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Item Open Access She Made Me Mad: Inside the mind of abused and the abuser(Aquarius Health Care Media, 2005-09-05) Aquarius Health Care MediaEvery year four million North American women suffer violence at the hands of their husband , intimate partner or friend.Item Open Access Evaluation of an HIV and AIDS training programme for faith healers in the Vhembe District Municipality of Limpopo Province in South Africa(2010-05) Mashamba, Tshilidzi; Peltzer, K.; Maluleke, T. X.; Sodi, T.See the attached abstract belowItem Open Access Perceptions of the role of initiation schools in dealing with unplanned teenage pregnancies in Thohoyandou(2013-12-10) Ramabulana, Alipfali Victoria; Duncan, NormanItem Open Access The relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder and alcohol use : a qualitative study of out-patients in Thulamela hospitals in Vhembe District Municipality of Limpopo Province(2014-01-10) Manganye, Leslie; Mashamba, T.; Mutwanamba, M.Item Open Access Criminal behviour among youth at Muledane Village identification of prevalence, causes and effects(2015-01-20) Semise, Khathutshelo Edith; Makatu, M.; Nkoana, S. E.Item Open Access The explanations and treatment of mental illness by traditional healers in Thulamela Municipality, Limpopo Province in South Africa(2015-01-22) Madzhie, Mpho; Mashamba, T.; Takalani, F. J.Item Open Access Evaluation of the screening and brief intervention for risky alcohol use in Sibasa Primary Health Care Clinic in Thulamela Municipality(2015-02-11) Ramarumo, Mpho; Peltzer, K.; Khoza, L. B.Item Open Access An analysis of traditional healers's notions of bereavement and grief conselling with a view to developing a cultural grief counselling model in Thulamela Municipality in Vhembe District of the Limpopo Province(2015-07-23) Takalani, Fhatuwani James; Sodi, T; Mashamba, T; Bereavement -- ReligiousItem Open Access An evaluation of the effectiveness of sexaulity education programme towards the prevention of teenage pregnancy among secondary school learners around Soutpansberg-West Circuit, Makhado Municiplity, Limpopo Province(2016-03-08) Giliana, Mulalo Maxwell; Makatu,M.; Takalani, J. F.Item Open Access A phenomenological study of the causes and consequences of teenage pregnancy in schools around Malamulele, Thulamela Municipality in Limpopo Province(2016-05) Manyisi, M. K.; Makatu, M.; Takalani, F. J.See the attached abstract belowItem Open Access Academic anxiety among students in the School of Health Sciences at the University of Venda, South Africa: associated factors and effect(2016-05) Adediran, Olawumi Adedeji; Takalani, J. F.; Sikhwari, T. D.; Mashamba, T.See the attached abstract belowItem Open Access Traditional healers' perceptions on non-adherence to African traditional medicine among patients with mental illness who consult African traditional healers in Thulamela Municipality of the Vhembe District(2016-05) Mashamba, Lufuno; Takalani, F. J.; Mushwana, M. D.See the attached abstract belowItem Open Access The silence of male victims in relation to domestic violence in heterosexual relationships in Makhado Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa: An Exploratory study(2016-05) Modau, A. B.; Makatu, M.; Takalani, J. F.See the attached abstract belowItem Open Access Exploring psychological stress, effects and coping resources among orphans in Magona Village of Malamulele Community in Thulamela Municipality, Limpopo Province(2016-05) Baloyi, Tsakani Mekie; Mudhovozi, P.; Takalani, J.See the attached abstract belowItem Open Access The Impact of Nyaope use among the Youth in the Rural Communities of Thulamela Municipality, Vhembe District, Limpopo Province, South Africa(2017-09-18) Nevhutalu, Phathutshedzo Priscilla; Makatu, M.; Koko, B.The aim of the study was to explore the impact of nyaope among the youth in the rural communities of Thulamela Municipality. The study adopted qualitative approach and exploratory research design. Population of the study were from Itsani, Maniini and Muledane villages in Thulamela municipality, both males and females, 18-31 and who were involved in the use of nyaope. Non-probability purposive and snowball sampling methods were adopted because participants who use nyaope are hard to locate. The total number of participants (8) who formed part of the study was determined by data saturation. Semi-structured interviews were used as a method of data collection. To ensure trustworthiness, pre-testing of the instrument was conducted to identify any potential problems. Credibility, transferability and conformability was well considered. Thematic data analysis was employed since the researcher was more involved in interpretation of collected data, thematic analysis enabled the researcher to capture complex meaning.Item Open Access Experiences of teenage mothers on social support in Nzhelele Community of Makhado Municipality(2017-09-18) Magwabeni, Hulisani Bridget; Mashamba, M. T.; Taka;lani, F. J.In South Africa, today, teenage pregnancy is on the increase, resulting in social and public health problems. The Department of Health (2002) indicates that, nationally 16.4% of the teenagers become pregnant every month. The Department also states that 26.4% of Grade 8 learners, 13.4% Grade 9 learners, 12.6% Grade 12 and 13.3% Grade 11 learners, fall pregnant every month. Many of these teenage mothers are confronted with various health problem, for example, HIV/AIDS, psychological (for example, high stress) and social problems (for example, lack of parenting skills, neglect, poverty, and low educational attainment). These problems have far-reaching consequences on the mothers. For example, many teenage mothers drop-out of school, attempt to commit suicide, as well as take part in prostitution and robbery. Many are unemployed and this puts the welfare of their children at risk. This research study was qualitative in nature. The exploratory phenomenological design was used in this study to explore the experiences or challenges of teenage mothers on social support as pregnancy interferes with all aspects of their lives. For example, it jeopardises teenage mothers’ relationships with their parents who are the main source of support for the young mothers. If this relationship is broken, it reduces the chances of the young mother’s success. These factors contribute to an inadequate parent-child interaction and diminish the infant’s development. Support during pregnancy and after birth is vital for a teenage mother. If her future and mental health are to be bright, then she needs to have strong social support. Non- probability sampling methods were used, namely purposive and snowball sampling. Pre-testing was done with four teenage mothers who had the same background as those in the main study. Data were collected from six teenage mothers through semistructured face to face interviews which required teenage mothers to answer a set of predetermined questions. The question asked allowed probing and clarification of answers. A tape recorder was used and the language used was Tshivenda. All ethical issues were adhered to throughout the study. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was used to analyse the collected data. The findings from the interviews were integrated to avoid repetition. From the analysed v data, the following themes emerged: Challenges experienced by teenage mothers; Support system for teenage mothers; and Coping strategies for teenage mothers. Analysis of data revealed that lack of social support for teenage mothers was a major problem and this was collaborated by literature. These findings revealed that teenage mothers experience many challenges compared to the support they get from significant others. In this study, the researcher found that doing field work with teenage mothers with low educational backgrounds is very challenging because they do not understand what research is all about. The researcher realised that there is more that South African needs to do to encourage people to support teenage mothers. Whilst the work done at Tshikuwi is appreciated, the researcher feels it is too little too late considering the number of teenage mothers who continue to lack support. The researcher recommends that teenage mothers who experience challenges should take the initiatives to start projects that will boost their confidence. Teachers who teach life science orientations should, in the meantime, focus on teaching learners about the consequences of not having support either from family or partners and communities.Item Open Access The psychological effects of recidivism amongst male youth in Musina, South Africa(2017-09-18) Mulaudzi, Sympathy Khuthadzo; Makatu, M.; Lambani, M.Recidivism refers to re-offending behaviour, and recidivists are usually individuals who were arrested repeatedly for the same or different offences. The aim of this study was to explore the psychological effects of recidivism amongst male youth in Musina. This study employed the qualitative research approach because it required elaborated information which this paradigm promotes. This research adopted an exploratory design. The participants were selected through the use of purposive and snowball sampling. Data was gathered using semi-structured face to face interviews. The researcher used a voice recorder and a note pad to record the collected data. The findings of this study indicated that peer pressure, lack of education and unemployment, substance abuse, poverty, child neglect, parenting and supervision were the most common factors contributing to recidivism. The results of this study indicated that recidivists often commit petty crimes. The participants stated that these crimes included pick-pocketing, mugging, shoplifting and house breaking. Serious crimes were not common amongst the recidivists because only few of them committed serious crimes. The participants also reported that recidivism has negative impacts on their own personal lives, their families as well as on their education.Item Open Access Experiences of female traditional healers on their practice at Makhado Municipality of the Vhembe District of Limpopo Province(2017-09-18) Rambau, Musiiwa Ivy; Takalani, F. J.; Mushwana, M. D.; Mashamba, T. M.See the attached abstract belowItem Open Access The impact of unemployment on university graduates in Ward 13 of Makhado Municipality, Limpopo Province(2017-09-18) Makhuvele, Meskina; Takalani, F. J.; Mushwana, M.; Mashamba, T.See the attached abstract belowItem Open Access A study on societal attitudes towards homosexuals in Thulamela Municipality of Vhembe District, South Africa(2018-05-18) Mushome, Vhahangwele; Mashamba, M. T.; Mushwana, M. D.The study aimed to explore societal attitudes towards homosexual individuals in the Thulamela Municipality of the Vhembe District Municipality. The objectives of the study were to identify societal attitudes towards homosexuals in Thulamela Municipality, to explore challenges posed by society towards homosexual people in Thulamela Municipality, and to describe societal perceptions of homosexual individuals. The study was qualitative in nature and purposive sampling was used in the study. A semi-structured interview guide was used. A minimum of 12 non-homosexual people were interviewed. Thematic content analysis was used to analyse data. Different ethical issues were taken into consideration before the study was conducted. The findings of the study show that society is still conservative when it comes to homosexuality. However, it discourages harsh negative attitudes towards homosexual people. Society needs to develop more accepting and tolerant behaviors towards homosexuality. The study found that age, sex, race, ethnicity, social background, level of education and religious affiliation were consistent factors in determining attitudes towards homosexuality. This study recommends that training workshops on sexual orientation should be intensified for teachers, police officers, nurses and other public service employees as well as school administrators to inform them of current trends of homosexuality in the schools. It is also recommended that student accessibility to appropriate and accurate information regarding students’ sexuality should be increased at early stages through library and Internet resources, as well as workshops and forums.