Nomfuneko Sithole
Biographic Data
| ID | 7854560 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Nomfuneko Sithole |
| GIVEN NAMES | Nomfuneko |
| FAMILY NAME | Sithole |
| SIGNATURE | SITHOLE N |
| AFFILIATIONS | Walter Sisulu University |
| ORCID | 0009-0000-3094-2523 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Exploring Nursing Students’ Experiences of the Covid-19 Period at a Public Nursing College in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted the functioning of the health system, including nursing education, particularly within resource-constrained contexts such as in South Africa. This study explored the lived experiences of nursing students during the COVID-19 period at Lilitha College of Nursing, a public nursing college operating across multiple urban and rural campuses in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. Method…
Estimating and Ranking of Common Cancers in South Africa’s Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga Provinces
Background : Cancer is a rising public health concern in South Africa, with varying incidence and prevalence trends between provinces. Objectives : This study aimed to investigate the approach to estimating and ranking common cancers in South Africa's Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga provinces through a patient survey in three referral hospitals. Methods : A quantitative cross-sectional design was employed from 1 April 2022 to 31 July 2022. A total of…
Strategies to Reduce the Burden of Prostate Cancer and Their Acceptability in Africa
The completed scoping review is expected to provide a comprehensive overview of prostate cancer prevention and early detection strategies implemented in Africa and to identify gaps in evidence. The evidence will inform the development of culturally responsive and context-specific interventions, with particular relevance for rural South African settings. This manuscript presents a protocol for a scoping review; no review findings are reported
Barriers to Chronic Disease Healthcare Access in Rural Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
Background : Inadequate access to healthcare in rural areas worsens the burden of disease, leading to increased morbidity and mortality rates. This study aims to explore the multifaceted barriers that hinder access to chronic disease management at selected rural facilities of the Eastern Cape Province. Methods : An exploratory descriptive qualitative design was used to collect data from a sample size of 32 participants (23 patients and 9 health p…
Prostate Cancer Patterns and Trends in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa; 1998–2017
Background Globally, prostate cancer is rated the second most common cancer and the sixth leading cause of death. In South Africa, it is ranked as leading cancer among men. This study describes prostate cancer patterns and trends in the rural Eastern Cape Province population. Methodology Secondary data were used from which a sample of 723 prostate cancer (C61) patients was extracted from the database into STATA version 14.0 for descriptive analys…
Mortality trends and differentials in South Africa from 1997 to 2012
BACKGROUND: The poor health of South Africans is known to be associated with a quadruple disease burden. In the second National Burden of Disease (NBD) study, we aimed to analyse cause of death data for 1997-2012 and develop national, population group, and provincial estimates of the levels and causes of mortality. METHOD: We used underlying cause of death data from death notifications for 1997-2012 obtained from Statistics South Africa. These da…
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Mortality trends and differentials in South Africa from 1997 to 2012
BACKGROUND: The poor health of South Africans is known to be associated with a quadruple disease burden. In the second National Burden of Disease (NBD) study, we aimed to analyse cause of death data for 1997-2012 and develop national, population group, and provincial estimates of the levels and causes of mortality. METHOD: We used underlying cause of death data from death notifications for 1997-2012 obtained from Statistics South Africa. These da…
Prostate Cancer Patterns and Trends in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa; 1998–2017
Background Globally, prostate cancer is rated the second most common cancer and the sixth leading cause of death. In South Africa, it is ranked as leading cancer among men. This study describes prostate cancer patterns and trends in the rural Eastern Cape Province population. Methodology Secondary data were used from which a sample of 723 prostate cancer (C61) patients was extracted from the database into STATA version 14.0 for descriptive analys…
Barriers to Chronic Disease Healthcare Access in Rural Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
Background : Inadequate access to healthcare in rural areas worsens the burden of disease, leading to increased morbidity and mortality rates. This study aims to explore the multifaceted barriers that hinder access to chronic disease management at selected rural facilities of the Eastern Cape Province. Methods : An exploratory descriptive qualitative design was used to collect data from a sample size of 32 participants (23 patients and 9 health p…
Exploring Nursing Students’ Experiences of the Covid-19 Period at a Public Nursing College in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted the functioning of the health system, including nursing education, particularly within resource-constrained contexts such as in South Africa. This study explored the lived experiences of nursing students during the COVID-19 period at Lilitha College of Nursing, a public nursing college operating across multiple urban and rural campuses in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. Method…
Estimating and Ranking of Common Cancers in South Africa’s Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga Provinces
Background : Cancer is a rising public health concern in South Africa, with varying incidence and prevalence trends between provinces. Objectives : This study aimed to investigate the approach to estimating and ranking common cancers in South Africa's Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga provinces through a patient survey in three referral hospitals. Methods : A quantitative cross-sectional design was employed from 1 April 2022 to 31 July 2022. A total of…
Strategies to Reduce the Burden of Prostate Cancer and Their Acceptability in Africa
The completed scoping review is expected to provide a comprehensive overview of prostate cancer prevention and early detection strategies implemented in Africa and to identify gaps in evidence. The evidence will inform the development of culturally responsive and context-specific interventions, with particular relevance for rural South African settings. This manuscript presents a protocol for a scoping review; no review findings are reported
Global Cancer Incidence and Screening (4 works) · Cancer (3 works) · Cape (3 works) · Prostate cancer (3 works) · Cancer incidence (2 works) · Cervical Cancer and HPV Research (2 works) · Demography (2 works) · Environmental health (2 works) · Global Maternal and Child Health (2 works) · Medicine (2 works)