OVERALL SATISFACTION AND IMPORTANT SERVICE FEATURES OF SERVQUAL: DESCRIPTIVE STUDY OF STUDENTS IN A SOUTH AFRICAN TERTIARY INSTITUTION

Economic challenges associated with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and the sociocultural outlook of many patients especially in Africa have increased dependence on traditional herbal medicines (THMs) for these diseases. A cross-sectional descriptive study designed to determine the prevalence of and reasons for THM use in the management of NCDs among South African adults was conducted in an urban, economically disadvantaged area of Cape Town, South Africa. In a cohort of 1030 participants recruited as part of the existing Prospective Urban and Rural Epidemiological (PURE) study, 456 individuals were identified. The overall prevalence of THM use was 27%, of which 61% was for NCDs. Participants used THM because of a family history (49%) and sociocultural beliefs (33%). Hypertensive medication was most commonly used concurrently with THM. Healthcare professionals need to be aware of the potential dualistic use of THM and conventional drugs by patients, as this could significantly influence health outcomes. Efforts should be made to educate patients on the potential for drug/herb interactions.

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The occurrence of cycling injuries in the Western Province: A descriptive study

South African Journal of Physiotherapy ◽

10.4102/sajp.v49i4.693 ◽

1993 ◽

Vol 49 (4) ◽

pp. 61-64

Author(s):

E. S. Bakkes ◽

J. A. Hendry ◽

M. S. Uys

Keyword(s):

Knee Joint ◽

South African ◽

Total Sample ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Overuse Injuries ◽

Base Line ◽

Western Province ◽

Educational Programmes ◽

Intimate Knowledge

0n 21 October 1989, a total of 902 randomly selected cyclists were questioned at the finish of the Burger-Sanlam 100km/50km race to determine the prevalence of cycling injuries in the preceding year. Of the total sample 551 cyclists (61 %) reported they had been injury-free during the 12 month period prior to the investigation. The remaining 351 cyclists had sustained a total of 681 injuries during the same period ie approximately 2 injuries per cyclist per year.The most commonly reported injuries were over-use injuries resulting in pain and discomfort in the back and neck regions (41%), with pain in the knee joint being the second most frequently reported injury (29%).This descriptive study has provided valuable base-line information on the types and frequency of injuries sustained by South African cyclists. In particular, the high number of overuse injuries associated with faulty ergonomics has generated hypotheses for further study.An intimate knowledge of the ergonomics related to the sport, as well as attention to educational programmes is also strongly indicated.

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Mobilization of Students at South African Tertiary Institution to Combat Aggravating Factors of HIV/AIDS Transmission: An Action-Research Approach

Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences ◽

10.5901/mjss.2014.v5n23p1722 ◽

2014 ◽

Author(s):

V. N. Hoho

Keyword(s):

Action Research ◽

South African ◽

Research Approach ◽

Tertiary Institution ◽

Action Research Approach ◽

Hiv Aids

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The relationship between self-efficacy and reading proficiency of first-year students: An exploratory study

Reading & Writing ◽

10.4102/rw.v6i1.52 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Naomi A.N.Y. Boakye

Keyword(s):

Reading Instruction ◽

South African ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Academic Literacy ◽

Reading Proficiency ◽

First Year ◽

Tertiary Institution ◽

First Year Students ◽

Affective Factors ◽

The Relationship

Self-efficacy, which is the belief about one’s ability to perform a task successfully, has been widely acknowledged as important in learning. This affective factor, though not explicitly evident, has been said to play an important role in academic performance. However, its role in reading development has not been widely investigated. To determine the relationship between self-efficacy and reading proficiency, a study was conducted with first-year students in a South African tertiary institution. Students’ self-efficacy levels were elicited through a questionnaire and their reading proficiency was obtained through the Test of Academic Literacy levels (TALL), which essentially assesses reading proficiency. An analysis of variance showed a robust relationship between reading self-efficacy and reading proficiency for this cohort of students. Regression analysis conducted with other affective factors showed self-efficacy as the best predictor of students’ reading proficiency. Results are discussed as they relate to previous research and recommendations are made to include the development of self-efficacy in reading instruction.

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Gender norms in South Africa: implications for HIV and pregnancy prevention among African and Indian women students at a South African tertiary institution

Culture Health & Sexuality ◽

10.1080/13691050802521155 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 139-157 ◽

Cited By ~ 38

Author(s):

Joanne E. Mantell ◽

Sarah L. Needham ◽

Jennifer Ann Smit ◽

Susie Hoffman ◽

Queen Cebekhulu ◽

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Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

Women Students ◽

South African ◽

Gender Norms ◽

Pregnancy Prevention ◽

Tertiary Institution ◽

Indian Women

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The Role of Peer Influence and Tertiary Institution Type on Attitude Towards Cohabitation Among Adolescents in Nigeria

Open Journal for Anthropological Studies ◽

10.32591/coas.ojas.0501.03029t ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 29-36

Author(s):

Tamuno-Opubo Addah Temple ◽

Kamal Odunjo-Saka Adewole ◽

Fagbenro Dare Azeez

Keyword(s):

Peer Influence ◽

Peer Pressure ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Demographic Information ◽

Tertiary Institution ◽

Southwestern Nigeria ◽

Institution Type ◽

Information Measures ◽

Males And Females

The descriptive study examined the role of peer influence and tertiary institution type on attitude toward cohabitation among adolescents in southwestern Nigeria. A sample of 620 males and females with (M=19.56 years, SD=6.18) completed a survey that comprised demographic information, measures of attitude toward cohabitation and peer pressure. Findings revealed that there was significant influence of peer influence on attitude toward cohabitation. There was no influence of tertiary institution type on attitude toward cohabitation. The study concluded that peer influence was a major determinant of attitude toward cohabitation. The study therefore recommended that psychologists should give proper orientation to students on the destructive tendencies that peer influence could have on their intention to have positive attitude toward cohabitation.

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Defining fitness for purpose in South African anaesthesiologists using a Delphi technique to assess the CanMEDS framework

Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia ◽

10.36303/sajaa.2019.25.2.2193 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 7-16 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

N Kalafatis ◽

T Sommerville ◽

PD Gopalan

Keyword(s):

South African ◽

Context Awareness ◽

Delphi Technique ◽

Primary Outcome ◽

Response Rate ◽

Expert Panel ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Fitness For Purpose ◽

Medical Expert ◽

Health Advocate

Background: Training of South African anaesthesiologists is based on the Canadian Medical Education Directives for Specialists (CanMEDS). However, the applicability of CanMEDS in this context has not been assessed. An expert panel participated in a Delphi process to create an appropriate expanded list of CanMEDS competencies that may be used in the future to assess fitness for purpose of local graduates. Methods: This descriptive study comprised a representative panel of 16 experts surveyed electronically over three rounds to assess the importance of the existing CanMEDS roles and enabling competencies and suggested additions deemed applicable locally. The primary outcome was the creation of a list of competencies applicable to South Africa. Results: There was a 100% response rate for all three rounds. Based on the existing seven CanMEDS meta-competencies (Medical Expert, Collaborator, Communicator, Leader, Scholar, Professional and Health Advocate), respondents scored the importance of 89 enabling competencies and 19 additional competencies. Seven CanMEDS enabling competencies did not achieve consensus and were excluded. Nineteen new enabling competencies and two new meta-competencies (Humaneness, Context Awareness) achieved consensus and were added. Median ratings of importance of meta-competencies showed highest scores for Medical Expert and Collaborator and lowest scores for Health Advocate. Weighting of meta-competencies revealed highest scores for Medical Expert and Professional with all others equally weighted. Conclusion: This study has formulated an adapted CanMEDS list of enabling competencies with the addition of the two new metacompetencies of Context Awareness and Humaneness for use in South African anaesthesiology. This provides a means with which future graduates may be assessed for fitness for purpose.

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