1 electroninc resource (ix, 86 leaves) / This study aimed at exploring and describing the perceptions of relatives of patients with
chronic renal failure regarding kidney donation.
The number of patients suffering from chronic renal failure awaiting kidney
transplantation is on the increase, while the treatment they get in the interim is not cost
effective. The researcher used qualitative descriptive and exploratory research using
the Potter and Perry’s Health Belief Model. She applied purposive sampling and used
semi structured interviews to collect data from 45 participants who were all relatives of
patients coming for haemodialysis at a selected hospital in KwaZulu-Natal.
Data analysis identified participants’ perceptions regarding chronic renal failure and
kidney donation. Findings of the study revealed that most relatives were fully aware of
kidney donation, but fear and lack of knowledge regarding kidney transplantation were
the main barriers to them offering themselves for kidney donation.
The researcher recommends that the Renal Transplant Multidisciplinary Committee
should ensure the public is informed about kidney donation and more intensive
education should be given to the relatives of patients suffering from chronic renal failure
at an early stage in the illness to give them more time to come to terms with the concept
of kidney donation. / Health Studies / M.A. (Health Studies)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:umkn-dsp01.int.unisa.ac.za:10500/13235 |
| Date | 06 1900 |
| Creators | Mbeje, Nthombithini Pretty |
| Contributors | Moleki, Maria Mabibiti |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 electroninc resource (ix, 86 leaves) |
| Rights | University of South Africa |
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