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Mental health literacy and attitudes of human resource practitioners in South AfricaHugo, Charmaine June 03 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MA)--University of Stellenbosch, 2003. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: South African companies need to contend with numerous transformation and
development issues since the country's re-entry into the international marketplace. One
component that is receiving increasing attention is the wellbeing of employees in the drive to
remain competitive within the global economy. This study argues that mental illness is a
component of employee wellbeing that has been ignored, even though these conditions are
highly prevalent and costly to businesses. The lack of recognition, research and information
about mental illness in the workplace raises questions about the knowledge and orientation of
human resource (HR) practitioners. This study therefore aimed to investigate and describe the
mental health literacy and attitudes ofHR practitioners in South Africa.
Methodology: This study had a descriptive purpose and employed a sample survey research
design to distribute a mail questionnaire to a randomly selected sample of human resource
practitioners registered with the South African Board for Personnel Practice (SABPP). The
measuring instrument comprised mental health literacy and attitudes scales that have been
extensively researched and reported to have sound psychometric properties. Three vignettes
portraying mental disorders selected for their relevance to the business world (i.e., depression,
panic disorder and alcohol abuse) were used as aids to achieving the research aim. A standard
statistical package (SPSS 10.0) was utilised to determine descriptive and inferential statistics
with an accepted 5% level of significance.
Results: A response rate of 31% was achieved yielding an equal distribution of responses
across the study vignettes. HR practitioners who acted as respondents to this study were found
to be illiterate regarding mental illness and to hold subtle negative attitudes towards the
mentally ill. Less than 10% could recognise mental illness as opposed to the majority who
regarded the behaviour in the vignettes as normal responses. Whereas just over a third could
correctly name the diagnosis described in the vignettes, only 7% were able to identify panic
disorder. Most respondents believed that psychosocial stress factors caused mental illness,
while only 29% where of the opinion that biological factors had a role in the aetiology of mental
illness. Respondents favoured psychological and lifestyle treatment strategies and opposed
medical treatments, irrespective of the type of mental illness presented with. Although as a
group respondents showed mainly positive attitudes towards the mentally ill, evidence was
found that the commonly held myths of danger/violence and the irresponsible/ childlike nature
of the mentally ill were adhered to. Conclusions: The HR field should take cognisance of the reality of mental illness. Urgent
steps need to be taken to adequately equip HR practitioners and students with both evidencebased
knowledge and a positive orientation to enable the effective management of these
conditions in the workplace. Attention should be given to addressing common mistruths and
misconceptions, and to creating an awareness of the significant role that the HR practitioner can
play in timeously recognising and appropriately dealing with employee mental health problems
so that companies can benefit by the optimal utilisation of human resources. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Agtergrond: Suid-Afrikaanse maatskappye het te doen met verskeie transformasie- en
ontwikkelings aangeleenthede sedert die land se terugkeer na die internasionale mark. Die
welstand van werkers is 'n aspek wat toenemend aandag verkry met hierdie strewe om
mededingend te bly in die globale ekonomie. Hierdie studie argumenteer dat geestessiekte as 'n
komponent van werkerwelstand geïgnoreer word, alhoewel dit algemeen voorkom en besighede
heelwat geld kos. Die beperkte herkenning, navorsing en inligting oor geestessiekte in die
werkplek lei tot vrae omtrent die kennis en inslag van Menslike Hulpbron- (MR) praktisyns.
Derhalwe, ondersoek en beskryf hierdie studie die kennis en houding jeens geestesgesondheid
van MH-praktisyns in Suid-Afrika.
Metodologie: Hierdie studie se doel is beskrywend van aard en maak gebruik van 'n steekproef
opname navorsingsontwerp. 'n Vraelys is gepos aan 'n ewekansig gesellekteerde steekproef
van MH-praktisyns wat geregistreer is by die Suid-Afrikaanse Raad vir Personeelpraktyk. Die
meetinstrument bestaan uit geestesgesondheid kennis- en houdingskale wat ekstensief nagevors
is en wat beskryf is om goeie psigometriese eienskappe te besit. Drie gevaUestudies van
geestessteurings relevant tot die besigheidswêreld (depressie, panieksteuring en
alkoholmisbruik) is gebruik as hulpmiddels om die navorsingsdoeiwit te bereik. Standaard
statistiese sagteware (SPSS 10.0) is gebruik om beskrywende en afleidende statistiek te bepaal
met 'n aangenome 5% vlak van betekenisvolheid.
Bevindings: Altesaam 31% van vraelyste is beantwoord en dit was eweredig verdeel tussen die
verskillende gevallestudies. MH-praktisyns wat deelgeneem het aan hierdie studie het swak
kennis omtrent geestessiekte en subtiele negatiewe houdings ten opsigte van persone met
geestesiekte getoon. Minder as 10% kon geestessiekte identifiseer teenoor die meerderheid wat
die gedrag in die gevallestudies as normaal beskou het. Net oor 'n derde kon die diagnose
korrek benoem en slegs 7% kon panieksteuring korrek identifiseer. Meeste van die respondente
het geglo dat psigososiale stresfaktore geestessiekte veroorsaak, terwyl net 29% van mening
was dat biologiese faktore 'n rol speel in die etiologie van geestessiekte. Respondente het
psigologiese en lewensstyl behandelingsmodaliteite verkies bo mediese behandeling en dit was
onafhanklik van die tipe geestessteuring wat voorgekom het. Alhoewel die respondente as 'n
groep hoofsaaklik 'n positiewe houding getoon het ten opsigte van persone met geestessiekte,
was daar bewyse dat algemene mites ondersteun is en dat persone met geestessiekte beskou is as
gevaarlik/aggressief en as onverantwoordeliklkinderlik. Gevolgtrekkings: Die MH veld moet die realiteit van geestessiekte aanvaar. Dringende stappe
moet geneem word om MH-praktisyns en studente te voorsien van uitkomsgebaseerde kennis en
'n positiewe houding sodat effektiewe hantering van hierdie toestande kan plaasvind in die
werkplek. Algemene onwaarhede en miskonsepsies moet aangespreek word en die bewustheid
van die betekenisvolle rol van die MH-praktisyn moet benadruk word.
Geestesgesondheidsprobleme van die werker moet betyds herken word en toepaslik gehanteer
word sodat maatskappye voordeel kan trek uit die optimale gebruik van menslike hulpbronne.
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Perceptions of primary health care facility managers towards the integration of mental health into primary health care : a study of the Tswane District, Gauteng ProvinceMtshengu, Vuyolwethu Bavuyise January 2020 (has links)
Thesis (M. A. (Clinical Psychology)) -- University of Limpopo, 2020 / The integration of mental health care (MHC) into primary health care (PHC) has been identified as a practical intervention to: increase accessibility to mental health care; reduce stigma and discrimination against people living with mental illnesses; improve the management of chronic mental illness; and, to reduce the burden of comorbidity of mental illnesses with other chronic illnesses. In the South African context, integrating MHC into PHC also seeks to respond to numerous legislative reforms, with the aim of providing comprehensive health care, particularly to previously disadvantaged populations. The aim of the present study was to explore the perceptions of facility managers in the Tshwane District (Gauteng Province) towards the integration of mental health into PHC.
Fifteen participants from the Tshwane district facilities participated in the study. The participants were selected through a non-probability purposive sampling method. Data was collected through in-depth interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire, and analysed using the thematic coding approach. Significant findings suggested that the major hindrances to the realisation of the policy objectives may be due to: the lack of rehabilitation and psychotherapeutic services; insufficient skill and knowledge of mental health on the part of staff; insufficient or unsuitable practice space in the facilities; and, poor cooperation between South African Police Services, Emergency Medical Services and Primary Health Care. Inter-facility communication, district implementation support and policy knowledge has notably increased over the years and were deemed to be amongst the biggest enablers.
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The explanations and treatment of mental illness by traditional healers in Thulamela Municipality, Limpopo Province in South AfricaMadzhie, Mpho 22 January 2015 (has links)
MA ( Psychology) / Department of Psychology
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Traditional healers' perceptions on non-adherence to African traditional medicine among patients with mental illness who consult African traditional healers in Thulamela Municipality of the Vhembe DistrictMashamba, Lufuno 05 1900 (has links)
MA (Psychology) / Department of Psychology / See the attached abstract below
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The role of professional nurses towards the provision of mental healthcare to mental health care users within a selected hospital in the Vhembe District, Limpopo Province, South AfricaRangwawaneni, M. E. 05 1900 (has links)
See the attached abstract below
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Factors leading mental health care users to use modern and traditional medicine in rural areas of Makhado Municipality in the Vhembe District of Limpopo Province in South AfricaGomba, Thomani January 1900 (has links)
MRDV / Institute for Rural Development / Traditional medicine still plays a bigger role in people dealing with health and disease. Research
shows that in some Asian and African countries, traditional medicine forms the primary mode of
health care for 80% of the population. This is actively promoted in South Africa and is used by at
least 70% of the country’s population. This study investigated the contributory factors leading
mental health care users to use a combination of traditional and modern medicine in rural areas.
The study was conducted using qualitative research methods. The population of this study were
MHCUs, Mental health practitioners and traditional healers. Purposive sampling was used to
select participants. Data was analyzed through a computer programme called Atlas TI. The
results revealed the following as contributory factors leading mental health care users to use
modern and traditional medicine in rural areas : cultural factor , belief in witch craft , influence by
significant others (family members and friends), poor PHC intervention and treatment method.
Recommendations to the health care practitioners and policy makers around the use of
traditional and modern medicine was made based on the findings.
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Challenges of Families with Relatives Living with Mental Illness: A case of Thulamela Municipality, Vhembe District in Limpopo ProvinceMatambela, Konanani Constance 18 May 2019 (has links)
MA (Sociology) / Department of African Studies / The aim of the study was to investigate the challenges faced by families living with
mentally ill relatives in Thulamela municipality in the Vhembe district, Limpopo province.
The objectives of the study were to investigate the impact that caring for a mentally ill
person had on the family members; to explore the strategies adopted by families to
enable them to cope better with the challenges they faced when caring for their mentally
ill relatives; and to understand the support services that were provided to families by
health care professionals to enable them to cope with such challenges. A Nonprobability
sampling, in particular its subtype convenience samplings was used to select
five families who participated in the study. A semi-structured interview schedule was
used to collect data from the main care givers and a focus group discussion took place
to gather more in-depth information from at least three members of each family. Those
selected to participate in the study were all family members who were involved in the
care giving responsibility. All participants were caring for mentally ill relatives diagnosed
with schizophrenia, substance induced psychosis or bipolar affective. The care recipient
had to be admitted at Hayani psychiatry hospital. Data extracted from the participants
was analysed thematically following the six stages of thematic data analysis.The
research findings obtained from family caregivers from Thulamela municipality found in
the Vhembe district within the Limpopo province, highlighted that taking care of a family
members with mental illness comes with a number of challenges. The impact was
experienced by all members of the family irrespective of the age, social or financial
status. The impact was experienced emotionally, physically, socially and financially. All
participants also reported to be experiencing burnout. They prefer their loved ones to
remain living in mental institution as it gives them a chance to live normal lives. / NRF
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The experiences of family members regarding 72-hours assessment admission of a mental health care user at selected hospital in Vhembe District of Limpopo Province, SAMbedzi, Takalani Ellen 18 May 2018 (has links)
MCur / Department of Advanced Nursing Science / Background: In South Africa the Mental Health Care Act No. 17 of 2002 direct district hospitals to render 72-hour assessment of the MHCU’s. In Vhembe district 72- hour assessment is implemented in public general hospital.
Purpose: The study determined the experiences of family members regarding 72-hour assessment admission of MHCU’s at selected hospital in Vhembe District.
Methodology: The research design was qualitative, exploratory, descriptive and contextual in nature. The study population consisted of the family members of the MHCU’s admitted for 72-hour assessment. Purposive sampling was used to select 10 family members. This study used in-depth individual interviews to collect data until data saturation was reached and analysed using Tesch’s steps. Ethical consideration and measures to ensure trustworthiness were given attention to throughout the study.
Results: Three themes emerged from analysed data which is negative experiences of family’s members, family member’s experience on coping mechanism and structural constraints.
Recommendations: This study recommends further research study on the development of a model to support the family members in their caregiving role
The study recommends further research study on the experiences of the health care professional regarding 72-hour assessment of a MHCU’s / NRF
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Traditional healing modalities in the provision of mental illness in Vhembe, Limpopo ProvinceNevhudoli, Nyadzani Dolphus 18 May 2018 (has links)
MAAS / Centre for African Studies / The study sought to explore the use of traditional healing modalities in the provision of mental illness in the Vhembe district of Limpopo province. Traditional medicine has been used for thousands of years by indigenous people in South Africa and Africa as a whole, and demonstrated efficacy in treating a wide range of health issue. Many of the medicines in contemporary biomedical treatment are derived from plants and herbs used by indigenous people throughout the world. The objectives of the study were to describe the profile of the clients that visit the traditional healers, to explain traditional healers’ diagnostic strategies of mental illness, to explain the traditional healing treatment modalities in the treatment of various forms of mental illness and to discuss traditional healers’ prevention methods of mental illness. The study was guided by indigenous theory of health and illness as a theoretical framework, and for supporting the literature, a theory of African perspective theory was used. A qualitative research approach was used in order to have an in-depth understanding of the modalities of traditional healing in the provision of mental health care. Case study approach was used. Participants were selected purposively around Vhembe district in Limpopo province and snowball sampling technique was applied in order to identify and recruit relevant participants. The researcher conducted semi -structured interviews to gather the relevant data. Data analysis was based on the interpretative philosophy that aimed at examining meaning and symbolic content of qualitative data. Thematic analysis method was employed. The findings of the study confirmed that traditional healing is still widely used in the communities in the provision of mental illness and that there are a variety of diagnostic, treatment and prevention methods in the provision of mental illness. The findings also show that as much as there are challenges facing traditional healing in treatment of mental illness, there is a need to introduce their modalities in the healthcare system of South Africa, Africa and the whole world. Programs that aim to educate the communities about traditional healing modalities should also be established by the Department of Health and the relevant stakeholders such as traditional healers’ organizations. / NRF
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Adherence of antiretroviral therapy and mental health of HIV-diagnosed patients in Vhembe District, Limpopo ProvinceManenzhe, Tovhowani 20 September 2019 (has links)
MA (Psychology) / Department of Psychology / Background: Given that there is 57.7 million HIV-diagnosed people living in South Africa and the government has established the largest public antiretroviral programme in the whole world but only 53% are adhering. Adherence remains a challenge, due to presence of mental health issues among HIV diagnosed. Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate adherence to antiretroviral therapy and mental health of HIV-diagnosed patients in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province.
Methods: This was a mixed method study using a combination of quantitative and qualitative research approaches. In the quantitative approach, triangulation was utilised in the form of a questionnaire and patients records. Simple random sampling was used to select 134, descriptive analysis using SPSS version 25. For the qualitative approach, a phenomenological research designs was considered and convenience sampling was used to select fifteen participants (15). Data was collected using semi-structured interview; responses were analysed using a computer-aided program called, ATLAS ti. Results: The self-report of adherence was 94.8 %, objectively 39.6% of CD4 count <200c/mm3 at baseline and 34.3% CD4 count after six months was found. 16.5% of females and 2% of males defaulted treatment and 14.9% of missed medical appointments 1-6 times. This study also revealed the mental health issues that HIV-diagnosed patients are struggling with after the diagnosis include the stages of grief, stress, depression, anxiety, mistrust, shame, stigma and discrimination. Recommendation: Effective strategies need to be enhanced and tailor made in effort to encourage patients to take ART diligently. The healthcare providers, community members and the government should be made aware of mental health issues. / NRF
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