go for approval at Court in a bid to enter into a legal contract so as to care for the child (Children’s Act No 38 of 2005, RSA, 2006). This statutory process is just one part of the road to accessing the foster care grant. However, there is also the view that foster parents are abusing the foster care grant when actually they are caring for other people’s children with the minimal assistance of R960. In a country such as South Africa, where poverty and unemployment contribute to family disintegration, it frequently takes social workers much longer than three months to finalise foster placements, which creates anxiety and uncertainty for the foster parents and the foster children. This qualitative study utilises an exploratory, descriptive research design underpinned by a narrative strategy of inquiry to explore and describe the experiences of foster parents’ journeys to obtaining the foster care grant in Port Elizabeth. The end result envisaged that there will be strengthening of service to clients, an understanding of how the processes and policies empower or challenge foster parents in an aim to render quality care to children and foster parents. And as such recommendations like employment of more social workers, refresher trainings for officials and the marketing adoption as an option of alternative care were mentioned. , Thesis (MSW) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, 2021
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- Date Issued: 2021-04
- Authors: Ndwayana, Philasande
- Date: 2021-04
- Subjects: Foster parents -- Services for -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Foster home care -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth -- Case studies
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/51418 , vital:43273
- Description: The focus of this study is on foster parents and how they have experienced foster care process, from initial stages of application to the payment of the foster care grant. Many children have been found to be in need of care and protection following a number of factors ranging from death of biological parents, abandonment or abuse. In South Africa, the Children’s Act 38/2005 upholds the best interests of children and prioritizes family care as opposed to institutional care. Hence, the rise in foster care placements. Prospective foster parents are selected and screened for suitability, once done they then go for approval at Court in a bid to enter into a legal contract so as to care for the child (Children’s Act No 38 of 2005, RSA, 2006). This statutory process is just one part of the road to accessing the foster care grant. However, there is also the view that foster parents are abusing the foster care grant when actually they are caring for other people’s children with the minimal assistance of R960. In a country such as South Africa, where poverty and unemployment contribute to family disintegration, it frequently takes social workers much longer than three months to finalise foster placements, which creates anxiety and uncertainty for the foster parents and the foster children. This qualitative study utilises an exploratory, descriptive research design underpinned by a narrative strategy of inquiry to explore and describe the experiences of foster parents’ journeys to obtaining the foster care grant in Port Elizabeth. The end result envisaged that there will be strengthening of service to clients, an understanding of how the processes and policies empower or challenge foster parents in an aim to render quality care to children and foster parents. And as such recommendations like employment of more social workers, refresher trainings for officials and the marketing adoption as an option of alternative care were mentioned. , Thesis (MSW) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, 2021
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- Date Issued: 2021-04
The effect of high-intensity interval training on cardiovascular and cardiometabolic health markers in young adults
- Authors: Inglis, Wade Vincent
- Date: 2021-04
- Subjects: Interval training , Cardiopulmonary system -- Blood-vessels
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/52499 , vital:43681
- Description: Background: Limited information related to changes in both the metabolic and blood profiles of healthy young adults engaging in either high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) modalities exists. The detrimental effects of sedentary lifestyles can be moderated and may be dependent on the intensity of the intervening activity. It is well known that regular physical activity (PA) can improve a person’s cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and therefore mitigate potential life-threatening effects of sedentary behaviours. Yet despite this, globally, approximately one out of every four adults fail to meet the minimum PA guidelines. Methods: Twenty-eight recreationally active adults from Nelson Mandela University (NMU) initially volunteered to participate in the study. The study was advertised on social media and via the NMU email MEMO database. Eight (n=8) participants were excluded from the study analysis as they failed to complete all the required testing sessions (illness: n=3; failure to attend 80% of sessions: n=2; lost interest: n=3), resulting in a total sample of 20 participants that were retained for analysis (HIIT (n=10) and MICT (n=10)). For inclusion to the study, all participants were required to: (i) be healthy before and during the testing period (ii) be between 18-35 years of age, and (iii) be free of injury before and during testing. Participants attended three training sessions per week for six weeks. HIIT and MICT interventions were matched for exercise load. Results: Within-group differences (i.e. pre- vs. post-intervention) were present, specifically for cardiovascular adaptations including maximal oxygen uptake (HIIT: +17.40%; MICT: +16.11%), gas exchange threshold (HIIT: +14.50%; MICT: +10.83%) and peak power output (HIIT: +38.92%; MICT: +33.79%), but not for cardiometabolic (p = 0.11 – 0.81). No between-group differences were evident for any measured parameters (p = 0.24-0.97), showing no clear preference for either HIIT or MICT modality. Conclusion: Acute improvements in CRF and metabolic biomarkers appeared to be independent of exercise intensity and were achievable within a relatively short time frame. , Thesis (MHMS) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, 2021
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- Date Issued: 2020-11
- Authors: Inglis, Wade Vincent
- Date: 2021-04
- Subjects: Interval training , Cardiopulmonary system -- Blood-vessels
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/52499 , vital:43681
- Description: Background: Limited information related to changes in both the metabolic and blood profiles of healthy young adults engaging in either high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) modalities exists. The detrimental effects of sedentary lifestyles can be moderated and may be dependent on the intensity of the intervening activity. It is well known that regular physical activity (PA) can improve a person’s cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and therefore mitigate potential life-threatening effects of sedentary behaviours. Yet despite this, globally, approximately one out of every four adults fail to meet the minimum PA guidelines. Methods: Twenty-eight recreationally active adults from Nelson Mandela University (NMU) initially volunteered to participate in the study. The study was advertised on social media and via the NMU email MEMO database. Eight (n=8) participants were excluded from the study analysis as they failed to complete all the required testing sessions (illness: n=3; failure to attend 80% of sessions: n=2; lost interest: n=3), resulting in a total sample of 20 participants that were retained for analysis (HIIT (n=10) and MICT (n=10)). For inclusion to the study, all participants were required to: (i) be healthy before and during the testing period (ii) be between 18-35 years of age, and (iii) be free of injury before and during testing. Participants attended three training sessions per week for six weeks. HIIT and MICT interventions were matched for exercise load. Results: Within-group differences (i.e. pre- vs. post-intervention) were present, specifically for cardiovascular adaptations including maximal oxygen uptake (HIIT: +17.40%; MICT: +16.11%), gas exchange threshold (HIIT: +14.50%; MICT: +10.83%) and peak power output (HIIT: +38.92%; MICT: +33.79%), but not for cardiometabolic (p = 0.11 – 0.81). No between-group differences were evident for any measured parameters (p = 0.24-0.97), showing no clear preference for either HIIT or MICT modality. Conclusion: Acute improvements in CRF and metabolic biomarkers appeared to be independent of exercise intensity and were achievable within a relatively short time frame. , Thesis (MHMS) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, 2021
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- Date Issued: 2020-11
Exploring psychologists’ perceptions on how they integrate their own cultural belief systems within the therapeutic relationship in the Eastern Cape province, South Africa
- Authors: Potso, Thando
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Psychologist -- Eastern Cape , Cultural competence , South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/58936 , vital:60249
- Description: While there is extensive research exploring the influence of a client’s cultural beliefs on the therapeutic process; there is still a scarcity of information on how the cultural beliefs held by a psychologist may affect or influence the therapeutic process. Psychologists are trained to work with clients objectively by suspending their own beliefs, ideas, and values. Despite this, it would be interesting to explore how South African psychologists’ personal belief systems are navigated within the therapeutic space. Given the diversity of cultures within the South African context, it becomes important to explore and understand psychologists’ cultural belief systems, as they may influence the therapeutic relationship but to also, understand how they assimilate these belief systems into the therapeutic relationships with diverse clients. Drawing on the qualitative methodology, the study sought to draw participants using a purposive sampling technique. Participants were sourced through different databases, such as the Eastern Cape database of registered and practicing psychologists. Participants who agreed to partake in the study were sent an email with the interview schedule and the link to either MS Teams or Zoom, depending on their preference. The collected data was transcribed and then analysed using thematic analysis through which three themes and six sub-themes were identified and discussed. The identified themes are as follows; 1) Culture as perceived by psychologists, 2) Cultural beliefs in therapy and, 3) The therapeutic alliance. The study found that shared cultural beliefs between psychologists and clients facilitated rapport building. It allowed the therapeutic process to move in a positive direction. The study applied the principles of ethics and trustworthiness. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
- Authors: Potso, Thando
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Psychologist -- Eastern Cape , Cultural competence , South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/58936 , vital:60249
- Description: While there is extensive research exploring the influence of a client’s cultural beliefs on the therapeutic process; there is still a scarcity of information on how the cultural beliefs held by a psychologist may affect or influence the therapeutic process. Psychologists are trained to work with clients objectively by suspending their own beliefs, ideas, and values. Despite this, it would be interesting to explore how South African psychologists’ personal belief systems are navigated within the therapeutic space. Given the diversity of cultures within the South African context, it becomes important to explore and understand psychologists’ cultural belief systems, as they may influence the therapeutic relationship but to also, understand how they assimilate these belief systems into the therapeutic relationships with diverse clients. Drawing on the qualitative methodology, the study sought to draw participants using a purposive sampling technique. Participants were sourced through different databases, such as the Eastern Cape database of registered and practicing psychologists. Participants who agreed to partake in the study were sent an email with the interview schedule and the link to either MS Teams or Zoom, depending on their preference. The collected data was transcribed and then analysed using thematic analysis through which three themes and six sub-themes were identified and discussed. The identified themes are as follows; 1) Culture as perceived by psychologists, 2) Cultural beliefs in therapy and, 3) The therapeutic alliance. The study found that shared cultural beliefs between psychologists and clients facilitated rapport building. It allowed the therapeutic process to move in a positive direction. The study applied the principles of ethics and trustworthiness. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
The experiences of users of the Griffiths III
- Authors: Le Roux, Johan
- Date: 2020-07
- Subjects: Child development -- Testing , Psychological tests
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/51287 , vital:43260
- Description: The Griffiths III was published in 2016 and has since then been used internationally by practitioners. The Association for Research in Infant and Child Development (ARICD) is currently planning and reviewing, refining, and improving the 2016 version of this assessment tool. Part of this process is to obtain feedback from all the key role players in the Griffiths III. The purpose of the present study was to explore and describe how users of the Griffiths III experience the measure. A qualitative methodology was utilised, and an exploratory-descriptive design was employed. A questionnaire was created by the ARICD and distributed to all 217 registered users of the Griffiths III. A total of 72 registered Griffiths users, who were using the Griffiths III at that stage, completed and returned the questionnaires to the ARICD. The data were analysed using thematic analysis to extract themes. The findings of the study revealed four overarching themes, namely 1) the purpose and use of the Griffiths III; 2) domains, content, and structure of the Griffiths III; 3) psychometric properties, standardisation, and norms; and 4) merits, limitations, and improvements. Based on the findings, recommendations were made regarding the revision of the Griffiths III. These recommendations relate to a specialised version for children with an autism spectrum disorder, psychometric properties, school readiness elements, universality of the scales, administration time, diagnosis and screening, cost, specific items, and report writing. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Health Sciencess, 2021
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- Date Issued: 2020-07
- Authors: Le Roux, Johan
- Date: 2020-07
- Subjects: Child development -- Testing , Psychological tests
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/51287 , vital:43260
- Description: The Griffiths III was published in 2016 and has since then been used internationally by practitioners. The Association for Research in Infant and Child Development (ARICD) is currently planning and reviewing, refining, and improving the 2016 version of this assessment tool. Part of this process is to obtain feedback from all the key role players in the Griffiths III. The purpose of the present study was to explore and describe how users of the Griffiths III experience the measure. A qualitative methodology was utilised, and an exploratory-descriptive design was employed. A questionnaire was created by the ARICD and distributed to all 217 registered users of the Griffiths III. A total of 72 registered Griffiths users, who were using the Griffiths III at that stage, completed and returned the questionnaires to the ARICD. The data were analysed using thematic analysis to extract themes. The findings of the study revealed four overarching themes, namely 1) the purpose and use of the Griffiths III; 2) domains, content, and structure of the Griffiths III; 3) psychometric properties, standardisation, and norms; and 4) merits, limitations, and improvements. Based on the findings, recommendations were made regarding the revision of the Griffiths III. These recommendations relate to a specialised version for children with an autism spectrum disorder, psychometric properties, school readiness elements, universality of the scales, administration time, diagnosis and screening, cost, specific items, and report writing. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Health Sciencess, 2021
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- Date Issued: 2020-07
Psychosocial impact of mental illness on family caregivers of mental healthcare users in Mangaung District
- Authors: Leburu, Maria
- Date: 2021-08
- Subjects: Home care services -- South Africa -- Mangaung -- Psychological aspects , Caregivers -- South Africa -- Mangaung
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/21770 , vital:51750
- Description: The purpose of this research study was to describe the psychosocial impact of mental illness on family caregivers of mental health care users in Mangaung district in order to explore strategies to empower mental health care users and their families to understand and to cope with mental illness problem. A qualitative, descriptive explorative and contextu al design was employed. A nonprobability, purposive sampling method was used to select participants. The target population was family caregivers from Mangaung district, whose ages were 18 years and above who were caring for mentally ill patients in their homes or admitted to a psychiatric institution. . Five focus group interviews were conducted but the first one was a pilot study. Ethical principles were maintained throughout the study as well as the concepts of trustworthiness were applied. Tesch’s approach to open coding in qualitative research was applied during data analysis. A total of six themes and twentynine sub-themes arose during data analysis and were fully discussed. Confidentiality and anonymity was ensured throughout the study. The findings suggested that most of the participants suffered psychosocial problems like stress, depression, stigma and financial constraints, although one participant indicated that she has accepted her situation of caregiving. In conclusion participants suggested that support groups should be established and awareness programmes should be put in place for community members to avoid stigmatising and laughing at caregivers, care users and family members. , Thesis (MPH) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, Public Health, 2021
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- Date Issued: 2021-08
- Authors: Leburu, Maria
- Date: 2021-08
- Subjects: Home care services -- South Africa -- Mangaung -- Psychological aspects , Caregivers -- South Africa -- Mangaung
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/21770 , vital:51750
- Description: The purpose of this research study was to describe the psychosocial impact of mental illness on family caregivers of mental health care users in Mangaung district in order to explore strategies to empower mental health care users and their families to understand and to cope with mental illness problem. A qualitative, descriptive explorative and contextu al design was employed. A nonprobability, purposive sampling method was used to select participants. The target population was family caregivers from Mangaung district, whose ages were 18 years and above who were caring for mentally ill patients in their homes or admitted to a psychiatric institution. . Five focus group interviews were conducted but the first one was a pilot study. Ethical principles were maintained throughout the study as well as the concepts of trustworthiness were applied. Tesch’s approach to open coding in qualitative research was applied during data analysis. A total of six themes and twentynine sub-themes arose during data analysis and were fully discussed. Confidentiality and anonymity was ensured throughout the study. The findings suggested that most of the participants suffered psychosocial problems like stress, depression, stigma and financial constraints, although one participant indicated that she has accepted her situation of caregiving. In conclusion participants suggested that support groups should be established and awareness programmes should be put in place for community members to avoid stigmatising and laughing at caregivers, care users and family members. , Thesis (MPH) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, Public Health, 2021
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- Date Issued: 2021-08
Older persons’ perceptions of services that support positive ageing in the Khayelitsha and Gugulethu districts of the Western cape
- Authors: Tshefu-Mavimbela, Siphokazi
- Date: 2022-11
- Subjects: Aging -- Western Cape , Older people -- Western Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/60389 , vital:64705
- Description: Globally people are growing older, and nearly every country is experiencing an increase in their ageing populace. In 1960 older people made up 5 % of the world population, while in 2018, they were about 9% of the overall population. Projections are that in 2050 people over the age of 65 will make up 16% of the overall population. To respond to an ageing population, a government must ensure that its policy framework can respond to the needs of its citizens. A society that supports a positive ageing environment improves older people’s well-being. In our complex society, each person is dependent on others in various ways, and social, emotional and practical interdependence is a feature of the human social condition. This means that older people do not function well in isolation but need support for positive ageing. This research project focused on older people’s perceptions of services that support their positive ageing in the Khayelitsha and Gugulethu districts of the Western Cape, South Africa. The theoretical framework employed in the study is Systems Theory. The research approach utilised in the study is qualitative with an explorative and descriptive research design. A non-probability purposive, criterion-based sampling technique was employed. The researcher recruited eleven older persons aged sixty years and above in the Khayelitsha and Gugulethu areas. An NGO that works with older persons’ served as gatekeepers. Semi-structured telephonic interviews were conducted. The data collected was analysed using thematic data analysis. The trustworthiness of the research process was enhanced using Guba’s model. Ethical principles as set out in the Belmont report were also adhered to. The key findings of the current study indicated that in Khayelitsha and Gugulethu areas, there are available services that support positive ageing, such as clubs, excursions and social grants. Environmental aspects challenging positive ageing included unfavourable home conditions such as financial burden and ill-treatment, poverty and unemployment, health problems, and COVID-19 effects. Older people mentioned that there are available but inadequate services such as municipal services and care facilities. Thus, they recommended that there should be poverty alleviation schemes, community development projects such as crafting, gardening, sewing, and more institutions and home-based care for older people. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-11
- Authors: Tshefu-Mavimbela, Siphokazi
- Date: 2022-11
- Subjects: Aging -- Western Cape , Older people -- Western Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/60389 , vital:64705
- Description: Globally people are growing older, and nearly every country is experiencing an increase in their ageing populace. In 1960 older people made up 5 % of the world population, while in 2018, they were about 9% of the overall population. Projections are that in 2050 people over the age of 65 will make up 16% of the overall population. To respond to an ageing population, a government must ensure that its policy framework can respond to the needs of its citizens. A society that supports a positive ageing environment improves older people’s well-being. In our complex society, each person is dependent on others in various ways, and social, emotional and practical interdependence is a feature of the human social condition. This means that older people do not function well in isolation but need support for positive ageing. This research project focused on older people’s perceptions of services that support their positive ageing in the Khayelitsha and Gugulethu districts of the Western Cape, South Africa. The theoretical framework employed in the study is Systems Theory. The research approach utilised in the study is qualitative with an explorative and descriptive research design. A non-probability purposive, criterion-based sampling technique was employed. The researcher recruited eleven older persons aged sixty years and above in the Khayelitsha and Gugulethu areas. An NGO that works with older persons’ served as gatekeepers. Semi-structured telephonic interviews were conducted. The data collected was analysed using thematic data analysis. The trustworthiness of the research process was enhanced using Guba’s model. Ethical principles as set out in the Belmont report were also adhered to. The key findings of the current study indicated that in Khayelitsha and Gugulethu areas, there are available services that support positive ageing, such as clubs, excursions and social grants. Environmental aspects challenging positive ageing included unfavourable home conditions such as financial burden and ill-treatment, poverty and unemployment, health problems, and COVID-19 effects. Older people mentioned that there are available but inadequate services such as municipal services and care facilities. Thus, they recommended that there should be poverty alleviation schemes, community development projects such as crafting, gardening, sewing, and more institutions and home-based care for older people. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-11
Knowledge and perceptions of healthcare workers of the prescripts and implications of the Sexual Offences and Related matters amendment Act 5 of 2015 as applied to adolescent sexual and Reproductive health services in the Buffalo City Municipality
- Authors: Nake, Khanyisile
- Date: 2020-11
- Subjects: Teenagers--Medical care--Law and legislation
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/22885 , vital:53179
- Description: Background: In 2015, South Africa amended its Sexual Offences Act to address several disparities surrounding the issue of consensual sex among minors. The amendment has been faced with mixed reactions from the stakeholders with some supporting it while others opposing it. This study was conducted in clinics in East London to explore the knowledge and perception of healthcare workers about the prescripts of the ‘Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 5 of 2015 and their implications to adolescent sexual and reproductive health services. The purpose of the study was to explore the knowledge and perception of healthcare workers about the prescripts of the ‘Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 5 of 2015 and their implications to adolescent sexual and reproductive health services provision in Buffalo City Municipality in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Methodology: This study applied the qualitative research approach and used a combination of descriptive and exploratory research design. Three clinic managers and nine professional nurses participated in the in-depth interviews. Thirteen general healthcare practitioners responsible for adolescents, sexual and reproductive health participated in key-informant interviews. Data was analysed using thematic analysis. Results: The study found that although healthcare practitioners are aware of the amendment act. However, there was inadequate understanding of the precise implications of this statutory initiative. Many of the participants were not informed of the intent of this act, whilst others suggested that they were not well trained regarding this act due to lack of funding in their respective clinics. Mixed views and perceptions on the impact of this act on their duties, on minors and on the general population were identified. Some were of the view that the Act will make it difficult to control the children while other welcomed it, because it leads to less teenage pregnancies, street abortions, and other similar experiences. Conclusion: In order to overcome these differences in perceptions, the Department of Health must create awareness among staff of the Act and its purpose. Develop initiatives to create understanding of the Act by all members of society to ensure the success of these legislative frameworks. , Thesis (MPH) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, 2020
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- Date Issued: 2020-11
- Authors: Nake, Khanyisile
- Date: 2020-11
- Subjects: Teenagers--Medical care--Law and legislation
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/22885 , vital:53179
- Description: Background: In 2015, South Africa amended its Sexual Offences Act to address several disparities surrounding the issue of consensual sex among minors. The amendment has been faced with mixed reactions from the stakeholders with some supporting it while others opposing it. This study was conducted in clinics in East London to explore the knowledge and perception of healthcare workers about the prescripts of the ‘Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 5 of 2015 and their implications to adolescent sexual and reproductive health services. The purpose of the study was to explore the knowledge and perception of healthcare workers about the prescripts of the ‘Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 5 of 2015 and their implications to adolescent sexual and reproductive health services provision in Buffalo City Municipality in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Methodology: This study applied the qualitative research approach and used a combination of descriptive and exploratory research design. Three clinic managers and nine professional nurses participated in the in-depth interviews. Thirteen general healthcare practitioners responsible for adolescents, sexual and reproductive health participated in key-informant interviews. Data was analysed using thematic analysis. Results: The study found that although healthcare practitioners are aware of the amendment act. However, there was inadequate understanding of the precise implications of this statutory initiative. Many of the participants were not informed of the intent of this act, whilst others suggested that they were not well trained regarding this act due to lack of funding in their respective clinics. Mixed views and perceptions on the impact of this act on their duties, on minors and on the general population were identified. Some were of the view that the Act will make it difficult to control the children while other welcomed it, because it leads to less teenage pregnancies, street abortions, and other similar experiences. Conclusion: In order to overcome these differences in perceptions, the Department of Health must create awareness among staff of the Act and its purpose. Develop initiatives to create understanding of the Act by all members of society to ensure the success of these legislative frameworks. , Thesis (MPH) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, 2020
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- Date Issued: 2020-11
The implementation of National Core Standards with specific reference to clinical leadership: A case of Frere Hospital
- Authors: Rasi, Wandisa
- Date: 2021-06
- Subjects: Health facilities -- Standards , Health services administration -- Standards
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/21914 , vital:51842
- Description: BACKGROUND: Generally, many people in South Africa have difficulty accessing quality health services due to poor public service. Over 42 million citizens do not have health insurance and are growing sicker as they age. Health facilities, such as public health centers, are their only recourse. Health authorities in South Africa fail to monitor patient care effectively, as evidenced by their uninspiring record on patient experience. Anecdotes of poor patient experiences are extensive with the health ombudsman. The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) reports horrifying stories of patients sleeping on hospital floors due to the shortage of beds, patients unable to receive critical surgical treatment due to shortage of doctors, medical supplies and equipment failure or lack thereof. A few union protests have highlighted the poor quality of public healthcare. But it is not uncommon for South Africans to voice their displeasure over poor public healthcare. Health services are individualised and there is no specific interest group or community that is affected by this overall unpleasant experience. Indications of the growing public campaign against the deteriorating healthcare system may be as simple as the increasing number of medical legal claims. This study focuses on the implementation of national core standards with specific reference to clinical leadership. This study focuses on the implementation of national core standards with specific reference to clinical leadership. RESEARCH AIM: This research seeks to explore the effectiveness of the implementation of NCSs with specific reference to Clinical Leadership in Frere Hospital. It also wants to assess if the Frere hospital upholds the national core standards METHOD: qualitative research design was used in this study. Semi-structured, individual interviews were conducted. CONCLUSION: The researcher concluded that it is quite evident that the public health sector is complex and that environmental influence affect the ECDOH Functions within the health system. There is a relationship between clinical leadership and service delivery; now, to improve service delivery within the Frere hospital, strong leadership is needed to drive the change towards implementing the NCS. Ultimately, Frere hospital does not uphold the NCSs, and the staff needs to be educated on what is and how it can improve the hospital’s service delivery. RECOMMENDATIONS: Effective public leadership development, high performing and accountable leadership behavioural measurement at the most senior level at the Frere hospital is very empirical in driving effective delivery of services to patients. Effective Performance management, visible leadership role at all management levels. Performance appraisal system needs to be engineered to focus on performance and results. Recognition and Implementation of clinical leadership. Establish a culture and implementation of good governance principles in health institutions. Establish an institution based OHSC office that is visible and implement NCS through Batho Pele Principles. , Thesis (MPH) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, Public Health, 2021
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- Date Issued: 2021-06
- Authors: Rasi, Wandisa
- Date: 2021-06
- Subjects: Health facilities -- Standards , Health services administration -- Standards
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/21914 , vital:51842
- Description: BACKGROUND: Generally, many people in South Africa have difficulty accessing quality health services due to poor public service. Over 42 million citizens do not have health insurance and are growing sicker as they age. Health facilities, such as public health centers, are their only recourse. Health authorities in South Africa fail to monitor patient care effectively, as evidenced by their uninspiring record on patient experience. Anecdotes of poor patient experiences are extensive with the health ombudsman. The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) reports horrifying stories of patients sleeping on hospital floors due to the shortage of beds, patients unable to receive critical surgical treatment due to shortage of doctors, medical supplies and equipment failure or lack thereof. A few union protests have highlighted the poor quality of public healthcare. But it is not uncommon for South Africans to voice their displeasure over poor public healthcare. Health services are individualised and there is no specific interest group or community that is affected by this overall unpleasant experience. Indications of the growing public campaign against the deteriorating healthcare system may be as simple as the increasing number of medical legal claims. This study focuses on the implementation of national core standards with specific reference to clinical leadership. This study focuses on the implementation of national core standards with specific reference to clinical leadership. RESEARCH AIM: This research seeks to explore the effectiveness of the implementation of NCSs with specific reference to Clinical Leadership in Frere Hospital. It also wants to assess if the Frere hospital upholds the national core standards METHOD: qualitative research design was used in this study. Semi-structured, individual interviews were conducted. CONCLUSION: The researcher concluded that it is quite evident that the public health sector is complex and that environmental influence affect the ECDOH Functions within the health system. There is a relationship between clinical leadership and service delivery; now, to improve service delivery within the Frere hospital, strong leadership is needed to drive the change towards implementing the NCS. Ultimately, Frere hospital does not uphold the NCSs, and the staff needs to be educated on what is and how it can improve the hospital’s service delivery. RECOMMENDATIONS: Effective public leadership development, high performing and accountable leadership behavioural measurement at the most senior level at the Frere hospital is very empirical in driving effective delivery of services to patients. Effective Performance management, visible leadership role at all management levels. Performance appraisal system needs to be engineered to focus on performance and results. Recognition and Implementation of clinical leadership. Establish a culture and implementation of good governance principles in health institutions. Establish an institution based OHSC office that is visible and implement NCS through Batho Pele Principles. , Thesis (MPH) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, Public Health, 2021
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- Date Issued: 2021-06
Exploring the Role of minority stress on South African Muslim Women’s Psychological Help-Seeking Behaviour
- Authors: Cheema, Rabia Afzaal
- Date: 2021-04
- Subjects: Muslim women -- Mental health , Muslim women -- Psychology
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/51043 , vital:43203
- Description: Minority identities of all types regularly experience poorer mental and physical health due to discrimination based on intersections of race, religion, ethnicity and gender. This process was coined by Meyer (2003) as minority stress and has come to represent the effects that discrimination, based on identity, has on an individual. Amongst the many minority identities that exist, Muslim women have in recent years experienced escalated rates of discriminatory treatment, due to political and social trends. The aim of this study was to explore the role of minority stress on South African Muslim women’s psychological help-seeking behaviour. The study employed a qualitative research design and made use of the purposive sampling method followed by the snowball sampling technique to identify participants. The data was analysed using thematic analysis and four themes were reported. These were: 1) descriptions of life as a Muslim woman 2) challenges faced by Muslim women in South Africa 3) psychological influences on mental health and 4) barriers to seeking psychological help. The researcher found that Muslim women do experience minority stress and it does influence help-seeking behaviour, however, it is not the only factor. Gender was found to be a greater stressor and contributed more to the minority stress experience. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, 2021
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- Date Issued: 2021-04
- Authors: Cheema, Rabia Afzaal
- Date: 2021-04
- Subjects: Muslim women -- Mental health , Muslim women -- Psychology
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/51043 , vital:43203
- Description: Minority identities of all types regularly experience poorer mental and physical health due to discrimination based on intersections of race, religion, ethnicity and gender. This process was coined by Meyer (2003) as minority stress and has come to represent the effects that discrimination, based on identity, has on an individual. Amongst the many minority identities that exist, Muslim women have in recent years experienced escalated rates of discriminatory treatment, due to political and social trends. The aim of this study was to explore the role of minority stress on South African Muslim women’s psychological help-seeking behaviour. The study employed a qualitative research design and made use of the purposive sampling method followed by the snowball sampling technique to identify participants. The data was analysed using thematic analysis and four themes were reported. These were: 1) descriptions of life as a Muslim woman 2) challenges faced by Muslim women in South Africa 3) psychological influences on mental health and 4) barriers to seeking psychological help. The researcher found that Muslim women do experience minority stress and it does influence help-seeking behaviour, however, it is not the only factor. Gender was found to be a greater stressor and contributed more to the minority stress experience. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, 2021
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- Date Issued: 2021-04
Barriers to utilisation of antenatal care services in Bloemfontein, sub-district of Mangaung Metro, Free State, South Africa
- Montshiwa, Kgalalelo Christine
- Authors: Montshiwa, Kgalalelo Christine
- Date: 2022-11
- Subjects: Prenatal care
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/26995 , vital:66212
- Description: Background: Maternal and child mortality remain a global health problem, regardless of preventative measures put in place. Antenatal care is crucial to decrease maternal and child morbidity and mortality. However, in Bloemfontein, the sub-district of Mangaung Metro in the Free State, it has been identified that women utilise this kind of service sub-optimally. The study aimed to explore and describe barriers to the utilisation of antenatal care by pregnant women in the Bloemfontein sub-district of Mangaung Metro. Methodology: This study was qualitative and used an explorative, descriptive design. Qualitative data was collected by using focus group discussions and key informants’ interviews. Three focus group discussions with twenty-five pregnant and lactating mothers, aged between 18 and 49 years, were conducted. Participants took part in one focus group discussion at each healthcare facility. Four key informant interviews were conducted with four facility managers and one professional midwife who conducted ANC at the clinic at the time of the study in the three healthcare facilities. A thematic analysis process was used to analyse the collected qualitative data under each identified barrier. The STATA version 15 was used in the analysis of the demographic characteristics of the participants. Results: Most of the participants indicated that they are aware of the importance of attending ANC appointments however, they have voiced that the delayed waiting times and staff attitudes contribute to how they feel about visiting a clinic early. Some of the participants mentioned that they have cultural barriers as they still believe that a traditional pregnant woman should not reveal her pregnancy in the early days but must rather wait until her stomach has grown significantly for her to visit the clinic. Two participants indicated that they had unplanned pregnancies and wanted to do an abortion, but their religious beliefs prevented them to choose to terminate their pregnancies. Economically, not all participants complained about their financial situation though the majority were unemployed and single. Participants from the Bloemspruit facility complained of transport as they stay far from the clinic and they are sometimes forced to walk alone which makes it difficult to attend all their booked sessions with their midwives. The results of the study revealed that there are several factors contributing to late antenatal care attendance namely provider and personal factors contributing to late antenatal care attendance in the Bloemfontein sub-district of Mangaung Metro. Personal factors that were found to be contributing to late antenatal care booking were lack of transport, especially for Bloemspruit participants, unwanted pregnancy, lack of financial support, lack of partner support, cultural and religious beliefs, and lack of knowledge. Provider factors that were found to be contributing to late booking were lack of resources like tools of the trade, long waiting times, poor infrastructure, human resources, and midwives’ attitudes. Recommendations. To deploy qualified midwives to conduct antenatal care clinics, to extend the service over the weekends as participants mentioned that they struggle to get time off from work during the week. Health promotion and community awareness campaigns on the importance of antenatal care may increase the utilisation of antenatal care services. , Thesis (MPA) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, 2023
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- Date Issued: 2022-11
- Authors: Montshiwa, Kgalalelo Christine
- Date: 2022-11
- Subjects: Prenatal care
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/26995 , vital:66212
- Description: Background: Maternal and child mortality remain a global health problem, regardless of preventative measures put in place. Antenatal care is crucial to decrease maternal and child morbidity and mortality. However, in Bloemfontein, the sub-district of Mangaung Metro in the Free State, it has been identified that women utilise this kind of service sub-optimally. The study aimed to explore and describe barriers to the utilisation of antenatal care by pregnant women in the Bloemfontein sub-district of Mangaung Metro. Methodology: This study was qualitative and used an explorative, descriptive design. Qualitative data was collected by using focus group discussions and key informants’ interviews. Three focus group discussions with twenty-five pregnant and lactating mothers, aged between 18 and 49 years, were conducted. Participants took part in one focus group discussion at each healthcare facility. Four key informant interviews were conducted with four facility managers and one professional midwife who conducted ANC at the clinic at the time of the study in the three healthcare facilities. A thematic analysis process was used to analyse the collected qualitative data under each identified barrier. The STATA version 15 was used in the analysis of the demographic characteristics of the participants. Results: Most of the participants indicated that they are aware of the importance of attending ANC appointments however, they have voiced that the delayed waiting times and staff attitudes contribute to how they feel about visiting a clinic early. Some of the participants mentioned that they have cultural barriers as they still believe that a traditional pregnant woman should not reveal her pregnancy in the early days but must rather wait until her stomach has grown significantly for her to visit the clinic. Two participants indicated that they had unplanned pregnancies and wanted to do an abortion, but their religious beliefs prevented them to choose to terminate their pregnancies. Economically, not all participants complained about their financial situation though the majority were unemployed and single. Participants from the Bloemspruit facility complained of transport as they stay far from the clinic and they are sometimes forced to walk alone which makes it difficult to attend all their booked sessions with their midwives. The results of the study revealed that there are several factors contributing to late antenatal care attendance namely provider and personal factors contributing to late antenatal care attendance in the Bloemfontein sub-district of Mangaung Metro. Personal factors that were found to be contributing to late antenatal care booking were lack of transport, especially for Bloemspruit participants, unwanted pregnancy, lack of financial support, lack of partner support, cultural and religious beliefs, and lack of knowledge. Provider factors that were found to be contributing to late booking were lack of resources like tools of the trade, long waiting times, poor infrastructure, human resources, and midwives’ attitudes. Recommendations. To deploy qualified midwives to conduct antenatal care clinics, to extend the service over the weekends as participants mentioned that they struggle to get time off from work during the week. Health promotion and community awareness campaigns on the importance of antenatal care may increase the utilisation of antenatal care services. , Thesis (MPA) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, 2023
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- Date Issued: 2022-11
Safe handling, storage, and management of vaccines at selected primary health care facilities in Buffalo City Metropolitan, Eastern Cape Province
- Mazwembe-Hoho, Andiswa Zimkitha
- Authors: Mazwembe-Hoho, Andiswa Zimkitha
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Vaccines , Pharmaceutical policy
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/27942 , vital:70902
- Description: Background The World Health Organization has a standardized tool for assessing vaccine handling and management. South Africa has adopted WHO tools to suit its own conditions of supply and storage of vaccines, the WHO tool is a guideline for managing vaccines. Importantly, every person handling or supervising handling of vaccines should own this manual (s) and use it as a reference for the handling, storage, and management of vaccines and related items. Aim The aim of this study was to examine safe handling, storage, and management of vaccines by health care workers in PHC facilities of BCM Municipality. Methodology A quantitative research approach and descriptive design was used to assess the safe handling, storage, and management of vaccines in PHC facilities in BCM in EC. Results The results showed that safe handling, storage, and management of vaccines in PHC facilities in BCM does not comply fully on safe handling, storage, and management of vaccines. The overall compliance rate was 86%, and this indicated that healthcare workers have knowledge of what is required to be compliant with safe handling, storage, and management of vaccines. Conclusion Safe handling, storage, and management ovaccines in PHC facilities in BCM is conditionally compliant as the healthcare workers have moderate-to-satisfactory knowledge. , Thesis (MPH) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
- Authors: Mazwembe-Hoho, Andiswa Zimkitha
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Vaccines , Pharmaceutical policy
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/27942 , vital:70902
- Description: Background The World Health Organization has a standardized tool for assessing vaccine handling and management. South Africa has adopted WHO tools to suit its own conditions of supply and storage of vaccines, the WHO tool is a guideline for managing vaccines. Importantly, every person handling or supervising handling of vaccines should own this manual (s) and use it as a reference for the handling, storage, and management of vaccines and related items. Aim The aim of this study was to examine safe handling, storage, and management of vaccines by health care workers in PHC facilities of BCM Municipality. Methodology A quantitative research approach and descriptive design was used to assess the safe handling, storage, and management of vaccines in PHC facilities in BCM in EC. Results The results showed that safe handling, storage, and management of vaccines in PHC facilities in BCM does not comply fully on safe handling, storage, and management of vaccines. The overall compliance rate was 86%, and this indicated that healthcare workers have knowledge of what is required to be compliant with safe handling, storage, and management of vaccines. Conclusion Safe handling, storage, and management ovaccines in PHC facilities in BCM is conditionally compliant as the healthcare workers have moderate-to-satisfactory knowledge. , Thesis (MPH) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
The role of ‘social fathers’ in navigation into adulthood
- Authors: Liziwe, Mavongwana
- Date: 2021-04
- Subjects: Fatherhood -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/51320 , vital:43263
- Description: Various studies have indicated that there is a high rate of father absence in South Africa. This is due to many socio-political conditions like migration, resulting in fathers leaving their families behind in rural areas to find work in urban areas. In addition to this, many households are in fact headed by females as single mothers and they often raise children effectively under difficult socio-economic circumstances. They are often supported by their extended family members such as aunts, uncles and grandparents who take on the role of providing, guiding and giving emotional support for their children’s well-being. South Africa is diverse, with different cultures, where certain cultural practices requires the presence of the father. An example of this is the isiXhosa culture particularly in the rural communities, where the presence of the biological father is important during the transition period from boyhood to manhood. In the absence of biological fathers during this period, other men in the family play this role, known as social fathers. Conversations around absent fathers do not always recognize these support figures in the life of young people. This research study focused on the experiences of young IsiXhosa males regarding the role of social fathers in the process of navigation into adulthood. The researcher conducted this study using a qualitative research approach with non-probability, purposive sampling. Information were gathered through narrative interviews allowing participants to share their experiences of different life transitions and the role that social fathers played during these times. Narrative analysis were used as data analysis method to identify and summarize information gathered. The participants were drawn from the rural communities of Idutywa in the Eastern Cape. The sample of this study were young IsiXhosa males between the age of 18 and 35. The researcher hopes that, by focusing on the role of social fathers in the development of young people, their roles can be escalated and more duly recognized in the work with families. , Thesis (MSW) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, 2021
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- Date Issued: 2021-04
- Authors: Liziwe, Mavongwana
- Date: 2021-04
- Subjects: Fatherhood -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/51320 , vital:43263
- Description: Various studies have indicated that there is a high rate of father absence in South Africa. This is due to many socio-political conditions like migration, resulting in fathers leaving their families behind in rural areas to find work in urban areas. In addition to this, many households are in fact headed by females as single mothers and they often raise children effectively under difficult socio-economic circumstances. They are often supported by their extended family members such as aunts, uncles and grandparents who take on the role of providing, guiding and giving emotional support for their children’s well-being. South Africa is diverse, with different cultures, where certain cultural practices requires the presence of the father. An example of this is the isiXhosa culture particularly in the rural communities, where the presence of the biological father is important during the transition period from boyhood to manhood. In the absence of biological fathers during this period, other men in the family play this role, known as social fathers. Conversations around absent fathers do not always recognize these support figures in the life of young people. This research study focused on the experiences of young IsiXhosa males regarding the role of social fathers in the process of navigation into adulthood. The researcher conducted this study using a qualitative research approach with non-probability, purposive sampling. Information were gathered through narrative interviews allowing participants to share their experiences of different life transitions and the role that social fathers played during these times. Narrative analysis were used as data analysis method to identify and summarize information gathered. The participants were drawn from the rural communities of Idutywa in the Eastern Cape. The sample of this study were young IsiXhosa males between the age of 18 and 35. The researcher hopes that, by focusing on the role of social fathers in the development of young people, their roles can be escalated and more duly recognized in the work with families. , Thesis (MSW) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, 2021
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- Date Issued: 2021-04
Factors associated with infant mortality in Sarah Baartman District, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
- Authors: Muavha, Mukondeleli Selina
- Date: 2022-02
- Subjects: Infants--Mortality
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/22067 , vital:51980
- Description: This study aimed to investigate the factors associated with infant mortality in Sarah Baartman District hospitals. A quantitative descriptive case-control design was used to investigate and describe the association between maternal socio-demographic, infant, environmental factors, and infant mortality. A data abstraction instrument was used to identify cases and their controls, and to retrieve information related to antenatal and obstetric care for the mothers of both cases and controls, as well as some information related to perinatal care for both mother and infant, from the registers in the district hospitals in Sarah Baartman district for the financial years 2015/2016 to 2017/2018. This was followed by structured questionnaires which were hand-delivered, to the mothers of the cases and controls. This study showed that seven maternal socio-demographic factors (educational level, mother’s source of income, religion, where mother took sick child to, frequency of visits by a health care worker within the last one year, number of alive siblings, and history of intrauterine death) were significantly related to infant mortality among the study participants. Among the environmental factors, the type of house, availability of tap and type of toilet were significantly related to infant mortality among the study participants. The study recommends public policies concerning maternal health through targeting mothers for food supplementation and prenatal care to reduce infant mortality rates. Infant mortality in the study area can also be reduced by improving mother’s education because women’s education has spill over effects on fertility and maternal health care behaviour. , Thesis (MPH) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, Public Health, 2021
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- Date Issued: 2022-02
- Authors: Muavha, Mukondeleli Selina
- Date: 2022-02
- Subjects: Infants--Mortality
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/22067 , vital:51980
- Description: This study aimed to investigate the factors associated with infant mortality in Sarah Baartman District hospitals. A quantitative descriptive case-control design was used to investigate and describe the association between maternal socio-demographic, infant, environmental factors, and infant mortality. A data abstraction instrument was used to identify cases and their controls, and to retrieve information related to antenatal and obstetric care for the mothers of both cases and controls, as well as some information related to perinatal care for both mother and infant, from the registers in the district hospitals in Sarah Baartman district for the financial years 2015/2016 to 2017/2018. This was followed by structured questionnaires which were hand-delivered, to the mothers of the cases and controls. This study showed that seven maternal socio-demographic factors (educational level, mother’s source of income, religion, where mother took sick child to, frequency of visits by a health care worker within the last one year, number of alive siblings, and history of intrauterine death) were significantly related to infant mortality among the study participants. Among the environmental factors, the type of house, availability of tap and type of toilet were significantly related to infant mortality among the study participants. The study recommends public policies concerning maternal health through targeting mothers for food supplementation and prenatal care to reduce infant mortality rates. Infant mortality in the study area can also be reduced by improving mother’s education because women’s education has spill over effects on fertility and maternal health care behaviour. , Thesis (MPH) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, Public Health, 2021
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- Date Issued: 2022-02
Infant feeding knowledge, attitudes and practices of mothers in private health facilities in Alice Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa
- Authors: Oyeniran, Aderonke Adepeju
- Date: 2022-07
- Subjects: Infants -- Nutrition , Baby foods , Breastfeeding
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/27139 , vital:66315
- Description: Background and aim of the study: Within the global field of health education, it is generally accepted that the topic of breast-feeding is a crucial discussion due to its maternal, infant, and communal benefits. However, certain African countries, such as South Africa, experience certain challenges related to both predictive factors and maternal attitudes to breast-feeding. To improve public awareness and promote the implementation of breast-feeding, these factors should be investigated to highlight the importance of this practice among young mothers. Method: The study utilised a cross-sectional survey by means of a self-administered questionnaire, which was completed by the carefully chosen participants. The collected data were then analysed using a statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) (frequency, percentages, mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (logistic regression). The level of significance for the inferential statistics was set at 0.05. Results: A total of 377 infant mothers participated in the study with median age of 30. Most infant mothers that participated in the study were well educated with infant mother 189 having a bachelor’s degree. The findings revealed that mothers of 40 years above are 1.51 times more likely not to breastfeed exclusively compared to mothers of less than 40 years of age (95percent CI, 0.75-2.25). The odds ratio of the incidence of decision in breastfeeding for participants with breastfeeding and formula milk was 1.66 (95percent CI, 0.87-2.53). In term of family support, mothers who don’t receive family support were 3.43 times more likely no to breastfeed. The result also revealed that mothers with breast pain were 0.98 more likely not to breastfeed. Conclusion: This study concludes that infant mothers are well informed about breastfeeding. This study also revealed that factors such as infant mothers’ knowledge about breastfeeding, medical health of both mother and infant and cultural norms can go a long way in influencing the decision of mothers to breastfeeding their infant or not. , Thesis (MPH) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-07
- Authors: Oyeniran, Aderonke Adepeju
- Date: 2022-07
- Subjects: Infants -- Nutrition , Baby foods , Breastfeeding
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/27139 , vital:66315
- Description: Background and aim of the study: Within the global field of health education, it is generally accepted that the topic of breast-feeding is a crucial discussion due to its maternal, infant, and communal benefits. However, certain African countries, such as South Africa, experience certain challenges related to both predictive factors and maternal attitudes to breast-feeding. To improve public awareness and promote the implementation of breast-feeding, these factors should be investigated to highlight the importance of this practice among young mothers. Method: The study utilised a cross-sectional survey by means of a self-administered questionnaire, which was completed by the carefully chosen participants. The collected data were then analysed using a statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) (frequency, percentages, mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (logistic regression). The level of significance for the inferential statistics was set at 0.05. Results: A total of 377 infant mothers participated in the study with median age of 30. Most infant mothers that participated in the study were well educated with infant mother 189 having a bachelor’s degree. The findings revealed that mothers of 40 years above are 1.51 times more likely not to breastfeed exclusively compared to mothers of less than 40 years of age (95percent CI, 0.75-2.25). The odds ratio of the incidence of decision in breastfeeding for participants with breastfeeding and formula milk was 1.66 (95percent CI, 0.87-2.53). In term of family support, mothers who don’t receive family support were 3.43 times more likely no to breastfeed. The result also revealed that mothers with breast pain were 0.98 more likely not to breastfeed. Conclusion: This study concludes that infant mothers are well informed about breastfeeding. This study also revealed that factors such as infant mothers’ knowledge about breastfeeding, medical health of both mother and infant and cultural norms can go a long way in influencing the decision of mothers to breastfeeding their infant or not. , Thesis (MPH) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-07
Experiences of patients on short term drug resistant tuberculosis regimen at Nelson Mandela District TB Specialist Hospital
- Authors: Sempe, Thabo Benedict
- Date: 2021-08
- Subjects: Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/22940 , vital:53224
- Description: The purpose of this research study was to explore and describe the experiences of patients on short-term drug resistant TB treatment in a TB specialist hospital situated in Nelson Mandela District. Patients on XDR-TB treatment face many challenges which include side effects which they find hard to tolerate and they end up stopping the treatment. Socio-economic difficulties of concern include delayed social assistance from the government to support their families, particularly when they are breadwinners. A qualitative, descriptive, explorative contextual design was used in this research study. A non-probability convenience sampling method was employed. The target population for this study consisted of those DR-TB patients who were on short-term regimen and semi-structured individual interviews were conducted. There were twelve participants who voluntary participated in the research study although the first interview was a pilot study. Ethical principles were adhered to throughout the study. A total of seven themes and twenty-seven sub-themes arose during the data analysis and were fully discussed. Confidentiality and anonymity was ensured throughout this research. The research findings showed that the participants shared positive experiences in as far as being able to easily access the health care service. Most participants were moved through a range of emotions which included shock. They felt heartbroken about the devastation and the disruptive nature of this illness to themselves and their family lives and, more seriously, were fearful of the morbidity and mortality thoughts which pervaded their thoughts but their health improved when drug resistant TB treatment was initiated. Many of the participants found it easy to disclose to their friends as they knew they could count on their support at the best and worst of times in their treatment journey. In conclusion the participants provided suggestions regarding their support needs on the journey to recovery from DR-TB. The researcher provided certain recommendations as far as the challenges expressed by the participants and these will contribute to strengthening the DR-TB adherence strategies. , Thesis (MPH) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, 2021
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- Date Issued: 2021-08
- Authors: Sempe, Thabo Benedict
- Date: 2021-08
- Subjects: Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/22940 , vital:53224
- Description: The purpose of this research study was to explore and describe the experiences of patients on short-term drug resistant TB treatment in a TB specialist hospital situated in Nelson Mandela District. Patients on XDR-TB treatment face many challenges which include side effects which they find hard to tolerate and they end up stopping the treatment. Socio-economic difficulties of concern include delayed social assistance from the government to support their families, particularly when they are breadwinners. A qualitative, descriptive, explorative contextual design was used in this research study. A non-probability convenience sampling method was employed. The target population for this study consisted of those DR-TB patients who were on short-term regimen and semi-structured individual interviews were conducted. There were twelve participants who voluntary participated in the research study although the first interview was a pilot study. Ethical principles were adhered to throughout the study. A total of seven themes and twenty-seven sub-themes arose during the data analysis and were fully discussed. Confidentiality and anonymity was ensured throughout this research. The research findings showed that the participants shared positive experiences in as far as being able to easily access the health care service. Most participants were moved through a range of emotions which included shock. They felt heartbroken about the devastation and the disruptive nature of this illness to themselves and their family lives and, more seriously, were fearful of the morbidity and mortality thoughts which pervaded their thoughts but their health improved when drug resistant TB treatment was initiated. Many of the participants found it easy to disclose to their friends as they knew they could count on their support at the best and worst of times in their treatment journey. In conclusion the participants provided suggestions regarding their support needs on the journey to recovery from DR-TB. The researcher provided certain recommendations as far as the challenges expressed by the participants and these will contribute to strengthening the DR-TB adherence strategies. , Thesis (MPH) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, 2021
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- Date Issued: 2021-08
An exploration of burnout among health Professions academics employed in Health sciences faculties at a south African university
- Authors: Burger, Jeanine
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Health care personnel -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/58665 , vital:59979
- Description: The label of ‘stress factories’ is becoming a way to collectively refer to higher education institutions due to the changing academic landscape. Academics within health professions face key stressors related to excessive workloads, and insufficient resources resulting in burnout. Some of the most pertinent consequences of burnout include deterioration in physical and mental health, incline in absenteeism and a negative impact on the well-being and performance of students, patients, and organisations. There is a lack of research conducted on health professions academics in South Africa. The overall aim of this study was, therefore, to explore burnout among health professions academic staff who worked within the Community and Health Sciences (CHS) and Dentistry faculties (collectively referred to as Health sciences faculties) at a historically disadvantaged university. The study adopted an online survey design. Participants were selected using simple random sampling. Frequency tables were used to summarise and describe the participants, while correlation analysis was used to test associative relationships. ANOVA was used to test group differences and Scheffé tests were used for posthoc analysis. Ethics clearance was obtained from the Bio-Medical Research Ethics Committee of UWC. Permission to conduct the study was given by the Registrar of UWC. Informed consent was sought from participants for their voluntary participation. Their identities were kept anonymous and responses confidential. Overall findings from the current study indicated that this sample of Health Professional Academics (HPAs) experienced moderate to high levels of burnout, as measured by the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory. No demographic factors were found to correlate with the total score of burnout. Two variables were significantly related to exhaustion, namely the level of qualification and whether participants were studying at the time of completing the survey. Furthermore, nurses and participants currently studying towards a PhD reported significantly higher levels of burnout than the rest of the sample of HPAs. The impact of this study shows HPAs’ experience of moderate to high levels of burnout require interventions to decrease job demands and increase job resources. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
- Authors: Burger, Jeanine
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Health care personnel -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/58665 , vital:59979
- Description: The label of ‘stress factories’ is becoming a way to collectively refer to higher education institutions due to the changing academic landscape. Academics within health professions face key stressors related to excessive workloads, and insufficient resources resulting in burnout. Some of the most pertinent consequences of burnout include deterioration in physical and mental health, incline in absenteeism and a negative impact on the well-being and performance of students, patients, and organisations. There is a lack of research conducted on health professions academics in South Africa. The overall aim of this study was, therefore, to explore burnout among health professions academic staff who worked within the Community and Health Sciences (CHS) and Dentistry faculties (collectively referred to as Health sciences faculties) at a historically disadvantaged university. The study adopted an online survey design. Participants were selected using simple random sampling. Frequency tables were used to summarise and describe the participants, while correlation analysis was used to test associative relationships. ANOVA was used to test group differences and Scheffé tests were used for posthoc analysis. Ethics clearance was obtained from the Bio-Medical Research Ethics Committee of UWC. Permission to conduct the study was given by the Registrar of UWC. Informed consent was sought from participants for their voluntary participation. Their identities were kept anonymous and responses confidential. Overall findings from the current study indicated that this sample of Health Professional Academics (HPAs) experienced moderate to high levels of burnout, as measured by the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory. No demographic factors were found to correlate with the total score of burnout. Two variables were significantly related to exhaustion, namely the level of qualification and whether participants were studying at the time of completing the survey. Furthermore, nurses and participants currently studying towards a PhD reported significantly higher levels of burnout than the rest of the sample of HPAs. The impact of this study shows HPAs’ experience of moderate to high levels of burnout require interventions to decrease job demands and increase job resources. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04