Maluleke, M.Tshililo, A. R.Ramakuela, N. J.Makhavhu, Ndiambani Anastecious2018-06-052018-06-052018-05-18Makhavhu, 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/11602/1107http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1107MCurDepartment of Advanced Nursing ScienceBackground: 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 5.1 online resource (xi, 103 leaves)enPerceptionsUCTDMalnutritionYoung motherUnder 5 years children362.196390968257Malnutrition in children -- South Africa -- LimpopoNutrition policy -- South Africa -- LimpopoChildren -- Nutrition -- South Africa -- LimpopoKwashiorkor -- South Africa -- LimpopoNutrition disorders in children -- South Africa -- LimpopoParental feeding of children -- South Africa -- LimpopoMothers -- South Africa -- LimpopoTeenage mothers -- South Africa -- LimpopoPerceptions of young mothers regarding causes of malnutrition in children admitted at selected hospitals in the Vhembe District, of the Limpopo ProvinceDissertationMakhavhu 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/11602/1107Makhavhu, 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/11602/1107Makhavhu, 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/11602/1107TY - 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 -