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Knowledge and practices of South African oral 南非口腔医学的知识和实践

Health SA Gesondheid Pub Date : 2024-08-08 DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2632

Zara Chothia, N. Nkambule, A. Bhayat, M. Morule

{"title":"Knowledge and practices of South African oral","authors":"Zara Chothia, N. Nkambule, A. Bhayat, M. Morule","doi":"10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2632","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2632","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 is a recently discovered virus responsible for causing coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19). No study has been carried out on South African oral healthcare workers (OHCWs) regarding their knowledge and practices with regard to COVID-19 and its vaccine.Aim: This study aimed to determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices of South African OHCWs regarding COVID-19 and its vaccine.Method: This was a cross-sectional study, which utilised an online questionnaire. The link to the questionnaire was sent via email and social media platforms. There was a total of 8056 OHCWs, and a minimum sample size of 367 was required. All information was confidential and anonymous.Results: A total of 327 OHCWs participated with a mean age of 43 years (±12.23) and the majority (60%) being general dentists. Less than half (42%) had obtained additional postgraduate qualifications while 57% were employed in the private and 24% in the academic sectors. Almost two-thirds (60%) obtained a ‘good’ knowledge score. Overall, OHCWs displayed positive attitudes towards COVID-19 and the majority implemented appropriate infection control protocols at their place of work. The majority (87%) reported to be vaccinated and of those who did not vaccinate, 34% cited concerns about possible side effects as a reason for not vaccinating.Conclusion: Respondents displayed gaps in their knowledge. There was a positive attitude towards the prevention of COVID-19, and almost all participants reported to have implemented the necessary infection control methods.Contributions: This study’s contribution to research was to identify gaps in the knowledge and practices of OHCWs with regards to COVID 19 and its vaccine. Once these gaps have been identified, measures will be put in place to address them.","PeriodicalId":507981,"journal":{"name":"Health SA Gesondheid","volume":"22 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141927000","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Strategies that enabled access to chronic care during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond in South Africa 在 COVID-19 大流行期间及之后，使南非能够获得慢性病护理的战略

Health SA Gesondheid Pub Date : 2024-03-29 DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2412

S. Mboweni

{"title":"Strategies that enabled access to chronic care during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond in South Africa","authors":"S. Mboweni","doi":"10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2412","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2412","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The COVID-19 epidemic has revealed disturbing information about how chronic diseases are treated globally. Healthcare providers and coronavirus response teams have primarily reported on how individuals with chronic conditions sought care and treatment. However, individuals’ experiences of patients are yet unknown.Aim: This study aimed to explore those strategies that enabled patients with chronic diseases access to chronic care and treatment during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.Setting: The study was conducted in the predominantly rural district of the Northwest Province, South Africa.Methods: An explorative qualitative research design was followed. Information-rich participants were chosen using a purposive sampling technique. Individual face-to-face interviews were used to gather data. Data saturation was achieved after interviewing n = 28 people in total. The six steps of Braun and Clarke thematic data analysis were used to analyse the data.Results: The study revealed three themes, which includes improved healthcare structural systems, shift from traditional chronic care to digital care services and medication refill and buddy system.Conclusion: The findings of this study revealed a range of effective and noteworthy approaches that facilitated access to treatment and continuity of care. As a result, enhancing telemedicine as well as structural systems such as appointment scheduling, decanting choices, mobile and medication home delivery can improve access to care and treatment.Contribution: The burden of disease and avoidable death will be eventually addressed by maximising the use of telemedicine and sustaining the new norm of ongoing care through digital and remote care and decanting strategies.","PeriodicalId":507981,"journal":{"name":"Health SA Gesondheid","volume":"77 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140368566","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Experiences of families living with Nyaope users in Tshwane, Gauteng province 豪登省茨瓦内与 Nyaope 使用者生活在一起的家庭的经历

Health SA Gesondheid Pub Date : 2024-03-29 DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2338

Dorcas Nene, Florah Mkhonto, K. Mokwena

{"title":"Experiences of families living with Nyaope users in Tshwane, Gauteng province","authors":"Dorcas Nene, Florah Mkhonto, K. Mokwena","doi":"10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2338","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2338","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Nyaope is one of the commonly used drugs in many low socio-economic communities in South Africa. Because of its highly addictive properties, the vast majority of users are not able to quit, which results in long-term difficulties for their families.Aim: The aim of this study was to explore and describe the experiences of families living with nyaope users in a township in Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality.Setting: Data were collected at the Social Development Centre, which serves a variety of social needs of families, including the various needs of families whose problems emanate from nyaope use. The family members were recruited from the registry of the centre.Methods: A qualitative design and in-depth interviews were used to collect data from a sample of family members who were purposively sampled. NVIvo 12 was used for thematic analysis of the data.Results: Three major themes emerged from the data, these being, consequences of nyaope use on the family, family interventions, and coping strategies.Conclusion: Although the families have devised interventions and developed coping strategies, nyaope use remains a serious mental health challenge in affected families.Contribution: The study highlighted the negative impact of nyaope on the social and mental health of the families. The assistance offered at Social Development is broad and general for substance abuse, but does little to mitigate the complex difficulties brought about by nyaope use.","PeriodicalId":507981,"journal":{"name":"Health SA Gesondheid","volume":"4 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140366162","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Student nurse perceptions of family nursing practices in South Africa: A descriptive survey 学生护士对南非家庭护理实践的看法：描述性调查

Health SA Gesondheid Pub Date : 2024-03-28 DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2321

G. Chironda, Petra Brysiewicz

{"title":"Student nurse perceptions of family nursing practices in South Africa: A descriptive survey","authors":"G. Chironda, Petra Brysiewicz","doi":"10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2321","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2321","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Family nursing practices (FNPs) are gaining momentum in global literature, but the available research has targeted qualified nursing professionals. There are limited studies exploring this phenomenon in undergraduate student nurses in South Africa.Aim: The study aimed at exploring the undergraduate student nurse perceptions of FNPs.Setting: The study was conducted at a selected university in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.Methods: A descriptive survey design was used to purposively select undergraduate nursing students. The Family Nursing Practice Scale (FNPS) was used to collect data online. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse quantitative data. Open ended questions were analysed using content analysis.Results: Out of 154 participants, 77 responded to the questionnaire, translating to a response rate of 50%. Compared with other studies in literature, student nurses rated their overall FNP as being low (M = 3.43, s.d. = 0.99). A further descriptive analysis revealed better FNPs (2.97) for 3rd year compared to 2nd year (3.90) nursing students with significance differences in the means (p 0.0001). While family conflict, maintaining confidentiality, ill prepared and absent family were challenges experienced in FNP, advantages included obtaining detailed information, ability to plan individualised care and enhanced student nurse-family relationship.Conclusion: A lower critical practice appraisal and lower perceptions of interaction and reciprocity in the nurse-family relationship were identified. There is need for an inclusive curriculum that promotes and advocates for family nursing within the undergraduate programme.Contribution: This study highlights the importance of teaching family nursing to undergraduate student nurses.","PeriodicalId":507981,"journal":{"name":"Health SA Gesondheid","volume":"70 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140371481","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Influence of organisational climate on public service employee physical health 组织氛围对公务员身体健康的影响

Health SA Gesondheid Pub Date : 2024-03-26 DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2244

B. I. Chigbu, Willie T. Chinyamurindi, C. Marange

{"title":"Influence of organisational climate on public service employee physical health","authors":"B. I. Chigbu, Willie T. Chinyamurindi, C. Marange","doi":"10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2244","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2244","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The working conditions in the South African public service, notably its challenging environment, pose significant threats to the physical health of employees. Calls exist in understanding how this can be addressed.Aim: The study investigated the predictors of physical health, accounting for the role of organisational climate and decent work.Setting: The study was conducted in Bisho in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.Methods: An instrument was administered through a survey using a sample of 289 respondents. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to test the hypothesised relationships.Results: No significant direct effect existed to show that the sounder an organisational climate, the better the physical health of employees will be (β = –0.014, t = –0.199, p = 0.843, 95% confidence interval [CI] [–0.153 to 0.125]). However, statistically significant evidence existed to show that the more focus on promoting decent work, the better the physical health of employees will be (β = 0.463, p = 0.001, 95% CI [0.258 to 0.668]). Finally, decent work has a full mediating effect on the relationship between organisational climate and employee physical health (β = 0.105, 95% CI [0.054 to 0.167]).Conclusion: Public service organisations need to pay attention to the role of its climate and decent working conditions in promoting employee physical health.Contribution: Interventions are needed centered on improving decent work and the organisational climate as identified predictors of employee physical health.","PeriodicalId":507981,"journal":{"name":"Health SA Gesondheid","volume":"116 16","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140380139","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Nurses experiences regarding ideal clinic project implementation in eThekwini district 护士对在 eThekwini 地区实施理想诊所项目的体会

Health SA Gesondheid Pub Date : 2024-02-29 DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2407

T. Ngxongo, Mthokozisi Zulu

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Clinical mentorship of midwifery students: The perceptions of registered midwives 助产士学生的临床指导：注册助产士的看法

Health SA Gesondheid Pub Date : 2024-02-28 DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2492

H. Amod, Lindani Ndlovu, Petra Brysiewicz

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Doctors’ perspectives on the quality of medical imaging in public hospitals in eThekwini District 医生对 eThekwini 地区公立医院医学影像质量的看法

Health SA Gesondheid Pub Date : 2024-01-31 DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2389

N. Gam, Maureen N. Sibiya

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Interaction of social support and depressive symptoms on antiretroviral therapy adherence among people living with HIV in South Africa 社会支持和抑郁症状对南非艾滋病毒感染者坚持抗逆转录病毒疗法的影响

Health SA Gesondheid Pub Date : 2024-01-31 DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2271

Muziwandile Q. Luthuli, Johannes John-Langba

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Professional nurses supporting learners during professional socialisation in Limpopo province 林波波省专业护士在职业社会化过程中为学习者提供支持

Health SA Gesondheid Pub Date : 2024-01-25 DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2450

Julia L. Mafumo, Takalani R. Luhallma, M. Maputle

{"title":"Professional nurses supporting learners during professional socialisation in Limpopo province","authors":"Julia L. Mafumo, Takalani R. Luhallma, M. Maputle","doi":"10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2450","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2450","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Professional nurses play a significant role in the professional socialisation of learner nurses during clinical placement. Clinical placements are areas of experiential learning as learner nurses come in contact with real-life experiences. Professional nurses are custodians of learners and need to offer them support.Aim: The study sought to explore the role of professional nurses in supporting learner nurses during professional socialisation.Setting: Four clinical health facilities in Limpopo province at different levels of care were purposely sampled to obtain information from different levels of care.Methods: An ethnonursing approach and qualitative, explorative design was used. Non-probability purposive sampling was used to select 25 professional nurses. The criteria were professional nurses with 3 years of experience in professional socialisation and working in institutions accredited for clinical placement of learner nurses registered in the undergraduate programme. Data were collected through a face-to-face interview until data saturation was reached. Tesch’s open coding system was used to analyse data.Results: Professional nurses acknowledged that their responsibilities in supporting learners during professional socialisation are mentoring, teaching and being competent practitioners. Professional nurses were aware of their role in transferring ethical skills and knowledge to learners through professional socialisation.Conclusion: The effectiveness of professional socialisation of learner nurses depends on the support offered during clinical placements.Contribution: The study adds to the body of knowledge in nursing education and practice because when learners are offered support in the clinical areas, their learning journey will be of positive experience leading to competent practitioners.","PeriodicalId":507981,"journal":{"name":"Health SA Gesondheid","volume":"12 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139595609","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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