This study is about evaluating the effectiveness of training in syndromic management ofSTDs.
The purpose of this study was to fmd out to what extent the STD training programme had been
implemented.
A stratified sample of twenty-two primary health care clinics in the Port Shepstone region was
used. Twenty-two professional nurses rendering STD management in the clinics were observed.
Data-gathering was done through a clinic inventory obtained by interviewing the sister-incharge,
observation of professional nurses providing treatment to STD patients, interviews with
professional nurses to assess their knowledge of the syndromic approach, and exit interviews
with patients treated at the clinic.
The fmdings suggest that certain areas in the STD training need to be emphasized, such as
vaginal speculum and bi-manual examinations. It is recommended that certain negative aspects
which hinder effective STD management, like staff shortages and lack of equipment be given
attention. / Health Studies / M.A. (Health Studies)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/17568 |
| Date | 01 1900 |
| Creators | Ngesi, Lechina Buyisile |
| Contributors | Smith, Jemima Elizabeth, Dreyer, Marie |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (viii, 108 leaves) |
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