Philosophiae Doctor - PhD (Nursing)

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    Developing strategies to improve support for grandparents caring for aids orphans in the western cape
    (University of Western Cape, 2021) Akimanimpaye, Furaha; Phetlhu, Deliwe René; Bimerew, Million
    Literature evidence on challenges facing the grandparents caring for AIDS orphaned children has shown inaccessibility to health care services, inability to afford basic needs, absence of social security provisions (with the exception of the pension scheme) and lack of attention from the government and Non-Government Organizations (NGOs). In South Africa, there is insufficient documented evidence of available sustainable approaches to supporting grandparents caring for AIDS orphans in all health dimensions. This study aimed to develop strategies to improve support for grandparents caring for AIDS orphans in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
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    Developing strategy to improve the implementation of comprehensive sexuality education policy in Oyo state secondary schools in Nigeria
    (University of the Western Cape, 2022) Yinyinola, Makinde Olufemi; Bimerew, Million
    Sexuality education is a globally emerging social issue leading to discourse among stakeholders in the school system and public health arena. Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) has emerged as an effective method of preventing teenage pregnancy. However, attempts to implement CSE policy in Nigeria since 2002 have not been successful. Teenage pregnancy is increasing in Oyo State, leading to rising school dropout rates. The aim of this study was to develop strategy to improve implementation of the CSE policy aimed at reducing teenage pregnancy at secondary schools in three LGAs in Oyo State, Nigeria. An explanatory sequential mixed methods design was employed to conduct data collection and analysis in Phase One. Target populations for survey were learners, parents and teachers.
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    Development of a protocol for nurses to reduce stigma towards mental health care users at primary health care services in the Western Cape
    (2023) John James Musafiri; Bimerew, Million
    Background: Nearly one in eight individuals across the world lives with a mental disorder. Mental disorders contribute to the global burden of disease, and are the third largest contributor to the overall disease burden in South Africa. The availability of mental health services at primary health care level should reduce the burden of mental disorders. It was found that several studies have revealed that stigma prevents people from seeking mental health care which contributes to delays in their recovery. Consequently, it deprives them of their basic human rights and excludes them from society. Mental health stigma has been reported among nurses and other health care providers.
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    A training programme for nurses on the management of preoperative anxiety and information needs of patients in Ashanti region, Ghana
    (University of the Western Cape, 2022) Dankyi, Sawan; Bimerew, Million
    Studies reveal that preoperative information hastens recovery, reduces postoperative complications and improves patients’ satisfaction. It is expedient to explore the preoperative information needs of patients as assumptions cannot be employed to identify said preoperative information patient needs. It was discovered in a study in the Ashanti Region of Ghana that few of the nurses follow steps to explore the anxiety and information needs of patients. The study investigated how preoperative anxiety and information needs of patients are explored and managed by nurses at district hospitals in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.