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Knowledge of NGO personnel on motivational interviewing: substance use during pregnancy in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Background: Motivational interviewing is an approach that relates to a person’s hopes and aspirations. It is individual-focused to enhance intrinsic motivation to change. Over a decade, motivational interviewing has been ...
Utilization of partogram among nurses and midwives in Rwamagana health facilities in the eastern province of Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
The present study examined the extent of utilization of partogram among nurses and midwives in Rwamagana health facilities located in the eastern province of Rwanda. The study specifically sought to; assess knowledge and ...
The knowledge and utilization of contraception and the attitudes towards pregnancy prevention among undergraduate nursing students at the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
It is not mandatory for the student to declare a pregnancy to her educational institution. It does however become more complicated for the student nurse, because she has to provide a health service while she is a student ...
An nvestigation into the knowledge and compliance with standard precautions amongst nurses in Tygerberg Hospital in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
Everyday thousands of nurses are rendering bedside nursing care in health care settings as a result they are exposed to blood, body fluids and sharp objects that are contaminated with Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV. ...
Mental health nurses’ knowledge, attitude and practices related to tobacco dependence among mental health care users at a psychiatric institution in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)
Research reported that it is very challenging for mental health care users to quit smoking and the risk of relapsing after quitting is high. However, tobacco dependence treatment is possible and potentially lifesaving for ...
Mental health nurses’ knowledge, attitude and practices related to tobacco dependence among mental health care users at a psychiatric institution in the Western Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Research reported that it is very challenging for mental health care users to quit smoking and the risk of relapsing after quitting is high. However, tobacco dependence treatment is possible and potentially lifesaving for ...
Knowledge, perceived skills and attitude of nurses regarding the use of electronic health records in selected primary health care facilities in the Western Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
The implementation, adoption and the use of EHR globally has been proven a
challenge, despite the numerous advantages that have been noted with the use of an electronic
health recording system to improve health care ...
Knowledge, attitude and practices of HIV positive pregnant women towards the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (pmtc) in Khayelitsha maternity obstetric unit in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)
The National Programme of Prevention of Mother to Child transmission (PMTCT) in relation to HIV/AIDS was introduced by the Department of Health in different sites per province in South Africa in 2001. The number of women ...
Psychiatric registered nurses’ knowledge of and attitudes towards the use and side-effects of antipsychotic medication administered mental health users in the Western Cape.
(University of Western Cape, 2019)
There is a growing burden of disease associated with mental disorders especially in low and
middle-income countries. This growing burden is accompanied by an increase in psychotic
disorders and has increased the demand ...
The effect of a breastfeeding intervention program on the knowledge of pregnant women at the Bishop Lavis clinic.
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)
Introduction: Breastfeeding is an important child survival strategy. Many mothers choose not to breastfeed their babies or do so for only a short duration, despite the undisputed physiological, social, psychological, ...