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    Level of job satisfaction amongst nurses in the North-West Province, South Africa: Post occupational specific dispensation
    AOSIS ; 2016
    In:  Curationis Vol. 39, No. 1 ( 2016-02-25)
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    In: Curationis, AOSIS, Vol. 39, No. 1 ( 2016-02-25)
    Abstract: Background: Job satisfaction and burnout have been recurring problems amongst nurses in the Republic of South Africa (RSA). As a result, nurses are still leaving the rural public sector in search of lucrative work at the urban and private sectors and in developed countries. Accordingly, Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD) was introduced as a strategy to ircumvent the problem. However, since the implementation of OSD in 2007, there have been no studies conducted regarding the level of job satisfaction amongst nurses after the implementation of OSD in the North-West Province, especially because each province has its own challenges that are unique to the area.Objectives: The study had two objectives: to describe the level of job satisfaction amongstprofessional and other category nurses (OCNs) at a public hospital in the North-West Provinceand describe the perceptions of nurses about OSD and their intention to continue working inthe hospital.Method: A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional design was used. Stratified random sampling was used to select a sample of 92 professional nurses (PNs), 90 enrolled nurses and enrolled nursing assistants (Nursing Act 2005), which made a total of 182 participants. For the purpose of the study, the enrolled nurses and enrolled nursing assistants were referred to as OCNs. Data were collected using the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire–short form and OSD statements and analysed with Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS, version 18).Results: The majority of PNs (79.3%, n = 73) and OCNs (86.7%, n = 77) were dissatisfied with the working conditions and salary: PNs (80.4%, n = 74) and OCNs (87.8%, n = 79). The nurses mostly discredited the current state of the OSD implementation. Majority of the PNs (84%, n = 77) and OCNs (91%, n = 82) disagreed with the statement that ‘level of job satisfaction has improved after the implementation of OSD’.Conclusions: The National Department of Health should consider a holistic approach to address all work-related conditions for nurses in order to curb the attrition rates. Policy makers and unions should urgently review OSD for all categories of nurses.
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    ISSN: 2223-6279 , 0379-8577
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.4102/curationis.v39i1.1438
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    Publisher: AOSIS
    Publication Date: 2016
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    A model of collaboration between nursing education institutions in the North West Province of South Africa
    AOSIS ; 2017
    In:  Curationis Vol. 40, No. 1 ( 2017-09-22)
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    In: Curationis, AOSIS, Vol. 40, No. 1 ( 2017-09-22)
    Abstract: Background: Professional nursing in South Africa is obtained through a 4-year diploma offered at nursing colleges, or a 4-year degree in universities, and the South African Nursing Council (SANC) registered both for professional nursing. New SANC legislation now requires a bachelor’s degree for registration as professional nurse.Objectives: The aim of the study was to explore and describe perceptions of nurse educators and stakeholders to develop a model of collaboration for joint education and training of nursing professionals by colleges and universities through a bachelor’s degree.Method: A mixed methods approach was used to explore perceptions of nurse educators utilising a questionnaire, and perceptions of other nurse training stakeholders through interviews, about a model of collaboration between the college and the university.Results: Themes that emerged from the interviews included identifying collaboration goals, establishing a conducive environment, maximising exchange of resources, role clarification and perceived challenges. Quantitative results showed high agreement percentages (84.13%–100%) on most basic concepts and themes. A model of collaboration was developed indicating a framework, agents, recipients, procedure, dynamics, and terminus.Conclusion: A model of collaboration was acceptable to the majority of nurse education stakeholders. Other implications are that there was a need for the improvement of scholarship among nurse educators and clinical mentors, sharing rare skills, and addressing perceived challenges.
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    ISSN: 2223-6279 , 0379-8577
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    DOI: 10.4102/curationis.v40i1.1670
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    Publisher: AOSIS
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    Knowledge and uptake of occupational post-exposure prophylaxis amongst nurses caring for people living with HIV
    AOSIS ; 2016
    In:  Curationis Vol. 39, No. 1 ( 2016-02-25)
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    In: Curationis, AOSIS, Vol. 39, No. 1 ( 2016-02-25)
    Abstract: Background: Nurses caring for people living with HIV (PLWH) are at higher risk of exposure to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) by needle sticks, cuts, getting body fluids in their eyes or mouth and skin when bruised or affected by dermatitis.Objectives: To determine knowledge, insight and uptake of occupational post-exposure prophylaxis (OPEP) amongst nurses caring for PLWH.Method: A cross-sectional descriptive design was used in this study. Stratified random sampling was used to sample 240 nurses. The study was conducted in a regional hospital in Limpopo province. Both parametric and non-parametric statistics were employed to analyse data.Results: A total of 233 nurses participated in the study. Sixty per cent (n = 138) of all nurses had a situation at work when they thought that they were infected by HIV and 100 (43%) nurses had experienced the situation once or more in the past 12 month. Approximately 40% did not know what PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) is, and 22% did not know or were not sure if it was available in the hospital. Only few participants (n = 68, 29%) had sought PEP and most (n = 37, 54%) of them did not receive PEP when they needed it. There was a significant association between the knowledge and availability of PEP (r = 0.622).Conclusion: The study recommend an urgent need for policy makers in the health sector to put in place policies, guidelines and programmes that will rapidly scale up PEP services in health care settings, so that preventable occupationally acquired HIV infection can be minimised amongst nurses.Keywords: Post-Exposure Prophylaxis; Nurses; HIV, Occupational Exposure; PLWH
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    ISSN: 2223-6279 , 0379-8577
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.4102/curationis.v39i1.1593
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    Publisher: AOSIS
    Publication Date: 2016
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    Trapped in the Cycle of Violence: A Phenomenological Study Describing the Stages of Coping with Domestic Violence
    Kamla Raj Enterprises ; 2011
    In:  Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 29, No. 1 ( 2011-10), p. 1-8
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    In: Journal of Social Sciences, Kamla Raj Enterprises, Vol. 29, No. 1 ( 2011-10), p. 1-8
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0971-8923
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1080/09718923.2011.11892948
    Language: English
    Publisher: Kamla Raj Enterprises
    Publication Date: 2011
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    Knowledge and psychosocial wellbeing of nurses caring for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH)
    AOSIS ; 2016
    In:  Health SA Gesondheid Vol. 21 ( 2016-10-11), p. 1-10
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    In: Health SA Gesondheid, AOSIS, Vol. 21 ( 2016-10-11), p. 1-10
    Abstract: The challenges of caring for people living with HIV (PLWH) in a low-resource setting has had a negative impact on the nursing profession, resulting in a shortage of skilled nurses. In response to this shortage and perceived negative impact, we conducted a descriptive, cross-sectional study to describe the level of knowledge and psychosocial wellbeing of nurses caring for PLWH at a regional hospital in Limpopo Province, South Africa. A total of 233 nurses, the majority being female, participated and were stratified into professional nurses (n =108), enrolled nurses (n = 58) and enrolled nursing auxiliaries (n = 66). Data were collected using HIV/AIDS knowledge questionnaire, Maslach Burnout Inventory; AIDS Impact Scale and Beck's Depression Inventory. The total knowledge score obtained by all the participants ranged from 2 to 16, with an average of 12.93 (SD = 1.92) on HIV/AIDS knowledge. Depersonalization (D) (83.7%) and emotional exhaustion (EE) (53.2%) were reported among participating nurses caring for PLWH. Burnout was higher among professional nurses as compared to both enrolled nurses and enrolled nursing auxiliaries. There was a moderate negative significant correlation between HIV knowledge with the nurses' emotional exhaustion (r = 0.592), depression (r = 0.584) and stigma and discrimination (r = 0.637). A moderate to high level of burnout was evident among all levels of nurses. These findings lead to the recommendations for support of nurses caring for PLWH that include structured nursing educational support, organisational support with respect to employee wellness programmes that address depression and work burnout, as well as social support. The provision of these support mechanisms has the potential of creating a positive practice environment for nurses in the Vhembe District of the Limpopo Province in particular, and South Africa in general, and in improved care for PLWH.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2071-9736 , 1025-9848
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v21i0.929
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    Publisher: AOSIS
    Publication Date: 2016
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    Comparison of trauma on survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence in Limpopo
    AOSIS ; 2014
    In:  Health SA Gesondheid Vol. 19, No. 1 ( 2014-06-20)
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    In: Health SA Gesondheid, AOSIS, Vol. 19, No. 1 ( 2014-06-20)
    Abstract: Background: Gender-based violence is a challenge in South Africa, despite available interventions. Caring for the survivors of both forms of violence is critical for ensuring their speedy recovery.Objectives: To compare the effects of trauma on female survivors of sexual assault versus those experienced by survivors of physical assault by their intimate partners.Method: A quantitative cross-sectional comparative study design was used to compare 30 sexually-assaulted women and 30 physically-assaulted women regarding depressive symptoms, posttraumatic stress disorder and coping styles three months after the incident. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with the survivors of both types of assault and the Beck Depression Inventory posttraumatic stress disorder checklist and Brief COPE Inventory were administered in order to obtain quantitative data. Both parametric and non-parametric statistics were employed. Ethical measures were adhered to throughout the research process.Results: A significantly-higher proportion of sexually-assaulted women disclosed the incident to family (p = 0.021). The majority of sexually- (90%) and physically- (86%) assaulted women were likely to recall the incident. Sexually-assaulted women had a significantly-higher mean for avoidance/numbness (p 〈 0.001) and physical-assaulted women in arousal (p 〉 0.051). About 41% of sexually-assaulted participants reported severe depression. Findings confirmed that sexual assault is more personal whilst physical assault is more interpersonal. If physically-assaulted women were removed from the perpetrators they recovered faster than sexually-assaulted women. Their stay with the perpetrators may perpetuate the violence.Conclusion: The need for counselling and support for the survivors of both traumas was recommended. All stakeholders should be educated to provide support to survivors of both traumas. Agtergrond: Ten spyte daarvan dat daar intervensies beskikbaar is, bly geslagsgebaseerde geweld ‘n uitdaging in Suid-Afrika. Die versorging van die oorlewendes geweld is van kritieke belang om die oorlewendes se spoedige herstel te verseker.Doelwitte: Die doel was om die gevolge van trauma op die vroulike slagoffers van seksuele aanranding te vergelyk met die trauma wat die oorlewendes van fisiese aanranding ervaar het.Metode: ‘n Kwantitatiewe dwarssnit ontwerp is gebruik om 30 seksueel aangerande vroue en 30 fisiek aangerande vroue te vergelyk sover dit depressiesimptome, posttroumatiese stresversteuring en coping styl betref drie maande na die voorval plaasgevind het. Semi-gestruktureerde onderhoude is gevoer met die oorlewendes van beide soorte aanvalle, terwyl die Beck depressie-inventaris, die kontrolelys vir posttroumatiese stresversteuring en die bondige COPE-inventaris afgeneem is om kwantitatiewe data te bekom. Sowel parametriese as nie-parametriese statistiek is gebruik. Etiese vereistes is regdeur die navorsingsproses nagekom.Resultate: ‘n Aansienlik hoër persentasie seksueel aangerande vrouens het hulle gesin oor die voorval ingelig (p = 0.021). Die meeste seksueel (90%) en fisiek (86%) aangerande vrouens het die voorval onthou. Seksueel aangerande vrouens toon ‘n aansienlik hoër gemiddelde vir vermyding of gevoelloosheid (p 〈 0.001) en fisiese aangerande vrouens het ‘n hoër gemiddelde vir opwekking (p 〉 0.051). Sowat 41% van die seksueel aangerande deelnemers meld erge depressie. Die studie bevestig dat seksuele aanranding persoonliker is, terwyl fisieke aanranding meer interpersoonlik is. As fisiek aangerand vroue van die oortreders verwyder word, herstel hulle vinniger as die seksueel aangerande vroue. As hulle by die oortreders bly, kan die geweld voortduur.Gevolgtrekking: Die noodsaak aan berading en ondersteuning vir beide groepe oorlewendes word aanbeveel. Alle belanghebbendes moet opgevoed word om ondersteuning aan oorlewendes te bied.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2071-9736 , 1025-9848
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v19i1.683
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    Publisher: AOSIS
    Publication Date: 2014
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    A concept analysis of young adults; Perception of HIV Counselling and Testing
    AOSIS ; 2017
    In:  Health SA Gesondheid Vol. 22 ( 2017-12), p. 213-220
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    In: Health SA Gesondheid, AOSIS, Vol. 22 ( 2017-12), p. 213-220
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1025-9848
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1016/j.hsag.2017.01.007
    Language: English
    Publisher: AOSIS
    Publication Date: 2017
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    Between a rock and a hard place: Ethics, nurses' safety, and the right to protest during the COVID‐19 pandemic
    Wiley ; 2021
    In:  International Nursing Review Vol. 68, No. 3 ( 2021-09), p. 270-278
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    In: International Nursing Review, Wiley, Vol. 68, No. 3 ( 2021-09), p. 270-278
    Abstract: In this paper, we critically discuss the ethics of nurses' choice to strike during the COVID‐19 pandemic, considering legal and ethical arguments, overlaying the Ubuntu philosophy, an African ethic. Background The recent unprecedented coronavirus disease pandemic and the increased reports on the absence of personal protective equipment in South Africa places many health workers' lives at risk. Nurses spend most of their time with patients, which exposes them to fatal risks as they work in unsafe environments. Research Methods Exploratory literature review was conducted using Pubmed, CINAHL, Google Scholar and Science Direct) and law cases repository. Findings Nurses thus may be justified in striking to protect their safety. State healthcare entities are obliged to ensure safety and protect the health of professionals during the pandemic. According to their Code of Practice and Pledge of Service, they are ethically obliged to put patients first, and as a result, they are legally barred from engaging in strike action. Conclusion We conclude that there may be constitutional human rights arguments to support strike action. We also find that ethical principles alone do not provide clear direction to guide nurses in making justified and ethical decisions regarding service provision in an environment threatening to compromise their safety.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0020-8132 , 1466-7657
    URL: Issue
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1111/inr.v68.3
    DOI: 10.1111/inr.12703
    Language: English
    Publisher: Wiley
    Publication Date: 2021
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    Family experiences of home caring for patients with HIV/AIDs in rural Limpopo Province, South Africa
    Wiley ; 2009
    In:  Nursing & Health Sciences Vol. 11, No. 2 ( 2009-06), p. 135-143
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    In: Nursing & Health Sciences, Wiley, Vol. 11, No. 2 ( 2009-06), p. 135-143
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1441-0745 , 1442-2018
    URL: Issue
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1111/nhs.2009.11.issue-2
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1442-2018.2009.00437.x
    Language: English
    Publisher: Wiley
    Publication Date: 2009
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    Factors facilitating trained NIMART nurses’ adherence to treatment guidelines: a vital matter in the management of TB/HIV treatment in South Africa
    Springer Science and Business Media LLC ; 2020
    In:  BMC Nursing Vol. 19, No. 1 ( 2020-12)
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    In: BMC Nursing, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 19, No. 1 ( 2020-12)
    Abstract: Globally, the burden of tuberculosis or human immunodeficiency virus (TB/HIV) is at 24% and this alarming rate compelled the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare the African region as a critical workforce shortage area. To facilitate adherence to treatment guidelines, WHO recommended a strategy of task shifting for countries with high health workforce shortages. The strategy aimed at the redistribution of health care tasks to available workers. The study aimed to determine the factors facilitating nurse-initiated management of antiretroviral therapy (NIMART) trained nurses’ adherence to TB/HIV treatment guidelines. Methods The study employed an exploratory-descriptive design. The study was conducted in Ugu and Ngaka Modiri Molema Districts of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and North West (NW) Provinces of South Africa. The population comprised of 24 participants who were purposively selected. The in-depth focus group discussions were conducted and ATLAS T.I. was used for data analysis following the basic steps of notice-collect-think (NCT) analysis. Trustworthiness and adherence to ethics were ensured. Results The singular theme of factors facilitating NIMART trained nurses’ adherence to treatment guidelines which included positive attitudinal needs and positive behavioural change emerged from raw data. Conclusion Continuous training, support supervision, and improved relationships with colleagues need to be enhanced to enable NIMART trained nurses to adhere to treatment guidelines.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1472-6955
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1186/s12912-020-00470-6
    Language: English
    Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Publication Date: 2020
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