Publications by authors named "Liz Wolvaardt"
Background: In recent decades, the literature on global partnerships in nursing and midwifery education, to enhance the quality of education and produce competent graduates in the labor market, is on the rise in Africa. However, there is a gap regarding the best practices and barriers in the African context. This systematic scoping review aims to map the evidence on academic partnerships in transforming nursing and midwifery education in Africa.
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- Researchers explored the international context of medical education by applying Hofstede's cultural dimensions to a specific population of medical students and trainees, addressing a gap in previous studies that focused on the general population.
- A cross-cultural online survey was conducted with over 2,500 participants from 16 countries to assess their cultural values and professional behaviors according to Hofstede's six dimensions.
- Findings revealed that cultural dimensions like power distance and masculinity are similar across the countries studied, while uncertainty avoidance varied significantly, indicating unique cultural dynamics within the medical student community compared to general populations.
Background: Education and training of undergraduate health science students in public health are insufficient in many parts of the world. This lack is a risk as early interest in specialist training options is a predictor of future training choices. A special interest group (SIG) is one mechanism to engage students, increase awareness and generate interest in public health.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA descriptive study of the health information needs of Kenyan women in the first 6 weeks postpartum.
BMC Pregnancy Childbirth
November 2017
Background: A large number of maternal and neonatal deaths occur during birth and 48 h after birth. The benefits of postnatal care to the mother and newborn cannot be overemphasized as this is another opportunity where complications that might arise from pregnancy and childbirth can be treated, as well as the time to provide important information on maternal and newborn care after delivery. This study aimed to determine the information needs of mother-baby pairs in the first 6 weeks after birth.
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