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Exploring the physical and psychological effects of maternal death on midwives in a selected hospital of Vhembe District Limpopo Province

Mofe, Nancy (2024)

BACKGROUND Maternal mortality is a global problem mostly influenced by pregnancy related conditions or its management. Regardless of the availability of resources in some institutions, maternal death results in midwives ...

The experiences of learner nurses regarding clinical placement during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic at the University of Limpopo

Nchabeleng, Linda (2023)

Academic nursing programme during the COVID-19 pandemic has been affected, as students had to be withdrawn from clinical experiential learning. This led to learner nurses having challenges in completing their clinical ...

Challenges and coping mechanisms of nurse involved in the resuscitation of patients in an emergency unit at selected public hospitals in Mopani District, Limpopo Province

Makgoba, Mmaseshoka Charmaine (2022)

Background Resuscitation of patients in an emergency unit has been one of the greatest challenges for nurses. Many deaths in hospitals happen within 24 hours of admission. Some of these deaths could be prohibited if the ...

Development and validation of a model for midwives who care for sick neonates in neonatal intensive care units of public hospitals, Limpopo Province

Moratho, Mpho Gift (2023)

Background: Providing quality neonatal care is one of the most challenging health care services globally. Ensuring quality care during pregnancy and delivery is paramount to improving health outcomes and reducing mortality ...

Strategies to enhance the utilization of digital health in early detection and treatment of pre-eclampsia by gravid women in Emalahleni Local Municipality, Mpumalanga Province

Ngwenya, Mxolisi Welcome (2023)

Background: Gestational Hypertension and Pre-Eclampsia are the most prevalent conditions in Sub-Saharan Africa leading to undesirable perinatal and maternal outcomes. In South Africa, a high rate of maternal death was noted ...

Perceptions of nurses on documentation of nursing care at selected public hospitals in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province

Phuluwa, Vhuthuhawe (2024)

Introduction: Good nursing practice involves detailed documentation, which should be timely, appropriate, comprehensive, and accurate. Therefore, documents contain the who, why, how, where, what, and when of patient care. ...

Evaluation of midwifery practices among registered midwives at Witpoort and Lephalale Hospitals in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Maleta, Kgatsere Sarah (2023)

Background: Midwifery practices have grown in complexity characterized by overload of operational pressure and the need for cost-effective and continuous accessible healthcare services where midwives are expected to adapt ...

Factors contributing to neonatal birth asphyxia in public health facilities of Mopani District, Limpopo Province

Makhumisane, Mphonyane (2024)

Introduction and background: Birth asphyxia is a severe medical problem worldwide, especially in developing countries, and the main contributor to neonatal mortality and morbidity. Birth asphyxia is an oxygen deficit at ...

The experiences of healthcare workers on the delivery of healthcare service during Covid-19 Pandemic in clinics Sub-district A, City of Johannesburg Municipality Gauteng Province

Ncube, Senzeni Joy (2023)

Background: The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic has invaded health systems throughout the world. The study findings present many difficulties for healthcare practitioners. This study summarizes the studies that ...

Strategies to enhance the utilization of digital health in early detection and treatment of pre-eclampsia by gravid women in Emalahleni Local Municipality, Mpumalanga Province

Ngwenya, Nxolisi Welcome (2023)

Background: Gestational Hypertension and Pre-Eclampsia are the most prevalent conditions in Sub-Saharan Africa leading to undesirable perinatal and maternal outcomes. In South Africa, a high rate of maternal death was ...

Learner nurses' perspectives regarding classroom and clinical learning for the regulation 425 program at the University of Limpopo

Moila, Dimakatso Ophilia (University of Limpopo, 2023)

Background: Graduate professional nurses from universities continuously face intellectual scrutiny from nurses who graduated from college, because of the nature of the training programme within the University of Limpopo. ...

Factors contributing to the non-use of pharmacological pain relief methods by midwives during the intrapartum period on nulliparous women in the North West Province, South Africa

Mashala, Nthabiseng Jeniffer (2023)

Background: Pharmacological pain relief management is one of the effective methods of relieving pain during the intrapartum period. The ideal pharmacological pain relief methods must be safe, and effective and should ...

Equipment as a potential impediment to optimal intrapartum monitoring and delivery of pregnant women in public hospitals of Sekhukhune District, Limpopo, South Africa

Mohlala, Kgaladi Mpule (2023)

Background: Medical equipment is an important tool in a Labour Unit to assess, monitor, diagnose and prevention of complications during labour. The purpose of the study was to investigate how equipment is a potential ...

Disclosure of positive Human Immunodeficiency Virus status to children diagnosed with the infection and on antiretroviral treatment

Muditambi, Nathaniel Nndavheleseni (2023)

Introduction and background: Disclosure of HIV status remains low in South Africa and globally. Care givers commonly delay the HIV disclosure process until the child is over 10 years of age. The World Health Organization ...

Experiences of mothers of children with severe intellectual disability regarding partner support in the Capricorn District, Limpopo Province

Makgoga, Malope Tshegofatjo (2023)

Background: Raising a child with a severe intellectual disability is a challenge for most mothers, as most mothers experience a lack of support from their partners. This lack of partner support causes high stress and marital ...

Development of a training program to facilitate the implementation of the six ministerial priorities by professional nurses in Limpopo Province Health Care Facilities, South Africa

Legodi, Elizabeth Mmalehu (2022)

The purpose of this study was to develop a training programme to facilitate the implementation of the 6 Ministerial Priorities by Professional Nurses in the Health Care facilities in Limpopo Province. The purpose of ...

Utilization of simulation by nurse educators and learner nurses at Limpopo College of Nursing Limpopo Province South Africa

Mathebula, Freedom Ntshuxeko (2017)

The aim of the study was to determine the utilization of simulation by nurse educators and learner nurses at LCN. The objectives of the study were to describe the utilization of simulation by nurse educators and learner ...

Development of strategies to facilitate the referral system of high-risk pregnant women between public sections in Bojanala District, North West, South Africa

Rasekele, Mapula Nelly (2022)

Background: The referral system is an essential component of the health system. The system meant to complement the Primary Health Care (PHC) principle of treating patients close to their homes at the lowest level ...

Development of strategies to enhance prevention of preterm labour in the selected hospitals in Capricorn District, Limpopo Province

Makakaba, Gloria Meliddah (2022)

Background Despite all the interventions that have been developed previously preterm labour remain to be the leading cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Preterm labour occurs before 37 weeks of gestation ...

Development of strategies to support the resuscitation team in emergency departments of Mankweng and Pietersburg public hospitals in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Seimela, Mosima Hendrica (2022)

Background: Emergency departments (EDs) as the hospitals' front door have a critical role in ensuring access to and efficient care of acute illness and injuries in the healthcare system. The environment in EDs is physically ...

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