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A cross-sectional study on patient-centered care in a selected hospital in eThekwini district, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. 在南非夸祖鲁-纳塔尔省eThekwini区一家选定医院进行的以患者为中心的护理横断面研究。

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Health SA Gesondheid Pub Date : 2025-03-31 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v30i0.2913

Marcel Peruma, Waheedha Emmamally, Mildred Mooi, Uchenna B Okafor

{"title":"A cross-sectional study on patient-centered care in a selected hospital in eThekwini district, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.","authors":"Marcel Peruma, Waheedha Emmamally, Mildred Mooi, Uchenna B Okafor","doi":"10.4102/hsag.v30i0.2913","DOIUrl":"10.4102/hsag.v30i0.2913","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Clinical healthcare reform demands high-quality patient care, especially in emergencies. Patient-centred care (PCC) prioritises therapy based on health, characteristics, and needs.Aim: This study examines critical care nurses' views on PCC in a hospital in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal.Setting: The study was conducted at a selected tertiary care facility in eThekwini district, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.Methods: This cross-sectional study examined 119 conveniently selected critical care nurses from five units treating critically ill adult patients in a central tertiary care hospital in eThekwini district, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Personified patient care was measured using the Individualised Care Scale (ICS).Results: The mean values for nurse-supported customised care ranged from 4.27 ± 0.66 to 4.44 ± 0.61. Fear and anxiety during patient discussions have the highest mean score (4.44 ± 0.61). The mean values for four personal life statements were 4.22 ± 0.72 to 4.29 ± 0.65. Hospitalisation experience was surveyed by 90.8% of people, with a mean score of 4.29 ± 0.61. Patients' desire to understand their illness was surveyed by nurses (91.60%) with a mean score of 4.39 ± 6.39. The majority (94.9%) of nurses encouraged patients to express care preferences, whereas 85.8% were inquired about their preferred bathing time. The majority (59.70%) scored average, while 38.70% high.Conclusion: Patient-centred care support was average among critical care nurses. Training and education in critical care should emphasise PCC. To strengthen PCC in clinical practice, execute PCC activities regularly.Contribution: The study revealed PCC actions and indicated critical care nurses' average support.","PeriodicalId":45721,"journal":{"name":"Health SA Gesondheid","volume":"30 ","pages":"2913"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11966697/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143781664","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Risky sexual behaviors and associated factors among university young adults in Zambezi, Namibia. 纳米比亚赞比西大学青年危险性行为及其相关因素。

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Health SA Gesondheid Pub Date : 2025-03-28 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v30i0.2725

Sylvia K Mahoto, Honoré K Mitonga, Eddy S Likando

{"title":"Risky sexual behaviors and associated factors among university young adults in Zambezi, Namibia.","authors":"Sylvia K Mahoto, Honoré K Mitonga, Eddy S Likando","doi":"10.4102/hsag.v30i0.2725","DOIUrl":"10.4102/hsag.v30i0.2725","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Risky sexual behaviours (RSBs) are prevalent among young adults, particularly university students, increasing their vulnerability to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancies. While various studies have explored these behaviours in Namibia, limited research exists in the Zambezi region, presenting a gap that this study addresses.Aim: This study investigates the prevalence of RSBs, associated factors and the need for targeted interventions among university students in the Zambezi region.Setting: The study was conducted at the University of Namibia's Katima Mulilo Campus in the Zambezi Region, Namibia.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted among 231 undergraduate students at the University of Namibia (Katima Mulilo Campus). The survey assessed sexual behaviour, STI knowledge and condom use practices.Results: Over 61% of participants reported being sexually active, with many initiating sexual activities before the age of 18. Condom use was inconsistent, with 40.7% reporting not using condoms in the past year. Additionally, 15.6% had contracted an STI in the last year, with 6% not seeking medical treatment. Key factors associated with RSBs included marital status and substance use, such as tobacco.Conclusion: The findings reveal a concerning prevalence of RSBs among university students in the Zambezi region. This underscores the need for targeted interventions addressing social and behavioural determinants of sexual risk-taking.Contribution: This study emphasises the importance of developing culturally sensitive interventions that promote consistent condom use and improve sexual health education to reduce STI risk and adverse sexual health outcomes.","PeriodicalId":45721,"journal":{"name":"Health SA Gesondheid","volume":"30 ","pages":"2725"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11966712/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143781390","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Waves of hurt faced by families due to a hospitalised relative with COVID-19 in the Cape Flats. 在开普平原，一名亲戚因COVID-19住院，家庭面临着一波又一波的伤害。

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Health SA Gesondheid Pub Date : 2025-03-25 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v30i0.2754

Mondli Chiya, Karien Jooste, Amy Williams

{"title":"Waves of hurt faced by families due to a hospitalised relative with COVID-19 in the Cape Flats.","authors":"Mondli Chiya, Karien Jooste, Amy Williams","doi":"10.4102/hsag.v30i0.2754","DOIUrl":"10.4102/hsag.v30i0.2754","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Family members value each other, particularly during troubled times, and the consequences of a sudden disruption to their family environment could imply difficult adjustments, affecting their well-being. They did not expect that a family member would get severely ill due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). It was unclear what the experiences of family members were on the sudden hospitalisation of a close relative diagnosed with COVID-19.Aim: To gain insight into the experiences of family members with a close relative unexpectedly hospitalised with COVID-19.Setting: Two health clinics in Cape Town, were identified that family members visited after the hospitalisation of a close relative with COVID-19.Methods: A descriptive phenomenological design was followed including 11 participants, heterogeneously purposefully sampled. Individual interviews lasted 30 min- 45 min, posing semi-structured questions - probing led to thematic saturation. Data coding resulted in four themes with 11 categories.Results: Nursing communication with communities during COVID-19 could identify the presence of emotionally wounded states of family members. Nurses should be competent in techniques to relieve the fear of families around their isolated hospitalised relatives. Further research can explore family-orientated interventions needed to deal with fear of losing a hospitalised relative being critically ill.Conclusion: The need of families for 'nearness' to a close relative needed to be understood - it meant more than physical proximity.Contribution: Mindful nurses should act as comforters to families to relieve fear around possible changes in an unknown future due to a critically ill family member.","PeriodicalId":45721,"journal":{"name":"Health SA Gesondheid","volume":"30 ","pages":"2754"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11966694/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143781334","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Behind the scrubs: Psychological distress and resilience among nurses. 工作服的背后：护士的心理困扰和复原力。

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Health SA Gesondheid Pub Date : 2025-03-21 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v30i0.2820

Jennifer Chipps, Ilze Steenkamp, Anita Padmanabhanunni, Petra Brysiewicz, Amanda Cromhout

{"title":"Behind the scrubs: Psychological distress and resilience among nurses.","authors":"Jennifer Chipps, Ilze Steenkamp, Anita Padmanabhanunni, Petra Brysiewicz, Amanda Cromhout","doi":"10.4102/hsag.v30i0.2820","DOIUrl":"10.4102/hsag.v30i0.2820","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Nurses are exposed to high levels of stress in the workplace. During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, levels of stress were exacerbated, impacting on nurses' mental health.Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate psychological distress and resilience, and how nurses with different levels of education responded to stress.Setting: The study was conducted in three hospitals (a psychiatric hospital, a general district hospital and a dedicated COVID-19 hospital) in the Western Cape province, South Africa.Methods: A survey was conducted with frontline nurses (N = 167 [71.8%]) in three hospitals in the Western Cape using six validated self-administered scales.Results: Respondents reported high levels of moral distress related to time (3.42/6, ± 1.6) and protection during COVID-19 (1.3/3, ± 0.7). Mild-to-moderate levels of fear of COVID-19 (19.4/35, ± 8.2) and a moderate perception of vulnerability to disease (60.7/105, ± 19.9) contributed to nurses' stress. High levels of psychological distress, especially during COVID-19 compared to current levels (27.2 vs 18.8; W = 8.9, p = < 0.001), with high levels of resilience (73.2/88, ± 17.9) were reported. Enrolled nurses reported significantly higher levels of stress during the pandemic.Conclusion: Post COVID-19, there was reduction in the respondents who reported severe levels of psychological distress, highlighting the impact of the pandemic on nurses' mental health and the need to build resilience.Contribution: This study enhances understanding of the factors that result in psychological distress in nurses and how nurses with different levels of education respond to stress.","PeriodicalId":45721,"journal":{"name":"Health SA Gesondheid","volume":"30 ","pages":"2820"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11966667/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143781666","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Assessing the psychological distress and coping strategies among academic staff of a university during COVID-19. 新冠肺炎期间高校教职工心理困扰及应对策略评估

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Health SA Gesondheid Pub Date : 2025-03-21 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v30i0.2752

Isaiah Owoeye, Toluwani Agunbiade, Adebanke Agboola, Oluwafemi Sanya, Babatope Adebiyi, Furaha Akimanimpaye

{"title":"Assessing the psychological distress and coping strategies among academic staff of a university during COVID-19.","authors":"Isaiah Owoeye, Toluwani Agunbiade, Adebanke Agboola, Oluwafemi Sanya, Babatope Adebiyi, Furaha Akimanimpaye","doi":"10.4102/hsag.v30i0.2752","DOIUrl":"10.4102/hsag.v30i0.2752","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been associated with stress because of its disruption to normal lifestyle. While the resilience of people was challenged, some coping strategies were adopted to maintain balance in the face of the pandemic.Aim: To assess psychological distress and coping strategies among the academic staff.Setting: Afe Babalola University located in the Southwest, Nigeria.Methods: A descriptive-cross-sectional design was used on the population of 512 academics where a sample size of 248 was drawn using Taro Yamane with a 10% non-response rate. The instruments used were a modified Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) and an adapted COPE inventory for coping strategies. The scale reliability of K10 was 0.866 while that of coping strategy was 0.610. Data analysis was performed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 28. The results were presented in simple percentages, means and standard deviations.Results: Most respondents had severe psychological distress (185, 98.9%) with the most rated report 'Feel worthless' 4.8 ± 0.59. The most rated coping strategy was 'I try to lose myself for a while by drinking alcohol or taking drugs'3.8 ± 0.60 with overall coping scale mean, 2.3 ± 1.02.Conclusion: There was severe distress and substance used among academics. The study recommends teaching on effective coping styles and institution probable preparation for future pandemic.Contribution: The study provides insight into the psychological state of the academic staff during the COVID-19 pandemic and unveils the adaptive strategies used. The results of the study are useful for the development of appropriate coping skills for the staff.","PeriodicalId":45721,"journal":{"name":"Health SA Gesondheid","volume":"30 ","pages":"2752"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11966654/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143781665","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Emerging practices of healthcare waste management among private surgeries: A case of the City of Tshwane. 私营诊所中医疗废物管理的新兴做法：以茨瓦内市为例。

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Health SA Gesondheid Pub Date : 2025-03-18 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v30i0.2845

Tshepiso K Hlako, Thabiso J Morodi, Matodzi M Mokoena, Gomotsegang F Molelekwa

{"title":"Emerging practices of healthcare waste management among private surgeries: A case of the City of Tshwane.","authors":"Tshepiso K Hlako, Thabiso J Morodi, Matodzi M Mokoena, Gomotsegang F Molelekwa","doi":"10.4102/hsag.v30i0.2845","DOIUrl":"10.4102/hsag.v30i0.2845","url":null,"abstract":"Background: This study presents the emerging practices of healthcare waste (HCW) management prevailing in most private surgeries within the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. This study examined the existing norms and standards of HCW management to unravel the minimum lawfully acceptable practices in South Africa and the world.Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the management of HCW in private surgeries within the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality.Setting: The study was conducted in the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng province, South Africa.Methods: A mixed research methodology was employed in collecting and analysing data collected from 109 professional doctors, dentists, nurses, administrative staff and cleaners working in private surgeries.Results: The findings revealed that private surgeries generated 98.17% of infectious waste, while 1.83% was general waste. Most containers adhered to South African National Standards guidelines, but knowledge gaps were found regarding treatment and disposal methods. A total of 92.7% of private surgeries used private companies for waste collection, transport and disposal. Those who used private waste management companies were given Waste Manifest documentation as proof of disposal at an approved facility.Conclusion: Private surgeries in the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality managed hazardous HCW satisfactorily, but improvements in container usage and waste handling procedures are recommended.Contribution: The findings of the study can be used to develop comprehensive HCW management guidelines for private surgeries, to help them better manage the HCW they generate.","PeriodicalId":45721,"journal":{"name":"Health SA Gesondheid","volume":"30 ","pages":"2845"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11966671/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143781270","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Factors associated with cigarette smoking among learners at a high school in KwaZulu-Natal. 夸祖鲁-纳塔尔省一所高中学生吸烟的相关因素

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Health SA Gesondheid Pub Date : 2025-03-17 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v30i0.2832

Gcinile V Ngwenya, Refiloe M Malaka, Lindiwe P Cele, Modikwe Rammopo

{"title":"Factors associated with cigarette smoking among learners at a high school in KwaZulu-Natal.","authors":"Gcinile V Ngwenya, Refiloe M Malaka, Lindiwe P Cele, Modikwe Rammopo","doi":"10.4102/hsag.v30i0.2832","DOIUrl":"10.4102/hsag.v30i0.2832","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Young smokers are said to have increased risk of nicotine addiction, even at lower levels of consumption compared to adults, making smoking cessation among this group much more difficult. A survey previously conducted in South Africa indicated an early smoking debut age of below 18 years.Aim: This study investigated the prevalence of cigarette smoking and associated factors among high school learners.Setting: The study was conducted at a high school located in Madadeni township of KwaZulu-Natal.Methods: This cross-sectional study collected data through interviews using self-administered questionnaires. Data analysis was conducted on Epi Info 7 and STATA 17.Results: Eighty-four (21%) of the 400 participants reported smoking cigarettes. Of these, forty-nine (58.3%) had a smoking friend. Sixty out of 81 (74.1%) accessed cigarettes from the shops, whilst 69.2% (n = 54/78) smoked inside the school premises. Seventy-seven (92.7%) of 83 smokers expressed intention to quit smoking. Higher odds of cigarette smoking were observed among participants who were male and those who had a smoking family member, respectively, (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 2.33, 95% CI = 1.29-4.17) and (AOR = 5.82, 95% CI = 3.08-11.0), p = < 0.05.Conclusion: This study found 21% of high school learner participants who smoked cigarettes. Laws prohibiting smoking in schools and sale of cigarettes to minors should be reinforced.Contribution: intention to quit cigarette smoking as expressed by smoking learners calls for the establishment of school-based programme for smoking cessation.","PeriodicalId":45721,"journal":{"name":"Health SA Gesondheid","volume":"30 ","pages":"2832"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11966672/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143781272","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Protective behaviours among orphaned learners in a district of Gauteng province, South Africa. 南非豪登省一个地区孤儿学习者的保护行为。

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Health SA Gesondheid Pub Date : 2025-03-17 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v30i0.2812

Thembi V Simbeni, Mathildah M Mokgatle

{"title":"Protective behaviours among orphaned learners in a district of Gauteng province, South Africa.","authors":"Thembi V Simbeni, Mathildah M Mokgatle","doi":"10.4102/hsag.v30i0.2812","DOIUrl":"10.4102/hsag.v30i0.2812","url":null,"abstract":"Background: While most orphans have difficulties in coping with the loss of a mother, some of them are motivated by their circumstances to cope with the situation.Aim: The study aims to explore protective behaviours of maternally orphaned adolescents in their daily immediate environments that enable them to cope with maternal death in Tshwane North District, Gauteng province.Setting: The setting was secondary schools in Tshwane North of Gauteng province in South Africa.Methods: A qualitative exploratory design was employed among a subsample of 14 purposively sampled maternally orphaned adolescents using one-on-one, in-depth interviews with open-ended questions. The Ecological Systems Theory was used as a framework for analysis, and data were analysed thematically using NVivo12.Results: Some of the orphaned adolescents possess protective behaviours, which contribute towards resilience as the adolescents gave an account of their daily lives through their interactions within the microsystem. They engage in meaningful activities to disengage themselves from negative thoughts and unpleasant emotions. Resilient orphans demonstrate hope for the future, maintain a positive self-concept and adopt coping mechanisms such as recalling positive memories of their mother. They actively seek support for their physical and psychological needs, engage in constructive tasks and foster supportive relationships for their psychological well-being.Conclusion: Possessing personal protective resources and having supportive socioecological resources enable resilience among orphans when facing adversity.Contribution: Findings of this study will inform interventions geared towards building the resilience of orphaned adolescents to cope with maternal loss.","PeriodicalId":45721,"journal":{"name":"Health SA Gesondheid","volume":"30 ","pages":"2812"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11966664/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143781295","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Resilience of young adults living with mental disorders in the City of Tshwane, South Africa. 南非茨瓦内市患有精神障碍的年轻成年人的复原力。

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Health SA Gesondheid Pub Date : 2025-03-13 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v30i0.2857

Nok'khanya F Hadebe, Richard M Rasesemola

{"title":"Resilience of young adults living with mental disorders in the City of Tshwane, South Africa.","authors":"Nok'khanya F Hadebe, Richard M Rasesemola","doi":"10.4102/hsag.v30i0.2857","DOIUrl":"10.4102/hsag.v30i0.2857","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The challenges that young adults encounter today present greater risks to their mental wellbeing compared to those experienced by previous generations. For those young adults living with mental health disorders, they suffer even more when having to deal with its burdens. Many of these young adults face floods of negative and powerful emotions, discrimination and isolation; however, they are likely to cope well with these difficult situations if they are resilient.Aim: This study purported to report on resilience among young adults living with mental disorders in the City of Tshwane.Setting: The study was conducted in Atteridgeville in the City of Tshwane, Gauteng province in South Africa.Methods: A qualitative exploratory and descriptive research was conducted among 10 purposefully sampled young adults aged between 18 years and 34 years old. Data were collected using individual, semi-structured interviews in primary healthcare clinics and analysed using Tesch's method.Results: Two themes, namely, harnessing purpose in building resilience and confidence enhances positive interactions along with four related sub-theme emerged from the results. The themes indicated how a sense of purposefulness and confidence help young adults living with mental health disorders build resilience.Conclusion: For young adults to be resilient, approaches such as psychotherapy for treating mental health issues need to incorporate strategies to develop a sense of purpose and confidence.Contribution: This study elucidated the role of purposefulness and confidence in building resilience, and further provided some suggestions on strategies that could be used to build resilience in conjunction with medical management of mental health disorders among young adults.","PeriodicalId":45721,"journal":{"name":"Health SA Gesondheid","volume":"30 ","pages":"2857"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11966673/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143781225","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Caregivers' role regarding managing postoperative pain of hospitalised children (0-3 years). 护理人员在处理住院儿童（0-3岁）术后疼痛方面的作用。

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Health SA Gesondheid Pub Date : 2025-03-11 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v30i0.2739

Sylvia Oger Ofosu-Dwamena, Carin Maree, Seugnette Rossouw, Varshika Bhana-Pema

{"title":"Caregivers' role regarding managing postoperative pain of hospitalised children (0-3 years).","authors":"Sylvia Oger Ofosu-Dwamena, Carin Maree, Seugnette Rossouw, Varshika Bhana-Pema","doi":"10.4102/hsag.v30i0.2739","DOIUrl":"10.4102/hsag.v30i0.2739","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Acute postoperative pain is a common surgical symptom affecting 40% - 80% of patients. Postoperative pain produces much distress in children. Effective postoperative pain management is a human right. Various stakeholders, including caregivers, are involved in the management of children's postoperative pain. However, the role of the caregiver is accentuated during the child's discharge, with limited studies focusing on the role during hospitalisation.Aim: This study aimed to describe how caregivers manage their children's (0-3 years) postoperative pain during hospitalisation and explore caregivers' expectations about how their hospitalised children's postoperative pain is managed.Setting: The study setting was a regional hospital in Ghana.Methods: The research employed a descriptive qualitative methodology. Purposive sampling was used to recruit caregivers. Data were collected using individual in-depth interviews. The transcripts were thematically analysed using Clarke and Braun's framework.Results: The researchers identified four themes: caregiver's experiences of caring for children with postoperative pain, caregivers' assessment of children's postoperative pain, caregivers' assistance with management and expectations of the caregivers concerning the management of postoperative pain in their hospitalised children (0-3 years).Conclusion: Caregivers in this study acknowledged the fact that the postoperative pain experienced by their children had a noteworthy emotional effect on them.Contribution: Nurses must adequately educate caregivers on managing postoperative pain in hospitalised children (0-3 years). Again, the nurses must be with the child and the caregiver, as this enhances collaboration and adequate postoperative pain management in these children.","PeriodicalId":45721,"journal":{"name":"Health SA Gesondheid","volume":"30 ","pages":"2739"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11966725/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143780297","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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