Implementation of Tuberculosis Control Measures in Rural Public Hospitals of Vhembe District, South Africa
A Thematic Analysis
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5199502 |
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| Authors | T G Tshitangano (0000-0002-6517-4242, University of Venda), M Maputle, Maria Sonto Maputle (0000-0002-2027-0601, University of Venda), S M Maputle (University of Venda), M L Netshikweta (0000-0002-4353-8703, University of Venda), N J Ramakuela (University of Venda), Khathutshelo Grace Netshisaulu (University of Venda) |
| Year | 2015 |
| Volume | 51 |
| Issue | 1-2 |
| Pages | 166-174 |
| Publication date | 2015-07-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Human Ecology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0970-9274 • E-ISSN: 2456-6608 |
| Publisher | Kamla Raj Enterprises (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1080/09709274.2015.11906908 |
| OpenAlex | W2770474832, W4233706087 |
| Language | EN |
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 hospitals of Vhembe district implemented ineffective tuberculosis control measures.It was concluded that the ineffective measures practiced might increase the risk of becoming infected with tuberculosis at rural hospitals of Vhembe district. Hospital managers should consult and enforce national as well as international tuberculosis control legislative framework to enhance health care workers' implementation of effective tuberculosis control measures.Key Words: TuberculosisRiskIneffectiveMeasuresControlImplementation
Business · Cartography · Environmental health · Family medicine · Focus group · Geography · Legislature · Nonprobability sampling · Population · Public health · Qualitative research · Rural district · Social science · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Thematic map · Tuberculosis · Tuberculosis control · HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses · Medicine · Nursing · Marketing
| Highly cited | No |
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