Concepts and treatment modalities for hypertension by traditional and faith healers in the Northern Province, South Africa

2001 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 59-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
K Peltzer ◽  
L B Khoza ◽  
M E Lekhuleni ◽  
S N Madu ◽  
V I Cherian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Full Text ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Northern Province ◽  
Clinical Experiences ◽  
Research Findings

Clinical experiences and some research findings indicate that traditional and faith healers play a role in the management of hypertension in Africa.OpsommingKliniese ondervindings en sommige navorsingsbevindinge dui daarop dat tradisionele en geloofsgenesers ‘n rol speel in die hantering van hipertensie in Afrika. *Please note: This is a reduced version of the abstract. Please refer to PDF for full text.

scholarly journals Factors affecting behaviours that address HIV risk among a sample of junior secondary school students in the Northern Province, South Africa

2002 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karl Peltzer
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Hiv Risk ◽  
Full Text ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Northern Province ◽  
School Students ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Junior Secondary School ◽  
Junior Secondary

The purpose of this study was to identify factors affecting HIV risk reduction among junior secondary school pupils in South Africa. Opsomming Die doel van hierdie studie was om HIV risiko reduksie faktore onder junior sekondêre skool leerlinge in Suid-Afrika te identifiseer. *Please note: This is a reduced version of the abstract. Please refer to PDF for full text.

scholarly journals Knowledge and practice of condom use in an urban adult community sample of the Northern Province, South Africa

2000 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-44
Author(s):  
Karl Peltzer
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Condom Use ◽  
Full Text ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Northern Province ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

There is a paucity of data concerning condom use, especially regarding knowledge about the correct use of condoms in South Africa. Therefore, the aim of the study is to investigate knowledge and sexual practices with reference to correct use of condoms among an urban adult community in the Northern Province. *Please note: This is a reduced version of the abstract. Please refer to PDF for full text.

scholarly journals Concepts and treatment for diabetes among traditional and faith healers in the Northern Province, South Africa

Curationis ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
K Peltzer ◽  
LB Khoza ◽  
ME Lekhuleni ◽  
SN Madu ◽  
VI Cherian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Northern Province ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Help Seeking Behaviour

The purpose of the study was to assess the concepts and treatment modalities for diabetes among traditional and faith healers in the Northern Province in South Africa. The sample consisted of 50 traditional healers (13 females and 37 males) and 50 faith healers (12 females and 38 males). They were interviewed on local terminology, clinical manifestations, causes, curability, and treatment for diabetes, help-seeking behaviour of diabetes patients, and the healers’ sources of information about diabetes. Results indicate that all healers were familiar with “diabetes”, however, not all of them had seen patients suffering from diabetes. The perceived causes of diabetes by both traditional and faith healers could be divided into (1) diet (especially too much of sugar), (2) heredity, (3) supernatural, and (4) psychological causes. Most traditional healers (92%) and faith healers (90%) indicated that diabetes is curable. Treatments used by the healers in this study included the use of prayer, diet, and herbs. The authors conclude that the concepts and treatment modalities for diabetes among traditional and faith healers should be taken note of by health workers while developing health education programmes in the Province.

scholarly journals The views of women in the Limpopo Province of South Africa concerning girls’ puberty rites

2003 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thelmah X Maluleke ◽  
R Troskie
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Full Text ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
Northern Province

This study was a qualitative, exploratory, descriptive and contextual research study, conducted in the Northern Region of the Northern Province (now Limpopo) among Vatsonga/Manchangana in four selected areas. Opsomming Die navorsingsontwerp van hierdie studie was kwalitatief, verkennend, beskrywend en kontekstueel, uitgevoer in die Noordelike streek van die Noordelike Provinsie (nou Limpopo), onder die Vatsonga/Manchangana in vier geselekteerde areas. *Please note: This is a reduced version of the abstract. Please refer to PDF for full text.

Improvement of environmental health and hygiene practices - case study in the Northern Province

2001 ◽  
Vol 44 (6) ◽  
pp. 109-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. Mathegana ◽  
L. K. Chauke ◽  
F. A.O. Otieno
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Environmental Health ◽  
Northern Province ◽  
Active Involvement ◽  
Sustainable Improvement ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Proper Training ◽  
The Government ◽  
Better Than

The primary purpose of an improved water supply and sanitation is the achievement of acceptable health and hygiene standards as well as the sustainable improvement of the environment. Many governments recognize this and so they budget for large sums of money to improve these services to the communities. The purpose of this study was to investigate the different gaps in environmental health and hygiene practices with the aim of suggesting a strategy of improving this in the Northern Province of South Africa. To do this, 231 households and 30 schools were surveyed. Workshops and visits to different government departments were also used. This paper reports the results from this study which indicate that the situation in schools was not any better than that in households, with more than 90% of the villages still dependent on the unimproved pit latrines and 56,6% relying on standpipes which were (70% of the time) non-operational. The main problems identified seem to those associated with implementation and maintenance. The study concludes that with proper training of the water committees and their active involvement with the government and NGOs, environmental health and hygiene problems can be minimized or eliminated.

The Influence of COVID-19 Lockdown on Women in the Academy in One Rural University in South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 243-262
Author(s):  
KL Thaba-Nkadimene ◽  
C. Makwara ◽  
D. Mzindle ◽  
M Lebepe ◽  
MS Rabodiba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Online Resources ◽  
Network Access ◽  
University Employees ◽  
Women In Academia ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Academic Women ◽  
Mental Wellness

The primary objective of this study was to examine, interrogate and establish the influence of COVID-19 lockdown on the well-being of women in the academy and the roles they play as university employees and family members. This study was premised within interpretivism paradigm, and life history; and diaristic approach was used to understand this phenomenon. Biographies and interviews qualitative techniques were used to collect data from six women in academia in one university in South Africa. The research findings identified the COVID-19 pandemic as a cause of anxiety and restlessness among academic women; the excessive workload and lack of time; difficulties in balancing home and work duties; a lack of access to proper resources to aid job duties and research; and a lack of online resources-data, network access and Blackboard. This study recommended adequate online facilities and the design of the virtual mental wellness programmes to help academic women.

scholarly journals Perceptions on physiopathology and preferred treatment of epilepsy and asthma in the Limpopo Province, South Africa

2003 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Supa Promtussananon
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Full Text ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
Treatment Of Epilepsy

The objectives of this study were to analyse perceptions of epilepsy and asthma, due to attribution of cause, suggested means of risk reduction and preferred treatment. Opsomming Die doelwitte van hierdie studie was om persepsies van epilepsie en asma te analiseer na aanleiding van die toeskrywing van oorsaak, voorgestelde metodes van risikovermindering en verkose behandeling. *Please note: This is a reduced version of the abstract. Please refer to PDF for full text.

scholarly journals Editorial Comments/ Redaksionele Kommentaar

2005 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
V Roos
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Full Text

The challenges that health care face in a developing country such as South Africa are clearly illustrated in this edition of Health SA Gesondheid. Opsomming Die uitdagings waarmee gesondheidsorg in ‘n ontwikkelende land soos Suid-Afrika gekonfronteer word, word duidelik geillustreer in hierdie uitgawe van Health SA Gesondheid. *Please note: This is a reduced version of the abstract. Please refer to PDF for full text.

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