scholarly journals Field-testing of the revised, draft South African Paediatric Food-Based Dietary Guidelines among Siswati-speaking mothers/caregivers of children aged 0–36 months in Kabokweni, Mpumalanga province, South Africa

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
I Möller ◽  
LM du Plessis ◽  
LC Daniels
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Field Testing ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Mpumalanga Province

scholarly journals Parents’ perception of their role in the prevention of inadequate consumption of fruit and vegetables among adolescents in South Africa

2020 ◽  
Vol 75 (5) ◽  
pp. 235-240
Author(s):  
Tuweyire E Okagbare ◽  
Sudeshni Naidoo
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Fruit And Vegetables ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Gradual Introduction ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach ◽  
Theoretical Saturation

South African adolescents consume relatively low fruit and vegetables in spite of the development of foodbased dietary guidelines for South Africa. The aims and objectives of the present study were to investigate parents’ perception of their role in the prevention of the health compromising behaviour of inadequate consumption of fruit and vegetables among adolescents in South Africa. The study design was qualitative and exploratory and the research strategy used was inductive, deductive and abductive. Using a guiding question schedule data were collected from five focus group interviews. A non-probability purposive theoretical sampling method was utilized and the sample size of 37 determined by theoretical saturation. Data analysis was performed using the grounded theory approach. The findings of the study suggest that children should be introduced to fruit and vegetables as early as possible. The study recommends that infants should be exposed to the taste of locally available fruit and vegetables followed by the gradual introduction of fruit and vegetables into their diet together with a variety of other nutrientdense foods when solid foods are being introduced.

scholarly journals Rendering a Comprehensive School and Community Library Service to Remote Rural Communities in South Africa by Forging Partnerships

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophia Le Roux ◽  
Francois Hendrikz
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
South African ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
School Library ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Tribal Community ◽  
Library Service ◽  
Mpumalanga Province ◽  
Community Library

Substantial backlogs in public and school library services in South Africa, especially in the previously disadvantaged, remote rural areas, compel library authorities to explore alternative, more cost-effective ways of library service delivery. This paper describes a South African study which investigated the variants of the school-community library model worldwide, with the aim of defining a South African prototype, which would satisfy the needs of a rural, tribal community. The paper also discusses how this prototype is currently being piloted in a rural, tribal area in the Mpumalanga province by forging partnerships with various stakeholders.

scholarly journals Psychological ailments and their treatment protocols: a case study of Swati traditional healers in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 884-895
Author(s):  
Anastasia Ngobe ◽  
Sebua Semenya ◽  
Tholene Sodi
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
South African ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Treatment Protocol ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Integrated Treatment ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Treatment Protocols ◽  
Mpumalanga Province

Background: Evidence suggests that South African traditional healers (THs) treat various mental complaints. However, there is little literature on Swati THs’ accounts on this subject. The current study therefore, sought to address this gap. Methods: Data was gathered using qualitative research methods, namely semi-structured interviews with 10 purposely sampled Swati THs practicing in the Kanyamazane peri-urban township (Mpumalanga Province, South Africa). Data was thematically analysed. Results: Results showed that THs treat seven psychological aliments, viz. adjustment disorders, depression, mental illness due to ancestral calling, mental illness due to bewitchment, mental illness due to breaking of taboos, psychotic disturbance and substance induced mental illness. Generally, an integrated treatment protocol was utilised by THs to treat and manage these disorders. Most of these procedures are acceptable from either folkloric or scientific viewpoint, and have demonstrat- ed certain level of efficacy in treating mental illness. Conclusion: Taken together, the evidence presented indicates that Swati THs use different traditional methods to manage various mental complaints. In doing so, they carry a large share of the community caseload for mental health, whilst admit- ting patients in their homes for extended periods of time, and also referring some (patients) for additional care within the Western health sector. Keywords: Mental illness; Mpumalanga; Swati; traditional healers; treatment methods; psychological ailments.

scholarly journals Challenges Facing Black Owned Small and Medium Construction Companies: A Case Study of Nelspruit – Mbombela Municipality, South Africa

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 771-778 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aigbavboa C.O.
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
South African ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
The South ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Mpumalanga Province ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Survey Results

The purpose of the paper is to investigate current challenges and problems facing small and medium size contractors (SME) in Mbombela (Nelspruit) - Mpumalanga Province of South Africa. This study was necessitated because the importance of small and medium sized enterprises in national building and economic development is of paramount importance in the South Africa economic debate. The primary data for the study was collected through a structured questionnaire survey which was distributed to Small and medium contractors within grade 1-4 of the South Africa Construction Industry Development Board. The survey results indicated that external factors such as high competition when tendering for construction jobs within the CIDB category is a major challenge the SME’s face’s in the procurement of work. Also, internal factors such as poor administrative management within the company, lack of skilled professionals and lack of capacity to deliver on certain project were the greatest challenges faced by the construction companies. The scope of this study is only focused on small and medium size contractors in Nelspruit (Mpumalanga province). In addition, the study is not focused on large established contractors in South Africa. The South African construction industry will continue to provide jobs but intervention is needed to develop the SME’s contractors who contribute a greatly to the economy.

scholarly journals Pharmacists’ practices and challenges regarding Continuing Professional Development in Mpumalanga province, South Africa

2021 ◽  
pp. 247-254
Author(s):  
Lisbeth Cathrine Gumede ◽  
Elvera Helberg ◽  
Selente Bezuidenhout
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Mpumalanga Province ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Pharmacy Council ◽  
Survey Monkey ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive

Introduction: The study aimed to assess the extent to which pharmacists in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, voluntarily participated in recording their CPD activities on the CPD online recording system of the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC), and to identify associated challenges. Methods: A quantitative, descriptive study was conducted. Data were collected using Survey Monkey from 578 registered pharmacists over a four month period. Responses were exported to Microsoft Excel and analysed using SPSS version 25. Results: The response rate was 25.4%. Most pharmacists (87%) agreed that CPD was necessary. While 64% participated in CPD activities, only 24.8% recorded these activities voluntarily. Challenges faced with participating in recording activities included recording of CPDs is currently not mandatory (27.3%), lack of information (27.3%), lack of interest (27.3%), time constraints (39.1%) and system/programme issues (26.1%) were also cited as reasons for not recording CPD activities. Conclusion: Improving the ease of accessing the SAPC system (83.7%) was suggested as a way to improve participation in CPD activities and subsequent recording online.

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