scholarly journals Exploring traditional male initiates at an initiation school in Limpopo Province, South Africa: Cultural health practices

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mabatho N/a Sedibe
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Catchment Area ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
Health Practices ◽  
The Law ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
One Year

<p>The purpose of this study is to explore traditional male initiates’ cultural health practices within initiation schools in the Limpopo Province in South Africa. Informants were six elders (70 -80 years old) who directed initiating services at the schools.</p><p>Data were collected by using unstructured group interviews and observations. Data were analyzed thematically. Findings indicated that the traditional male elders reported practices such as perceived positive aspects of initiation ceremonies including the Limpopo circumcision schools Acts, which stipulates that circumcision surgeons must be registered and tested before being certified to circumcise the initiates. Secondly, the Act further states that anyone who transgresses the law will face one-year jail sentence or R2 000 fine. Further-more the elders also reported the negative aspects such as: high initiation mortality caused by the lack of initiates’ competence, expertise, experience, skills and knowledge. Elders believe that local practitioners who have initiation experience to conduct initiation, have a better outcome compared to the ones who are from outside their catchment area, in as far as health promotion practices is concerned. Partnerships between the elderly initiation local men practitioners and external providers would thus result in less morbidity and mortality amongst the initiates.</p>

scholarly journals Problem-based approach to mathematics in grades 9 and 11 in the Limpopo Province

2005 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 124-133
Author(s):  
J. G. Maree ◽  
J. M. Molepo ◽  
J. H. Owen ◽  
R. Ehlers
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Central Region ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
Monthly Basis ◽  
Study Orientation ◽  
One Year ◽  
Grade 11

Teachers of schools in the central region of the Limpopo Province of South Africa received training in a problem-based approach to the teaching and learning of mathematics and introduced these principles into their classes.  Follow-up visits to schools took place on a monthly basis for one year. 800 learners in Grades 9 and 11 completed the Study Orientation Questionnaire in Mathematics (SOM). Mean age in Grade 11 was 17.5 yr. (SD = 1.4), and in Grade 9, 15.1 yr., (SD = 1.2). The differences between the post- and pre-test marks for the two groups were compared. The means for marks in mathematics were significantly different for the two groups.

scholarly journals Listen to the Midwives in Limpopo Province South Africa: An Exploratory Study on Maternal Care

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 424-429
Author(s):  
T.M Mothiba ◽  
L. Skaal ◽  
V. Berggren
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Maternal Mortality ◽  
Maternal Care ◽  
Administrative Support ◽  
Maternal Mortality Ratio ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Institutional Cooperation ◽  
Mortality Ratio ◽  
Group Interviews

Background and Aim: South Africa is a middle-income country that did not reach the United Nations Millennium Development Goal 5 by 2015, because maternal mortality ratio increased between 1990 and 2015. Limpopo is a rural province, and its institutional maternal mortality ratio is higher than the national average. Studies reported that there is a shortage of midwives and medical equipment in the province. This study is part of a broader research program focusing on strengthening health systems for maternal care in Limpopo province, and it was aimed at exploring the experiences of Midwives prior to debriefing and training sessions conducted. Methods: Qualitative research was used whereby five focus group interviews were conducted with midwives from five districts to share experiences during the provision of maternal healthcare and to propose solutions thereof. Tesch’s open coding qualitative data analysis was used. Results: The findings revealed that there is a lack of resources, feelings of isolation, problems related to logistical issues, staffing issues, demographic characteristics of the population, interinstitutional communication, and lack of administrative support. Conclusion: Hospital managers must revise how they allocate resources, improve inter-institutional cooperation, and change of management attitude. This study concludes that the midwives identified numerous challenges that originate from a lack of resources. Revision for resource allocation is hoped that it will solve logistical problems, increased inter-institutional cooperation in terms of capacity building and patient assessment suggested with the hope to minimize the challenges of communication and staffing.

scholarly journals Cultural health practices of South African Vatsonga people on the home care of children with measles

Curationis ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
R.T. Lebese ◽  
V.O. Netshandama ◽  
N.S. Shai-Mahoko
Keyword(s):  
Home Care ◽  
South African ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
Health Practices ◽  
Key Informants ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Contextual Design ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Project Data

The purpose of this research study was to identify the cultural health practices of the Vatsonga in relation to the home care of children with measles. It was undertaken in the Giyani District of the Limpopo Province, in the Republic of South Africa. The qualitative, explorative and contextual design was used to conduct this project. Data was collected from nine key informants and nineteen general informants. Data was collected using individual interviews with key-informants and focus group interviews with general informants. Observations were also made.

Climate change impacts on indigenous health promotion: the case study of Dikgale community in Limpopo Province, South Africa

2021 ◽  
pp. 175797592110151
Author(s):  
Sejabaledi A. Rankoana
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Indigenous Health ◽  
Climate Change Impacts ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
Climate Conditions ◽  
Study Results

The most important determinants of indigenous health promotion are availability and accessibility of water, food and traditional medicine. It is for this reason that the 1986 Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion proposed the inclusion of food, water and ecosystems in any health promotion strategies. The present study describes the extent to which climate change in the form of rainfall scarcity and increased temperatures impacts the availability and accessibility of quality water, food and traditional medicine as basic determinants of indigenous health promotion. In-depth interviews were conducted with 240 participants purposely selected from Dikgale community in Limpopo Province, South Africa. The study results show that availability and accessibility of water, food and traditional medicine are negatively impacted by increased temperature and scarcity of rainfall. These resources are scarcely encountered, and where they exist, they are of poor quality. However, community members resorted to modern technological practices such as sourcing water from the municipal water reticulation system, buying foodstuffs from retail outlets and immunization against disease via modern health care facilities. It can be deduced from the study that the prerequisites of indigenous health promotion are climate-sensitive. They become available and accessible under favourable climate conditions, and are scarce under unfavourable climate conditions, a situation that compromises the practice of indigenous health promotion.

scholarly journals Promoting Healthy Ageing in South Africa Through Vaccination of the Elderly

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mncengeli Sibanda ◽  
Johanna C. Meyer ◽  
Kesentseng J. Mahlaba ◽  
Rosemary J. Burnett
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
National Policy ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Population Ageing ◽  
Healthy Ageing ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
World Health ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Vaccine Preventable Diseases ◽  
The Government

The World Health Organization estimates that globally, the proportion of people aged ≥60 years will more than double by the year 2050, with the majority of elderly people living in low- and middle-income countries such as South Africa. Population ageing is an impending public health concern, potentially negatively impacting on South Africa's economy and health system if the government does not adequately prepare for this change. Globally, many potential solutions to ensure healthy ageing are being discussed and implemented, including adopting a “life-course” approach to vaccination which includes vaccination of the elderly, since they are at considerable risk of severe morbidity and mortality from vaccine-preventable diseases. While vaccines are considered as one of the greatest tools for preventing childhood infectious disease morbidity and mortality, they are under-utilised in strategies for promoting healthy ageing in South Africa, where only influenza vaccination is available free of charge to the elderly accessing public sector healthcare. Population ageing coupled with the high incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases amongst elderly South Africans, necessitates establishing a comprehensive national policy and guidelines for vaccination of the elderly.

scholarly journals A one-year prospective study of morbidity and mortality in first year following a hip fracture among the elderly patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 660
Author(s):  
Alam Penchalaih ◽  
Addanki Vijayanand
Keyword(s):  
Prospective Study ◽  
Internal Fixation ◽  
Trochanteric Fracture ◽  
Total Mortality ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
First Year ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
One Year

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Hip fractures are one of the most commonest and devastating injuries among the geriatric population. Increasing age, cognitive impairment and higher ASA scores are significantly associated with mortality among the geriatric age group. The objective of this study to evaluate the incidence and causes of morbidity and mortality associated with fracture of the hip in first year after the injury among the elderly population.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A eighteen months prospective study at Narayana Medical College was conducted among patients aged &gt;60 years treated for fracture of hip by arthroplasty and internal fixation. The cases were followed up for one year and mortality and morbidity were evaluated. Associated medical co morbidities were noted for all the cases in the study. Statistical analysis was carried out with IBM SPSS 24.0 and Stata 14 software.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> In the study, 76 cases with M:F ratio of 7:12 and mean age of 63.21±1.4 years were included. Cardio vascular disease and anaemia were common co morbidities. Total mortality percentage in the present study after one year of follow up was 31.58%. Mean age of the cases with death in arthroplasty group was 71 years and 69 years in internal fixation group. Associated medical conditions had a direct relationship with mortality on the patients following surgery for fracture of the hip.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Hemiarthroplasty for fracture of the neck and Internal fixation using dynamic hip screw for trochanteric fracture are still good options in the elderly. Proper post-operative management and follow up management for medical co morbidities provide better functional outcome and good results.</p>

scholarly journals Initial Clinical Presentation of Cervical Cancer Patients at Pietersburg Hospital, South Africa (2012-2014): A Retrospective Descriptive Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 238-246
Author(s):  
Edna Maite Mohuba ◽  
Tebogo Maria Mothiba ◽  
Livhuwani Muthelo
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Late Presentation ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
Advanced Stage ◽  
Awareness Campaigns

Background: Cervical cancer, compared to other types of cancers, is a leading cause of death for women; and is a serious public health problem in both developed and developing countries. Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the initial clinical presentation of cervical cancer patients at the Pietersburg Hospital, Limpopo Province in South Africa. Methods: This was a quantitative, retrospective study conducted to examine the records of cervical cancer patients from January 2012 to December 2014 at the Pietersburg hospital. Results: The results indicated that most patients, particularly the elderly, presented for the first time at the hospital with advanced stages of cervical cancer. Factors, such as age and place of residence contributed to late presentation. Most patients with advanced stage cervical cancer were from Sekhukhune and Vhembe Districts. Conclusion: There is a need for improved data capturing of information about marital status and parity to further assess the influence these variables might have on the clinical presentation of cervical cancer. Furthermore, availability and facilities for screening should be improved because early detection of cervical cancer prevents progression to advanced stage of the disease. More awareness campaigns about risk factors of cervical cancer should be implemented.

scholarly journals Prevalence of anaemia and its associated factors in African children at one and three years residing in the Capricorn District of Limpopo Province, South Africa

Curationis ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramoteme L. Mamabolo ◽  
Marianne Alberts
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Vitamin B12 ◽  
Age Factors ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
Full Blood Count ◽  
Rural Villages ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
One Year ◽  
Folate And Vitamin B12 ◽  
Study Participants

Objective: The present study evaluated the prevalence of anaemia and its determinants in one- and three-year-old children from the Capricorn District of Limpopo Province, South Africa. Methods: A prospective cohort study conducted in rural villages in the Capricorn District of Limpopo Province, South Africa. At birth, a cohort of 219 children was followed until they were one and three years of age. Data collected included the children’s anthropometric measurements, blood for biochemical analysis (full blood count, ferritin, folate and vitamin B12) and socio-demographic status.Results: At one year, anaemia (Hb < 11 g/dL) was present in 52% of the children, decreasing to 22% by the third year. Iron deficiency (ferritin < 12 µg/mL) was common in these children (39% and 33% at one year and three years, respectively) particularly in the presence of anaemia. Folate and vitamin B12 deficiencies (< 5 ng/mL and < 145 pg/mL, respectively) were common at one year, with the children accumulating enough vitamin B12 by three years; however, folate deficiency levels remained fairly constant between the two time points.Conclusion: There was a high prevalence of anaemia in the study participants at one year and three years of age. Factors that increased the risk of anaemia at three years were: a mother with only a primary school education, anaemia at one year, male gender, overweight, and combined overweight and stunting. Protective factors against anaemia were having a younger mother who served as the main caregiver.

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