Emergency Obstetric Operating Theatre Efficiency at a Tertiary Level Hospital in the Eastern Cape
- Authors: Burger, W H
- Date: 2024
- Subjects: Operating theatres , Emergency obstetrics theatres , Academic hospitals , Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/13522 , vital:78942
- Description: Operating theatres account for large proportions of health care costs, and the misuse of allocated theatre time results in wasteful expenditure of resources that leads to compromised quality of health service delivery. It is crucial for health systems and hospitals to regularly examine theatre efficiency. This is especially relevant to emergency obstetrics theatres as inefficient use translates into prolonged patient waiting times and increases maternal and infant morbidity and mortality. There is a paucity of research on obstetrics operating theatre efficiency, especially in the Eastern Cape. , Degree: M. Science (Anaesthesia)
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- Authors: Burger, W H
- Date: 2024
- Subjects: Operating theatres , Emergency obstetrics theatres , Academic hospitals , Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/13522 , vital:78942
- Description: Operating theatres account for large proportions of health care costs, and the misuse of allocated theatre time results in wasteful expenditure of resources that leads to compromised quality of health service delivery. It is crucial for health systems and hospitals to regularly examine theatre efficiency. This is especially relevant to emergency obstetrics theatres as inefficient use translates into prolonged patient waiting times and increases maternal and infant morbidity and mortality. There is a paucity of research on obstetrics operating theatre efficiency, especially in the Eastern Cape. , Degree: M. Science (Anaesthesia)
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Stigma In Women With Infertility In A Rural Community In The Eastern Cape Province: A Qualitative Study
- Authors: Nqeketo, Nasiphi
- Date: 2024
- Subjects: Infertility in women , Stigma and infertility , Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/13414 , vital:78866
- Description: The stigma surrounding infertility is a problem linked with different psychological and social difficulties, particularly for women, as well as a sense of shame and concealment. Infertile women experience high levels of stigma in South Africa. The infertility stigma is regarded as one of the greatest challenges in most societies for reproduction and sexual health of infertile women. This study aims to explore the intersection of stigma, demographic characteristics, experiences, and coping mechanisms among women with infertility in Mount Ayliff, Eastern Cape Province… , Degree: M. Public Health
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- Authors: Nqeketo, Nasiphi
- Date: 2024
- Subjects: Infertility in women , Stigma and infertility , Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/13414 , vital:78866
- Description: The stigma surrounding infertility is a problem linked with different psychological and social difficulties, particularly for women, as well as a sense of shame and concealment. Infertile women experience high levels of stigma in South Africa. The infertility stigma is regarded as one of the greatest challenges in most societies for reproduction and sexual health of infertile women. This study aims to explore the intersection of stigma, demographic characteristics, experiences, and coping mechanisms among women with infertility in Mount Ayliff, Eastern Cape Province… , Degree: M. Public Health
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Voices from the Patients: A Qualitative Study of the Integration of Tuberculosis, Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Primary Healthcare Services in O.R. Tambo District, Eastern Cape, South Africa
- Dlatu, Ntandazo, Oladimeji, Elizabeth Kelechi, Apalata, Teke
- Authors: Dlatu, Ntandazo , Oladimeji, Elizabeth Kelechi , Apalata, Teke
- Date: 2023/10
- Subjects: TB-HIV integration , Challenges and barriers , Patients , O.R. Tambo district , Eastern Cape , South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/13590 , vital:78959 , DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/idr15020017
- Description: Tuberculosis (TB), a disease of poverty and inequality, is a leading cause of severe illness and death among people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). In South Africa, both TB and HIV epidemics have been closely related and persistent, posing a significant burden for healthcare provision. Studies have observed that TB-HIV integration reduces mortality. The operational implementation of integrated services is still challenging. This study aimed to describe patients’ perceptions on barriers to scaling up of TB-HIV integration services at selected health facilities (study sites) in Oliver Reginald (O.R) Tambo Municipality, Eastern Cape province, South Africa. We purposely recruited twenty-nine (29) patients accessing TB and HIV services at the study sites. Data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis and presented as emerging themes. Barriers identified included a lack of health education about TB and HIV; an inadequate counselling for HIV and the antiretroviral drugs (ARVs); and poor quality of services provided by the healthcare facilities. These findings suggest that the O.R. Tambo district needs to strengthen its TB-HIV integration immediately.
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- Authors: Dlatu, Ntandazo , Oladimeji, Elizabeth Kelechi , Apalata, Teke
- Date: 2023/10
- Subjects: TB-HIV integration , Challenges and barriers , Patients , O.R. Tambo district , Eastern Cape , South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/13590 , vital:78959 , DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/idr15020017
- Description: Tuberculosis (TB), a disease of poverty and inequality, is a leading cause of severe illness and death among people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). In South Africa, both TB and HIV epidemics have been closely related and persistent, posing a significant burden for healthcare provision. Studies have observed that TB-HIV integration reduces mortality. The operational implementation of integrated services is still challenging. This study aimed to describe patients’ perceptions on barriers to scaling up of TB-HIV integration services at selected health facilities (study sites) in Oliver Reginald (O.R) Tambo Municipality, Eastern Cape province, South Africa. We purposely recruited twenty-nine (29) patients accessing TB and HIV services at the study sites. Data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis and presented as emerging themes. Barriers identified included a lack of health education about TB and HIV; an inadequate counselling for HIV and the antiretroviral drugs (ARVs); and poor quality of services provided by the healthcare facilities. These findings suggest that the O.R. Tambo district needs to strengthen its TB-HIV integration immediately.
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Prevalence of Micronutrient Deficiency among People Living with HIV in Selected Rural Districts of the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa
- Nxasana, Ntombozuko, Oladimeji, Elizabeth Kelechi, Pulido-Estra, Guillero-Alfredo, Apalata, Ruffin Teke
- Authors: Nxasana, Ntombozuko , Oladimeji, Elizabeth Kelechi , Pulido-Estra, Guillero-Alfredo , Apalata, Ruffin Teke
- Date: 2023
- Subjects: Prevalence , Micronutrient deficiency , Viral load suppression , Geospatial , Eastern Cape , South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/13615 , vital:78965 , DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15133017
- Description: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) leads to immune suppression, and micronutrients play vital roles in human immune responses. Hence, this study aimed to evaluate the effects of viral load suppression in adult HIV-infected patients receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) on micronutrient deficiency and its prevalence in selected rural districts in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. This cross-sectional study was conducted from February 2019 to February 2021 among 50 consenting HIV-infected patients attending community health centers within the three selected districts. The data were analysed with ArcGIS v.10.8 to create geospatial maps; the Global Positioning System (GPS) for analysis and presentation, and SPSS version 25 for inferential statistics involving the t-test and Fisher's exact test...
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- Authors: Nxasana, Ntombozuko , Oladimeji, Elizabeth Kelechi , Pulido-Estra, Guillero-Alfredo , Apalata, Ruffin Teke
- Date: 2023
- Subjects: Prevalence , Micronutrient deficiency , Viral load suppression , Geospatial , Eastern Cape , South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/13615 , vital:78965 , DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15133017
- Description: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) leads to immune suppression, and micronutrients play vital roles in human immune responses. Hence, this study aimed to evaluate the effects of viral load suppression in adult HIV-infected patients receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) on micronutrient deficiency and its prevalence in selected rural districts in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. This cross-sectional study was conducted from February 2019 to February 2021 among 50 consenting HIV-infected patients attending community health centers within the three selected districts. The data were analysed with ArcGIS v.10.8 to create geospatial maps; the Global Positioning System (GPS) for analysis and presentation, and SPSS version 25 for inferential statistics involving the t-test and Fisher's exact test...
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Relationship of Indoor Particulate Matter and Lung Function in Children from the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa
- Engwa, G A, Anye, C, Nkeh-Chungag, B N
- Authors: Engwa, G A , Anye, C , Nkeh-Chungag, B N
- Date: 2023
- Subjects: Lung function , Children , Indoor particular matter , Eastern Cape , Commercialization
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/13793 , vital:79022 , DOI: https://doi.org/10.7196/SAJCH.2023.v17i2.1926
- Description: Background. There is a dearth of information on the relationship between indoor air pollution and lung function, especially among sub-Saharan African children. Objective. To assess the relationship between indoor particulate matter (PM) and lung function in children living in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa (SA). Methods. This cross-sectional study included 540 children aged 10 - 14 years and was conducted between May and September 2016. PM from 23 classrooms was measured with a handheld particle counter and lung function was assessed with a handheld spirometer. Results. Mean (standard deviation) PM5 levels were higher (109.96 (75.39) μg/m3 ) than PM10 (84.84 (63.28) μg/m3 ) and PM2.5 (39.45 (26.38) μg/m3 ). PM2.5, PM5 and PM10 correlated negatively…
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- Authors: Engwa, G A , Anye, C , Nkeh-Chungag, B N
- Date: 2023
- Subjects: Lung function , Children , Indoor particular matter , Eastern Cape , Commercialization
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/13793 , vital:79022 , DOI: https://doi.org/10.7196/SAJCH.2023.v17i2.1926
- Description: Background. There is a dearth of information on the relationship between indoor air pollution and lung function, especially among sub-Saharan African children. Objective. To assess the relationship between indoor particulate matter (PM) and lung function in children living in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa (SA). Methods. This cross-sectional study included 540 children aged 10 - 14 years and was conducted between May and September 2016. PM from 23 classrooms was measured with a handheld particle counter and lung function was assessed with a handheld spirometer. Results. Mean (standard deviation) PM5 levels were higher (109.96 (75.39) μg/m3 ) than PM10 (84.84 (63.28) μg/m3 ) and PM2.5 (39.45 (26.38) μg/m3 ). PM2.5, PM5 and PM10 correlated negatively…
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A Cross-Sectional Study of Professional Nurses’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Organ Donation in Critical Care Units of Public and Private Hospitals in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
- Green, Bukelwa, Mtise, Tobeka, Oladimeji, Olanrewaju
- Authors: Green, Bukelwa , Mtise, Tobeka , Oladimeji, Olanrewaju
- Date: 2023/01
- Subjects: Organ donation , Transplantation , Knowledge , Attitudes , Practice , Professional nurses , Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/13242 , vital:78114 , DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep13010024
- Description: Background: Globally, there is an overwhelming increase in the number of patients waiting for donated organs for transplantation, with a gross shortage of available organs. Lack of clear practice guidelines and the knowledge and attitudes of health care providers were hypothesized as possible reasons. We aimed to determine the attitudes, level of knowledge, and practices of professional nurses working in critical care units in public and private hospitals in Eastern Cape Province regarding organ donation. Method: The study used a quantitative, non-experimental, descriptive design to investigate the current knowledge, attitude, and practice of organ donation in critical care among 108 professional nurses working in public and private critical care units in Eastern cape. Data were collected between 26 February 2017 until 27 June 2017 using anonymous, self-administered, pretested questionnaires. The means of knowledge, and practice scores were estimated among participants, and their associated categorical explanatory variables were ascertained. Results: A total of 108 nurses participated in the study. Of these, 94 (87.0%) were female, 78 (72.2%) were black, 104 (96.3%) were Christians, 79 (73.2%) worked in an ICU, 79 (73.2%) had a diploma qualification, and 67 (62.0%) worked in a tertiary hospital. About 67% of the respondents had good knowledge, 53% had a positive attitude, and 50.4% had poor practice readiness toward organ donation...
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- Authors: Green, Bukelwa , Mtise, Tobeka , Oladimeji, Olanrewaju
- Date: 2023/01
- Subjects: Organ donation , Transplantation , Knowledge , Attitudes , Practice , Professional nurses , Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/13242 , vital:78114 , DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep13010024
- Description: Background: Globally, there is an overwhelming increase in the number of patients waiting for donated organs for transplantation, with a gross shortage of available organs. Lack of clear practice guidelines and the knowledge and attitudes of health care providers were hypothesized as possible reasons. We aimed to determine the attitudes, level of knowledge, and practices of professional nurses working in critical care units in public and private hospitals in Eastern Cape Province regarding organ donation. Method: The study used a quantitative, non-experimental, descriptive design to investigate the current knowledge, attitude, and practice of organ donation in critical care among 108 professional nurses working in public and private critical care units in Eastern cape. Data were collected between 26 February 2017 until 27 June 2017 using anonymous, self-administered, pretested questionnaires. The means of knowledge, and practice scores were estimated among participants, and their associated categorical explanatory variables were ascertained. Results: A total of 108 nurses participated in the study. Of these, 94 (87.0%) were female, 78 (72.2%) were black, 104 (96.3%) were Christians, 79 (73.2%) worked in an ICU, 79 (73.2%) had a diploma qualification, and 67 (62.0%) worked in a tertiary hospital. About 67% of the respondents had good knowledge, 53% had a positive attitude, and 50.4% had poor practice readiness toward organ donation...
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