Coincidental discovery of HIV and pregnancy positive status in primary healthcare facilities.

Background:  HIV-positive and pregnancy diagnosis is a traumatic, shocking, and distressing experience for women. Adoption of routine HIV counselling and testing in the antenatal programme aimed to increase the uptake and the early diagnosis of HIV among pregnant women to prevent maternal HIV transmission to unborn babies and neonates.

Objectives:  The study aimed to explore the psychological reaction of women coincidentally discovering their HIV-positive status and pregnancy while seeking medical care in primary healthcare facilities in the Tshwane district.

Knowledge, Perceptions and Attitudes of eHealth and Health Technology among Nursing Students from Gauteng Province, South Africa.

The use of technology in healthcare settings was identified as a crucial priority in many countries to provide quality healthcare services. eHealth or digital health technology is found to have a positive influence on improving the efficiency and quality of healthcare services. It has been proven to provide opportunities to strengthen health systems.

Experiences of migrant mothers attending vaccination services at primary healthcare facilities.

Background: Migration to South Africa is currently dominated by women and children, for socio-economic and refugee reasons or to utilise the healthcare system for various services. Migrants and refugees are at risk of vaccine-preventable diseases, and many of their children have an incomplete or unknown immunisation status.

Aim: This study aimed to explore the experiences of migrant mothers in utilising child immunisation services in primary healthcare facilities.

Relapse among MHCUs after a Short-Term Admission in an Acute Psychiatric Unit: Primary Caregivers' Perspective.

South Africa has taken initiative to strengthen its mental health system, by improving the Mental Health Care Act 17 of 2002 which proclaims that mental healthcare users (MHCUs) can be treated in communities and homes. Due to short-term hospitalisations for acute MHCUs and advocacy for community-based care, families play a significant role in providing care to severe mental healthcare users. The objective of the study was to explore primary caregivers' perspective regarding the relapse of MHCUs following a short-term admission in acute psychiatric units.

Why adult patients on antiretroviral therapy miss clinical appointments in rural villages of Limpopo Province, South Africa: An exploratory study.

Background: Missing clinical appointments while on antiretroviral therapy (ART) is associated with poor adherence to treatment and an increased risk of poor immunological outcomes.

Aim: This study explored the reasons why adults missed clinical ART appointments.

Setting: The study was conducted in community healthcare centres (CHCs) with high rates of missed appointments by ART patients.

Community healthcare workers' experiences with the care of clients on antiretroviral therapy in the community.

Introduction: community healthcare workers are members of the community affiliated with community-based organisations to implement Primary Health Care (PHC) in the district health services of South Africa. Among other roles, they are expected to care for clients on antiretroviral therapy (ART) in the community. The purpose of this study was to explore how community healthcare workers describe their experience regarding the management of ART clients in the community environment.

Missing appointments by patients on antiretroviral therapy: Professional nurses' perspective.

Background:  Missed appointments for medicine pick-ups are regarded as a predictor of poor adherence, and should trigger immediate questions about issues that may affect follow-up visits to healthcare settings.

Objectives:  The study explored and described professional nurses' perspectives about the factors that contribute to missing appointments by people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (PLWHIV) on antiretroviral therapy (ART) at Mopani and Vhembe district in Limpopo Province.

Method:  A qualitative explorative contextual approach was used for the study.

Attitudes and beliefs of immigrants regarding HIV and AIDS in Mopani district, South Africa.

Sub-Saharan Africa faces and is severely affected by many conflicts. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) threaten both the physical and financial well-being of individuals in these struggling countries. This research aims to investigate the immigrants' attitudes and beliefs regarding HIV/AIDS in the Mopani district, Limpopo Province.