Barriers and facilitators in the acquisition of diabetes knowledge among tertiary-care nurses in central and southern Malawi: an exploratory-descriptive qualitative study.

Background: Numerous studies report low diabetes knowledge among nurses in sub-Saharan Africa. However, little is known about the factors that hinder and promote their acquisition of knowledge on diabetes mellitus. Understanding these factors is a pivotal step towards ensuring that nurses are knowledgeable and competent in the provision of care and education for patients with diabetes mellitus.

The views of nurses and healthcare users on the development of Ubuntu community model in nursing in selected provinces in South Africa: A participatory action research.

Background: The Ubuntu philosophy which emanates from the African saying, muthu ndi muthu nga vhathu, a person is a person because of other persons, resonates with nursing ethics.

Purpose: To describe the views of nurses and healthcare users on the development of the Ubuntu community model in nursing.

Methods: A Participatory Action Research approach was used.

Exploring maternal and child healthcare projects in South African communities through Ubuntu lens: an appreciative inquiry.

Background: Ubuntu, a Nguni Bantu term meaning "humanity towards other", embodies a philosophy of collectivism, interconnectedness and mutual respect, which is deeply ingrained in South African culture. Ubuntu led community-based collaborative projects enhance community engagement of several stakeholders to ensure improved health outcomes for the mothers and children in the region. Similarly, collaborations between universities are required to co-create evidence-based interventions with healthcare systems and communities to achieve healthcare objectives.

Factors that influence the uptake of human papillomavirus vaccine among preadolescent girls in South Africa: A Scoping Review.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a sexually transmitted infection which causes cancer, especially cervical cancer. HPV infection and cervical cancer are a public health concern in South Africa. Primary prevention interventions, such as vaccination against cervical cancer, have been rolled out in the country.