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Item Open Access Factors leading mental health care users to use modern and traditional medicine in rural areas of Makhado Municipality in the Vhembe District of Limpopo Province in South Africa(207-09-18) Gomba, Thomani; Netshandama, V. O.; Mudau, M. J.Traditional medicine still plays a bigger role in people dealing with health and disease. Research shows that in some Asian and African countries, traditional medicine forms the primary mode of health care for 80% of the population. This is actively promoted in South Africa and is used by at least 70% of the country’s population. This study investigated the contributory factors leading mental health care users to use a combination of traditional and modern medicine in rural areas. The study was conducted using qualitative research methods. The population of this study were MHCUs, Mental health practitioners and traditional healers. Purposive sampling was used to select participants. Data was analyzed through a computer programme called Atlas TI. The results revealed the following as contributory factors leading mental health care users to use modern and traditional medicine in rural areas : cultural factor , belief in witch craft , influence by significant others (family members and friends), poor PHC intervention and treatment method. Recommendations to the health care practitioners and policy makers around the use of traditional and modern medicine was made based on the findings.Item Open Access Socio-economic impact of smallholder irrigation projects on household food security in Vhembe District of Limpopo Province, South Africa(2010-07) Obadire, Olusegum Samson; Oni, S. A.; Maliwichi, L. L.See the attached abstract belowItem Open Access Characteristics of pigs under communal production systems in resource-poor farming areas of Vhembe District in Limpopo Province(2010-09) Mathegu, Khathutshelo Robert; Francis, J; Boateng, A.See the attached abstract belowItem Open Access An assessment of the sustainability of poverty eradication projects in rural communities of Capricorn District Municipality: Limpopo Province, in South Africa(2010-09-07) Masipa, Makgoshi Priscilla; Oni, S. A.; Maliwichi, L. L.See the attached abstract belowItem Open Access Perceptions of rural communities on indicators and determinants of women empowerment: a case study of Makhado Municipality in Limpopo Province.(2013-02-25) Moyo, Christabelle S.; Francis, J.; Ndlovu, P.Item Open Access Importance of utilization of social capital in agro-based poverty reduction strategies in smallholder farming area in North-Eastern Zimbabwe(2013-02-25) Mupetetsi, Thomas; Francis, J.; Mudau, M. J.Item Open Access Determinants of youth participation in rural development programmes of Bulilima and Mangwe Districts in Matabeleland South Province of Zimbabwe(2013-02-25) Dube, Mhlupheki; Francis, J.; Chauke, P. K.Item Open Access A university and community-driven social facilitation model for rural development planning in South Africa(2013-09-17) Kilonzo, Beata M; Francis, J.; Sarfo-Mensah, P.Item Open Access Contribution of indigenous chicken to improvement of livelihoods of the farmers in Vhembe District(2013-09-18) Munyadziwa, Vele Welhemina; Mwale, M.; Francis, J.Item Open Access An assessment of post settlement support programme for restitution beneficiaries: experiences from Capricorn District, South Africa(2013-10-01) Kekana, Ephenia Mosadi; Chauke, P. K.; Zuwarimwe, J. B.Item Open Access Contribution of small-scale food vending to rural livelihoods in Thulamela Municipality of Limpopo Province in South Africa(2013-10-01) Mathaulula, Mushaisano Agnes; Francis, J.; Mwale, M.Item Open Access Determinants of household vulnerabity among rural communities in Maphutseng Area Development Programme of Lesotho(2013-12-10) Mbuso, Mcube Jama; Francis, J.; Sibanda, L. M.Item Open Access Youth perceptions on business climate for the establishment and expansion of rural-based small-scale enterprises in Makhado Municipality(2014-01-10) Ndhlovu, Butho; Francis, J.; Zuwarimwe, J.Item Open Access Adoption of survival strategies by agro-small and medium enterprises in the challenging rural environment in Zimbabwe(2014-12-11) Shoko, Dumisani; Oloo, D.; Francis, J.Item Open Access Roles of traditional leadership in community development amidst democratic institutions in Vhembe District of Limpopo Province(2014-12-11) Tshitangoni, M; Francis, J.; Mudau, M. J.Item Open Access An examination of constraints on fruit production by smallholder farmers in Vhembe District(2014-12-12) Rathogwa, Alidzulwi Thameson; Oloo, G. B.; Mudau, M. J.Item Open Access Interventions for improved performance of poultry-based poverty alleviation projects in rural communities of Ehlanzeni District Municiplaity(2015) Dube, Matlala HelenPoultry-based PAPs are important to improve the livelihoods of rural communities. The environments in which they operate determine their ability to succeed in terms of self-reliance and income generation capabilities. A positive adequate and supportive extension service enables the PAPs to contribute to food security and job creation. However, in South Africa despite the government, and NGOs huge investment in the PAPs, high mortalities of the poultry, and ineffectiveness in reducing food and nutrition insecurity, remain major concerns because most of them collapse soon after cessation of donor or government funding. Information on why most of the PAPs fail is still inadequate. Thus, the main objective of current study was to characterize poultry-based PAPs in order to suggest intervention strategies to strengthen their performance. The specific objectives were to: (a) identify the constraints to the successful implementation of poultry-based PAPs; (b) determine the coping strategies applied in poultry-based PAPs; and (c) suggest interventions for improved performance of the poultry-based PAPs. This case study was undertaken in Bushbuckridge Municipality of Ehlanzeni District in Mpumalanga Province. A mixture of qualitative and quantitative research methods and techniques were applied in the two-phased study. Purposive sampling was used to select ordinary members and chairpersons of PAPs as well as some government officials who served as respondents. In phase 1 of the study face-to-face interviews were conducted using open-ended questions with 10 Chairpersons, 20 ordinary members and 5 government officials involved with poultry-based PAPs. Qualitative data were analyzed using Atlas ti7.0.81. Thereafter, the qualitative results of phase 1 were consolidated to produce a questionnaire administered to (n=16) focus group participants of the same categories of respondents. The Statistical PaclItem Open Access Plublic acceptance of alternative building technologies for rural housing development in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa(2015-02-02) Tshivhasa, Tshiphiri; Francis, J.; Mwale, M.Item Open Access The effectiveness of the water supply system at Chavani Village, South Africa(2015-02-03) Mpai, Nomasonto Ethel; Mudau, M. J.; Mwale, M.Most countries of the world are experiencing water crises because water as a natural resource is no longer as freely available as it used to be. The main contributing factor is technological advancement and associated economic expansion that have put a lot of pressure on water resources. The demand for water has greatly increased and this has created serious challenges to the sources of water. The study was carried out in Chavani village under the Nkhensani Tribal Authority. The aim of the study was to find out about the state of water supply system at Chavani Village South Africa. The study followed an exploratory research approach. The data collected include both qualitative and quantitative data. The total population of the study was 103. The sampling procedure included probability and non - probability sampling. Structured questionnaires were distributed to 60 households which were Selected using cluster sampling, 24 learners from Shinguwa high school was selected for focus group discussions using stratified sampling. There were 12 females and 12 male's .Lastly 16 community members were selected for focus group discussion in a meeting called by the chief on a voluntary basis. A one-on-one semi structured interview were conducted with the ward councilor, the traditional leader and the village water community leader Key informants observations, focus groups, interviews, and questionnaires were used to source out information about the water situation in Chavani village. Among the key findings is that: a third of the respondents buy their water from those neighbours who have boreholes.Fetch water from springs and rivers. Communal taps are opened 1-2 days per week. Women and children of school going age were the main collectors of water. A majority of the respondents have been involved in a meeting, usually called for by the community leaders, to discuss the state of water in their community. Villagers complained that buying water was costly. They also lamented the inadequacy of communal taps, the long distance travelled to collect water, and having to collect water from an unclean source such as a well. These factors restricted them from fully engaging in agriculture. The youth were concerned by the fact that they still had to collect water after school thereby adding an extra burden on them instead of them focusing on their books. The villagers complained that there were many broken pipes resulting in water leakages and bewailed for the lack of technical knowhow to maintain their water infrastructure. Many believe that 'very little' progress has been made to solve the water problem in the community. The study recommends that the current old water infrastructure must be repaired and more boreholes sunk so that every street must have a communal tap. Civic campaigns to educate communities on water harvesting and its conservation should be made. There will be need to train people on the technical aspects of maintenance of water infrastructure involving community members, Government, NGOs, entrepreneurs and other relevant stakeholders. Concerted effort must be made by all relevant stakeholders to ensure that community members have access to water in an equitable manner to enhance community cohesion.Item Open Access Towards developing a model for integrating light delivery vehicles into the rural passenger transport system in Vhembe District Municipality of South Africa(2015-02-04) Munwana, Thinandavha Edward