• Adherence, perceptions and knowledge of an HIV PMTCT programme : a mother-baby pair study 

  Mabuka, Sthembiso; Lowane, Mygirl P.; Nesengani, Tintswalo Victoria; Simbeni, Thembi V. (AOSIS, 2025-01)

  BACKGROUND : Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) programmes are designed to prevent HIV transmission to infants and children. Despite efforts to achieve this goal, several factors continue to pose ...
• Strategies for induction of novice midwives in labour wards in an academic hospital cluster in Gauteng province, South Africa 

  Mafisa, Florence Fezeka (University of Pretoria, 2022)

  Introduction: Globally, emphasis is placed on effective induction in the workplace to direct human capital in an appropriate manner. Induction of novice midwives might help forestalling unfavourable health effects ...
• Factors affecting student nurses’ adherence to standard precautions for preventing Tuberculosis and HIV at Eswatini University 

  Gina, Ncobile Sidzandza Victoria; Rasweswe, Melitah Molatelo; Moagi, Miriam Mmamphamo (Bentham Open, 2024)

  BACKGROUND: The prevention of Healthcare-associated Infections (HAIs) has become an increasing challenge throughout the world. Tuberculosis (TB) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) are among the infections that student ...
• Resilience in solitude : a review of loneliness and Its impact on nurses' wellbeing 

  Nashwan, Abdulqadir J.; Alsalamah, Yasir S.; Abu-Mahfouz, Mohammad S.; Palanivelu, Prakash; Masoud, Ahmed (Wiley, 2024-12)

  The issue of loneliness among nurses is of considerable importance, with potential ramifications extending beyond the well-being of the individuals involved to the quality of patient care delivered. This review explores ...
• Assessment of nurses' compliance with patients' rights in South Africa : a scoping review 

  Thema, Adolphina M.; Mulaudzi, Fhumulani Mavis; Lavhelani, Ndivhaleni Robert (Oxford University Press, 2024-10)

  BACKGROUND: Compliance with Patients’ Rights by nurses is a crucial determinant of how well healthcare services are provided. Nurses are responsible for upholding Patients’ Rights because they spend so much time with ...
• Characteristics of moral distress from nurses’ perspectives : an integrative review 

  Aljabery, Mohannad; Coetzee-Prinsloo, Isabel M.; Van der Wath, Anna Elizabeth; Al-Hmaimat, Nathira (Elsevier, 2024-11)

  OBJECTIVE : This integrative review aimed to identify the common characteristics of moral distress in nursing and distinguish it from other types of distress by examining nurses’ perspectives in the literature. These ...
• Ubuntu is a critical component in the fight against human immunodeficiency virus and tuberculosis stigma : nursing students’ perceptions 

  Rasweswe, Melitah Molatelo; Kgatla, Nancy Mamoeng; Ramavhoya, Ireen T.; Mulaudzi, Fhumulani Mavis (MDPI, 2024-02-15)

  Stigma is one of the documented barriers to achieving universal access to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB) prevention, treatment, care, and support programs. The lack of African social theories ...
• Women's expectations of infertility care in Ghana : a qualitative study 

  Armah, Deborah; Van der Wath, Anna Elizabeth; Yazbek, Mariatha; Naab, Florence (Elsevier, 2024-11-18)

  BACKGROUND : Despite the evidence in favour of holistic fertility treatment, barriers to ensuring access to dedicated, comprehensive care, based on women’s needs, still exist, specifically observed in Ghana, the context ...
• Enablers and barriers for task sharing of mental health care from nurses to community health workers : a scoping review 

  Thobane, Khalaeng Frans; Mulaudzi, Fhumulani Mavis; Lavhelani, Ndivhaleni Robert; Gundo, Rodwell (Elsevier, 2024-08-14)

  BACKGROUND : The World Health Organisation (WHO) and other legislative mandates such as South African Mental Health Care Act 17 of 2002, advocate for mental health services to be rendered at the community level closer ...
• Coping strategies of nurses caring for mental health care users displaying violent and aggressive behaviour in mental health care institutions in North West province 

  Sehularo, Motlagomang Patience; Van der Wath, Anna Elizabeth; Sepeng, Nombulelo Veronica (Elsevier, 2024-11-15)

  BACKGROUND : Mental health care users displaying violent and aggressive behaviour is a serious concern in mental health care institutions. Nurses working in mental health care institutions are more exposed to patient ...
• A scoping review on continuing professional development programs for midwives : optimising management of obstetric emergencies and complications 

  Musie, Maurine Rofhiwa; Tagutanazvo, Oslinah Buru; Sepeng, Nombulelo Veronica; Mulaudzi, Fhumulani Mavis; Hlongwane, Tsakane (BMC, 2025-02)

  BACKGROUND : Midwives play a pivotal role in ensuring safe childbirth, particularly in the management of obstetric emergencies and complications (EmONC). Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programs are essential to ...
• Workplace culture of midwives regarding pain management during the first stage of labour 

  Kgodane, Margaret M.; Yazbek, Mariatha; Heyns, Tanya (IFE Center for Psychological Studies, 2024-06)

  BACKGROUND : Severe unbearable pain leads to maternal exhaustion, prolonged labour and foetal distress and needs to be managed. The management of pain during the first stage of labour is affected by workplace culture. It ...
• Transgender student being in higher education : an integrative review 

  Combrinck, Yvonne; Van Wyk, Neltjie C. (IFE Center for Psychological Studies, 2024-06)

  Students are part of a diverse higher education community. Their attitudes and beliefs are embedded in interaction with lecturers, fellow-students and curricula exposure. It navigates and prepares them for their professional ...
• Factors contributing to attrition from the medication dispensing programme in the North West Province amongst people living with HIV 

  Masemola, Olebogeng Mathabo; Musie, Maurine Rofhiwa; Coetzee-Prinsloo, Isabel M. (IFE Center for Psychological Studies, 2024-06)

  The Centralised Chronic Medicine Dispensing and Distribution (CCMDD) programme, introduced in South Africa in 2014, works in partnership with the Health Systems Trust (HST) on behalf of the National Department of Health. ...
• An exploration of the indigenous neonatal care practices of mothers and caregivers in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province 

  Tulelo, Patience Mashudu (University of Pretoria, 2020-07)

  Background South Africa is amongst countries with high neonatal mortality rates. The Department of Health has introduced strategies to promote good neonatal care practices within the healthcare institutions around the ...
• Stress and academic engagement among Saudi undergraduate nursing students: The mediating role of emotion regulation and emotional intelligence 

  Alkharj, Sarah; Alsalamah, Yasir S.; Allari, Rabia; Alharbi, Maryam Saad; Alslamah, Thamer; Babkair, Lisa; Labani, Safiah; Fawaz, Mirna (Wiley, 2024-05)

  AIM : To assess the mediating role of emotion regulation and emotional intelligence in the relationship between stress and academic engagement among Saudi undergraduate nursing students. DESIGN : This study employed a ...
• Perceptions and experiences of nursing students in caring for people living with HIV/AIDS in South Africa : a qualitative study 

  Mabhiza, Ruwadzano Dorcas; Bhana, Varshika; Sedibe, Heather (Universitas Diponegoro, 2024-04-30)

  BACKGROUND : Although previous studies focusing on nurses’ perceptions of caring for people living with HIV (PLHIV) have been conducted in numerous countries, little is known about first-year student nurses’ perceptions ...
• Collaborative international nursing writing group : a nonpatriarchal approach 

  Richardson, Sandy; Krueger, Louisa; Richardson, Anna; Coleman, Elizabeth; Ogilvie, Sarah; De La Fosse, Kara; Tobita, Itoko; Van der Wath, Anna Elizabeth; Mondejar-Pont, Meritxell; Mitterdorfer, Anita; De Ruiter, Hans-Peter (Sage, 2024-11)

  This paper offers a critical discussion of the evolution and impact of an international nursing writing group, developed to support nursing faculty and academics globally. Amid the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, ...
• Elements of a care pathway for human trafficking victims in emergency departments : a mapping review 

  Van Rooy, Leanne; Botma, Yvonne; Filmalter, Cecilia Jacoba; Heyns, Tanya (Wiley, 2025-02)

  BACKGROUND : Human trafficking, a form of modern slavery, is a global health problem. Human trafficking victims may need health care while they are being exploited, and traffickers often take victims to emergency departments ...
• The effect of coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination on pregnant women : a scoping review 

  Malamule, Mildred M.; Gundo, Rodwell; Mulaudzi, Mavis F. (AOSIS, 2024-12)

  BACKGROUND: Globally, reports have shown that pregnant women refuse to receive the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine. This has posed a significant concern given the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. AIM: ...

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