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Item Open Access Challenges of mothers caring for cerebral palsy children at Thulamela Local Municipality, in the Vhembe District, South Africa(2019-09-20) Dangale, Takalani Millicent; Akinsola, H.; Mashau, N. S.Cerebral palsy (CP) is the common cause of physical disability in children. The nature and severity of impairments vary, but the demands placed upon mothers are significant. It is one of the prolonged conditions which have become a serious health problem worldwide. The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the challenges of mothers caring for cerebral palsy children at Thulamela Municipality, in the Vhembe District, South Africa. The objectives of this study were as follows: (1). To explore the challenges by mothers of cerebral palsy children in relation to physical, psychological and social care, (2) To explore their challenges in relation to available resources for proper referral of mothers caring for cerebral palsy children. The study used a qualitative approach using explorative and descriptive design in exploring the challenges of mothers caring for children with cerebral palsy. The study population comprised mothers of children with Cerebral Palsy living in the Vhembe District who attends the rehabilitation therapy services at Tshilidzini Hospital. A non-probability, purposive sampling technique was used to select the mothers. Five focus groups, each consisting of eight mothers were composed. Semi-structured group guide consisting of open-ended questions were used. Data was transcribed, verbatim and coded into themes and subthemes using context thematic analysis method. Themes that emerged include: a theoretical framework for the study, effects of caring on the family’s socio-economic life, challenges experienced by mothers caring for cerebral palsy children, challenges in relation to education and training and challenges experienced by mothers caring for cerebral palsy. The findings of the study might benefit the society about the challenges experienced by mothers when caring for their disabled children. The study might help government to develop and implement policies which will empower parents and the community as a wholeItem Open Access Environmental health implications of water scarcity in Beitbridge Town, Matebeleland South Province, Zimbabwe(2015-07-23) Moyo, Patience; Akinsola, H.; Gondo, T.Water scarcity is a critical environmental health issue. Its shortage results in deterioration of health and sanitation, particularly domestic water which is a fundamental basic for daily living. This study was focused on assessing the extent to which water scarcity at household level and the associated environmental health impacts on people in Beitbridge town of Zimbabwe. Empirical evidence was gathered using the questionnaire survey method targeting three residential sites of the town. Questionnaires were administered to a sample of households. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to analyse the data. A relationship was drawn between water scarcity and environmental health implications using the binary logistic regression model. The study's results provide compelling scientific information that will act as a guideline on the extent to which water supply affects people's health.Item Open Access Knowledge, attitudes and practices of female students regarding emergency contraception at Midlands State University, Zimbabwe(2016-05) Mambangwa, Pfungwa; Tshitangano, T.; Akinsola, H.Background: Unintended pregnancy constitute a serious public health problem with WHO (2012) estimated global abortion rate to be 35 per 1 000 wamen aged from 15 to 45 years, and that twenty million of the abortion procedures were deemed unsafe with Africa having twenty-five percent of the illegal abortions. However, the introduction of emergency contraception (EC) has served as the last chance tor wamen to avoid unintended pregnancies, though in countries like Zimbabwe the cause tor underutilisation of emergency contraception has been hardly investigated. Purpose: The main purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of female students regarding emergency contraception in preventing unintended pregnancy. Methodology: A quantitative approach using descriptive cross sectional survey design was conducted among 319 stratified random sampled female university students of Midland State University, Zimbabwe. A self-administered closed-ended questionnaire was used to collect the data tor the study. The instrument was test-retested tor reliability and the responses were compared using Cronbach's alpha which yielded high reliability alpha (a) value of 0.84. Data was coded and entered into a computer using Microsoft Excel 2010 and analysed using Statistica! Package tor Social Scientists (SPSS) version 22.0. Descriptive statistics was used to analyse data in the form of cross tabulation and the results were presented in tables, graphs and pie charts. Results: The results indicated that among all sources of information about EC which includes health workers, leaflets and college clinic, only mass media (41%) has shown to be the most famous. Although female students know about EC, the knowledge about effective level and correct use of EC is poor. The attitudes of female students at MSU are unfavourable tor EC as they gave reasons like EC promotes promiscuity (71.1%) and it can pose health risks (59.9%). The practice of EC at MSU is low with only 47% of respondents indicating that they have once used EC. Conclusion and recommendations: The study concluded that there is lack of actual knowledge about EC which has directly influence attitudes and practices, and this has resulted in negative attitudes towards EC with low EC practices. The study therefore recommends the adoption and use of Health Belief Model (HBM) approach in promoting the young females to use EC to prevent unwanted pregnancies.Item Open Access Risk factors of tuberculosis in Lephalale Sub-District of Limpopo, South Africa(2016-09) Ramaliba, Thendo Michael; Tshitangano, T. G.; Akinsola, H.