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Exploring sociocultural factors and ubuntuism for women living with HIV in rural Zimbabwe. 探讨社会文化因素和对津巴布韦农村感染艾滋病毒妇女的ubuntu主义。

Curationis Pub Date : 2024-11-13 DOI: 10.4102/curationis.v47i2.2627

Limkile Mpofu, Idah Moyo, Azwihangwisi H Mavhandu-Mudzusi

{"title":"Exploring sociocultural factors and ubuntuism for women living with HIV in rural Zimbabwe.","authors":"Limkile Mpofu, Idah Moyo, Azwihangwisi H Mavhandu-Mudzusi","doi":"10.4102/curationis.v47i2.2627","DOIUrl":"10.4102/curationis.v47i2.2627","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The focus of this study was on women living with HIV in rural Zimbabwe, who face many challenges, both in the family and community. Patriarchy compounds these problems as these women navigate access to health and other services.Objectives: The study sought to explore ubuntuism and the sociocultural factors that facilitate or constrain women living with HIV from accessing community services and resources.Method: An interpretive phenomenological analysis research design was utilised for the study. Purposive and quota sampling were applied to recruit 40 participants from six villages. Data were collected using in-depth interviews and focus group discussions that were audio recorded and transcribed. The data were analysed using the interpretive phenomenological analysis framework.Results: The study found that women living with HIV face stigma and discrimination in the form of social exclusion and reduced access to community-based health activities and empowerment opportunities. These challenges were compounded by the negative impact of patriarchy that gives rise to land, resettlement and acculturation challenges.Conclusion: Ubuntu is a reflection of mutual dependence and can be used to promote more compassionate relationships with those who are HIV positive in the community.Contribution: The study provides unique insights into the challenges experienced by women living with HIV and how ubuntu could mitigate those challenges so that it adds to the humanistic philosophies in interpersonal relationships.","PeriodicalId":93959,"journal":{"name":"Curationis","volume":"47 2","pages":"e1-e8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11621919/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142775379","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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Healthcare needs and expectations of family members caring for mental healthcare users in South Africa. 南非照顾精神保健使用者的家庭成员的保健需求和期望。

Curationis Pub Date : 2024-11-08 DOI: 10.4102/curationis.v47i2.2625

Takalani E Mbedzi, Anna E Van der Wath, Miriam M Moagi

{"title":"Healthcare needs and expectations of family members caring for mental healthcare users in South Africa.","authors":"Takalani E Mbedzi, Anna E Van der Wath, Miriam M Moagi","doi":"10.4102/curationis.v47i2.2625","DOIUrl":"10.4102/curationis.v47i2.2625","url":null,"abstract":"Background: In South Africa, many mental healthcare users reside in rural areas and 91% of them live with their family members. Exploring and describing the needs of family members caring for mental healthcare users is important to determine their expectations of the healthcare system.Objectives: The study aimed to explore and describe the healthcare needs and expectations of family members caring for mental healthcare users in Vhembe district, Limpopo province, South AfricaMethod: A qualitative, descriptive and contextual design was used to collect data from 16 purposively selected family members caring for mental healthcare users. Data were collected through semi-structured face-to-face interviews, and analysed using thematic data analysis to develop themes and categories.Results: The results of the interviews yielded two themes, healthcare needs and expectations of family members. The needs included physical healthcare, psychological healthcare, and social, financial, educational and spiritual needs. The healthcare expectations were divided into two sub-themes: (1) expectations from the healthcare systems, and (2) expectations from healthcare professionals.Conclusion: The study showed that support from community members and healthcare providers could reduce the burden of care perceived by family members. Results confirmed the need for developing a family psychoeducational programme adapted to the South African context to meet the family members' needs. Quantitative research on healthcare needs with a larger sample of family members is recommended.Contribution: The study may contribute to mental health nursing practice and education. Nursing support based on the needs of family members may enhance their well-being and caregiving abilities. The importance of tailor-made psychoeducational family support should be emphasised in nursing education.","PeriodicalId":93959,"journal":{"name":"Curationis","volume":"47 2","pages":"e1-e11"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11621881/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142775385","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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Nurse managers on healthy environments for adolescents living with intellectual disabilities. 为智障青少年提供健康环境的护士长。

Curationis Pub Date : 2024-10-31 DOI: 10.4102/curationis.v47i1.2592

Rakgadi G Malapela

{"title":"Nurse managers on healthy environments for adolescents living with intellectual disabilities.","authors":"Rakgadi G Malapela","doi":"10.4102/curationis.v47i1.2592","DOIUrl":"10.4102/curationis.v47i1.2592","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Providing care for adolescents living with intellectual disabilities (ALWIDs) within healthcare settings is a complex challenge. These adolescents require an environment that is specialised and conducive to their health, alongside tailored care, treatment and rehabilitation services. Nurse managers play a crucial role in supporting these adolescents, particularly given the difficulties parents face in meeting their unique needs.Objectives: This study aims to explore nurse managers' perspectives on the creation of a healthy environment for ALWIDs in health facilities.Method: An explorative qualitative study design was conducted. A purposive sampling method was used to select 13 nurse managers from three institutions relevant to the study's interests. Nurse managers with over 2 years of direct experience in the care, treatment and rehabilitation of ALWIDs were eligible to participate in the study. Selecting these nurse managers ensured the study captured their firsthand experiences and expertise in managing nursing services. Data were collected through face-to-face and telephonic semi-structured interviews, recorded digitally. Braun and Clarke's six-step thematic analysis was used for data analysis.Results: A safe environment; multi-disciplinary team involvement; competent and adequate staff and a conducive physical environment for structural support are beneficial for ALWIDs.Conclusion: To promote the well-being of ALWIDs, it is essential to establish a spacious and safe environment equipped with sufficient material and non-material resources. Engaging a multi-disciplinary team is vital for addressing their diverse needs.Contribution: This study provided information on what constitutes a healthy environment for ALWIDs to inform clinical practice, nursing education, policy makers and research.","PeriodicalId":93959,"journal":{"name":"Curationis","volume":"47 1","pages":"e1-e11"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11538401/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142570210","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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Midwives' experiences regarding recordkeeping during intrapartum care in Limpopo Province healthcare facilities. 林波波省医疗机构助产士在产前护理记录方面的经验。

Curationis Pub Date : 2024-10-25 DOI: 10.4102/curationis.v47i1.2594

Phogole C Maesela, Johanna M Mathibe-Neke

{"title":"Midwives' experiences regarding recordkeeping during intrapartum care in Limpopo Province healthcare facilities.","authors":"Phogole C Maesela, Johanna M Mathibe-Neke","doi":"10.4102/curationis.v47i1.2594","DOIUrl":"10.4102/curationis.v47i1.2594","url":null,"abstract":"Background: South Africa has experienced an increase in litigations because of poor recordkeeping. The quality of maternal healthcare necessitates quality recordkeeping. All midwives' interventions should be documented in the maternity case record as an instrument to highlight the quality of intrapartum care offered.Objectives: The purpose of the study was to determine and describe the experiences of midwives regarding recordkeeping during intrapartum care in Limpopo province and to make recommendations to improve recordkeeping.Method: A qualitative, explorative and descriptive design was adopted. Midwives were selected purposively to participate in focus group discussions. Data were thematically analysed with the help of the independent transcriptionist and coder.Results: The findings revealed the themes: perceptions of midwives regarding recordkeeping and the challenges and enablers that influence recordkeeping during intrapartum care.Conclusion: Quality recordkeeping requires timely, detailed, comprehensive and accurate recording. The study recommended the availability of updated guidelines, in-service training, monitoring and evaluation of recordkeeping, peer review, record auditing, proper time management among midwives and appointment of staff in line with the staffing needs of the unit to enhance recordkeeping.Contribution: Quality recordkeeping has a positive impact on the provision of quality healthcare to mothers during intrapartum care and reduces litigations related to maternity cases.","PeriodicalId":93959,"journal":{"name":"Curationis","volume":"47 1","pages":"e1-e7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11538097/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142570146","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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A conceptual framework for psychiatric nurses to facilitate medication compliance among adults living with depression. 精神科护士促进成年抑郁症患者遵医嘱用药的概念框架。

Curationis Pub Date : 2024-10-04 DOI: 10.4102/curationis.v47i1.2581

Jeanne Du Plessis, Annie Temane, Marie Poggenpoel

{"title":"A conceptual framework for psychiatric nurses to facilitate medication compliance among adults living with depression.","authors":"Jeanne Du Plessis, Annie Temane, Marie Poggenpoel","doi":"10.4102/curationis.v47i1.2581","DOIUrl":"10.4102/curationis.v47i1.2581","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Medication non-compliance is a significant healthcare issue that is widespread. Extensive research has identified factors that contribute to medication non-compliance in different healthcare settings. As a result, there was a need to develop a conceptual framework to facilitate medication compliance among adults living with depression.Objectives: The purpose of this study was to develop a conceptual framework for psychiatric nurses to facilitate medication compliance among adults living with depression.Method: A qualitative, exploratory, descriptive and contextual research design was utilised to investigate the experiences of adults living with depression who are non-compliant with medication. The study consisted of three phases: an empirical phase, a classification of concepts and a development phase. Following the empirical phase, a conceptual framework was developed based on the classified concepts.Results: Three sets of results were merged for the cross-validation analysis, combining findings from the systematic review, the researcher's previously conducted and published minor dissertation and the current study.Conclusion: A conceptual framework was developed to assist psychiatric nurses in effectively promoting an internal locus of control among adults living with depression. The resulting conceptual framework provides valuable insights and serves as a valuable tool for future research endeavours aimed at enhancing medication compliance among adults living with depression.Contribution: This framework serves as a valuable guide for future studies that aim to explore medication compliance among adults living with depression, specifically by focussing on the concept of internal locus of control.","PeriodicalId":93959,"journal":{"name":"Curationis","volume":"47 1","pages":"e1-e13"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11538116/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142569597","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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Impact of anxiety-related conditions on nursing students' academic excellence. 焦虑相关状况对护理专业学生学业成绩的影响。

Curationis Pub Date : 2024-10-04 DOI: 10.4102/curationis.v47i1.2571

Hlengiwe D Seshabela, Simangele Shakwane

{"title":"Impact of anxiety-related conditions on nursing students' academic excellence.","authors":"Hlengiwe D Seshabela, Simangele Shakwane","doi":"10.4102/curationis.v47i1.2571","DOIUrl":"10.4102/curationis.v47i1.2571","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Nursing students often experience high anxiety and depression because of the demanding nursing curriculum. This mental strain can harm their academic performance. As a result, nurse educators need to assess how anxiety impacts nursing students' academic achievements.Objectives: To evaluate and describe the knowledge of counsellors and nurse educators regarding the impact of anxiety-related conditions on nursing students' academic excellence in selected nursing education institutions.Method: A qualitative descriptive phenomenological design was used to evaluate and describe the perceptions of counsellors and nurse educators about anxiety-related conditions on nursing students' academic excellence. Participants were purposively selected, and semi-structured interviews were utilised to collect data. Four counsellors involved in psychosocial support of nursing students who participated in individual semi-structured interviews, and 20 nurse educators participated in focus group interviews, with 5 participants per group. Data were recorded and transcribed. Transcripts were analysed using Giorgi's (2009) four data analysis steps.Results: Four themes emerged from data analysis: understanding of anxiety-related conditions, responses to anxiety-related conditions, influences of anxiety-related conditions and support of nursing students with anxiety-related conditions. The findings highlighted the significance of recognising the effects of mental health issues on nursing students.Conclusion: The study revealed the factors influencing nursing students' responses to and the support provided for anxiety-related conditions affecting their academic performance.Contribution: The importance of prioritising mental health support for nursing students is to ensure they complete their qualifications on time.","PeriodicalId":93959,"journal":{"name":"Curationis","volume":"47 1","pages":"e1-e10"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11538042/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142569884","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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Newly qualified primary care nurses' preparedness to make sound clinical judgements in practice. 新晋初级护理护士在实践中做出正确临床判断的准备情况。

Curationis Pub Date : 2024-10-03 DOI: 10.4102/curationis.v47i1.2567

Mavis Ndlela, Charlené Downing

{"title":"Newly qualified primary care nurses' preparedness to make sound clinical judgements in practice.","authors":"Mavis Ndlela, Charlené Downing","doi":"10.4102/curationis.v47i1.2567","DOIUrl":"10.4102/curationis.v47i1.2567","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The public health sector in South Africa provides care to more than 40 million people, with primary health care (PHC) clinics acting as most patients' first contact with healthcare services; 80% of patients are treated by primary care nurses. Primary care nurses' poor clinical judgment can result in poor patient care, complications and death. However, newly qualified primary care (NQPC) nurses' preparedness for making sound clinical judgements in practice has not been evaluated in Gauteng province, South Africa.Objectives: To determine NQPC nurses' level of preparedness in making sound clinical judgements in practice.Method: A quantitative, non-experimental, descriptive design was used. The target population was NQPC nurses. A census method was used to select all NQPC nurses in public PHC facilities in three health districts of Gauteng. The sample size comprised 77 NQPC nurses, and data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire.Results: The findings indicated that 83% of NQPC nurses were able to notice salient changes in patients' conditions, 43% were able to correctly interpret the changes that were noticed, but only 42% prioritised the correct patient care.Conclusion: The results reflect that 50.2% of the NQPC nurses in public PHC facilities in the three districts in Gauteng were functioning at exemplary levels.Contribution: This article highlighted NQPC nurses' level of preparedness to make sound clinical judgements within a year after qualifying.","PeriodicalId":93959,"journal":{"name":"Curationis","volume":"47 1","pages":"e1-e12"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11538105/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142570229","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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Psychiatric nurses' experiences implementing a model for constructive group therapy in mood disorders. 精神科护士实施情绪障碍建设性小组疗法模式的经验。

Curationis Pub Date : 2024-09-25 DOI: 10.4102/curationis.v47i1.2577

Hester M P Visagie, Annie Temane, Marie Poggenpoel

{"title":"Psychiatric nurses' experiences implementing a model for constructive group therapy in mood disorders.","authors":"Hester M P Visagie, Annie Temane, Marie Poggenpoel","doi":"10.4102/curationis.v47i1.2577","DOIUrl":"10.4102/curationis.v47i1.2577","url":null,"abstract":"Background: In South Africa, various treatment modalities from abroad have been implemented to treat patients with mood disorders. This article is based on a South African model that has been developed, implemented and evaluated for psychiatric nurses to use in facilitating constructive group therapy for patients with mood disorders.Objectives: This study aimed to describe psychiatric nurses' experiences in implementation of a model to facilitate constructive group therapy for patients with mood disorders.Method: A qualitative, exploratory, descriptive and contextual research design was used for this study. Participants were psychiatric nurses working in an inpatient unit for patients with mood disorders in a public psychiatric hospital.Results: The study revealed that psychiatric nurses experienced the model as a supportive tool to facilitate constructive interaction among patients with mood disorders. The model was beneficial in creating a safe space for patients to share and deal with their challenges, promoting optimal functioning outside the hospital setting. The model's implementation also fostered improvement in psychiatric nurses' personal and professional skills.Conclusion: The model emphasised psychiatric nurses' importance in treating patients with mood disorders and ensuring positive patient experiences and outcomes.Contribution: This study contributes to the theory of clinical psychiatric nursing practice and the empowerment of psychiatric nurses, creating self-awareness related to working with patients with mood disorders.","PeriodicalId":93959,"journal":{"name":"Curationis","volume":"47 1","pages":"e1-e11"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11447579/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142362584","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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Clinical learning of nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic in Limpopo province, South Africa. 南非林波波省 COVID-19 大流行期间护理专业学生的临床学习。

Curationis Pub Date : 2024-09-23 DOI: 10.4102/curationis.v47i1.2578

Linda Nchabeleng, Mamare A Bopape, Ledile E Manamela, Tshepo A Ntho

{"title":"Clinical learning of nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic in Limpopo province, South Africa.","authors":"Linda Nchabeleng, Mamare A Bopape, Ledile E Manamela, Tshepo A Ntho","doi":"10.4102/curationis.v47i1.2578","DOIUrl":"10.4102/curationis.v47i1.2578","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The Nursing Education Programme was affected during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, resulting in nursing students being unable to participate in the clinical experiential learning required by the South African Nursing Council.Objectives: The study seeks to explore and describe nursing students' experiences of clinical experiential learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.Method: A qualitative, explorative and descriptive, research design was used in the study. A non-probability purposive sampling method was used, and 55 nursing students participated in the study. Data were collected through six focus group discussions, consisting of 8-12 nursing students in each group. Data were analysed following Tesch's open coding method.Results: Three themes emerged from the study's findings: The impact of COVID-19 on the clinical experiential learning of nursing students, the effects of COVID-19 on the mental well-being of nursing students, and nursing students' experiences of support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Notably, 11 sub-themes emerged.Conclusion: The findings of this study reveal that the COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted the Nursing Education Programme, highlighting the challenges of inadequate clinical hours, restricted clinical access and the significant psychological impact on students.Contribution: This study adds to the literature on students' experiences during clinical experiential learning in South Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic.","PeriodicalId":93959,"journal":{"name":"Curationis","volume":"47 1","pages":"e1-e8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11447608/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142362568","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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Barriers and enablers to breast cancer screening in rural South Africa. 南非农村地区乳腺癌筛查的障碍和促进因素。

Curationis Pub Date : 2024-09-20 DOI: 10.4102/curationis.v47i1.2583

Nelisha Sarmah, Maureen N Sibiya, Thandokuhle E Khoza

{"title":"Barriers and enablers to breast cancer screening in rural South Africa.","authors":"Nelisha Sarmah, Maureen N Sibiya, Thandokuhle E Khoza","doi":"10.4102/curationis.v47i1.2583","DOIUrl":"10.4102/curationis.v47i1.2583","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The breast cancer burden on the South African healthcare system is severe, with rural South African women often diagnosed at an advanced stage of the disease. South Africa's rural areas are classified as low-resource settings with limited medical services and infrastructure. The impact of breast cancer on rural communities in South Africa requires ongoing research to better understand the severity of this disease among one of the most vulnerable populations.Objectives: This study aimed to explore the barriers and enablers of breast cancer screening among rural South African women.Method: An exploratory qualitative study was utilised. A semi-structured interview was conducted with 22 rural South African women. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. This study utilised the care-seeking behaviour theory as its theoretical framework.Results: Participants identified many barriers to breast cancer screening, including individual affordability, transportation, rural services, infrastructure, health professional behaviour, and the lack of educational materials. Several factors are suggested to enable the screening of breast cancer in rural South Africa, including breast cancer campaigns, health education, the involvement of key stakeholders, and promotional materials.Conclusion: Despite the many barriers to breast cancer screening among rural South African women, there is still hope in implementing the various promotional tools outlined in this study and ensuring that breast self-examination is an alternative, affordable screening method.Contribution: The purpose of this article is to contribute to the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, which focusses reducing premature mortality from non-communicable diseases, including cancer.","PeriodicalId":93959,"journal":{"name":"Curationis","volume":"47 1","pages":"e1-e8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11447562/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142362567","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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