scholarly journals Nurses' experiences of inpatients suicide in a general hospital*

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. 54-59
Author(s):  
Mirriam Matandela ◽  
Mokgadi C. Matlakala
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Adverse Event ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Gauteng Province ◽  
Support Strategies ◽  
Incident Reports ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Purposive Sample

When suicide occurs, it is regarded as an adverse event. Often, little attention is given to the nurses who cared for the patients prior to the adverse event. Instead the affected nurses are expected to write statements and incident reports about the adverse event. The aim was to explore the experiences of nurses who cared for patients who successfully committed suicide whilst admitted at a specific general hospital in Gauteng Province, South Africa. A qualitative exploratory research was conducted. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with a purposive sample of six nurses and content analysis was done. Nurses experienced feelings of shock; blame and condemnation; inadequacy and feared reprisal. This study suggests a basis for development of support strategies to assist the nurses to deal with their emotions following experience of adverse events.

scholarly journals Investigating Municipal Procurement Challenges in South Africa: A Qualitative Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
David R.I. Pooe ◽  
Chengedzai Mafini ◽  
Donna Tsakani Makhubele
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Public Procurement ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Gauteng Province ◽  
Support Strategies

This study explored procurement challenges faced by municipalities in South Africa. A qualitative approach was adopted in which semi-structured interviews were employed to elicit information regarding procurement related challenges encountered by municipalities in South Africa. The respondents consisted of ten individuals who were employed as supply chain managers in different municipalities located in Gauteng Province. The findings of the study show that despite the existent policies and support strategies, municipalities in South Africa still find it difficult to achieve their procurement objectives due to four major inundations; namely, the lack of training, the lack of capacity, the lack of transparency and the failure to comply with existing public procurement policies. The study recommends strategies for addressing the identified performance shortfalls in the area of municipal procurement.

Migration, Mobility and Transnational Families: The Case of Indian Women Migrating to South Africa

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pragna Rugunanan
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Indian Women ◽  
Migration Literature ◽  
History Of ◽  
Life Course Framework ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Trailing Spouses ◽  
Depth Interviews

The history of labour migration to South Africa spans centuries. More recently flows of skilled and unskilled, documented and undocumented migration to South Africa have reached significant proportions. While men have predominated in the flows of migration streams to South Africa, the feminisation of migration has increased the visibility and role of women in the migration context. The impact of migration on the lives of skilled married women has been given little attention in the migration literature. Characterised as trailing spouses in the broader migration literature, the article explores, through a life-course framework, how skilled Indian women renegotiate their lives when leaving secure jobs to follow their spouses to a foreign country. Attention is given to how mobility is negotiated between the spouses, the impact of mobility on the family and the influence of transnationalism on the migrants and their families in South Africa. The article is based on exploratory research using qualitative in-depth interviews conducted with married skilled Indian women who migrated as co-dependents to South Africa.

THE CARING BEHAVIOR OF VOLUNTARY NURSES TO THE CLIENT IN PADANGSIDIMPUAN GENERAL HOSPITAL

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 122
Author(s):  
Hotma Royani Siregar ◽  
Adi Antoni
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Holistic Nursing ◽  
Caring Behavior ◽  
Phenomenological Design ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Provide Health Care

Voluntary nurses is the nurses who provide health care voluntarily without expecting any fee. Caring behavior of voluntary nurses is the skill of voluntary nurses giving attention, empaty,and helping clients to fullfil their daily needs as long as voluntary nurses giving nursing care in hospital. The objective of the research was to explore deeply caring behavior of voluntary nurses to the client in Padangsidimpuan General Hospital. The research used phenomenological design. The data were gathered by conducting in-depth interviews. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the participants who had met the criteria. They consisted of 6 voluntary nursesin Padangsidimpuan General Hospital. The result of the interviews was recorded and analyzed by using content analysis. The result of the research showed that there were 4 themes which reflected the research phenomena. They were Voluntary Nurses care to the clients, Voluntary nurses doing holistic nursing care, Voluntary nurses respect clients, and The effects of caring behavior of voluntary nurses. It is recommended that the Voluntary nerses alwaysapply caring behavior to the client even though without recieve any fee. Keywords: Behavior, Caring, Voluntary Nurses, Client

scholarly journals Sustainable Livelihoods of Township Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises towards Growth and Development

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 3149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stella Bvuma ◽  
Carl Marnewick
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Historical Background ◽  
Sustainable Livelihood ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Ict Adoption ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Micro Enterprises

In South Africa, small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) have been recognized as the critical driving force to alleviate some economic challenges that the country faces. The challenges, such as the alleviation of poverty and the unemployment rate, can be addressed by policies that encourage SMME developments and sustainability. The historical background of SMMEs in South Africa has left them operating in various locations, such as cities and townships. There is a growing concern of the lack of information and communications technology (ICT) adoption by SMMEs, in particular those operating in townships. The aim of this study was to develop an ICT adoption framework using the sustainability livelihood framework (SLF) to encourage ICT adoption and improve the livelihood of township SMMEs. This study used the sustainable livelihood framework (SLF) to explore the broader socio-economic contents of the township SMMEs on human, social, financial, and physical and natural resource-based assets that enable the poor to enhance their capabilities and reduce their vulnerabilities. This study deployed a qualitative exploratory research. A sample of 21 SMME owners/managers operating in Soweto was used, and data were collected using in-depth interviews and observations. The study revealed township SMMEs are complex and dynamic and need various interventions in order for them to be sustainable. The SLF for township SMMEs can be used as a guideline for SMME owners/managers and policy makers when formulating ICT adoption policy.

scholarly journals The alignment of product strategy to supply chain practices of craft businesses in Gauteng Province, South Africa

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Craig Voortman ◽  
K. Mercy Makhitha
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Customer Value ◽  
External Factors ◽  
Gauteng Province ◽  
Small Craft ◽  
Market Driven ◽  
Product Strategies ◽  
Modern Era ◽  
Depth Interviews

External factors such as blurring market boundaries, escalating customer diversity and increasing global competitive threats have forced businesses to build strategies around key products and formulate market-driven strategies that are integrated with relationship and supply chain strategies to deliver superior customer value. Indeed, in the modern era of supply chain management, organisations are getting more integrated with their suppliers and customers as a way to manage the total supply chain. The purpose of this research was to determine if product strategies and supply chain practices of small craft business are aligned. Personal in-depth interviews were conducted with nine craft businesses operating in Gauteng Province, South Africa. The findings revealed that craft businesses struggle to match their product strategies with their supply chain strategies. Craft businesses also exhibited some inbound supply chain weaknesses.

scholarly journals The use of blogs for political campaigning in a developing country context: the case of South Africa

2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
W Chigona ◽  
O O Bankole ◽  
F O Bankole
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
South African ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Political Debate ◽  
Limited Participation ◽  
Political Issues ◽  
Political Campaigning ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
High Level

All over the world, the use of the digital platform for political campaigning is growing. This development has the potential to empower the electorate to engage in political debate. This exploratory research aims at investigating the impacts and implications of blogging in the 2009 election campaign in South Africa. The study attempts to answer the following questions: What is the nature of the campaign blogosphere? What are the key issues addressed in the blogs? This study employed content analysis to identify the key concepts in the blogs posted during South Africa’s 2009 National and Provincial Elections. Data was gathered from the blogs of four different South African web log feeds. The coding method used in this study is priori coding, based on the concept of Cornfield, Carson, Kalis & Simon (2005), and Stanyer (2006). Findings show that, in South Africa, the use of blogging for political campaigning is still in its infancy. South African bloggers are mainly politicians, journalists and other media personnel who discuss high level political issues. The study notes a limited participation by ordinary citizens in political blogging.Keywords: blogs, blogging, content analysis, political campaign, South AfricaDisciplines: Information Systems Studies, Communications Studies, Political Studies

scholarly journals Analisis Persepsi dan Ekspektasi Mahasiswa atas Kualitas Dosen Pembimbing Tesis di program Magister Akuntansi FEB Universitas Sam Ratulangi Manado

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Lambey ◽  
Robert Lambey ◽  
Lintje Kalangi
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Practical Implication ◽  
Theoretical Implication ◽  
Research Topic ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Excellent Research ◽  
Emotional Relationships ◽  
Perceptions And Expectations ◽  
Student's Perceptions ◽  
Depth Interviews

Abstract. One of the requirements to graduate from Magister of Accounting program at the Faculty of Business and Economics, Univevrsity of Sam Ratulangi Manado is to write thesis. Thesis supervisors are crucial for student’s successful of their thesis completion. This study aims to analyse student’s perceptions and expectations on their thesis supervision. This research contributes to practical and theoretical implications. In terms of practical implication, it is intended to help the management in providing advices and suggestions to thesis supervisors. Thus, thesis supervisors can provide their services and or supervisions in the ways to satisfy their students’ expectations. The theoretical implication is to contribute perception and expectancy theories in the higher education setting between student and academic. This is a qualitative exploratory research. Data were collected by conducting in-depth interviews to 12 respondents who graduated from the program, observation and documentation. Data were analysed by content analysis. Findings suggested that supervisors are expected to be excellent in research methods, experienced and senior, have published their international publications, excellent in information technology, know the research topic, can give great directions towards their students, and can be thesis proofreaders. On the other hand, supervisors are perceived as qualified thesis supervisors if those academics can spend their time sufficiently with their students, have close and emotional relationships with their students, can explain, give directions and communicate effectively with their students and finally, they can write excellent research.                        Keywords: Perception, expectancy, qualifications of thesis supervisors Abstrak. Salah satu syarat kelulusan mahasiswa program Magister Akuntansi (MAKSI) di Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Sam Ratulangi Manado adalah menyelesaikan tesis atau karya ilmiah akhir. Kualitas dosen pembimbing amat berperan terhadap keberhasilan penulisan tesis ini. Untuk itu, tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis persepsi dan ekspektasi mahasiswa terhadap kualitas dosen pembimbing tesis mereka. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan kontribusi praktis bagi penyelenggara program untuk mengarahkan dosen dalam menyelenggarakan pembimbingan yang dapat memberikan kepuasan bagi para mahasiswa. Sedangkan manfaat teoritis dari penelitian ini adalah untuk memberikan kontribusi literature terhadap teori persepsi dan ekspektasi di dunia pendidikan tinggi. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan exploratory qualitative research dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 12 orang mahasiswa yang telah menyelesaikan studi mereka di program MAKSI ini. Data dianalisa dengan menggunakan content analysis dan dikumpulkan melalui in-depth interviews, observation dan documentation. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dosen pembimbing tesis dikatakan berkualitas jika dosen tersebut menguasai metode penelitian, dosen senior yang sudah berpengalaman, dosen yang sudah memiliki publikasi/jurnal internasional, dosen yang menguasai aplikasi komputer, dosen yang menguasai materi/topik tesis yang dibimbing, dosen yang dapat mengarahkan mahasiswa dan dosen yang memiliki ketelitian dalam membaca atau memeriksa tesis mahasiswa. Sedangkan persepsi mahasiswa atas kualitas dosen pembimbing yang diinginkan oleh mahasiswa adalah dosen yang dapat meluangkan waktu yang cukup untuk pembimbingan, dosen yang bisa memiliki kedekatan emosional dengan mahasiswa bimbingannya, dosen yang mampu menjelaskan, mengarahkan dan berkomunikasi dengan efektif dan dosen yang mampu membuat penelitian yang berkualitas.Kata kunci: Persepsi, Ekspektasi, Kualitas Dosen Pembimbing Tesis.

Experiences of Hearing Parents Following the Diagnosis of Their Child's Hearing Loss

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronel Sanet Davids ◽  
Mariana De Jager
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Cape Town ◽  
Best Interest ◽  
Ethical Considerations ◽  
Hearing Parents ◽  
Phenomenological Design ◽  
Depth Interviews

An estimated 90 per cent of children with a hearing loss are born to hearing parents. Most parents are unprepared for the diagnosis, leaving them shocked, confused, sad and bewildered. This article reports on a study aimed at exploring and describing the experiences of hearing parents regarding their child’s hearing loss. The study was conducted in Cape Town, South Africa. The study applied a qualitative methodology with a phenomenological design. Purposive sampling was implemented and data were collected by means of unstructured in-depth interviews. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Ethical considerations were adhered to. The main findings of the study indicated that hearing parents experience a myriad of emotions when their child is diagnosed with a hearing loss. This study advocates for various stakeholders in the helping profession to collaborate in the best interest of hearing parents and a child with hearing loss. Furthermore, these findings serve as guidelines for professionals working with these families.

The CEO’s route to the top: The South African experience

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-120
Author(s):  
Chris Van Melle Kamp ◽  
Karl Hofmeyr ◽  
Mandla Adonisi
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Chief Executive ◽  
Senior Management ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
Next Generation ◽  
Chief Executives ◽  
Leadership Challenges ◽  
African Experience ◽  
Depth Interviews

In this study we draw on a series of in-depth interviews with chief executives of some of South Africa’s most prominent businesses, to investigate how their careers unfolded as they rose to the top of their organisations.Twenty-seven CEOs of South Africa’s top companies were interviewed. Eleven of these companies are listed among the top 50 South African companies.We trace the evolution of leadership, from its embryonic beginnings in childhood and adolescence, through the different stages of a developing career to the crucial transformation of an operational mindset into a strategic one.We examine the circumstances that led to these CEOs being appointed and describe the difficulties of transitioning from a senior management role into that of chief executive. We look at the competencies and experience necessary to be effective as the leader of an organisation, as well as the role played by motivation and self-belief. Finally, we identify the unique leadership challenges faced by chief executives in South Africa and pass on their advice to the country’s next generation of leaders.

An Exploration of Aftercare Services for Female Drug Users

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Talent Mhangwa ◽  
Madhu Kasiram ◽  
Sibonsile Zibane
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Rehabilitation Centre ◽  
Aftercare Services ◽  
Data Source ◽  
Female Drug Users ◽  
Depth Interviews

The number of female drug users has been on the rise in South Africa, with statistics reflecting a rise in the number of women who attend treatment centres annually. This article presents empirical data from a broader qualitative study which aimed to explore perceptions concerning the effectiveness of aftercare programmes for female recovering drug users. The main data source was transcripts of in-depth interviews and focus groups with both service users and service providers from a designated rehabilitation centre in Gauteng, South Africa. Framed within a biopsychosocial-spiritual model, this article explores the perceptions and meanings which the female recovering drug users and the service providers attach to aftercare programmes. The findings of the research outlined the range of factors promoting recovery, alongside noteworthy suggestions for improvement in aftercare services. While acknowledging multiple influences on behaviour, this article highlights the significance of these findings in planning and implementing holistic aftercare programmes.

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