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Theses and Dissertations (Nursing Science)
Recent Submissions
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Mafisa, Florence Fezeka
(University of Pretoria, 2022)
Introduction:
Globally, emphasis is placed on effective induction in the workplace to direct human capital in an
appropriate manner. Induction of novice midwives might help forestalling unfavourable health effects ...
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Tulelo, Patience Mashudu
(University of Pretoria, 2020-07)
Background
South Africa is amongst countries with high neonatal mortality rates. The Department of Health has introduced strategies to promote good neonatal care practices within the healthcare institutions around the ...
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Mabitsela, Vangile Naney
(University of Pretoria, 2024-06-15)
Background: Infertility affects millions of couples and individuals around the world. Despite this, there is minimal evidence of the knowledge, attitudes and practices among men and women regarding infertility in South ...
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Mokone, Meldah Makhoba
(University of Pretoria, 2023-11-01)
INTRODUCTION
Maternal death during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period is a tragedy with a catastrophic impact on families and serves as an important indicator of a health care system. More than one-third of ...
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Kekana, Mmaphuthi Alidah
(University of Pretoria, 2024-06-14)
ABSTRACT
Introduction and background: The number of unwanted pregnancies among students in institutions of higher learning around the world continues to increase each year despite the awareness and accessibility of ...
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Mabena, Marriot Mmama
(University of Pretoria, 2024-03-15)
Introduction: Climate change has been described as a health issue and the United Nations
has endorsed this concept as the ‘Sustainable Development Goals number 13’. Given its
associated burden of diseases, climate ...
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Chauraya, Yevonnie
(University of Pretoria, 2024-03)
Introduction and background
Feeding practices are parental-feeding interactions which determine how, when and why
children are fed. Poor feeding practices are more significant determinants of malnutrition in
children ...
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Sehularo, Motlagomang Patience
(University of Pretoria, 2024-08-01)
Introduction: Violent and aggressive behaviour of mental health care users continues to be a serious global nursing problem. When nurses are confronted with violence and aggression in mental health care institutions, it ...
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Murovhi, Talifhani Princess
(University of Pretoria, 2023-12)
Introduction: The caring experiences of nurses has an effect on their attitudes towards mental health care users (MHCUs) with intellectual disability (ID). Negative experiences may result in ineffective treatment, affecting ...
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Jordaan-Schlebusch, Christél
(University of Pretoria, 2024-04-03)
In recent years, privately owned, freestanding midwife-led birth centres have been established in South Africa, in addition to the existing hospital and obstetrician-led facilities. Midwife-led birth centres aim at ...
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Vilane, Johannah Ouma
(University of Pretoria, 2024-07-22)
Background
Stillbirth remains a global challenge and traumatic loss to women, families, communities, nurses and society at large despite all efforts made to reduce it. Globally 2.6 to 3 million stillbirths occur each year. ...
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Mokwayi, Ntombizodwa Julia
(University of Pretoria, 2024-03-18)
Background
Infants who are admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) are a medically vulnerable population who are at risk for developmental delays, behaviour difficulties and reduced parent-infant bonding and ...
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Olenga, Boniface Osango
(University of Pretoria, 2024-03-07)
Absenteeism is a big issue worldwide, and it costs businesses a great deal of money. Nurse shortages
are a global problem, and absenteeism exacerbates the current hospital shortage. For hospitals to
operate efficiently ...
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Madisa, Montlenyane
(University of Pretoria, 2024-06-16)
Background: Interprofessional collaboration is the foundation for improved patient and provider satisfaction, as well as increased organisational efficiency. Poor collaborative practices and communication failures have ...
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Nwanamidwa, Ronewa Alletta
(University of Pretoria, 2024-06-07)
Introduction: In South Africa, especially in Gauteng Province, the healthcare system has been increasingly overcrowded by high-risk obstetrician women. These women are being cared for in the labour ward by a limited number ...
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Masemola, Olebogeng Mathabo
(University of Pretoria, 2024-01-24)
There is a huge number of people who require access to treatment for HIV and
other chronic conditions. Such demand leads to overburdened health care providers and
congested health facilities. This poses numerous ...
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Mitropapas, Nicole Barbara
(University of Pretoria, 2024-06)
Aim(s): To obtain a consensus on the use of nursing guidelines for managing patients with open abdomens admitted to intensive care units.
Background: Critically ill patients who present with an open abdomen in the intensive ...
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Viljoen, Alida Hettie
(University of Pretoria, 2024-02-14)
Introduction and background
Hospital units are dynamic, high-paced and challenging environments and effective teamwork
is vital to high performance teams in hospital units. Teamwork and person-centredness are
two ...
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De Lange, Santel
(University of Pretoria, 2024-05-02)
Background: Handover practices are an integral part of an emergency department’s activities and ensures continuity of patient care and patient safety. Handover practices between emergency care practitioners and healthcare ...
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Mazibuko, Thembisile Felicty
(University of Pretoria, 2024-01-30)
Transition to a new position frequently results in anxiety and feelings of inadequacy. Newly
appointed unit managers often experience a lack of organisational support in their leadership
roles, leaving them feeling ...
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