scholarly journals Nurses' Coping Mechanisms in a Mental Health Establishment

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Keorapetse Molehabangwe ◽  
Leepile Alfred Sehularo ◽  
Abel Jacobus Pienaar
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychosocial Support ◽  
Mental Healthcare ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Coping Mechanisms ◽  
North West ◽  
The North ◽  
Contextual Design ◽  
North West Province ◽  
Data Saturation

The aim of this study was to explore and to describe nurses’ coping mechanisms in a mental health establishment in the North West province of South Africa so as to improve the methods of how they manage stressful situations in their care for mental healthcare users. A qualitative-explorative-descriptive and contextual design was followed to deal with the researcher’s concern. The target population included all categories of nurses who are caring for mental healthcare users in a mental health establishment in the North West province. Participants were selected purposively based on a set of selection criteria. The size of the sample was determined by data saturation which was reached after interviewing 10 nurses. Information obtained was transcribed verbatim for data analysis. Trustworthiness was ensured through credibility, dependability, transferability and confirmability techniques. The findings of the study revealed four main themes, namely psychosocial support, coaching and mentoring, stakeholder support, and suggestions for improving nurses’ coping mechanisms. From the findings of the study, recommendations were made for the nursing practice, education and research.

scholarly journals Perceptions of mental health nurses about psychosocial management of depression in adolescents, North West province, South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Precious C. Chukwuere ◽  
Leepile A. Sehularo ◽  
Mofatiki E. Manyedi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Mental Healthcare ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Mental Health Nurses ◽  
North West ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
North West Province

Background: Depression in adolescents is a multifactorial global public health concern, with devastating consequences on the sufferer. The prevalence of depression amongst this age group is on the rise, and thus there is the need for greater attention.Aim: To explore and describe the perceptions of mental health nurses regarding the psychosocial management of depression in adolescents in North West province, South Africa.Setting: The study was conducted in two mental healthcare institutions and two mental healthcare units within two general hospitals in North West province, South Africa.Method: A qualitative, explorative, descriptive and contextual research design was used in conducting this study. Data were collected through focus group discussions from four groups of mental health nurses from each of the mental healthcare institutions and mental healthcare units with 18 mental health nurses. Data were analysed using Tesch’s open coding method.Results: Two themes emerged from the study: comprehensive psychosocial management and involvement of different stakeholders.Conclusion: The findings revealed clear psychosocial management for depression in adolescents. Adopting the findings of this study could improve depressive symptoms and curtail the prevalence of depression amongst adolescents in the North West province, South Africa.

scholarly journals Coping mechanisms used by the families of mental health care users in Mahikeng sub-district, North West province

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tshepang P. Modise ◽  
Isaac O. Mokgaola ◽  
Leepile A. Sehularo
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Coping Mechanisms ◽  
Emotional Impact ◽  
North West ◽  
The Family ◽  
North West Province

Background: Families of the mental health care users (MHCUs) face different challenges in dealing with, supporting and caring for MHCUs on a daily basis. The divergent coping mechanisms that the family members use aim to lower the negative, psychological and emotional impact of the stress. These include: escape, avoidance and denial.Aim: To explore, describe and contextualise coping mechanisms used by the families of MHCUs and to suggest recommendations for improving their coping mechanisms in Mahikeng sub-district, North West province (NWP), South Africa.Setting: The study was conducted in three community health centres in Mahikeng sub-district, NWP, South Africa.Methods: A qualitative-exploratory-descriptive and contextual research design was used. Non-probability convenience and purposive sampling techniques were used to select participants. WhatsApp video calls were used to collect data which were analysed following Creswell’s six steps of qualitative data analysis.Results: The study established three themes namely; challenges experienced by the family members, coping mechanism used by the family members, and suggestions for improvement in the coping mechanisms for the family members.Conclusion: The findings of this study show that the family members of MHCUs are faced with different challenges. Some of the coping mechanisms used by the family members are insufficient and require improvement to enable them to cope effectively. When the coping mechanisms of the family members of MHCUs are improved, their well-being and that of the MHCUs might improve significantly.Contribution: The findings of this study provides information that may be used to improve the coping mechanisms of the families of MHCUs in the NWP, South Africa.

scholarly journals Rewards: A predictor of well-being and service quality of school principals in the North-West province

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamohelo Nthebe ◽  
Nicolene Barkhuizen ◽  
Nico Schutte
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
School Principals ◽  
Well Being ◽  
North West ◽  
The North ◽  
Total Rewards ◽  
North West Province

Orientation: School principals have an important role to play in the quality of service delivery in schools. Evidence suggests that school principals are generally poorly compensated, which has an adverse impact on their well-being and subsequent service quality orientation.Research purpose: This study investigated whether rewards are a predictor of well-being and service orientation of school principals in the North-West province.Motivation for the study: Effective school principals are fundamental to the success of any school, which necessitates the establishment of an effective reward and remuneration system.Research design, approach and method: Quantitative research was carried out among school principals (N = 155) in four districts of the North-West province. The Total Rewards Scale, Maslach’s Burnout Inventory – General Survey, the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale and the SERVQUAL measure were administered among the principals.Main findings: The results showed that rewards are a significant predictor of the well-being and service quality of school principals. The results further showed that burnout significantly reduces the service quality of school principals. No significant relationships were found between work engagement and the service quality of school principals.Practical/managerial implications: An effective total rewards system enhances the well-being of school principals and, subsequently, their willingness and commitment to delivering quality services.Contribution: The results of this study point out some key elements that need to be considered by the Department of Education to enable quality service delivery in South African schools.

scholarly journals Experiences of mothers of sexually abused children in North-West province, post disclosure

Curationis ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gaboipolelwe M. Masilo ◽  
Mashudu Davhana-Maselesele
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Sexually Abused ◽  
Secondary Trauma ◽  
Emotional Pain ◽  
Abused Children ◽  
North West ◽  
South African Police Service ◽  
The North ◽  
North West Province ◽  
Sexually Abused Children

Background: Sexual violence against children is increasing at an alarming rate in South Africa. In 2010 the South African Police Service (SAPS) reported 21 538 rape cases of children under 18 years. In the North-West province (NWP) 5039 incidents of rape cases were reported in 2009. Mothers often experience emotional pain following child sexual abuse disclosure. It is seldom acknowledged that these mothers experience trauma and need support, post disclosure. The researcher has no known evidence of research conducted on the experiences of these mothers in NWP. Objective: The objective of the study was to explore and describe the experiences of mothers of sexually abused children post disclosure of the abuse. Method: The research design was qualitative, exploratory, descriptive and contextual. Purposive sampling was used to select mothers of sexually abused children aged 23 to 59 years whose children ranged from 0 to 16 years. Permission to conduct the study was sought from the Provincial Department of Health and informed consent was obtained from the mothers. Interviews were conducted with a sample of n = 17 until data saturation. Data were collected through in-depth interviews using a voice recorder and field notes to enhance triangulation. Tesch’s method of open coding was used to analyse data. Results: Findings indicated that mothers experienced emotional pain post sexual abuse. They expressed shock, anger and guilt for not noticing the abuse. They showed significant depression as a result of lack of support by stakeholders. Conclusion: Mothers experienced secondary trauma that poses social and psychological challenges with far-reaching implications.

Goat farmers production objectives and trait preferences in the North West province of South Africa: An approach to identify selection criteria for community-based breeding program

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-75
Author(s):  
Fortunate Mtshali Thobile ◽  
Ntanganedzeni Mapholi Olivia ◽  
Tebogo Ncube Keabetswe ◽  
Farai Dzomba Edgar ◽  
C. Matelele Tlou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Breeding Program ◽  
Community Based ◽  
North West ◽  
The North ◽  
North West Province ◽  
Trait Preferences ◽  
Production Objectives
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