Hilda N Shilubane
Biographic Data
| ID | 311241 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Hilda N Shilubane |
| GIVEN NAMES | Hilda N |
| FAMILY NAME | Shilubane |
| SIGNATURE | SHILUBANE H N |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Venda |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6121-0488 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 11 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Grieving in isolation
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many people’s lives, especially youths who have lost their loved ones. The current study explored the experiences of black African youth grieving in isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic. A qualitative approach using phenomenological research design was used. A sample of five focus groups and nine participants was selected through purposive sampling, and data was analysed using interpretive phenomenological ana…
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…
Relapse among MHCUs after a Short-Term Admission in an Acute Psychiatric Unit
South Africa has taken initiative to strengthen its mental health system, by improving the Mental Health Care Act 17 of 2002 which proclaims that mental healthcare users (MHCUs) can be treated in communities and homes. Due to short-term hospitalisations for acute MHCUs and advocacy for community-based care, families play a significant role in providing care to severe mental healthcare users. The objective of the study was to explore primary careg…
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…
High school suicide in South Africa
Teachers in Limpopo Province need to be trained to identify students at risk, and to respond to situations by referring individuals at risk to appropriate mental health professionals. School-based suicide prevention programmes that are based on theory and evidence should be developed. These programmes should include teacher training to help teachers to identify symptoms of psychosocial problems that might lead to suicide, develop their skills in …
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…
High school students’ knowledge and experience with a peer who committed or attempted suicide
School-based suicide prevention programs based on theory and evidence are necessary. Such interventions should also focus on detection of mental health problems by peers. Counseling services for students with mental health problems and suicide survivors should be available and made known to students at risk and peers
Self-perceived Competence of Student Midwives on Plotting of Partogram in Labour Units of Limpopo Province, South Africa
Partogram is a simple, inexpensive decision making tool which gives continuous pictorial overview of labour. It is the easy way to detect prolonged labour.The report on confidential enquiries into Maternal Deaths in South Africa pointed that as many as 27.8% of maternal deaths were due to substandard care, including inappropriate plotting of the partogram and delays in referral once complications occur. The purpose of this study was to determine …
Suicide and related health risk behaviours among school learners in South Africa
The prevalence of suicide ideation and suicide attempts among South African adolescents is high and seems to be influenced by a wide spectrum of factors at the demographic, psychological and behavioural level. Hence, more research is needed to determine the behavioural and psychological determinants of suicide among youngsters in order to develop comprehensive intervention strategies for suicide prevention and care
Psychosocial Correlates of Suicidal Ideation in Rural South African Adolescents
Psychosocial determinants of suicide attempts among black South African adolescents
In South Africa, one in five adolescents attempt suicide. Suicide attempts continue to rise. We aimed to identify psychosocial target points for future educational interventions. One-to-one semi-structured interviews were conducted to explore psychosocial factors associated with past suicide attempts among suicide survivors in Limpopo province, South Africa. A total of 14 adolescents (eight girls and six boys) who recently attempted suicide were …
Psychosocial determinants of suicide attempts among black South African adolescents
In South Africa, one in five adolescents attempt suicide. Suicide attempts continue to rise. We aimed to identify psychosocial target points for future educational interventions. One-to-one semi-structured interviews were conducted to explore psychosocial factors associated with past suicide attempts among suicide survivors in Limpopo province, South Africa. A total of 14 adolescents (eight girls and six boys) who recently attempted suicide were …
Psychosocial determinants of suicide attempts among black South African adolescents
In South Africa, one in five adolescents attempt suicide. Suicide attempts continue to rise. We aimed to identify psychosocial target points for future educational interventions. One-to-one semi-structured interviews were conducted to explore psychosocial factors associated with past suicide attempts among suicide survivors in Limpopo province, South Africa. A total of 14 adolescents (eight girls and six boys) who recently attempted suicide were …
Suicide and related health risk behaviours among school learners in South Africa
The prevalence of suicide ideation and suicide attempts among South African adolescents is high and seems to be influenced by a wide spectrum of factors at the demographic, psychological and behavioural level. Hence, more research is needed to determine the behavioural and psychological determinants of suicide among youngsters in order to develop comprehensive intervention strategies for suicide prevention and care
Psychosocial Correlates of Suicidal Ideation in Rural South African Adolescents
High school students’ knowledge and experience with a peer who committed or attempted suicide
School-based suicide prevention programs based on theory and evidence are necessary. Such interventions should also focus on detection of mental health problems by peers. Counseling services for students with mental health problems and suicide survivors should be available and made known to students at risk and peers
Self-perceived Competence of Student Midwives on Plotting of Partogram in Labour Units of Limpopo Province, South Africa
Partogram is a simple, inexpensive decision making tool which gives continuous pictorial overview of labour. It is the easy way to detect prolonged labour.The report on confidential enquiries into Maternal Deaths in South Africa pointed that as many as 27.8% of maternal deaths were due to substandard care, including inappropriate plotting of the partogram and delays in referral once complications occur. The purpose of this study was to determine …
High school suicide in South Africa
Teachers in Limpopo Province need to be trained to identify students at risk, and to respond to situations by referring individuals at risk to appropriate mental health professionals. School-based suicide prevention programmes that are based on theory and evidence should be developed. These programmes should include teacher training to help teachers to identify symptoms of psychosocial problems that might lead to suicide, develop their skills in …
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…
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…
Relapse among MHCUs after a Short-Term Admission in an Acute Psychiatric Unit
South Africa has taken initiative to strengthen its mental health system, by improving the Mental Health Care Act 17 of 2002 which proclaims that mental healthcare users (MHCUs) can be treated in communities and homes. Due to short-term hospitalisations for acute MHCUs and advocacy for community-based care, families play a significant role in providing care to severe mental healthcare users. The objective of the study was to explore primary careg…
Grieving in isolation
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many people’s lives, especially youths who have lost their loved ones. The current study explored the experiences of black African youth grieving in isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic. A qualitative approach using phenomenological research design was used. A sample of five focus groups and nine participants was selected through purposive sampling, and data was analysed using interpretive phenomenological ana…
Medicine (11 works) · Psychology (10 works) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (6 works) · Nursing (6 works) · Poison control (6 works) · Psychiatry (6 works) · Suicide and Self-Harm Studies (6 works) · Suicide prevention (6 works) · Environmental health (5 works) · Qualitative research (5 works)