Maria Sonto Maputle

Biographic Data

ID6594812
NAMEMaria Sonto Maputle
GIVEN NAMESMaria Sonto
FAMILY NAMEMaputle
SIGNATUREMAPUTLE M S
AFFILIATIONSUniversity of Venda
ORCID0000-0002-2027-0601
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS19
TOTAL CITATIONS0
WORKS AS AUTHOR19
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2014
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2023
H-INDEX0

  • Development and Validation of Epilepsy Life Skills Guidelines for Primary School Learners and Teachers in Limpopo and Mpumalanga Provinces

    Open AccessThendo Gertie Makhado, R Lebese et al.ARTICLEChildren2023

    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

    Open AccessThendo Gertie Makhado, R Lebese et al.ARTICLEChildren2023

    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…

  • Growing Up with HIV

    Open AccessAzwinndini Cecilia Mukwevho, Maria Sonto Maputle et al.ARTICLEChildren2023

    Parents' delayed and non-disclosure of adolescents' positive HIV status led to a lack of awareness about the course of the disease, non-adherence to ART, and unsafe sex practices that could increase the risk of HIV transmission and re-infection. To address these multiple obstacles associated with ALWHIV, a comprehensive, multi-sectoral approach that is teenager-friendly should be undertaken

  • Unmet psychosocial care needs of the oncology patients in a South African rural setting

    Neo Jacqueline Ramutumbu, Dorah U Ramathuba et al.ARTICLEJournal of Psychology in Africa2020

    This study explored and described the experiences of patients from a rural community regarding unmet psychosocial care needs at their local hospital service centres. The participants (n = 15, females = 13; males = 2) were oncology patients from three public hospitals in the Vhembe district of Limpopo Province, South Africa. The patients completed unstructured interviews on how they experienced oncology treatment and care at the hospitals. Themati…

  • Condom use among married and cohabiting women and its implications for HIV infection in Mahikeng, South Africa

    Open AccessGodswill N Osuafor, Maria Sonto Maputle et al.ARTICLEJournal of Population Research2017References: 4

  • Traditional Medicine and Pregnancy Management

    Open AccessMaria Sonto Maputle, Sonto M Maputle et al.ARTICLEStudies on Ethno-Medicine2015References: 8

    Treatment with traditional medicine during pregnancy is believed to prevent miscarriage, ensuring proper growth of the foetus and to strengthen the womb against witchcraft and to prevent childhood illnesses. The purpose of the study was to determine how Traditional Health Practitioners (THPs) perceive their management of pregnant women with traditional medicine in Capricorn district of Limpopo province. A qualitative, explorative, descriptive and…

  • Contributory Factors to Antenatal Depression as Perceived by Pregnant Women in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province

    Open AccessN Ravele, Maputle et al.ARTICLEJournal of Human Ecology2015

    Depression affects about 20 percent of women during their lifetime, with pregnancy being a high vulnerability. Depression during pregnancy is a matter of public health importance due to that, it is the strongest risk factor for post-natal depression and it leads to adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. Depression during pregnancy is therefore a matter of great importance. The purpose of the study was to explore factors contributing to antenatal de…

  • Self-perceived Challenges of Lay Counselors Implementing Voluntary Counseling and Testing in Mopani District, Limpopo Province and South Africa

    Open AccessM J Ramalepe, Lunic B Khoza et al.ARTICLEJournal of Human Ecology2015

    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

    Open AccessNthomeni Dorah Ndou, Maria Sonto Maputle et al.ARTICLEJournal of Human Ecology2015

    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…

  • Implementation of Tuberculosis Control Measures in Rural Public Hospitals of Vhembe District, South Africa

    Open AccessT G Tshitangano, M Maputle et al.ARTICLEJournal of Human Ecology2015

    This paper assessed the implementation of effective tuberculosis control measures in rural public hospitals of Vhembe district, South Africa.A qualitative approach using cross-sectional exploratory design was adopted. Purposive sampling was used to select fifty-seven focus group participants. Necessary approval, permission and clearance were obtained. Participants' rights were respected. The findings of this study revealed that rural public hospi…

  • Validation of the Guidelines to Enhance Health Care Workers' Implementation of Effective Tuberculosis Control Measures in Rural Public Hospitals of Vhembe District, South Africa

    Open AccessT G Tshitangano, M Maputle et al.ARTICLEJournal of Human Ecology2015

    This paper describes the validation processes that were undertaken to test the authenticity and usefulness of the developed guidelines. A qualitative descriptive design using communicative method was adopted. Participants were all four TB control managers stationed at Vhembe Health district offices representing the seven hospitals from where the original data was collected. All the necessary permissions were obtained prior to data collection. Dat…

  • Risk Factors and Complications Associated with Tuberculosis in Pregnancy and Neonates in Limpopo Province, South Africa

    Open AccessA Mulondo, Seani Adrinah Mulondo et al.ARTICLEJournal of Human Ecology2015

    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

    Open AccessMaputle, Maria Sonto Maputle et al.ARTICLEJournal of Human Ecology2015

    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 of Mothers with Regard to Immunisation of Children in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province

    Open AccessThifhelimbilu I Ramavhoya, M Maputle et al.ARTICLEJournal of Human Ecology2015

    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 …

  • Vaginal Bleeding as a Pregnancy Problem during First Trimester at Polokwane Municipality, Limpopo Province

    Open AccessE Raditlhalo, Maputle et al.ARTICLEJournal of Human Ecology2015References: 1

    Pregnancy problems such as spontaneous rupture of membranes, sudden vaginal bleeding, poor or no foetal movements are regarded as top causes of maternal and neonatal deaths. The study focused on determining the knowledge and practices of pregnant women with regard the vaginal bleeding during first trimester at Polokwane Municipality of Capricorn District Limpopo Province, South Africa. A qualitative, exploratory and descriptive design was used. T…

  • Knowledge and Attitudes of Youth in Relation to Provider Initiated Counselling and Testing at the Primary Health Care Services of the Capricorn District, Limpopo Province

    Open AccessMalatji, S P S Malatji et al.ARTICLEJournal of Human Ecology2015

    The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge and determine attitudes of youth about Provider Initiated Human Immunodeficiency Virus counselling and testing) at the Primary Health Care services of the Limpopo Province, South Africa. The target population was the youth between the ages of 16 and 35 years. The sampling method was non-probability and purposive, while data were gathered by using a structured questionnaire. The data analysis was su…

  • Knowledge and Practices of Infection Control Interventions amongst Hospital Cleaners at Health Care Units of Capricorn District, Limpopo Province

    Open AccessT Mothiba, Tebogo Maria Mothiba et al.ARTICLEJournal of Human Ecology2015

    Health care-associated infections remain a major cause of patient morbidity and mortality. The main source of nosocomial pathogens is likely the patients’ endogenous flora and this can be attributed to cross infection via the hands of health care personnel, through direct or indirect contact with contaminated environmental surfaces. The aim of the study was to explore the knowledge and practices of hospital cleaners regarding infection control in…

  • Guidelines to Enhance the Implementation of Effective Tuberculosis Control Measures in Rural Public Hospitals of Vhembe District, South Africa

    Open AccessT G Tshitangano, M Maputle et al.ARTICLEJournal of Human Ecology2015References: 1

    This paper developed guidelines believed to enhance the implementation of effective measures of tuberculosis control. The reasoning strategies as well as the components of a theory were used to develop these guidelines.The guidelines assume that health care workers like any other employees need the support of management regarding the improvement of tuberculosis control-related dynamics at the workplace; and that the management was found to posses…

  • Self-perceived Competence of Student Midwives on Plotting of Partogram in Labour Units of Limpopo Province, South Africa

    Open AccessElizabeth K Mothapo, Maria Sonto Maputle et al.ARTICLEStudies on Ethno-Medicine2014References: 1

    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 …