scholarly journals Factors contributing to teenage pregnancy in the Capricorn district of the Limpopo Province

Curationis ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tebogo M. Mothiba ◽  
Maria S. Maputle
Keyword(s):  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Male Involvement ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Reproductive Health Services ◽  
Ethical Considerations ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Social Grant

Teenage pregnancy refers to pregnancy of a woman of less than 19 years. It is found commonly amongst young people who have been disadvantaged and have poor expectations with regard to either their education or job market. Adolescents may lack knowledge of access to conventional methods of preventing pregnancy, as they may be afraid to seek such information. The study purpose was to identify factors contributing to teenage pregnancy in one village in the Capricorn District of the Limpopo Province.A quantitative descriptive research approach was chosen. Population consisted of all pregnant teenagers attending antenatal care during June to August 2007 at one clinic in the Capricorn District of the Limpopo Province. Simple random probability sampling was used to include 100 pregnant teenagers who satisfied the inclusion criteria. Data were collected through structured self-administered questionnaires. Descriptive statistical data analysis was used. Ethical considerations were ensured.Findings were classified as demographic data where 24% of the respondents were aged between 15–16 years and 76% were aged between 17–19 years. Findings further revealed that 60% of the respondents started to engage in sex at 13–15 years; 48% of the teenagers’ partners were 21 years and above, 44% depended on a single parents’ income; 20% father’s income, 16% received a social grant and 8% lived on the pension fund of the grandparents.Pregnancy prevention strategies were recommended based on the results. The strategies focused on reproductive health services, male involvement and adult-teenager communication programmes.

scholarly journals Awareness of prevention of teenage pregnancy amongst secondary school learners in Makhado municipality

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Giliana M. Maxwell ◽  
Makondelele Radzilani-Makatu ◽  
James F. Takalani
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
South African ◽  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Sexuality Education ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
The Social ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Background: Sexuality plays a very significant role in the lives of both boys and girls. It is, therefore, considered important for schools to recognise and accept sexuality as part of the development process of the child. Professor Kader Asmal (previous South African Minister of Education) suggested that the earlier the school begins to teach learners about sexuality, the better because they can be easily misled by their peers if proper guidance regarding their sexuality is not given.Aim: The current study was conducted to assess the awareness of teenagers on the prevention of teenage pregnancy (TP) in six secondary school learners situated in the Soutpansberg-West circuit, Makhado Municipality in Limpopo province.Setting: The study was conducted at six secondary schools situated in the Soutpansberg-West circuit, Makhado Municipality in Limpopo province in 2014.Methodology: A quantitative descriptive survey study was conducted where data were collected, using self-administered questionnaires, from 381 systematically sampled participants from six secondary schools situated in the Soutpansberg-West circuit, Makhado Municipality in Limpopo province. Data were analysed descriptively using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software, version 22.0. Necessary approval procedures and ethical clearance were obtained prior to data collection.Results: Ninety-four percent of participants agreed that TP can be prevented through abstaining from sex, whilst 65% of participants agreed that TP could be prevented by using contraceptives such as pills and injections. Eighty-three percent of participants agreed that T Pcould be prevented through the use of condoms. Seventy-four percent participants disagreed that bathing after sex prevents teenage pregnancies. Furthermore, 28% participants agreed that TP can be prevented by oral sex.Conclusion: The conclusion drawn was that learners are aware of the measures for preventing TP.Keywords: Effectiveness, Sexuality Education, Teenage Pregnancy, Teenagers.

scholarly journals Effect of Work Commitment, Supervision, and Discipline on the Quality of Work of Employees at PT. Bintang Saudara Semesta Jaya

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 535-541
Author(s):  
Hendra Jonathan Sibarani ◽  
Dennis Choandy ◽  
Suriyani Halim
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Work Commitment ◽  
Quality Of Work ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Saturated Sample ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of work commitment, supervision, and discipline on the quality of work of employees of PT. Bintang Saudara Semesta Jaya, either partially or simultaneously. This research approach is based on a quantitative approach. This type of research is a type of quantitative descriptive research. The population of this study are all employees of PT. Bintang Saudara Semesta Jaya, which based on data obtained in October 2021, totaled 61 employees from all divisions except managers. The sampling technique used a saturated sample so that the sample used was representative of the entire population, namely 61 people. The data analysis technique used is multiple linear analysis technique. Hypothesis testing by means of Simultaneous partial (t test), (F test), and coefficient of determination (R2). The results of the study indicate that there is effect of work commitment on the quality of work of employees at PT. Bintang Saudara Semesta Jaya. There is effect of supervision on the quality of work of employees at PT. Bintang Saudara Semesta Jaya. There is effect of discipline on the quality of work of employees at PT. Bintang Saudara Semesta Jaya. Simultaneously there are effect of work commitment, supervision, and discipline on the quality of work of employees at PT. Bintang Saudara Semesta Jaya. The results of the regression calculation can be seen that the coefficient of determination (R square) obtained is 0.409, this result means that 40.9% of the quality of work of employees can be explained by the work commitment, supervision, and discipline, while the remaining 59.1% is explained by other variables which is not researched. Keywords: Work Commitment, Supervision, Discipline, Quality of Work, Employees.

scholarly journals Nurse’s knowledge regarding importance of human milk and milk banking

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 4715
Author(s):  
Poonam Kumari ◽  
Vandna .
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Human Milk ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Service Programs ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Milk Banking ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background: Breast milk is the complete nutrition for the babies during first 6 months of life. It is very important to feed the baby with breast milk during that crucial period of growth. Unavailability of breast milk can put the baby in life threatening conditions. In order to resolve the problem and to improve the mortality rate of neonates, nurses should have up to date information regarding the breast milk and its storage. Aim of this study was to assess the knowledge of nurses regarding importance of human milk and milk banking.Methods: Quantitative, descriptive research approach was used to assess the knowledge of 150 purposively selected nurses working in obstetric, gynae and pediatric wards in selected hospitals of Punjab by using socio-demographic sheet and self-structured questionnaire. Both descriptive and inferential statistical methods were used for the analysis of data.Results: Study findings revealed that majority of nurses 66% have adequate knowledge regarding importance of human milk and milk banking. Knowledge of nurses regarding importance of human milk and milk banking is significantly associated with working department.Conclusions: Study concluded that knowledge of nurses regarding importance of human milk and milk banking is satisfactory. But for the further improvement in knowledge of nurse’s in-service programs should be provided to them after regular intervals of time. So that they perform their work efficiently.

scholarly journals ANALYTICAL HIERARCHY PROCESS SEBAGAI EVALUASI SUPPLIER ALAT KESEHATAN DAN OBAT – OBATAN DI RUMAH SAKIT MUHAMMADIYAH

MANAJERIAL ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (01) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Abdurrahman Faris Indriya Himawan
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Medical Devices ◽  
Analytical Hierarchy Process ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Past Performance ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Performance Payment ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
The Right ◽  
Hierarchy Process

Supplier selection is one of the important things in purchasing activities for companies, because the selection of suppliers is very influential on the quality of a product. One way to choose the right supplier for the company can be done using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method, the Analytical Hierrarchy Process method is a decision-making method developed to give priority to several alternatives when several criteria must be considered. Some things to consider in choosing suppliers such as: shipping, quality, service, past performance, payment. This research was conducted at one of Muhammadiyah's charitable businesses, namely at the Muhammadiyah Hospital or Clinic. This study aims to find out the best supplier for Muhammadiyah Hospital. This study uses a quantitative descriptive research approach. With the use of samples from this study is the decision making in the purchase of drugs and medical devices Clinic or Muhammadiyah Hospital. The results of the data analysis concluded that the indicators of quality, acceleration of service, credibility of suppliers are bets in determining the best suppliers for the procurement of drugs and medical devices clinics or hospitals Muhammadiyah. Whereas from the overall simulation results Supplier Q is considered as the best supplier for Muhammadiyah Hospital, because overall of all criteria Supplier Q has the highest value compared to other suppliers.    

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes and practices related to HIV/AIDS among learners in Vhembe district of Limpopo Province

Curationis ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Davhana-Maselesele ◽  
L.L. Lalendle ◽  
U. Useh
Keyword(s):  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Sources Of Knowledge ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Vhembe District ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Hiv Aids

The purpose of this study is to investigate the knowledge, attitudes and practices related to HIV and AIDS among teenagers in rural schools in Vhembe district. This study focused on teenagers’ sources of knowledge about HIV/AIDS; their knowledge of how to avoid contracting HIV/AIDS; their knowledge of the methods of transmission of the disease; their knowledge of condoms and usage levels; and people with whom they are comfortable to talk about HIV/AIDS. This was a quantitative descriptive research design where a random sample of 128 participants between the ages of 14 and 19 years was selected. The participants were in grades 8 to 12. The study recommended that holistic HIV/AIDS preventive programmes which were culture and gender sensitive be developed. Custodians of culture should be involved in dealing with HIV/AIDS. Parents should also play their role in discussing HIV/AIDS with their children in a non-threatening environment.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes and practice of secondary school girls towards contraception in Limpopo Province

Curationis ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorah U. Ramathuba ◽  
Lunic B. Khoza ◽  
Mutshinyalo L. Netshikweta
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Female Condom ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Contraceptive Counselling ◽  
School Girls ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive

Unplanned teenage pregnancy constitutes an important health problem, whilst contraceptive services are free throughout South Africa and the number of Termination of Pregnancy (TOP) services is increasing. The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of secondary school girls towards contraception in Thulamela Municipality of Limpopo Province, South Africa. A quantitative descriptive study design was used and respondents were selected by convenience sampling from a population of secondary school girls, the sample consisting of 273 girls in Grades 10–12. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data and analysed by computing frequencies and percentages using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences. Findings showed that respondents were aware of different contraceptive methods that can prevent pregnancy. However, most did not have knowledge of the emergency contraceptive, intra-uterine device and female condom. Pressure from male partners, fear of parental reaction to the use of contraceptives, reluctance to use contraceptives, poor contraceptive education and lack of counselling were seen as the main causes of ineffective contraceptive use and non-utilisation. Possible modalities of intervention deal with providing contraceptive counselling and care to empower these school girls to make informed choices on reproductive health. 

scholarly journals PENGETAHUAN SISWA SMK NEGERI 1 PERCUT SEI TUAN TENTANG PENCEGAHAN PENYEBARAN COVID-19 DENGAN METODE 5 M

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 7-13
Author(s):  
Devi Novita Damanik ◽  
Mona Hastuti
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Class Average ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Government ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Level Variable

In dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic, it is necessary to have the participation of the community in synergy with the government, so that it can break the chain of the spread of Covid-19. The country's success in dealing with the Covid-19 outbreak cannot be separated from the community's compliance with the rules and policies made by the government, one of which is by applying the 5M method as an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This  research  was  aimed To know the level of knowledge of SMKN 1 PST students about preventing the spread of the Corona Virus with 5M. This research is a quantitative study using a quantitative descriptive research design using univariate data analysis. Univariate analysis to describe descriptively the frequency distribution of respondents' demographic data consisting of: gender, age, class. The knowledge level variable will describe the amount and level of knowledge with a level presentation. The results showed that the average age of the respondents was at the age of 17 years, namely 52 people (53.11%). The gender of the majority of the respondents was 50 men (52.08%). And each response is in the same class average between class X, XI and XII, namely 34.33%, 33.33% and 32.39%. Presentation of knowledge level: good knowledge 40 people (41.67%), sufficient knowledge 36 people (37.50%) and less knowledge 20 people (20.83%). The results of this study indicate that there are students who have less knowledge as much as 20.83%.

The perceived influence of relationship quality on brand loyalty

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aobakwe Ledikwe ◽  
Mornay Roberts-Lombard ◽  
Hendrik Baltus Klopper
Keyword(s):  
Relationship Quality ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Attitudinal Loyalty ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Medium Enterprise ◽  
Quality Dimensions ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the extent to which the attitudinal loyalty of customers of small and medium apparel businesses is influenced by their perceptions of trust, commitment and satisfaction. In turn, the influence of their attitudinal loyalty on future behavioural loyalty is established.Design/methodology/approachA quantitative descriptive research approach was employed and questionnaires were administered to customers of three selected small and medium enterprise (SME) brands in the metropolitan city of Gaborone, Botswana. A total of 260 questionnaires were suitable for data analysis. The interrelationship of the constructs was analysed via structural equation modelling. In addition, the measurement and structural models were assessed.FindingsTrust, commitment and satisfaction have a positive and significant influence on the attitudinal loyalty of SME customers, while attitudinal loyalty has a positive and significant influence on their behavioural loyalty.Research limitations/implicationsThe tested model confirms the hypothesised relationships between SME customers’ trust, commitment, satisfaction, attitudinal loyalty and behavioural loyalty. Attitudinal loyalty is linked to its three antecedents (trust, commitment and satisfaction) and its outcome, behavioural loyalty.Practical implicationsThe findings assist the management of SMEs in understanding how the cultivation of trust, commitment and satisfaction can foster attitudinal loyalty, ultimately leading to improved behavioural loyalty.Originality/valueThe current study contributes to new knowledge on the interrelationship of selected relationship quality dimensions, attitudinal loyalty and behavioural loyalty among SME customers in the apparel industry of Botswana. Few research studies have examined how attitudinal loyalty relates to its antecedents and outcome in Botswana, as an emerging African economy.

scholarly journals Participation of Mothers Who Work in Religious Activities Towards Child Behavior

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 199
Author(s):  
Anti Isnaningsih ◽  
Arif Rohman
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Child Behavior ◽  
Home Environment ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Religious Behavior ◽  
Religious Activities ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive

One of the provisions of parents to stimulate aspects of moral religious behavior in early childhood at home is by attending religious activities held in schools and places of worship. The study involved 26 children aged 4-6 years from working mothers. With a quantitative descriptive research approach the type of correlation is from mothers who have careers and participate in religious activities or not. This study looked at whether there were differences in moral religious behavior of children from both parents' backgrounds. The results showed that there were differences in the moral behavior of children's religion seen from the results of the Mann Whitney t test obtained by the results of sig. equal to 0,000 or <probability value that is 0.05. The effect of caregiving is proven on the behavior of children of mothers who attend religious activities that are more controlled than children of mothers who do not attend religious activities. Children tend not to be temperament, able to resist emotions, help each other, easily forgive and get used to pray before and after doing activities. This finding proves that nurturing the role of mother in the home environment is very influential despite being busy with her work

scholarly journals Assessment of level of stress among Primigravida mother in a selected Hospital

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL4) ◽  
pp. 115-118
Author(s):  
Linda Xavier ◽  
Swathi D ◽  
Udhaya surya T
Keyword(s):  
Stress Level ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
General Wellbeing

Stress is a complex hereditarily decided example of the reaction of the human physiology to a requesting circumstance. The component of observation shows that human pressure reactions reflect contrasts in character, just as contrasts in physical quality or general wellbeing. Pregnancy is a period of incredible changes, and numerous mothers do feel worried eventually. This is common and not in any way surprising as observing a mother need to adapt to the obligations that filled her life before she fell pregnant just as set herself up, mentally and physically for another appearance. The present study aims to assess the stress level among third trimester Primigravida mother. A quantitative descriptive research design was conducted among 60 Primigravida mothers. Convenient sampling technique was used to select samples. A semi-structured interview was used to collect demographic data, and the stress level was assessed using a stress scale. Mothers were explained about the purpose of the study and the psychological changes during pregnancy. The data were collected and analyzed. The study results show that there is a moderate to severe level of stress among the third trimester Primigravida mother. This reveals there is a need for the stress assessment among the Primigravida mother and non-pharmacological practices to reduce stress to improve fetal development and pregnancy outcome.

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