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Nurses perceptions of the factors contributing to the spread of tuberculosis in a clinic in the Odi Moretele sub district of Gauteng

Introduction: Despite being one of the most preventable diseases, TB still remains a
serious and largely neglected disease. Nurses as compared to the general population
are at greater risk of acquiring nosocomial TB. This study was conducted to describe
the perceptions of nurses on the underlying contributory factors that may lead to the
spread of TB in the clinics treating TB patients.
Methods: Quantitative, non – experimental, descriptive, exploratory and cross sectional
design was used. A structured and pretested questionnaire was used.
Findings: The key contributory factors identified were insufficient TB training for staff
and lack of knowledge on the TB legislative framework and TB policy directives.
Conclusion: The findings indicate the need for a comprehensive TB infection prevention and control policy, with associated standards for provision and practice. / Health Studies / M.A. (Public Health)

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:umkn-dsp01.int.unisa.ac.za:10500/20167
Date06 1900
CreatorsMolele, Mahlodi Annah
ContributorsHattingh, Susan
Source SetsSouth African National ETD Portal
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeDissertation
Format1 online resource (vi unnumbered leaves, xiii, 214, 11 unnumbered leaves) : illustrations, maps, tables, figures (mostly color)

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