bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Standards for nursing agencies in South Africa
Authors: Muller Marie
Published: August 2012

The purpose with this research is to formulate standards for nursing agencies in South Africa.

Opsomming

Die doel met hierdie navorsing is om standaarde vir verpleegagentskappe in Suid-Afrika te formuleer

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Telematic education: a reality in post-basic nursing education
Authors: Meyer Salomé M
Published: August 2012

No institution is immune to the impact of technological change.

Opsomming

Geen instansie is immuun teen tegnologiese veranderinge nie.

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International conference on nursing and midwifery research for development: Bangkok, 9 October 2000 and concurrent sessions on nursing and midwifery held during the Cohred Conference, Bangkok, 10-13 October 2000
Authors: Ehlers V J
Published: August 2012

The key challenges identified by the International Meeting on Nursing and Midwifery Research, organised by the International Council of Nurses (ICN), the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), the World Health Organisation (WHO) and STTI, included:

• That a research framework should be developed which would address:

- capacity development for conducting nursing

- knowledge production;

- knowledge dissemination; and

- ethics.

• The importance that nurses and midwives should participate in decisions concerning

health research.
Report: Visit To Copenhagen: 6-16 June 2001
Authors: Ehlers Valerie
Published: August 2012

During this visit three international conferences were attended:

· 12th International Nursing Research Conference (STTI) with the theme: Clinical scholarship, technology and globalization connects nursing scholarship with clinical practice around the globe

· 3rd International Network for Doctoral Education in Nursing (INDEN) with the theme: The social relevance of nursing scholarship and doctoral education

· 22nd Quadrennial International Council of Nurses (ICN) Conference with the theme: Nursing: a new era.
Riglyne vir die respiratoriese verpleging van die kardio-torakale pasient in die post-ekstubasie fase
Authors: De Beer Geertjie G , Nel Elzabe , Arries Eben
Published: August 2012

The critical care nurse is responsible and accountable for quality nursing care of the patient that has undergone cardiothoracic surgery. OpsommingDie kritieke sorgverpleegkundige is verantwoordelik en aanspreeklik vir hoe gehalteverpleging van die pasient wat koronere vatchirurgie ondergaan het.

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Experiences of black adolescents who chose to terminate their pregnancies
Authors: Mpshe Winnie Seipati , Gmeiner Antoinette , Van Wyk Sandra
Published: August 2012

The "Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act" (No. 92 of 1996) determines that a woman, including a 12-year old pregnant adolescent, can choose to terminate a pregnancy without the consent of parents, guardian or friends. Opsomming Die "Wet op Keuse van Terminasie van Swangerskap" (No. 92 van 1996) bepaal dat 'n vrou, insluitend 'n 12-jarige swanger addolesent, kan kies om haar swangerskap te bemdig sonder haar ouers, voog of vriende se goedkeuring.

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The views of Botswana adults towards support during childbirth
Authors: Kgokgothwane Doreen , Nolte Anna
Published: August 2012

The positive effect of support during labour is well documented in the literature. OpsommingDie positiewe effek van ondersteuning tydens baring is goed gedokumenteer in die literatuur.

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An analysis of referrals received by a psychiatric unit in a general hospital Part 1
Authors: Dor M , Ehlers VJ , Van der Merwe MM
Published: August 2012

In order to receive holistic health care, patients requiring psychiatric care, need to be referred to psychiatric services.OpsommingTen einde holistiese gesondheidsorg te ontvang, moot pasiente, wat psigiatriese sorg benodig, na psigiatriese dienste verwys word.

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Editorial Comments
Authors: Office Editorial
Published: August 2012

South Africa is a multicultural and multilingual countrywith eleven official languages and many more dialects.Persons from each cultural group adhere to uniquevalues, attitudes and beliefs influencing their health.Nurses come from all cultural groups. Rendering culturesensitive and culture congruent care in such diversehealth care settings, poses unique ethical problems,which can only be addressed if the health care workerspossess the required knowledge and skills.
MOTHERS' EXPERIENCES WHEN THEIR INFANTS WERE DIAGNOSED WITH CLEFT LIPS ANDIOR PALATES
Authors: Ter Poorten Liezel , Louw Brenda
Published: August 2012

Traditionally the diagnosis of cleft lip and palate was made at birth or soon thereafter, but modem technology has led to the identification of cleft lip prenatally The aim of this study was to describe 16 mothers' experiences of pre- and postnatal diagnosis of their infants' cleft lip and palate, and to develop clinical guidelines for craniofacial team members, to meet parental expectations and needs in both pre- and postnatal periods. In order to provide the best possible care to each affected child and the most effective support to each mother, it is of the utmost importance that craniofacial teams have guidelines to assist them in developing a more accountable, effective and sensitive service to these mothers. An exploratory, descriptive quantitative survey research design was selected to describe mothers' reactions to and perceptions of the pre- and postnatal diagnosis. Scheduled structured interviews were used as a data collecting technique. The results indicated that, irrespective of the time of diagnosis, the mothers required support that included emotional support, information, interaction with other parents of children with clefts, and a team approach. This study emphasised the importance of understanding parental preferences in order to enhance the team approach and also highlighted the need for further research.
’n Raamwerk vir die verpleging van die volwasse pasiënt op drukgekontroleerde ventilasie in die kritiekesorgeenheid
Authors: Martin Michelle , Arries Eben , Nel Elsabe
Published: August 2012

The nurse functions as an independent practitioner, as part of the multi-disciplinary health team, during the delivery of nursing care to an adult patient on pressure-controlled ventilation in a critical care unit.

Opsomming

Die verpleegkundige, as onafhanklike praktisyn, funksioneer as lid van die multi-dissiplinêre gesondheidspan tydens die verpleging van die volwasse pasiënt op druk-gekontroleerde ventilasie in die kritiekesorgeenheid.

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Kliniese verpleegsorgstandaarde vir die volwasse pasiënt op drukgekontroleerde ventilasie in die kritiekesorgeenheid
Authors: Martin Michelle , Arries Eben , Nel Elsabe
Published: August 2012

The purpose of this article is to describe clinical nursing care standards for a patient on pressure-controlled ventilation in a critical care unit.

Opsomming

Die doel van hierdie artikel is om kliniese verpleegsorgstandaarde vir die volwasse pasiënt op drukgekontrolleerde ventilasie in die kritiekesorgeenheid te beskryf.

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A cognitive-relaxation-visualisation intervention for anxiety in women with breast cancer
Authors: Linde Colinda D , Stuart Anita D
Published: August 2012

The aim of this study was twofold. Firstly, to design a cognitive-relaxation-visualisation intervention with the aim of reducing both overt and covert anxiety associated with the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.

Opsomming

Die doel van hierdie studie was tweeledig. Eerstens is daar gepoog om ‘n kognitiewe ontspanningsvisualiserings-intervensie te ontwerp wat die vermindering van overte en koverte angs geassosieer met die diagnose en behandeling van borskanker ten doel het.

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The lived experience of patients on mechanical ventilation
Authors: Jordan Portia J , Van Rooyen Dalena , Strümpher Johanita
Published: August 2012

Patients connected to a mechanical ventilator have to endure various experiences and emotions, which are unique to each patient.

Opsomming

Pasiënte wat aan ‘n meganiese ventilator gekoppel is, moet verskeie emosies en ervarings deurmaak, wat aan elke persoon uniek is.

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Health beliefs and stress among non-insulin dependent diabetes outpatients in a rural teaching hospital in South Africa
Authors: Bopape Mantwa W , Peltzer Karl
Published: August 2012

The aim of this study was to explore the health beliefs and stress among non-insulin dependent diabetes out patients.

Opsomming

Die doel van die navorsing was om die oortuigings oor gesondheid en stres van buitepasiënte wat ly aan nie insulien afhanklike diabetes na te vors.

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Die verband tussen persoonlikheid en stemhiperfunksie by ’n bepaalde groep sprekers
Authors: Grey Lani , Van der Merwe Anita , Daws Loray
Published: August 2012

People who use their voices in their daily profession sometimes tend to suffer vocal abuse and fatigue.

Opsomming

Persone wat hulle stemme in die uitoefen van hulle beroep gebruik, is soms geneig tot stemmisbruik en stemuitputting.

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Evaluation of a computer-based teaching programme (CBTP) developed for student nurses in an oncology clinical setting
Authors: Joubert Annemarie , Viljoen Marlene J , Venter Jacobus A
Published: August 2012

A computer-based teaching programme (CBTP) was developed after a comprehensive review of the literature with regard to learning, learning theories, traditional and student-centred styles and approaches, teaching through hypermedia and computer-based teaching.

Opsomming

’n Rekenaargebaseerde onderrigprogram (RGOP) is na ’n omvattende literatuurstudie oor leer, leerteorieë, -style en benaderings, tradisionele-, studentgesentreerde- en onderrig deur hipermedia, en rekenaargebaseerde onderrig ontwikkel, met die doel om ’n onderrigbenadering te implementeer waar studentverpleegkundiges die geleentheid gegun word om verantwoordelikheid vir leer te aanvaar, leerbehoeftes te identifiseer en ’n diep benadering tot leer te volg.

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Health behaviour and school environment among school-aged black and white South African children in the Limpopo Province
Authors: Peltzer Karl
Published: August 2012

The main objective of the ‘Health Behaviour among School-Aged Children’ (HBSC) study was to collect information on health-related behaviour of South African youth.

Opsomming

Die hoofdoelwit van die studie “Health Behaviour among School-aged Children” (Gesondheidsgedrag van skoolgaande kinders) studie is om inligting in te samel ten opsigte van gesondheidverwante gedrag van die Suid-Afrikaanse jeug.

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Factors influencing pre-eclampsia/eclampsia outcomes in high-risk patients in Zimbabwe
Authors: Mudokwenuy-Rawdon C , Bezuidenhout M C , Ehlers V J
Published: August 2012

Severe pre-eclampsia/eclampsia remains one of the major causes of maternal mortality in Zimbabwe.

Opsomming

Ernstige pre-eklampsie/eklampsie bly een van die hoofoorsake van moederlike sterftes in Zimbabwe.

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Illness cognitions, doctor-patient communication and prescription adherence among first diagnosed hypertensive patients from a rural teaching hospital in South Africa
Authors: Peltzer K , Khoza L B , Lekhuleni M E , Alberts M , Mekwa J , Sethosa E
Published: August 2012

This study examines the relationship between illness cognitions, doctor-patient communication and the use of prescribed medication among patients first diagnosed with hypertension in the outpatient department of a rural South African teaching hospital.

Opsomming

Hierdie studie ondersoek die verwantskap tussen siekte-kognisies, dokter-pasiënt kommunikasie en die gebruik van voorskrifmedisyne onder pasiënte wat die eerste keer met hipertensie gediagnoseer is, in die buitepasiëntafdeling van ‘n landelike Suid-Afrikaanse opleidingshospitaal.

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Editorial Comments/ Redaksionele Kommentaar
Authors: Stuart A D
Published: August 2012

A theoretical ideal for the sciences as propagated by the Ancient Greeks, inter alia Aristotle, stated as basis Knowledge for the sake of Knowledge.

Opsomming

‘n Teoretiese ideaal vir wetenskap is reeds deur die Antieke

Grieke, onder andere Artistoleles, gepropageer, waar Kennis

ter wille van Kennis as grondslag gestel is.

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Health care-seeking behaviour for child illnesses among rural mothers in South Africa: a pilot study
Authors: Promtussananon Supa , Peltzer Karl
Published: August 2012

The aim of this study was to examine the health care-seeking behaviour of mothers when their children under five years suffer from common childhood illnesses such as diarrhoea, fever, cough and worms.

Opsomming

Die doel van die navorsing was om moeders met siek kinders se gesondheidsgedrag na te vors. Die fokus was op die moeders se pogings om mediese hulp vir hul kinders te bekom.

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The social construction of HIV/AIDS
Authors: Goldstein Natalie , Pretorius H G , Stuart A D
Published: August 2012

An in-depth look is taken at the specific discourses surrounding the debilitating HIV/AIDS epidemic sweeping South Africa and the world.

Opsomming

Hierdie artikel poog om ‘n indiepte ondersoek te loods na die spesifieke diskoerse rondom die MIV/VIGS epidemie in Suid-Afrika en die wêreld.

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The attitudes of nurses towards HIV positive patients
Authors: Deetlefs Estelle , Greeff M , Koen M P
Published: August 2012

AIDS is increasing in South Africa at an alarming rate. Registered nurses consequently have more frequent contact with HIV positive patients.

Opsomming

VIGS neem drasties toe in Suid-Afrika. Geregistreerde verpleegkundiges het gevolglik meer gereelde kontak met MIV-positiewe pasiënte.

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Professional nurses’ requests to remove their names from the South African nursing council’s register Part 2: research process and results
Authors: Ehlers Valerie J
Published: August 2012

In this article data obtained from questionnaires, completed by 91 professional nurses who requested their names to be removed from the South African Nursing Council’s register for the 2000 registration year, are presented and discussed.

Opsomming

In hierdie artikel word data wat vanaf 91 vraelyste verkry is en deur professionele verpleegkundiges voltooi is wat versoek het dat hulle name van die Suid-Afrikaanse Raad op verpleging se register verwyder word vir die 2000 registrasiejaar, bespreek.

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Family murder in post-apartheid South Africa: reflections for mental health professionals
Authors: Marchetti-Mercer M C
Published: August 2012

In the late eighties the phenomenon of family murder was closely linked to Afrikaans-speaking families faced withpolitical change and uncertainty.

Opsomming

In die laat 1980s het die opvatting ontstaan dat daar ’n noue verband bestaan tussen gesinsmoord en Afrikaansprekende gesinne wat met politieke veranderinge en onsekerheid gekonfronteer word.

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Irritable bowel syndrome and vocational stress: individual psychotherapy
Authors: Nel Patricia K , Pretorius H Gertie , Stuart Anita D
Published: August 2012

The goal of this study was to provide individualised psychotherapy for a sample suffering from IBS and vocational stress.

Opsomming

Die doelstelling van hierdie studie was om eïndividualiseerde psigoterapie te verskaf aan ’n steekproef van lyers met Prikkelbare Dermsindroom (PDS) en beroepspanning.

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The facilitation of professional values amongst student nurses in the North-West Province
Authors: Mogodi I , Jooste K , Botes A C
Published: August 2012

The purpose of this study was to formulate guidelines to facilitate the internalisation of professional values in student nurses in order to enable them to become caring registered nurses.

Opsomming

Die doel van hierdie studie was om riglyne te formuleer om die internalisering van professionele waardes in studenteverpleegkundiges te fasiliteer wat hulle in staat sal stel om praktisyns wat omgee, te word.

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Alternative therapies for the holistic care of the HIV/AIDS patient
Authors: Bodkin Candice
Published: August 2012

The holistic nursing care of individuals infected with HIV/AIDS involves promoting psychological and physiological well-being as well as fostering socio-cultural relationships and supporting the fulfilment of spiritual aspirations.

Opsomming

Die holistiese verpleegsorg van individue met HIV/VIGS behels die bevordering van psigologiese en fisiologiese welsyn, sowel as die bevordering van sosio-kulturele verhoudings ten einde geestelike strewes te verwesenlik.

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Sexuality education, gender and health issues related to puberty rites for girls
Authors: Maluleke Thelmah X
Published: August 2012

It is well documented that initiation or puberty rites for girls are about sexuality, sex education, and sexuality education.

Opsomming

Navorsing het aangetoon dat inlywings- of puberteitsrites vir meisies gerig is op seksualiteit, seksonderrig, en seksualiteitsopvoeding.

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Problems encountered by teenage mothers in the Southern Hho-Hho region of Swaziland
Authors: Dlamini Lovegirl S , Van der Merwe Martie M , Ehlers Valerie J
Published: August 2012

A qualitative, explorative, descriptive and contextual research approach was followed to study the problems experiencedby teenage mothers in the southern Hho-Hho region of Swaziland.

Opsomming

’n Kwalitatiewe, eksploratiewe, beskrywende en kontekstuele navorsingsbenadering is gevolg tydens die studie van probleme wat deur tienermoeders in die suidelike Hho-Hho gebied van Swaziland ondervind is.

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Cultural factors associated with the management of breast lumps amongst Xhosa women
Authors: Mdondolo Nosipho , De Villiers Louise , Ehlers Valerie J
Published: August 2012

A qualitative research design and an ethno-nursing research method were used to identify cultural factors influencing Xhosa women’s health seeking behaviours associated with breast lumps.

Opsomming

’n Kwalitatiewe navorsingsontwerp en ’n etnoverpleegkundige navorsingsmetode is gebruik. Die doel was om te bepaal watter kulturele faktore Xhosa vroue se strewe na welstand, wat in verband staan met ’n borsvergroeisel, beïnvloed.

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Editorial Comments/ Redaksionele Kommentaar
Authors: Potgieter Cheryl
Published: August 2012

This issue of Health SA Gesondheid problematises and engages with issues which have historically been marginalised or overlooked within the Health Sciences.

Opsomming

In hierdie uitgawe van Health SA Gesondheid word sake wat geskiedkundig gemarginaliseer of misgekyk is binne die Gesondheidswetenskappe onder die loep geneem.

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Post-basic nursing students’ perceptions of the emigration of nurses from the republic of South Africa
Authors: Ehlers V J , Oosthuizen M J , Bezuidenhout M C , Monareng L V , Jooste K
Published: August 2012

The emigration of nurses from South Africa to work in overseas countries continues to increase despite efforts to curb this phenomenon.

Opsomming

Die emigrasie van Suid-Afrikaanse verpleegkundiges om in oorsese lande te werk neem toe ten spyte van pogings om die verskynsel te bekamp.

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Muslim women’s experiences of domestic violence in the Nelson Mandela metropole: a qualitative study
Authors: Nordien Razia , Alpaslan Nicky , Pretorius Blanche
Published: August 2012

This article provides a reflection on the experiences of Muslim women with regard to domestic violence.

Opsomming

Hierdie artikel werp ‘n blik op Moslemvroue se ervarings van huweliksgeweld.

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Experiences of widowhood and beliefs about the mourning process of the Batswana people
Authors: Manyedi M E , Koen M P , Greeff M
Published: August 2012

The loss of a partner is viewed by most authors as more serious than that of a parent or child, because of the closeness of the relationship between the husband and wife.

Opsomming

Die verlies aan ’n lewensmaat word oor die algemeen deur outeurs as ’n groter verlies as dié van ’n ouer of ’n

kind beskou. Dit word toegeskryf aan die noue verband wat tussen man en vrou bestaan.

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Report: 9th International Reflective Practice Conference: Mindful Inquiry: 23-25 June 2003: Robinson College, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Authors: Ehlers V J
Published: August 2012

This annual conference is organised by the Institute of Health and Community Studies, Bournemouth University.

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Report: 14th International congress on women’s health issues: University of Victoria, Victoria. Canada, 15-18 June 2003
Authors: Ehlers V J
Published: August 2012

This congress is organised annually by the International Council of Women’s Health Issues (ICOWHI).

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Consumer satisfaction with community mental health care in Durban
Authors: Almeida Renée , Adejumo Oluyinka
Published: August 2012

This study presents a consumer evaluation of the delivery and aspects of services provided at three community run mental health centres with the aim of using this information to improve the services in future for quality assurance.

Opsomming

Hierdie studie handel oor 'n verbruikersevaluering van die lewering van dienste en aspekte daarvan wat aan die drie gemeenskapsonder-houdende geestesgesondheidsentra gelewer is met die doel om hierdie inligting te gebruik om die dienste in die toekoms vir kwaliteits-versekering te verbeter.

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Clinical course: a concept analysis
Authors: Arries Eben , Du Plessis Diana
Published: August 2012

Concepts are the most basic linguistic constructs with which individuals can get a grasp on their reality. Concepts assist persons to organise their experiences.

Opsomming

Konsepte is die mees basiese linguistiese konstrukte waarmee individue 'n greep op hulle werklikheid bekom. Konsepte help persone om hulle ervarings te organiseer.

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Awareness of diabetes mellitus among African traditional healers in the Nelson Mandela Metropole
Authors: Van Huyssteen Mea , Reddy Millidhashni , Naidoo Nadasen T , Boschmans Shirley-Anne , McCartney Jane , Van de Venter Maryna
Published: August 2012

Diabetes mellitus, a chronic illness, affects approximately 8% of black South Africans. Traditional healers are an integral part of the lifestyle of the African people.

Opsomming

Diabetes mellitus, 'n chroniese siekte, affekteer na raming 8% van Suid-Afrika se swart bevolking. Tradisionele genesers is 'n integrale deel van die lewenswyse van dié bevolkingsgroep.

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Accessibility of district health nursing services in the greater Bronkhorstspruit
Authors: Mashia E O , Van Wyk N C
Published: August 2012

A growing concern about the decline in the number of non-Black patients making use of the Bronkhorstspruit Clinic exists.

Opsomming

Toenemende kommer bestaan oor die afname in die getal nie-Swart pasiënte wat van die Bronkhorstspruit Kliniek gebruik maak.

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Guidelines for the management of unethical behaviour in homes for older persons
Authors: O'Donoghue Kim , Jooste Karien , Botes Annatjie
Published: August 2012

The purpose of this research study is to formulate guidelines to counteract unethical behaviour of auxiliary nurses and care workers in homes for the older persons.

Opsomming

Die doel van hierdie navorsing is om riglyne te beskryf wat die onetiese gedrag van hulpverpleegkundiges en sorgwerkers in ouetehuise kan bekamp.

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Leadership in Health Services Management
Authors: Ketefian Shaké
Published: August 2012

Dr. Karien Jooste, Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, Rand Afrikaans University, has edited this outstanding book, published in 2003. She is listed as the editor, although she has also written a number of its chapters. In addition to herself, ten other individuals have authored various chapters. They are authorities in their fields and represent several institutions from three countries in the region.

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South African nurses' accounts for choosing to be termination of pregnancy providers
Authors: Potgieter Cheryl , Andrews Gail
Published: August 2012

The South African abortion law was liberalised with the introduction of the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act (CTOP) (1996).

Opsomming

Met die bekendstelling van die "Wet op die Keuse van die Terminasie van Swangerskap" (1996), is die Suid-Afrikaanse wet op aborsie geliberaliseer.

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Measuring health-related quality of life: a comparison between people living with aids and police on active duty
Authors: Möller Paul H , Smit Ria
Published: August 2012

The escalating rate of AIDS-related deaths in South Africa has led to an increase in social scientific research on the perceptions and Experiences of people suffering from AIDS by focusing on their physical health and emotional well-being.

Opsomming

Die styging in die getal VIGS-verwante sterftes in Suid-Afrika het gelei tot 'n toename in sosiaalwetenskaplike navorsing oor die persepsies en belewenisse van mense met VIGS, met die fokus op hul fisieke Gesondheid en emosionele welsyn.

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Neuro-epistemology: a post-modernist analysis of the neuro-sciences
Authors: Mazabow Menachem , Burke Alban , Stuart Anita
Published: August 2012

This paper examines the theoretical framework in which we construct our terms of reference when examining patients from an integrated Meyerian biopsychosocial perspective.

Opsomming

Hierdie artikel ondersoek die teoretiese raamwerk waarin ons, ons terme van verwysing konstrueer met verwysing na die ondersoeking van pasiënte vanuit 'n geïntegreerde Meyeriaanse biopsigososiale perspektief.

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Student nurses’ experience of a system of peer group supervision and guidance
Authors: Du Plessis Diana
Published: August 2012

Peers are important in self- or group assessment as they provide learners with a useful perspective on their performance.

Opsomming

Portuurgroeplede is belangrik in self- of groepassessering omdat hulle die leerders van nuttige inligting en perspektief oor hulle vordering voorsien.

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Dealing with cholera: exclusively the domain of environmental health practitioners?
Authors: Le Roux Cheryl S
Published: August 2012

Cholera outbreaks have a profound impact on the health and well-being of communities.

Opsomming

Cholera het ‘n diepgaande invloed op die gesondheid en algemene welsyn van gemeenskappe.

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Die begrip “rentmeesterskap” in die gemeentebouproses
Authors: Van der Merwe J.F. , Vos C.J.A.
Published: August 2012

The concept of stewardship in the process of extending the local churchThis study looks at the biblical principal of stewardship in the context of building up the local church. The study starts with the methodological principles of Practical Theology and various models of the process of building up the local church. Traditionally stewardship was regarded as the principle that encouraged Christians to give monetary contributions towards extending the local church. The study makes it clear that a much broader and biblical understanding of stewardship is necessary. It looks at the different dimensions of stewardship and the effect the stewardship principle has on the Christian’s use of resources, time, spiritual gifts, possessions, as well as on creation, life and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Huwelik en seksualiteit in ’n postmoderne samelewing
Authors: Van Wyk D.J.C.
Published: August 2012

Marriage and sexuality in a postmodern societyThe focus of the article is on the concepts marriage and sexuality against the background of changing paradigms. It shows how perseptions on marriage and sexuality has changed as it manifested and still manifests in premodern, modern and postmodern times. The article argues that it is possible that aspects of recent reflections on the postmodern way of thinking can help the church and Christians to come to a more balanced appreciation of marriage and sexuality.
Matthew and apocalypticism as the “mother of Christian theology”: Ernst Käsemann revisited
Authors: Van Aarde Andries
Published: August 2012

The aim of this article is to reflect on Ernst Käsemann’s dictum that apocalypticism was the mother of all Christian theology. Käsemann used the Jesus tradition behind the Gospel of Matthew for the substantiation of his argument and understood the process of marginalization in Matthew’s community in light of the development between the charismatic Paul and the institutionalized Frühkatholizismus. This article argues for a possibility other than the conflict between charismatic law-free Jesus’ followers and apocalyptically oriented Jesus’ followers. The setting of Matthew refers to post-70 CE scribal activity and a conflict between the scribe Matthew, coming from a Jerusalem apocalyptically oriented Jesus group, and scribes who were in the process of establishing the first phase of a Pharisaic rabbinate on the border between Galilee and Syria.
Ars erotica en die detrivialisering van die seksuele diskoers: ’n Aantekening by die seksualiteitsanalise van Michel Foucault
Authors: Beukes Johann
Published: August 2012

Ars erotica and the detrivialization of the sexual discourse: An annotation to Michel Foucault’s analysis of sexualityThis essay is an attempt to detrivialize and depublicize the sexual discourse by reintroducing an aspect of Michel Foucault’s historiography of sexuality, namely his analysis of the intrinsic private nature of ars erotica, the classic notion of secretive eroticism. The article argues that sexuality has become an essentially public, objectifying and therefore oppressive discourse in modernity. By presenting the privatistic notion of ‘radical discretion’, it attempts to reclaim the deepest of ars erotica sentiments, namely the virtue of silence, in erotic contexts.
Pastors or Lawyers? The Role of Religion in the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission Process
Authors: Meiring P.G.J.
Published: August 2012

In  this  article, Piet Meiring who served as Committee Member on the TRC discusses the often disputed religious character of the Commission. Quoting examples from the TRC process he describes the debate that developed – on Archbishop Tutu’s religious way of handling the affairs of  the  Commission. Meiring discusses the TRC liturgy that was developed during the course of the process, as well as how important the role of religion proved to be in terms of three crucial issues: the process of remembering, the quest for truth, and the costliness of reconciliation.
Fr. Sergius Bulgakov (1871-1944): A study in the Eastern Orthodox hermeneutical perspective
Authors: Negrov Alexander I
Published: August 2012

This study focuses on the hermeneutical theory of the Russian Orthodox theologian Fr. Sergius Bulgakov (1871-1944). It singles out the basic principles of that theory for discussion. The following principles are considered: the nature of the  Bible; the role of the Holy  Spirit in biblical interpretation; tradition as a hermeneutical principle; ecclesiastical reading; the actualisation of Scripture in personal and corporate life,  and the scope and limitations of scientific-critical inquiry.    An understanding of these fundamental tenets of Bulgakov’s hermeneutics is vital to a proper appreciation of Eastern Orthodoxy’s hermeneutical approach to the Bible.
Das Siebente Gebot, das Hohelied und Calvin
Authors: Loader James A.
Published: August 2012

The seventh commandment, Calvin and CanticlesTaking the Seventh Commandment (according to the numbering of the Calvinist tradition) as its focus, this article examines the hermeneutical principles of the Reformer, John Calvin, for the exposition of the Decalogue. This is related to a consideration of the ‘theological meaning’ of the Book of Canticles (Song of Songs), an Old Testament book which, significantly, does not feature among the commentaries of Calvin. It is argued that the secular impact of the erotic songs is equally strong and meaningful against the backdrop of Hellenistic Jewry, as it is against that of preexilic Israel. It is concluded that the dimension of the Song’s sexual ethic is not an abrogation of the Law, but an extension of it: Here it is not a matter of mere prohibition and consequently, artificial techniques are not necessary in order to distil positive meaning from the negative commandment. Neither is this sexual ethic a matter of exclusive male rights, nor is purity protected at the cost of justice – Eros is taken up in Agape.
Andries van Aarde se vaderlose Jesus
Authors: Le Roux Jurie H.
Published: August 2012

Andries van Aarde’s fatherless JesusThis article focuses on Andries Van Aarde’s book, “Fatherless in Galilee”, is an important contribution to the historical Jesus study in South Africa. Van Aarde depicted Jesus as someone who grew up fatherless. For Jesus this meant a lifelong struggle against slander and the exclusion from the temple and the presence of God. Jesus nevertheless trusted God who filled Jesus’ emptiness. Jesus was baptized and then started a ministry, focusing on the outcasts of society. He preached that the kingdom of God has come and that the people of this kingdom can experience God, as well as forgiveness of sins. Jesus died but arose in the kerygma. The article also refers to the struggle of the authors of the New Testament writings to understand and express the Jesus event.
Die geheim van die prediking: In-stemming met die gemeente
Authors: Cilliers Johan
Published: August 2012

The secret of preaching: Tuning in to the congregationThis paper concentrates on the role of the congregation in the process of preaching, contending that true contextualisation can only take place when the congregation fulfills its role as carrier and protector of the truth. It advocates the development of an ecumenical and hermeneutical approach to preaching, which not only implies a dialogue with the congregation of the present, but also of the past. The paper takes a brief look at certain homiletical trends in this regard, and puts forth three contours of contextualisation: (a)the continual translation of the language of Scripture, (b)the contemporary adaptation of the form of preaching, and (c)the nurturing of a congregational-hermeneutical culture.
The meaning of the word [foreign font omitted] in Lk 14:20; 17:27; Mk 12:25 and in a number of early Jewish and Christian authors
Authors: Van Tilborg Sjef
Published: August 2012

In modern Greek the word [foreign font omitted] means exclusively “to have sexual contact”, and not “to marry”. In his work Opera Minora Selecta: Epigraphie et antiquité grecques (Amsterdam, 1989, V, 417-421) the epigraphist Louis Robert shows that this special meaning of the word has to be assumed in a number of classical texts. On the basis of Robert’s study, this article discusses whether this meaning is also possible in the case of a number of New Testament texts (Lk 14:20; 17:27; Mk 12:25) and texts from Enoch, Philo, Athenagoras and especially Clement.
Matthew’s anti-Paulinism: A neglected feature of Matthean studies
Authors: Sim David C.
Published: August 2012

Half a century ago, S G F Brandon argued that the Gospel of Matthew was an anti-Pauline text. Brandon’s case was not especially convincing and his hypothesis was quickly  consigned to the scholarly scrap heap. But  in  recent  times Matthean scholarship has been moving towards a position whereby Brandon’s basic insights can and should be resurrected. This study argues that the view that Matthew was an anti-Pauline text is completely in line with current understandings of this Gospel and its underlying  community, and can be restated in a more detailed and much more convincing fashion.
Reflections on Jesus’ parables as metaphorical stories past and present
Authors: Reinstorf Dieter , Van Aarde Andries
Published: August 2012

During the past decades scholars have endeavoured to read Jesus’ parables as metaphorical stories. This article provides a  theoretical overview of the ongoing debate, reflecting both on past claims and present criticism.  The assertion is made that the use of the metaphor as a model to read and study the parables of Jesus, remains valid and should be expanded to include the parables in  their particular Gospel settings.
We and They in Romans
Authors: Malina Bruce J.
Published: August 2012

According to cultural anthropologists ingroup/outgroup divisions are fundamental to Mediterranean views of the world. This essay considers Paul’s  in-group/outgroup, or  “we/they” perceptions. The ethnocentrism revealed in this dichotomy indicates that Paul, like other Mediterraneans of his time, showed little interest in the outgroup. Not surprisingly, neither was the God of Israel. Non-Israelites simply did not fit into the divine plan of things until non-Israelites, some centuries  later, began to identify with Paul’s “we” – something Paul did not foresee.
Godsdienstige perspektiewe op mens-dier interaksie
Authors: Van Heerden M.
Published: August 2012

Religious perspectives on human-animal interactionThe relationship between humans and animals can be influenced by religious belief. Regardless of the diversity of religions, kindness to all of God’s creatures seems to be a central concept. Theologians concerned with animal ethics currently emphasize an ecosystem approach with the focus on reverence for life and restricting harm to and suffering of all forms of life. Today many Christians experience an enriching relationship with animals. Although church leaders played an important role in the history of animal welfare, the human-animal bond is not an issue which receives much attention in the Christian church today. The role of theology in a multidisciplinary approach towards the enhancement of positive human-animal interaction, by means of research, education and congregational ministry is advocated.
Vanaf laat-strukturalisme na post- strukturalisme: ’n Kontekstualisering van Jean-François Lyotard se Discours, Figure
Authors: Beukes Johann
Published: August 2012

From late-structuralism to post-structuralism: A contextualization of Jean-François Lyotard’s Discours, FigureIn this article the post-structuralist legacy of French philosopher Jean-François Lyotard (1924-1998) is being surveyed with specific regard to his first major publication, Discours, Figure (1971). The initial impact of this text on the post-structuralist debate is being explored, as well as the way in which it brought Lyotard in direct confrontation with Jacques Derrida, the then mainstream representative of (late) structuralism, with specific regard to Lyotard’s battle against the “imperialism of the text” and his own critical departure from phenomenology.
Wat verbeeldt de christelijke gemeente zich als ze zegt dat God haar aanspreekt?
Authors: Den Dulk Maarten
Published: August 2012

In what manner does the Christian congregation imagine God to be addressing her?In the reading and preaching of Scriptures people speak to one another about God. These actions are surrounded by words, gestures and rituals directed to God. However, the congregation also claims that God is addressing her. Hence, this article poses the question: In what manner does the congregation imagine God to be addressing her? Which images and parables are used for this purpose? In dealing with this question the article focuses on the words in Numbers 7:89 relating how Moses heard a voice coming from the space between the two cherubim standing on the atonement cover on the ark of the Testimony. This verse offers an indication of how believers can presume God to be speaking in liturgical space.
Vrouwenpastoraat: Een paradigma-verandering
Authors: Dreyer Yolanda
Published: August 2012

Pastoral care of women: A paradigm shiftThis article shows that church and society find themselves somewhere between the modern and postmodern eras. Postmodern thinking is becoming more and more prevalent. In the premodern era society was structured according to a strict hierarchy. In modern times people were placed in the hierarchical system on account of their instrumental value. Those considered to be of more worth dominated those of lesser value. In postmodern thinking hierarchy, dominance and value judgements of people are questioned. The article investigates the consequences of this shift for the disciplines of gender studies and pastoral counseling with women. It indicates how women are still caught up in various power systems and explores ways in which narratives of hope and transformation can assist women in finding healing and new possibilities in the church. The article consists of four sections in which the following are explored: scientific theories regarding pastoral counseling with women; the relationship between these theories and shifting paradigms; the effect of paradigms on pastoral counseling with women; an adequate model for pastoral counseling with women.
’n Ondersoek na die aanwending van musiek as hulpmiddel in pastorale terapie binne ’n gespreksmodel
Authors: Maritz J.F. , Dreyer T.F.J.
Published: August 2012

The use of music in pastoral therapy within the structure of a model of discourseThis is part two of an article on the use of music in pastoral therapy. The first part of the article dealt with theoretical issues, while the second part explores the practical possibilities of the counterpoint between music and pastoral therapy. It is argued that the model of conversation could be a possible structure to accommodate this holistic approach. The aim of this exploration is to deal with and help a person in need as a whole, as an integrated being. Pastoral therapy is an opportunity for people to realise their creative possibilities and responsibilities to lead a life of hope and praise before God. The structured use of music could enhance and enrich this opportunity.
Homosexuality: A challenge to African churches
Authors: Masango Maake
Published: August 2012

Globalization has brought numerous challenges to churches. Homosexuality is one of those challenges facing African churches. There has been a growing evidence of rejection, isolation, discrimination and  condemnation as sub-human of homosexuals. Some conservative churches have misused Scripture in order  to strengthen their case of condemnation. This article  seeks to correct the misinterpretation or misuse of Scriptural passages. For example, Sodom and Gomorrah is often referred to as a passage of Scripture to justify condemnation, while this  passage actually deals with judgment. Finally, the article  challenges churches to use a pastoral approach which should lead to a healing ministering, especially to all of those who are isolated and rejected.
Die Koninkryk van God by Jesus: ’n Apokalipties-eskatologiese of eties-eskatologiese begrip?
Authors: Nel G.C.J. , Van Aarde A.G.
Published: August 2012

The Kingdom of God in Jesus’ sayings: An apocalyptic-eschatological or ethical-eschatological concept?Drawing on the insights of Q research, the purpose of this article is to question the traditionally accepted position that the term “Kingdom of God” in Jesus’ sayings is to be understand in terms of an apocalyptic-eschatological framework. It argues that Jesus’ used “Kingdom of God” rather in an ethical-eschatological sense. Jesus’ reference to the Kingdom of God is understood as referring to an alternative lifestyle in the here and now of the life of Jesus’ followers. This insight is applied to the present-day situation of the church by describing Jesus’ view of the Kingdom of God as subversive wisdom which challenges many conventional practices.
Hooglied, liggaam en die mistikus, Sint Teresa van Avila (1515–1582)
Authors: Viviers H.
Published: August 2012

Song of Songs, body and the mystic, St Teresa of Avila (1515 – 1582)In this article the interaction between an allegorical (tropological) understanding of the Song of Songs, the body and the internalized societal values of the sixteenth century Spanish mystic, St Teresa of Avila will be highlighted. Our bodies are central in our symbolizing activities and this confirms that we are (animated) bodies. St Teresa cannot escape her body, not even in the elevated spiritual state of the unio mystica, utilizing the words of love in the Song to voice the soul’s glowing love for Christ. The body’s “voice” is always present, in spite of her societal dualistic values of prioritising the spirit at the expense of the body and it even subtly enhances self-realisation. The repressed body always returns. The “text” of the body onto which is “written” societal values becomes an important source of exposing a society’s hidden ideologies.
Genesis 38 binne die Josefverhaal: ’n Literêr-sosiologiese perspektief
Authors: Viljoen D.A. , Breytenbach P.P.B.
Published: August 2012

The placing of Genesis 38 within the Joseph narrative: A literary sociological perspectiveA review of research on Gen 38 defines it as a literary riddle. The reasoning of this passage’s positioning and function within the Joseph narrative leads to a maze of different viewpoints. This article systematizes research on Gen 38 into three basic viewpoints: [1] Gen 38 forms an intrinsic part of the Joseph narrative; [2] Gen 38 is an independent literary unit; [3] Gen 38 is dialectically related to the Joseph narrative. Gen 38 reflects a polemical Southern perspective of the Kingdom of Judah against a Northern perspective of the Kingdom of Israel. This viewpoint links up with the argument that Gen 38 should be seen as dialectically related to the Joseph narrative.