R Lebese
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 1859751 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | R Lebese |
| NOMBRES | R |
| APELLIDO | Lebese |
| FIRMA | LEBESE R |
| AFILIACIONES | University of Venda |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3209-5660 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 20 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 0 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 19 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 1 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2013 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 0 |
The societal impact of Ubuntu in Vhembe communities
Ubuntu is regarded as a concept of humanity towards others. It embodies values and ethical principles that guide how individuals should conduct themselves in their daily lives, particularly in their interactions with others. Ubuntu is often cited as a foundational African philosophy, yet its practical application in postcolonial South Africa remains contested. The purpose of this study was to present a reflective narrative on the societal impact …
Men’s views on factors contributing to their poor health-seeking behaviour in Limpopo Province, South Africa
It is evident from the findings that several factors contribute to men's poor health-seeking behaviour including visiting health facilities to seek needed healthcare services. Self-treating of disease at hand, fear of knowing own health status, use of traditional healers, and sticking to cultural values are among the factors that contribute to men's poor health-seeking behaviour. There is a need to challenge societal norms and how men are raised …
Experiences of Gender-Based Violence Victims During Covid-19 Lockdown in the Selected Region F of Gauteng Province, South Africa
Background: Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a significant and entrenched issue affecting various aspects of daily life. Entrenched within South African institutions, cultures, and traditions, GBV disproportionately impacts women and girls, exacerbated by prevailing gender stereotypes and biases. Despite South Africa’s reputation as one of the most difficult countries for women, this assertion is debatable. This study aimed to delve into the f…
Sources of knowledge empowerment amongst pregnant women with TB disease
BACKGROUND: Providing relevant knowledge to empower all pregnant women diagnosed and nondiagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) is essential worldwide. Proper dissemination of health information for pregnant women could assist in preventing TB complications amongst women and babies. The study aimed to describe the sources of knowledge that empower pregnant women diagnosed with TB and improve their quality of life in Limpopo Province, South Africa. METHO…
Effects of Covid-19 Lockdown Restrictions among Community Members of Vhembe District in Limpopo Province
The mental well-being of many community members was seriously impacted by COVID-19, with some experiencing the loss of loved ones and others losing jobs due to lockdown-related company cutbacks. There is evidence indicating that many people faced challenges in accessing essential services, including healthcare. This study aimed at investigating the effects of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions among community members of the Vhembe District, in Limpop…
Development and Validation of Epilepsy Life Skills Guidelines for Primary School Learners and Teachers in Limpopo and Mpumalanga Provinces
Epilepsy is a disorder that disturbs nerve cell activity in the brain, resulting in seizures. It was noted that it occurs mostly in children, especially at the primary school level, and could result from a genetic condition. The aim of this study was to develop and validate life skills education guidelines for primary school learners of Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces in South Africa to educate them about epilepsy with the aim of reducing stigma…
Incorporation of Epilepsy into Life Skills Education
Providing education on epilepsy is crucial, as this helps individuals to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively manage seizures while also reducing the stigma and misconceptions surrounding the condition. The aim of this research was to examine how learners perceive the integration of epilepsy education into life skills training. A descriptive-exploratory design was utilized for the study. The research took place in the provinc…
Working with indigenous knowledge
The aim of the book is to assist both local and international scholars in articulating the scholarly discourse on indigenous health attitudes, practices, and experiences. The indigenous lens that was used to generate and disseminate indigenous knowledge in this book will strengthen indigenous scholarship, thus making it accessible to a wider audience. In addition, the information shared in this book will add value for scholars and assist them wit…
Family Perspectives Related to Caring for Mental Health Care Users
Family involvement in long-term mental health care is a significant therapeutic aspect in managing mentally ill patients. This study aimed to determine the perspectives of family members about caring for mental health care users at selected long-term mental health institutions in Limpopo Province. A qualitative explorative and contextual descriptive design was used. Purposive sampling was used to select family members with mental health care user…
An Exploratory-Descriptive Study on the Impact of Covid-19 on Teaching and Learning
Covid-19 has disrupted normal working conditions as people were not allowed to assemble in one place. There is a limit that is placed on the number of people congregating in public areas, and these measures also affect the education system worldwide. The purpose of the study was to explore nursing students' experiences in a historically disadvantaged rural-based university on the impact of Covid-19 on teaching and learning. The study employed an …
A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Assessment of Caregivers’ Knowledge and Practices Regarding the Prevention and Management of Diarrhea among Children under the Age of Five in Thulamela B Clinics, South A…
Diarrhea is a common cause of child-related hospitalization and mortality among children under the age of five in South Africa. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge and practices of caregivers regarding prevention and management of diarrhea among children under the age of five in the Thulamela Municipality of South Africa. A quantitative approach using a descriptive cross-sectional survey was used. A questionnaire was adopted to colle…
Contributory Factors to HIV/Aids Pandemic among the Youth at Dzumeri Village, Mopani District, Limpopo Province, South Africa
HIV/AIDS is a worldwide pandemic that has given rise to social challenges such as poverty, and stigmatization. This study explored the contributory factors to the HIV/AIDS pandemic among the youths in Dzumeri village, Limpopo Province, South Africa. Qualitative, explorative, descriptive and contextual design was used. Purposive sampling was used to select thirty participants aged between 14-35 years, who were all Tsonga-speaking. In-depth and foc…
The Importance of Indigenous Languages in Health-Care Services
Tackling health issues with the languages which people understand is essential in improving the lives and prospects of millions of people. People in South Africa are vulnerable to Human Immune Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Disease Syndrome (AIDS), malnutrition, measles, diarrhea and other health challenges due in part to the lack of important information provided in their own languages and, in a culturally sensitive way. To link language and de…
Support of Professional Nurses Caring for HIV/Aids Patients, Tshwane District of Gauteng Province, South Africa
Professional nurses providing care to patients diagnosed with AIDS related illnesses are identified as a risk group in terms of contracting HIV. They sometimes feel stressed when carrying out their basic tasks of promoting, preventing and maintaining the health of individuals, families and the public. The main objective of the research was to explore and describe the support provided by the hospital, nurse managers and co-workers to the professio…
Knowledge towards Pregnancy-induced Hypertension among Pregnant Women in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy remain the commonest direct cause of maternal mortality in South Africa. Information about Pregnancy-induced hypertension has not reached many pregnant women in South Africa. The 2005-2007 statistics shows that there were 628 reported maternal deaths due to Pregnancy-induced hypertension. Pregnancy-induced hypertension is particularly sinister in its early stages as a woman may be totally unaware of its presenc…
Knowledge, Attitudes and Perception of Students on Teenage Pregnancy
Pregnancy among teenagers especially those that are at tertiary institutions seem to be an increasing problem. Teenagers and adolescents have been observed to be sexually active, with about 85 percent of teenage girls being sexually active at the age of 19 years, some of them experiencing their first intercourse at a low age of 12 years. The purpose of the study was to explore and describe knowledge, attitudes and perception of tertiary students …
Knowledge of Mothers with Regard to Immunisation of Children in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province
The Extended Programme on Immunisation aims at delivering the primary immunisation series to at least 90 percent of infants. It is considered essential for improving infant and child survival. Inspite of the importance of immunisation on child survival, the coverage at the Tshino-Mutsha local area dropped from 85 percent to 75 percent during 2011-2012. The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge of mothers’ regarding immunisation of …
Perceived Risk Behaviours Related to Teenage Pregnancy among University Students in Limpopo Province, South Africa
Teenage pregnancy can be used as one of the indicators of high risk sexual behaviour. This study determined the prevalence and explored the perceived risk behaviour related to teenage pregnancy among university students. A qualitative cross sectional descriptive design was adopted. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from a stratified randomly selected sample of 281 female students registered in the university. Descriptive …
Assessment of Indigenous Knowledge and Practices during Pregnancy, Labour and Delivery in Selected Villages of the Limpopo Province, South Africa
Indigenous knowledge is shared and communicated orally through different cultures. Indigenous practices have been undermined especially in treatment of illnesses. Western practices were regarded as the only acceptable ways of treating illnesses amongst African cultures whilst before arrival of Western medicine children were born in families using their own Indigenous Knowledge Systems. Despite all these it was found out that the traditional healt…
Professional nurses' views regarding stigma and discrimination in the care of HIV and Aids patients in rural hospitals of the Limpopo province, South Africa
The aim of the study was to determine the views of professional nurses on the manifestations of HIV and AIDS stigma and discrimination and their influence on the quality of care rendered to people living with HIV and AIDS in three rural hospitals of Limpopo province, South Africa. The study was qualitative, exploratory, descriptive and contextual in nature. The population included all professional nurses registered with the South African Nursing …
Sin obras prominentes en esta página.
Professional nurses' views regarding stigma and discrimination in the care of HIV and Aids patients in rural hospitals of the Limpopo province, South Africa
The aim of the study was to determine the views of professional nurses on the manifestations of HIV and AIDS stigma and discrimination and their influence on the quality of care rendered to people living with HIV and AIDS in three rural hospitals of Limpopo province, South Africa. The study was qualitative, exploratory, descriptive and contextual in nature. The population included all professional nurses registered with the South African Nursing …
The Importance of Indigenous Languages in Health-Care Services
Tackling health issues with the languages which people understand is essential in improving the lives and prospects of millions of people. People in South Africa are vulnerable to Human Immune Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Disease Syndrome (AIDS), malnutrition, measles, diarrhea and other health challenges due in part to the lack of important information provided in their own languages and, in a culturally sensitive way. To link language and de…
Support of Professional Nurses Caring for HIV/Aids Patients, Tshwane District of Gauteng Province, South Africa
Professional nurses providing care to patients diagnosed with AIDS related illnesses are identified as a risk group in terms of contracting HIV. They sometimes feel stressed when carrying out their basic tasks of promoting, preventing and maintaining the health of individuals, families and the public. The main objective of the research was to explore and describe the support provided by the hospital, nurse managers and co-workers to the professio…
Knowledge towards Pregnancy-induced Hypertension among Pregnant Women in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy remain the commonest direct cause of maternal mortality in South Africa. Information about Pregnancy-induced hypertension has not reached many pregnant women in South Africa. The 2005-2007 statistics shows that there were 628 reported maternal deaths due to Pregnancy-induced hypertension. Pregnancy-induced hypertension is particularly sinister in its early stages as a woman may be totally unaware of its presenc…
Knowledge, Attitudes and Perception of Students on Teenage Pregnancy
Pregnancy among teenagers especially those that are at tertiary institutions seem to be an increasing problem. Teenagers and adolescents have been observed to be sexually active, with about 85 percent of teenage girls being sexually active at the age of 19 years, some of them experiencing their first intercourse at a low age of 12 years. The purpose of the study was to explore and describe knowledge, attitudes and perception of tertiary students …
Knowledge of Mothers with Regard to Immunisation of Children in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province
The Extended Programme on Immunisation aims at delivering the primary immunisation series to at least 90 percent of infants. It is considered essential for improving infant and child survival. Inspite of the importance of immunisation on child survival, the coverage at the Tshino-Mutsha local area dropped from 85 percent to 75 percent during 2011-2012. The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge of mothers’ regarding immunisation of …
Perceived Risk Behaviours Related to Teenage Pregnancy among University Students in Limpopo Province, South Africa
Teenage pregnancy can be used as one of the indicators of high risk sexual behaviour. This study determined the prevalence and explored the perceived risk behaviour related to teenage pregnancy among university students. A qualitative cross sectional descriptive design was adopted. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from a stratified randomly selected sample of 281 female students registered in the university. Descriptive …
Assessment of Indigenous Knowledge and Practices during Pregnancy, Labour and Delivery in Selected Villages of the Limpopo Province, South Africa
Indigenous knowledge is shared and communicated orally through different cultures. Indigenous practices have been undermined especially in treatment of illnesses. Western practices were regarded as the only acceptable ways of treating illnesses amongst African cultures whilst before arrival of Western medicine children were born in families using their own Indigenous Knowledge Systems. Despite all these it was found out that the traditional healt…
Contributory Factors to HIV/Aids Pandemic among the Youth at Dzumeri Village, Mopani District, Limpopo Province, South Africa
HIV/AIDS is a worldwide pandemic that has given rise to social challenges such as poverty, and stigmatization. This study explored the contributory factors to the HIV/AIDS pandemic among the youths in Dzumeri village, Limpopo Province, South Africa. Qualitative, explorative, descriptive and contextual design was used. Purposive sampling was used to select thirty participants aged between 14-35 years, who were all Tsonga-speaking. In-depth and foc…
A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Assessment of Caregivers’ Knowledge and Practices Regarding the Prevention and Management of Diarrhea among Children under the Age of Five in Thulamela B Clinics, South A…
Diarrhea is a common cause of child-related hospitalization and mortality among children under the age of five in South Africa. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge and practices of caregivers regarding prevention and management of diarrhea among children under the age of five in the Thulamela Municipality of South Africa. A quantitative approach using a descriptive cross-sectional survey was used. A questionnaire was adopted to colle…
Working with indigenous knowledge
The aim of the book is to assist both local and international scholars in articulating the scholarly discourse on indigenous health attitudes, practices, and experiences. The indigenous lens that was used to generate and disseminate indigenous knowledge in this book will strengthen indigenous scholarship, thus making it accessible to a wider audience. In addition, the information shared in this book will add value for scholars and assist them wit…
Family Perspectives Related to Caring for Mental Health Care Users
Family involvement in long-term mental health care is a significant therapeutic aspect in managing mentally ill patients. This study aimed to determine the perspectives of family members about caring for mental health care users at selected long-term mental health institutions in Limpopo Province. A qualitative explorative and contextual descriptive design was used. Purposive sampling was used to select family members with mental health care user…
An Exploratory-Descriptive Study on the Impact of Covid-19 on Teaching and Learning
Covid-19 has disrupted normal working conditions as people were not allowed to assemble in one place. There is a limit that is placed on the number of people congregating in public areas, and these measures also affect the education system worldwide. The purpose of the study was to explore nursing students' experiences in a historically disadvantaged rural-based university on the impact of Covid-19 on teaching and learning. The study employed an …
Development and Validation of Epilepsy Life Skills Guidelines for Primary School Learners and Teachers in Limpopo and Mpumalanga Provinces
Epilepsy is a disorder that disturbs nerve cell activity in the brain, resulting in seizures. It was noted that it occurs mostly in children, especially at the primary school level, and could result from a genetic condition. The aim of this study was to develop and validate life skills education guidelines for primary school learners of Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces in South Africa to educate them about epilepsy with the aim of reducing stigma…
Incorporation of Epilepsy into Life Skills Education
Providing education on epilepsy is crucial, as this helps individuals to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively manage seizures while also reducing the stigma and misconceptions surrounding the condition. The aim of this research was to examine how learners perceive the integration of epilepsy education into life skills training. A descriptive-exploratory design was utilized for the study. The research took place in the provinc…
Sources of knowledge empowerment amongst pregnant women with TB disease
BACKGROUND: Providing relevant knowledge to empower all pregnant women diagnosed and nondiagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) is essential worldwide. Proper dissemination of health information for pregnant women could assist in preventing TB complications amongst women and babies. The study aimed to describe the sources of knowledge that empower pregnant women diagnosed with TB and improve their quality of life in Limpopo Province, South Africa. METHO…
Effects of Covid-19 Lockdown Restrictions among Community Members of Vhembe District in Limpopo Province
The mental well-being of many community members was seriously impacted by COVID-19, with some experiencing the loss of loved ones and others losing jobs due to lockdown-related company cutbacks. There is evidence indicating that many people faced challenges in accessing essential services, including healthcare. This study aimed at investigating the effects of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions among community members of the Vhembe District, in Limpop…
Men’s views on factors contributing to their poor health-seeking behaviour in Limpopo Province, South Africa
It is evident from the findings that several factors contribute to men's poor health-seeking behaviour including visiting health facilities to seek needed healthcare services. Self-treating of disease at hand, fear of knowing own health status, use of traditional healers, and sticking to cultural values are among the factors that contribute to men's poor health-seeking behaviour. There is a need to challenge societal norms and how men are raised …
Experiences of Gender-Based Violence Victims During Covid-19 Lockdown in the Selected Region F of Gauteng Province, South Africa
Background: Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a significant and entrenched issue affecting various aspects of daily life. Entrenched within South African institutions, cultures, and traditions, GBV disproportionately impacts women and girls, exacerbated by prevailing gender stereotypes and biases. Despite South Africa’s reputation as one of the most difficult countries for women, this assertion is debatable. This study aimed to delve into the f…
The societal impact of Ubuntu in Vhembe communities
Ubuntu is regarded as a concept of humanity towards others. It embodies values and ethical principles that guide how individuals should conduct themselves in their daily lives, particularly in their interactions with others. Ubuntu is often cited as a foundational African philosophy, yet its practical application in postcolonial South Africa remains contested. The purpose of this study was to present a reflective narrative on the societal impact …
Medicine (18 obras) · Population (11 obras) · Family medicine (10 obras) · Qualitative research (10 obras) · Sociology (10 obras) · Environmental health (9 obras) · Nursing (7 obras) · Psychology (7 obras) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (6 obras) · HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses (6 obras)