From observation, unwanted pregnancy among students at some of South African universities is fast becoming a problem. Inspite of the availability of contraceptives at the students health centre of the University of Limpopo, ...

This study was aimed at determining the experiences of patients waiting for rapid HIV test results in Phela-o-Phedishe clinic at Mankweng hospital, Limpopo Province, South Africa. A descriptive, exploratory and contextual ...

Despite the fact that testing for HIV is voluntary and free of charge in public health centres, the majority of people including pregnant women are still reluctant to be tested. Many people are ignorant of their HIV status. ...

The study determined the knowledge and attitudes of women regarding Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV infection. The study adopted the qualitative, explorative, descriptive and contextual research design. Purposive ...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the utilization of the partograph by midwives when monitoring pregnant women in labour wards of the Lebowakgomo and Zebediela level 1 hospitals in the Capricorn District in Limpopo ...

The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the indigenous practices of mothers of children admitted to the paediatric unit of a Polokwane/Mankweng hospital complex in Limpopo Province, South Africa. An exploratory ...

Newly qualified professional nurses (NQPNs) allocated to community health care services require the use of validated model to practice independently. Validation was done to adapt and assess if the model is understood and ...

The study explores the factors that contribute to absenteeism among the staff nurses at the Tertiary Military Hospital in the Gauteng Province, South Africa. A qualitative explorative research design was used to explore ...

The purpose of this study was to determine the experiences of the newly diagnosed hypertensive patients admitted into tertiary hospital campus in the Limpopo Province, South Africa. A qualitative, phenomenological, ...

Teenage pregnancy refers to pregnancy of a woman of less than 19 years. It is found commonly amongst young people who have been disadvantaged and have poor expectations with regard to either their education or job market. ...