published_or_final_version / Social Work / Master / Master of Social Work

published_or_final_version / Social Work / Master / Master of Social Work

Thesis (M.Soc.Sc.)--University of Hong Kong, 1992. / Also available in print.

Thesis (M.Sc. (Nursing)) -- University of Limpopo, 2016 / The aim of this study was to determine the adaptations of midwives to their work after maternal deaths at a tertiary hospital complex in Limpopo Province. Qualitative phenomenological, exploratory, descriptive and contextual research design was used. Snowball sampling was used to select 22 midwives who experienced maternal deaths. Semi-structured interviews with a guide and audiotape were used to collect data. Tesch’s eight steps of qualitative data analysis were adopted. The study revealed that the midwives had traumatic experiences after maternal deaths and were failing to adapt to their work. Strategies to enhance the adaptation of midwives to their work after maternal death were developed. The study recommends that support, debriefing session, group therapy and counselling should be provided to the affected midwives. There should be provision of adequate number of midwives and material resources in the maternity units to maintain acceptable midwifery care. Sufficient number of midwives should be trained for advanced midwifery to increase capacity in the maternity units. Keywords: Adaptations, midwives, maternal deaths, tertiary hospital

This is the first study to investigate the relationship of perceived stress, religious coping styles, and mental health symptoms in university students within a single, faith- based institution. Students face a variety of stressors that may be directly, indirectly, or not related to the college experience. If these stressors are left unmanaged, there are multiple implications including reduced retention, declines in academic performance, physical health concerns, and mental health symptoms. University personnel are reporting increases in the number and severity of mental health symptoms presented by university students. This study investigated whether religious coping strategies provide a mediating effect on the relationship between stress and mental health symptoms. The sample was comprised of 209 undergraduate students, between the ages of 18-32, from a single faith-based university. / Includes bibliography. / Dissertation (Ph.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2015. / FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection

published_or_final_version / Social Work / Master / Master of Social Sciences