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Maluleke, M. Tshililo, A. R. Ramakuela, N. J. Makhavhu, Ndiambani Anastecious 2018 2018-06-05T09:55:47Z 2018-06-05T09:55:47Z 2018-05-18 Makhavhu, N.A. 2018. Perceptions of young mothers regarding causes of malnutrition in children admitted at selected hospitals in the Vhembe District, of the Limpopo Province. . . http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1107 http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1107 Makhavhu NA. Perceptions of young mothers regarding causes of malnutrition in children admitted at selected hospitals in the Vhembe District, of the Limpopo Province. []. , 2018 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1107 Makhavhu, N. A. (2018). <i>Perceptions of young mothers regarding causes of malnutrition in children admitted at selected hospitals in the Vhembe District, of the Limpopo Province</i>. (). . Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1107 Makhavhu, Ndiambani Anastecious. <i>"Perceptions of young mothers regarding causes of malnutrition in children admitted at selected hospitals in the Vhembe District, of the Limpopo Province."</i> ., , 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1107 TY - Dissertation AU - Makhavhu, Ndiambani Anastecious AB - Background: Globally, malnutrition among children is one of the most challenging and critical public health problem, and it remains one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality among children under the age of 5 years. There is no exception for the Vhembe District. Purpose: The study determined the perceptions of young mothers regarding causes of malnutrition in children under the age of 5 years in the Vhembe District, of the Limpopo Province. Methodology: This study used qualitative, exploratory, descriptive and contextual design to collect data among young mothers regarding causes of malnutrition in children under 5 years. Twelve young mothers were sampled using probability, simple random sampling at selected hospitals population. In-depth individual interviews were used to collect data and analysed using Tesch’s steps. Measures to ensure trustworthiness and ethical consideration were adhered to throughout the study. Results: Three themes emerged from the analysed data, namely: Young mothers’ perceived causes of malnutrition, young mother’s beliefs about malnutrition, and health care seeking actions for a malnourished child. Recommendations: This study recommend a strategies to integrate young mothers into the health promotion regarding their understanding and experiences about malnutrition. Policies on child nutrition should be reviewed regularly in the Vhembe District for prevention and management of malnutrition in children under 5. DA - 2018-05-18 DB - ResearchSpace DP - Univen KW - Perceptions KW - Malnutrition KW - Young mother KW - Under 5 years children LK - https://univendspace.univen.ac.za PY - 2018 T1 - Perceptions of young mothers regarding causes of malnutrition in children admitted at selected hospitals in the Vhembe District, of the Limpopo Province TI - Perceptions of young mothers regarding causes of malnutrition in children admitted at selected hospitals in the Vhembe District, of the Limpopo Province UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1107 ER - MCur Department of Advanced Nursing Science Background: Globally, malnutrition among children is one of the most challenging and critical public health problem, and it remains one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality among children under the age of 5 years. There is no exception for the Vhembe District. Purpose: The study determined the perceptions of young mothers regarding causes of malnutrition in children under the age of 5 years in the Vhembe District, of the Limpopo Province. Methodology: This study used qualitative, exploratory, descriptive and contextual design to collect data among young mothers regarding causes of malnutrition in children under 5 years. Twelve young mothers were sampled using probability, simple random sampling at selected hospitals population. In-depth individual interviews were used to collect data and analysed using Tesch’s steps. Measures to ensure trustworthiness and ethical consideration were adhered to throughout the study. Results: Three themes emerged from the analysed data, namely: Young mothers’ perceived causes of malnutrition, young mother’s beliefs about malnutrition, and health care seeking actions for a malnourished child. Recommendations: This study recommend a strategies to integrate young mothers into the health promotion regarding their understanding and experiences about malnutrition. Policies on child nutrition should be reviewed regularly in the Vhembe District for prevention and management of malnutrition in children under 5. NRF 1 online resource (xi, 103 leaves) en Perceptions Malnutrition Young mother Under 5 years children UCTD 362.196390968257 Malnutrition in children -- South Africa -- Limpopo Nutrition policy -- South Africa -- Limpopo Children -- Nutrition -- South Africa -- Limpopo Kwashiorkor -- South Africa -- Limpopo Nutrition disorders in children -- South Africa -- Limpopo Parental feeding of children -- South Africa -- Limpopo Mothers -- South Africa -- Limpopo Teenage mothers -- South Africa -- Limpopo Perceptions of young mothers regarding causes of malnutrition in children admitted at selected hospitals in the Vhembe District, of the Limpopo Province Dissertation open.access