Lunic B Khoza
Biographic Data
| ID | 311240 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Lunic B Khoza |
| GIVEN NAMES | Lunic B |
| FAMILY NAME | Khoza |
| SIGNATURE | KHOZA L B |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Venda |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1368-8759 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 11 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
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…
Perspective on the Prevention of Suicide among School Learners by School Management
Adolescents in South Africa have higher suicide rates than older people. A suicide or unexpected death of a fellow student can result in increased copycat behavior. Previous studies have placed emphasis on the significance of school involvement in the prevention of suicide. The study sought to explore the perspective on the prevention of suicide among school learners by school management. A qualitative phenomenological design was applied. The stu…
Perspectives on pregnant women’s educational needs to prevent TB complications during pregnancy and the neonatal period. A qualitative study
Pregnant women with TB disease need to be educated on the negative effects of non-adherence to TB treatment during pregnancy and the neonatal period. There is a need to educate pregnant women about the variant signs and symptoms of TB, HIV and COVID-19 infections since there is a misconception that the three diseases are similar. It is important that pregnant mothers diagnosed with TB should start treatment as soon as possible
Attitudes and beliefs of immigrants regarding HIV and Aids in Mopani district, South Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa faces and is severely affected by many conflicts. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) threaten both the physical and financial well-being of individuals in these struggling countries. This research aims to investigate the immigrants' attitudes and beliefs regarding HIV/AIDS in the Mopani district, Limpopo Province. Qualitative and quantitative designs were used, and 200 immigrants we…
Screening and brief intervention of alcohol problems in primary care in South Africa
The aim of this randomised controlled trial was to provide screening and brief intervention for alcohol problems in a primary care setting in South Africa. Outpatients were screened for hazardous or harmful alcohol use and were randomised into an experimental (one brief counselling session) or control group (received an alcohol health education leaflet). The study population of hazardous or harmful drinkers (N=140) consisted of 105 male and 35 fe…
Challenges Affecting the Implementation of the Integrated Approach to Mental Healthcare at PHC Clinics
The implementation of the integrated approach could pose a challenge to nurses. The purpose of the study was to explore and describe the perceptions of the professional nurses on the challenges affecting the implementation of the integrated approach with specific reference to the care of mentally ill patients. A qualitative, exploratory and descriptive design was used. The population comprised of PHC nurses working in the Mutale subdistrict PHC f…
Self-perceived Challenges of Lay Counselors Implementing Voluntary Counseling and Testing in Mopani District, Limpopo Province and South Africa
The demand for counselling and testing for Human Immune Virus (HIV) services is increasing in South Africa. The purpose of the paper was to identify the challenges faced by lay counsellors in implementing VCT in the health facilities of Mopani District Limpopo Province, South Africa. Qualitative research design was used to collect the data. The population consisted of 60 lay counsellors in the Greater-Tzaneen, Greater Letaba and Ba-Phalaborwa mun…
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…
Nursing Students' Perception of Clinical Learning Experiences
The purpose of this paper was to obtain the nursing students’ perceptions of clinical learning experiences. Nursing students following the course leading to registration as a nurse general, psychiatric and community) and midwife at the University of Venda constituted the target population. The paper used a qualitative descriptive design. A non-probability purposive sampling was employed to sample 45 participants variably from each level of study.…
Risk Factors and Complications Associated with Tuberculosis in Pregnancy and Neonates in Limpopo Province, South Africa
Basic Antenatal Care (BANC) was introduced in Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities in order to reduce the burden of consistently high maternal and neonatal mortality rate. The study identified risk factors and described complications associated with TB in pregnant mothers and neonates. A quantitative and descriptive research design was used to collect data at ten selected hospitals in Limpopo Province. Sample size of 150 Medical maternity case re…
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…
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Challenges Affecting the Implementation of the Integrated Approach to Mental Healthcare at PHC Clinics
The implementation of the integrated approach could pose a challenge to nurses. The purpose of the study was to explore and describe the perceptions of the professional nurses on the challenges affecting the implementation of the integrated approach with specific reference to the care of mentally ill patients. A qualitative, exploratory and descriptive design was used. The population comprised of PHC nurses working in the Mutale subdistrict PHC f…
Self-perceived Challenges of Lay Counselors Implementing Voluntary Counseling and Testing in Mopani District, Limpopo Province and South Africa
The demand for counselling and testing for Human Immune Virus (HIV) services is increasing in South Africa. The purpose of the paper was to identify the challenges faced by lay counsellors in implementing VCT in the health facilities of Mopani District Limpopo Province, South Africa. Qualitative research design was used to collect the data. The population consisted of 60 lay counsellors in the Greater-Tzaneen, Greater Letaba and Ba-Phalaborwa mun…
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…
Nursing Students' Perception of Clinical Learning Experiences
The purpose of this paper was to obtain the nursing students’ perceptions of clinical learning experiences. Nursing students following the course leading to registration as a nurse general, psychiatric and community) and midwife at the University of Venda constituted the target population. The paper used a qualitative descriptive design. A non-probability purposive sampling was employed to sample 45 participants variably from each level of study.…
Risk Factors and Complications Associated with Tuberculosis in Pregnancy and Neonates in Limpopo Province, South Africa
Basic Antenatal Care (BANC) was introduced in Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities in order to reduce the burden of consistently high maternal and neonatal mortality rate. The study identified risk factors and described complications associated with TB in pregnant mothers and neonates. A quantitative and descriptive research design was used to collect data at ten selected hospitals in Limpopo Province. Sample size of 150 Medical maternity case re…
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…
Screening and brief intervention of alcohol problems in primary care in South Africa
The aim of this randomised controlled trial was to provide screening and brief intervention for alcohol problems in a primary care setting in South Africa. Outpatients were screened for hazardous or harmful alcohol use and were randomised into an experimental (one brief counselling session) or control group (received an alcohol health education leaflet). The study population of hazardous or harmful drinkers (N=140) consisted of 105 male and 35 fe…
Attitudes and beliefs of immigrants regarding HIV and Aids in Mopani district, South Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa faces and is severely affected by many conflicts. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) threaten both the physical and financial well-being of individuals in these struggling countries. This research aims to investigate the immigrants' attitudes and beliefs regarding HIV/AIDS in the Mopani district, Limpopo Province. Qualitative and quantitative designs were used, and 200 immigrants we…
Perspective on the Prevention of Suicide among School Learners by School Management
Adolescents in South Africa have higher suicide rates than older people. A suicide or unexpected death of a fellow student can result in increased copycat behavior. Previous studies have placed emphasis on the significance of school involvement in the prevention of suicide. The study sought to explore the perspective on the prevention of suicide among school learners by school management. A qualitative phenomenological design was applied. The stu…
Perspectives on pregnant women’s educational needs to prevent TB complications during pregnancy and the neonatal period. A qualitative study
Pregnant women with TB disease need to be educated on the negative effects of non-adherence to TB treatment during pregnancy and the neonatal period. There is a need to educate pregnant women about the variant signs and symptoms of TB, HIV and COVID-19 infections since there is a misconception that the three diseases are similar. It is important that pregnant mothers diagnosed with TB should start treatment as soon as possible
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…
Medicine (11 works) · Family medicine (8 works) · Environmental health (7 works) · Psychology (7 works) · Qualitative research (7 works) · HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses (6 works) · Nursing (6 works) · Population (6 works) · Nonprobability sampling (4 works) · Pregnancy (4 works)