Health SA GesondheidPub Date : 2024-08-27eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2816
Zara Chothia, Ntombizodwa R Nkambule, Ahmed Bhayat, Mpho Morule
{"title":"Corrigendum: Knowledge, attitudes and practices of oral health workers regarding COVID-19 and its vaccine.","authors":"Zara Chothia, Ntombizodwa R Nkambule, Ahmed Bhayat, Mpho Morule","doi":"10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2816","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2816","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[This corrects the article DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2632.].</p>","PeriodicalId":45721,"journal":{"name":"Health SA Gesondheid","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11369519/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142126949","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}
Health SA GesondheidPub Date : 2024-08-21eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2611
Howard Gomwe, Lesego Phiri, Chioneso S Marange
{"title":"Physical fitness profile of primary school learners in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.","authors":"Howard Gomwe, Lesego Phiri, Chioneso S Marange","doi":"10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2611","DOIUrl":"10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2611","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Low levels of physical activity in high- to low-income countries, including South Africa, pose a great risk of cardiovascular-related diseases.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed to assess and compare the physical fitness profile among children.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>The study setting comprised rural and urban primary school learners in the Eastern Cape province, South Africa.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was adopted utilising a randomly selected sample of boys and girls aged 9-14 years. Physical fitness measures were assessed using the Euro-fit test battery. Some parametric tests were used for mean comparisons of the various anthropometric measurements and physical fitness characteristics across demographics.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The sample consisted of 870 primary school learners. The average weight and height of the sample were 39.29 ± 10.34 kg and 144.06 ± 10.81 cm, respectively, with a mean body mass index (BMI) of 18.80 ± 4.11 kg/m<sup>2</sup>. The results showed that boys reported significantly high levels of physical fitness. Sit-ups (<i>p</i> ≤ 0.001) and VO2 max (<i>p</i> ≤ 0.001) significantly increase with age, while all the physical fitness measures were significantly higher among rural-based learners.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Rural-based learners and boys generally had better physical fitness performance than their peers. The effect of gender and place of residence should be considered when designing physical fitness interventions.</p><p><strong>Contribution: </strong>This study adds to the existing body of knowledge about the effect of demographic factors on the physical fitness profile of children, where boys and rural-based learners are reported to be more physically fit than their counterparts.</p>","PeriodicalId":45721,"journal":{"name":"Health SA Gesondheid","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11369555/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142126967","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}
Health SA GesondheidPub Date : 2024-08-20eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2673
Andile G Mokoena-De Beer
{"title":"Facilitation of constructive intra- and inter-personal relationships: A concept analysis.","authors":"Andile G Mokoena-De Beer","doi":"10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2673","DOIUrl":"10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2673","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The researcher's previous study indicated that couples in a relationship where one partner is diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) experience intra- and inter-personal difficulties affecting interaction with self and others. Therefore, constructive intra- and inter-personal relationships are essential to facilitate the mental health of couples in a relationship where one partner is diagnosed with BPD. However, the concept has not been defined and applied in caring for such couples.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>The study aims to clarify its meaning by identifying and defining the central concept of 'facilitation of constructive intra- and inter-personal relationships'.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>The researcher used results from a previous study that explored the experiences of couples in a relationship where one partner is diagnosed with a mental illness to identify and define the central concept.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The concept was examined using analysis, synthesis, and inductive reasoning strategies, which were applied in two phases.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The central concept of 'facilitation of constructive intra- and inter-personal relationships' for couples where one partner is diagnosed with BPD was identified and defined using a dictionary and subject definitions.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Identifying and defining the central concept is essential to developing a model to facilitate constructive intra- and inter-personal relationships.</p><p><strong>Contribution: </strong>The concept 'facilitation of constructive intra- and inter-personal relationships' is unique in its form and valuable for developing a model that can be used as a guiding tool for psychiatric nurses to facilitate the mental health of such couples. Furthermore, the model could benefit other relationships experiencing intra- and inter-personal challenges.</p>","PeriodicalId":45721,"journal":{"name":"Health SA Gesondheid","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11369546/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142126950","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}
Health SA GesondheidPub Date : 2024-08-20eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2672
Howard Gomwe, Lesego Phiri, Chioneso Show Marange
{"title":"The moderating effect of gender on physical activity participation and physical fitness in children.","authors":"Howard Gomwe, Lesego Phiri, Chioneso Show Marange","doi":"10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2672","DOIUrl":"10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2672","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The level, direction or presence of the relationship between perceived physical activity (PA) participation and physical fitness (PF) in children may differ by gender and this will assist in designing gender-specific interventions to promote PA participation, which in turn improves PF levels.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed to establish the moderating effect of gender on the relationship between perceived PA participation and PF.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted with a cohort of 870 primary school children aged 9-14 years old. Perceived PA participation was measured using the PAQ-C questionnaire while PF levels were measured using cardiorespiratory endurance (i.e. VO2 max).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results showed significant gender differences for perceived PA participation levels (<i>t</i> = -3.40, <i>p</i> ≤ 0.001) and PF (<i>t</i> = -11.59, <i>p</i> ≤ 0.001), with boys reporting higher levels than the girls. Perceived PA participation had a positive, weak and statistically significant correlation with PF (<i>r =</i> 0.251; <i>p</i> ≤ 0.001). Gender significantly moderates the relationship between perceived PA participation and PF (β<sub>3</sub> = 3.518; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.642 to 6.395; <i>p =</i> 0.017).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The moderating effect of gender on the relationship between perceived PA participation and PF highlights the differences in physiology as well as the societal PA associated roles played by boys and girls.</p><p><strong>Contribution: </strong>The study has established that the relationship between perceived PA participation and PF is more pronounced among boys than girls.</p>","PeriodicalId":45721,"journal":{"name":"Health SA Gesondheid","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11369578/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142126970","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}
Health SA GesondheidPub Date : 2024-08-20eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2692
Nestor Tomas, Andrias M Mangundu
{"title":"Nursing students' perceptions and attitudes towards dementia care in Namibia.","authors":"Nestor Tomas, Andrias M Mangundu","doi":"10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2692","DOIUrl":"10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2692","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Dementia is a significant public health concern and a leading cause of disability and dependency among elderly individuals globally. However, there is currently limited research examining the perceptions and attitudes of healthcare providers, including nursing students, in Namibia.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed to examine nursing students' perceptions and attitudes of caring for patients with dementia.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>The study was conducted at two university campuses in Namibia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A quantitative correlational design was employed to conveniently recruit 196 third- and fourth-year nursing students between April and August 2023, utilising the Geriatric In-Hospital Nursing Care Questionnaire (GerINCQ) online survey. Data were analysed using SPSSv28 for descriptive and inferential statistics.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The perception score ranged from 2.26 to 2.43, indicating negative attitudes and perceptions towards dementia care. The highest mean perception of 2.43 (95% CI = 2.3-2.55) was on reacting to challenging behaviour and the lowest was on professional responsibility 2.26 (95% CI = 2.12-2.4). Correlations were observed between age and performed interventions (<i>r</i> = 0.66; <i>p</i> = 0.01) and gender and dementia-sensitive care (<i>r</i> = 0.52; <i>p</i> = 0.01).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study revealed unfavourable attitudes and perceptions towards dementia care among nursing students, contrary to the optimistic anticipation. The results highlight the urgent need to develop and integrate dementia care strategies and practices into nursing education curricula.</p><p><strong>Contribution: </strong>This study provides valuable data for informing quality assurance initiatives aimed at improving nursing training in dementia care.</p>","PeriodicalId":45721,"journal":{"name":"Health SA Gesondheid","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11369602/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142126954","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}
Health SA GesondheidPub Date : 2024-08-20eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2715
Livhuwani Tshivhase, Tshifhiwa A Magavha, Sophy M Moloko
{"title":"Guardians' involvement in the management of childhood illnesses in Vhembe district, Limpopo.","authors":"Livhuwani Tshivhase, Tshifhiwa A Magavha, Sophy M Moloko","doi":"10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2715","DOIUrl":"10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2715","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Guardians' involvement in the management of childhood illnesses plays a pivotal role in reducing mortality and morbidity among children under 5 years old. It is through the guardian's eyes that the child can be afforded timely healthcare, prevented from contracting an illness and effectively taken prescribed medication.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>The study aimed to explore the guardians' lived experiences in their involvement in managing childhood illnesses in Vhembe district, Limpopo province, South Africa.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>A qualitative, exploratory and descriptive study was conducted with 16 purposively sampled participants.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>One-on-one individual interviews were conducted with participants. Data were analysed following Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Guardians reported their involvement by seeking child healthcare in healthcare facilities when ill and due for immunisations. Involvement in childhood care is performed through assessment of child illness at home, follow-up, referral of children to healthcare facilities, promotion of child health and prevention of childhood illnesses.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Children remain dependent on guardians for their well-being. Seeking care, preventing illnesses and promoting childhood health are vital in reducing child mortality and childhood morbidity.</p><p><strong>Contribution: </strong>Involving and empowering guardians regarding the care of children under 5 years old are vital in achieving Sustainable Development Goal number 3 in 2030.</p>","PeriodicalId":45721,"journal":{"name":"Health SA Gesondheid","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11369609/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142126951","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}
Health SA GesondheidPub Date : 2024-08-07eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2693
Thandolwakhe Nyangeni, Wilma Ten Ham-Baloyi, Dalena R M van Rooyen
{"title":"Strengthening the planning and design of Objective Structured Clinical Examinations.","authors":"Thandolwakhe Nyangeni, Wilma Ten Ham-Baloyi, Dalena R M van Rooyen","doi":"10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2693","DOIUrl":"10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2693","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Although Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) offer innovative, objective, and fair methods of clinical assessment, their quality is compromised by poor planning and design.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed to describe the development and present evidence-based recommendations on strengthening the planning and design of OSCEs for a South African public College of Nursing.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>A South African public College of Nursing.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Recommendations were developed based on synthesising two sets of qualitative data. Set 1 included two main themes with each of the four sub-themes related to barriers and facilitators towards quality in OSCE designs from 14 nurse educator interviews and 15 external moderator reports. Set 2 included 12 quality measures to be adopted in the quality design of OSCEs derived from an integrative literature review. The draft recommendations were reviewed by eight experts to be finalised.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Seven recommendations were developed for strengthening OSCEs' planning and design, related to: (1) policy framework, standard operating procedures and stakeholder code of conduct; (2) blueprinting and mapping of the OSCE content; (3) developing a bank of OSCE stations; (4) scoring rubric and standard-setting method selection; (5) examiners and standardised patients' recruitment and training; (6) venue selection; and (7) station piloting.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The seven developed recommendations can strengthen the quality of OSCEs in the South African public College of Nursing context.</p><p><strong>Contribution: </strong>The developed recommendations can assist nurse educators in planning and designing to conduct quality OSCEs following piloting and implementation.</p>","PeriodicalId":45721,"journal":{"name":"Health SA Gesondheid","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11369580/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142126969","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}
Health SA GesondheidPub Date : 2024-08-06eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2659
Daniel O Ashipala, Emmanuel M Sapalo, Peneyambeko I Shikulo
{"title":"Blended learning: Exploring nurse educators' perspectives.","authors":"Daniel O Ashipala, Emmanuel M Sapalo, Peneyambeko I Shikulo","doi":"10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2659","DOIUrl":"10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2659","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>In a rapidly evolving educational landscape, blended learning is becoming an increasingly popular transition from traditional forms of learning and teaching to e-learning. It is therefore important that lecturers adapt their practice and transform their teaching in line with the online platform in use, as this has the potential to benefit students, lecturers and the institution alike. However, little research exists regarding the perspectives of nurse educators on the use of blended learning as a teaching method.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>The study aimed to explore and describe the perspectives of nurse educators on the use of blended learning as a teaching method at the Faculty of Health Sciences at a university in Namibia.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>The study was conducted at a public nurse education institution in Namibia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A qualitative exploratory, descriptive design that was contextual was applied to collect data from a convenient sample of 15 lecturers using semi-structured interviews.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Four themes emerged in this study, namely, understanding of blended learning, benefits of utilising blended learning, challenges of utilising blended learning, and recommendations to ensure effective use of blended learning.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study findings identified potential areas of both strengths and shortcomings in nurse educators' use of blended learning as a teaching and learning strategy.</p><p><strong>Contribution: </strong>These findings may be used to develop ongoing strategies and targeted interventions that can strengthen nurse educators' abilities to design learning environments that are conducive to blended learning.</p>","PeriodicalId":45721,"journal":{"name":"Health SA Gesondheid","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11369582/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142126948","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}
Health SA GesondheidPub Date : 2024-07-31eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2617
Kgabo M Mabotja, Annette van Onselen, Reno E Gordon
{"title":"Infant feeding knowledge, attitudes and practices of HIV-positive breastfeeding mothers.","authors":"Kgabo M Mabotja, Annette van Onselen, Reno E Gordon","doi":"10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2617","DOIUrl":"10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2617","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Assessment of infant feeding knowledge, attitudes and practices of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive breastfeeding mothers may determine compliance with the chosen feeding method.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>The study assessed knowledge, attitudes and practices on infant feeding among HIV-positive breastfeeding mothers.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>The study was conducted at five clinics in the Chief Albert Luthuli sub-district of Mpumalanga, South Africa.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A descriptive cross-sectional study with a convenient sample of 155 HIV-positive breastfeeding mothers.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>More than half of the participants (54.8%) were knowledgeable of exclusive breastfeeding in general. However, less than half were knowledgeable of exclusive breastfeeding in the context of HIV (46.5%), mixed feeding (28.4%) and replacement feeding (49.0%). Most participants (85.8%) reported that they were advised to exclusively breastfeed for 6 months, 61.3% intended to exclusively breastfeed for 6 months, and 29% intended to stop breastfeeding at 6 months. Most participants (64.5%) intended to introduce solids at 6 months, and for participants who intended to introduce solids before 6 months, 37.7% did not believe that exclusive breastfeeding was sufficient for the baby.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Although most participants were knowledgeable about exclusive breastfeeding, there were misconceptions that required attention such as the lack of knowledge on exclusive breastfeeding in the context of HIV, mixed feeding and replacement feeding. Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months was the most emphasised infant feeding practice.</p><p><strong>Contribution: </strong>This study builds on existing literature on infant feeding knowledge, attitudes and practices and provides a basis for interventions for improved exclusive breastfeeding rates.</p>","PeriodicalId":45721,"journal":{"name":"Health SA Gesondheid","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11304212/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141903194","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}
{"title":"The use and ethics of dental photography and social media at an oral healthcare training centre in South Africa.","authors":"Faheema Kimmie-Dhansay, Nicoline Potgieter, Nanayaa Mprah, Lindeka Msane, Shaza Mowzer, Azraa Mowzer, Nosipho Mthupha, Tamiya Safodien, Mirriam Sindani, Jade Smith, Olwethu Solombela, Zahraa Suliman","doi":"10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2590","DOIUrl":"10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2590","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The ethics surrounding the use and sharing of photographs on social media has come under the spotlight as the <i>Protection of Personal Information Act</i> (POPI Act) has come into play.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>The aim is to determine the use, ethical practice and sharing of dental photography on social media among qualified and undergraduate oral health practitioners at a dental school in South Africa.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study design was used on staff and students at the University of the Western Cape's Dental Faculty in 2022. Chi-squared and Fisher's exact tests were used to determine associations between the different graduation statuses and various demographic factors.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>From the 80 undergraduate students and 46 qualified oral healthcare practitioners, the majority were aware that photography could be used in dentistry, and 87.3% (<i>n</i> = 110) took photographs of the dental treatments performed on their patients. Only 60.3% of the participants attended an ethical course that addressed issues with social media and digital photography. Almost 80% (<i>n</i> = 100) of the participants did not feel that they needed to mention all the social media platforms that they would use with their patients' photographs before sharing.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Dental photography is being used and sometimes shared on social media platforms by some students and staff at university level. Not all participants have attended an ethical course on clinical photography. Dental training needs to include an ethical course on dental photography and the use of sharing photographs on social media.</p><p><strong>Contribution: </strong>Good ethical practice regarding clinical photographs in all undergraduate and postgraduate curriculums, to eliminate any uncertainty.</p>","PeriodicalId":45721,"journal":{"name":"Health SA Gesondheid","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11304116/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141903196","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}