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Peacock, Alan. "The In‐Service Training of Primary Teachers in Science in Namibia." British Journal of In-Service Education 19, no. 2 (January 1993): 21–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0305763930190205.
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Iyamu, Tiko, and Irja Shaanika. "Factors Influencing the Use of Mobile Systems to Access Healthcare Big Data in a Namibian Public Hospital." Information Resources Management Journal 33, no. 3 (July 2020): 81–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/irmj.2020070104.
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The use of mobile systems to access healthcare big data is generally a challenge, but worse in Namibia because the influencing factors are not empirically known in the country. The objective of this study is to examine the factors that can determine and influence the use of mobile systems to access big data within the public healthcare in Namibia. Thus, a Namibian public hospital was used as a case in the study. Qualitative data was collected by using the semi-structured technique. Structuration theory was employed as a lens to guide the analysis of the data. The following factors—mobile systems ease of use, system user training, online consultation, medical history traceability, access to external facilities, practitioner's collaboration, systems decentralisation, and technology infrastructure flexibility—were found to influence the use of mobile systems in accessing healthcare big data for service delivery. Based on the findings, a model was developed. The model is intended to guide hospital managers in the use of mobile systems to access patient big data for service delivery.
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Ipinge, Annastasia, and Cathrine Tambudzai Nengomasha. "An investigation into the records management profession in the public service of Namibia." Information and Learning Science 119, no. 7/8 (July 9, 2018): 377–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ils-11-2017-0123.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the recognition of record management profession in the Namibian Public Service. The objectives of the study are to determine appreciation of the importance of records record management; establish policies that support records management; find out the promotion of the records management function in the public service; establish training and job opportunities available for the record management professionals; and come up with recommendations on how the recognition of the record management profession could be enhanced in the public service of Namibia. Design/methodology/approach This case study used qualitative data collection methods, namely, focus group discussions and interviews. The two ministries and records keeping staff who took part in the focus group discussions were conveniently selected, whereas the two government offices where one key informant each was interviewed were purposively selected. Findings This study revealed that the records management profession was not well recognised in the public service of Namibia. The hiring of staff with low educational qualifications and the hiring of records keeping staff with some Diploma qualifications into the same positions as those without qualifications were all evidence of this. In addition to these was the failure to re-grade the records keeping staff through the establishment of a records management cadre. Practical implications The study recommends the creation of record management units in all offices, ministries and agencies headed by qualified record managers supported by qualified records management staff, finalisation and implementation of the records management policy, as well as the creation of a records management cadre. Originality/value The findings of the study on which this paper is based could inform policy for decision makers, and for the records management keeping staff, a strategy for advocating for recognition of their profession was planned.
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Kapenda, Hileni Magano, and Lucky Pieters. "Lecturers' Perceptions on the Effectiveness of In-Service Training Programs at Selected Public Sector Organisations in Namibia." Multidisciplinary Journal of Educational Research 7, no. 2 (June 15, 2017): 156. http://dx.doi.org/10.17583/remie.2017.2526.
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The training programs, irrespective of their scopes and time frames, aims to enrich the skills, knowledge level and attitude of participants so that they eventually enhance organizational performance. The training institution investigated in this study did not have a training evaluation policy at its inception. Hence, the aim of this paper is to report on the lecturers’ views on the effectiveness of in-service training at one of the public sector organization in Namibia. The study adopted a quantitative approach and a total of 32 academic staff participated in it. The results indicate that the majority of respondents are of the view that the institution does not conduct training need assessments. They also expressed that the in-service training programs provided by the institution do not empower them to become better teachers. It is thus recommended that the institution provides in-service training programs that specifically improve lecturers’ pedagogical skills in this regard.
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Mukata, Calvin, Watson Ladzani, and Thea Visser. "The effectiveness of business management and entrepreneurship training offered by SME service providers in Namibia." African Journal of Business and Economic Research 13, no. 2 (August 27, 2018): 81–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.31920/1750-4562/2018/v13n2a4.
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Mnubi-Mchombu, Chiku, and Dennis N. Ocholla. "INFORMATION NEEDS AND SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN, THEIR CAREGIVERS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS IN RURAL REGIONS IN NAMIBIA." Mousaion: South African Journal of Information Studies 32, no. 1 (October 4, 2016): 23–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.25159/0027-2639/1698.
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A big problem in Namibia is the issue of destitute orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), many of whose parents have died from HIV/AIDS related illnesses. This study sought to examine the information needs of OVC and their caregivers and their information seeking strategies in managing the OVC situation in Namibia. Both qualitative and quantitative survey research methods were employed. Questionnaires were posted to various service providers, while interviews were conducted with OVC and their caregivers. Focus group discussions were also used for caregivers and informants in order to collect data on the respondents’ general attitudes, feelings, beliefs, experiences and reactions. The study took place in the rural Ohangwena region in January 2009 and urban Khomas region in April 2009. The preliminary findings indicated that there was a higher school dropout rate among rural OVC. Both rural and urban OVC expressed the need for financial assistance or grants, child care support, feeding schemes and health services as their top priorities. The rural OVC said they required information about school development fund exemptions, financial assistance or grants, health services, childcare support, and training opportunities. The urban OVC expressed the same priorities except for counselling, which was added to their list instead of training opportunities. Both the rural and urban OVC stated that they consulted relatives, teachers and friends for advice or information, thus indicating that interpersonal sources of information were the most important source of information. The study provided useful information for interventions and further research.
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Meguid, T., O. Ikeakanam, and V. A. Petrova. "Lessons learned from two years of in-service-training for midwives at onandjokwe hospital in Northern Namibia." International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics 70 (2000): D59. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0020-7292(00)81860-3.
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Lunza, Simasiku, and Emma Maano Nghitanwa. "Experiences of registered nurses on communication with Deaf patients at Katutura state hospital, Namibia." International Journal of Medicine 5, no. 1 (March 7, 2017): 82. http://dx.doi.org/10.14419/ijm.v5i1.7301.
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The purpose of this study was to explore the experience of registered nurses on communication with Deaf patients. Data was collected using an interview guide. Random sampling technique was employed. Data was transcribed and keywords were identified representing the major categories. Data was analysed using a systematic process in order to deduce themes and sub-themes. During data analysis similar ideas or keywords were coded and similar topics were grouped together into categories. The study concluded that registered nurses lack sign language skills hence their communication with Deaf patients is also challenged. It is recommended that registered nurses needs to be provided with the training in sign language at educational institutions and provision of in-service training on sign language should made available for all health care workers. The study also recommends that Deaf people should be trained in sign languages for effective communication when seeking health care.
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W.R., Pieters, and Van Heerden A.A. "Investigating the Relationship between Workload-Resources and Exhaustion of Nurses and Police Officers in Namibia." Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies 10, no. 5(J) (November 3, 2018): 195–207. http://dx.doi.org/10.22610/jebs.v10i5(j).2509.
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A lot has been published on burnout within the service industry; however, an in-depth investigation of job stressors and burnout in both the safety and health sectors of Namibia has been left unexplored. This study investigated the relationship between job demands-resources and burnout. Burnout occurs when an individual is exposed to emotional and interpersonal stressors on the job (exhaustion, cynicism and professional efficacy). Job demands require continuous efforts and job resources are aspects of the organisation that are helpful in achieving goals, reducing costs of job demands and stimulating growth and development. The sample is made up of police officers (n=482) and nursing staff (n=672) from various regions within Namibia (n=1154). Results were analysed using the SPSS (version 24) to assess the relationships between the variables. The results revealed exhaustion had a relationship with the workload, resources and organisational support. Lower levels of workload, accompanied with higher levels of resources and organisation support would reduce exhaustion. The workload can be managed by making using of timemanagement training, improving delegation, and by ensuring the employees have mentors and supervisory support. Training opportunities improve work resources and reduce work stress. Healthy coping strategies, like being active and meditation help to alleviate stress (exhaustion). Having healthy work relations enhances organisational support and improves coping mechanisms of employees.
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O’Sullivan, Margo C. "Action research and the transfer of reflective approaches to in-service education and training (INSET) for unqualified and underqualified primary teachers in Namibia." Teaching and Teacher Education 18, no. 5 (July 2002): 523–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0742-051x(02)00014-8.
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Amukugo, Hans Justus, and Julia Paul Nangombe. "Paradigmatic perspective for a quality improvement training programme for health professionals in the ministry of health and social services in Namibia." International Journal of Health 4, no. 2 (June 4, 2016): 89. http://dx.doi.org/10.14419/ijh.v4i2.6164.
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This article focuses on the paradigmatic perspective facilitate the development of a quality improvement training programme for health professionals in the ministry of health and social services in Namibia. The study of this nature requires a paradigmatic perspective; this is a collection of logically linked concepts and propositions that provide a theoretical perspective or orientation that tends to guide the research approach to a specific. Assumptions are useful in directing research decisions during the research process.The study adopted a constructivism and interpretivism approach, since it involved understand the current situation of quality health care/service delivery at health care facilities, and explore and describe the of the health professionals; experiences at the health care facilities. The study was based on the specific information that was accepted as true, as obtained from those lived the experiences of challenges and constraints of providing quality health care at the health care facilities.The paradigm perspectives in this study include Meta – theoretical assumption which consisted ontological, epistemological, axiological, methodological and rhetorical assumptions. Theoretical basis of the study includes Dickoff (1968), Practice Oriented Theory; Programme development by Meyer and Van Niekerk; Kolb’s Theory of experiential learning; Demining’s model of quality improvement, Quality improvement policy of the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) and Centre for Diseases control (CDC) framework for programme education.
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Kloppers, Joan M., Agnes Van Dyk, and Lucia N. Nelumbu. "Implementation of an educational programme for caregivers of the elderly in Windhoek and Rehoboth, Namibia." International Journal of Medicine 3, no. 2 (June 26, 2015): 56. http://dx.doi.org/10.14419/ijm.v3i2.4835.
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<p>In many instances care for the frail elderly, especially in long-term care institutions, is provided under minimal supervision by caregivers who lay people. This can lead to poor-quality care or neglect of the frail elderly. Therefore, caregivers have a major role in coordinating comprehensive long-term care.</p><p>One of the objectives of the study “Caregiving in old-age homes in Windhoek: A practice-orientated enquiry into caregiving education” was to implement the educational programme for caregivers in old age homes in Windhoek. A qualitative, explorative, descriptive, contextual and phenomenology design was used to perform this study.</p><p>The study was conducted in three phases. Firstly, a situational analysis was carried out to explore and describe the experiences and needs of the caregivers and the elderly. The situation analysis revealed themes in terms of interpersonal relationships that could be positive or negative regarding the elderly, with the sub-themes like communication, support and caring for elderly people. These themes and sub-themes include the following: Interpersonal relationships were viewed as an important aspect of the caring process. Lack of regular in-service training sessions for caregivers, with a sub- theme of a lack of adequate knowledge of procedures. Lack of human resources, equipment and policies</p><p>In the second phase, a conceptual framework was derived from the results of phase 1, using the activities prescribed by Dickoff, James and Wiedenbach (1968). In the third phase, a programme was developed from the findings of the previous phase. Finally, the educational programme was implemented and evaluated in old-age homes in Windhoek.</p>
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Kloppers, Joan M., Louise Pretorius, and Alfreda R. E. Kloppers. "Evaluation of the educational programme for caregivers of the elderly in Windhoek and Rehoboth, Namibia." International Journal of Medicine 3, no. 2 (August 21, 2015): 69. http://dx.doi.org/10.14419/ijm.v3i2.5083.
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<p>There are many reasons why the elderly may be in need of care, for example, if an elderly person suffers a medical illness, such as a stroke or a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer's disease, he/she may need assistance and care (Boehlke, 2001).</p><p>Another major problem for elderly people is the prevalence of co-morbidity (several chronic diseases in one person) which makes treatment and quality of care and life more difficult. In many instances care for the frail elderly, especially in long-term care institutions, is provided under minimal supervision by caregivers who lay people. This can lead to poor-quality care or neglect of the frail elderly. Clarke (2008) stated that the role of the caregiver involves the application to the principles of caring at any level of care. A qualitative, explorative, descriptive, contextual and phenomenology design was used to perform this study.</p><p>The purpose of this study was to develop, implement and evaluate a supportive educational programme for caregivers of the elderly in old-age homes in Windhoek.</p><p>The study was conducted in three phases. Firstly, a situational analysis was carried out to explore and describe the experiences and needs of the caregivers and the elderly. The situation analysis revealed themes in terms of interpersonal relationships that could be positive or negative regarding the elderly, with the sub-themes like communication, support and caring for elderly people. These themes and sub-themes include the following: Interpersonal relationships were viewed as an important aspect of the caring process. Lack of regular in-service training sessions for caregivers, with a subtheme of a lack of adequate knowledge of procedures. Lack of human resources, equipment and policies.</p><p>In the second phase, a conceptual framework was derived from the results of phase 1, using the activities prescribed by Dickoff, James and Wiedenbach (1968). In the third phase, an educational programme was developed from of the findings of the previous phase. The Vicon project (2010) explains a programme as a plan of action for achieving something. The educational programme was implemented and evaluated and adjusted according to recommendations made. The feedback session with participants would indicate that their responses to the programme were positive, and they mentioned that the programme was indeed needed. The intention and hope are that the educational programme will help caregivers for the elderly to be competent and provide quality care.</p>
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AHMED, KHALID SALIM, RICHARD OPOKU ASARE, AKWASI BOAKYE-YIADOM, and PAUL ARMAH ARYEE. "TEACHERS’ KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES TOWARD EPILEPSY IN TARKWA-NSUAEM MUNICIPALITY." European Journal of Health Sciences 5, no. 1 (July 17, 2020): 51. http://dx.doi.org/10.47672/ejhs.529.
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Purpose: The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of basic school teachers on epilepsy in Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality.Methodology: The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional design. Teachers were sampled from public basic schools in the municipality using the Yamane’s formula for known sampling frame to arrive at 226 participants for the study. The multi-stage and convenience sampling techniques were then used to sample teachers from five of the seven circuits with each circuit being allocated 62 teachers for the study. A semi-structured questionnaire which was used for the data collection was adapted from a study in Namibia. Chi squares and P-values were applied to determine the association between dependent and independent variables as confidence level set at 0.05. Data was analyzed with SPSS version 20.Results: The study found that majority of the teachers, 167 (73.9%) were knowledgeable about epilepsy and 191 (84.5%) had positive attitudes toward epilepsy. However, seizure management practices among the teachers were poor; only 44 (19.3%) of the teachers had appropriate seizure management practices. Notwithstanding, the religion of the teachers was found to be significantly associated with knowledge on epilepsy (p=0.041). The study found that marital status had an effect on attitudes toward epilepsy (p=0.004), whilst educational qualification was also significantly associated with attitudes toward epilepsy (p=0.001). The self-rated knowledge levels of the teachers, had no significant relationship with seizure management practices (p=0.508).Conclusion: Though majority of the teachers had adequate knowledge and positive attitudes toward epilepsy, it did not reflect in appropriate management of seizure.Recommendation: The Ghana Health Service should collaborate with the Ghana Education Service in training teachers on the management of seizure attacks.
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Kadreni, Emilia, Ahmad Perwira Mulia, Indra Jaya Pandia, Hamidah Harahap, and Renita Manurung. "Introduction of GIS software (Geographical information system) as a life Teachers and Students / imedium School for Namira Medan." ABDIMAS TALENTA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat 4, no. 2 (December 12, 2019): 329–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.32734/abdimastalenta.v4i2.4089.
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Namira High School is one of the favorite schools in the city of Medan, with the number of students graduating and being accepted at the State University increasing from year to year. To further foster and improve the quality and creativity of Namira High School Students and Teachers, a technology-based training program for the Geographical Information System (GIS). Community Service Program is part of the Tri Dharma College, in collaboration with High School partners Namira, is expected to be able to increase learning in the Computer Laboratory to learn the concepts and technology of GIS which is relatively new. By attending this training, students get the opportunity to work more by utilizing geospatial-based information. The use of Geographical Information System (GIS) in various fields is very real, because GIS provides various facilities that are relatively easy to do. With the open source GIS software training, it is hoped that students and teachers at Namira High School will know the importance of geography literacy and its use in various fields.
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Jooste, K., and C. M. Nel. "Die verpleegkundige as preseptor in personeelontwikkeling in opleidingshospitale in Namibië." Curationis 16, no. 3 (May 26, 1993). http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/curationis.v16i3.1401.
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A study undertaken in 1991 focused on the role fulfilment of the preceptor in staff development in training hospitals in Namibia. As in the case in many countries the nursing service climate in Namibia is characterised by constant change in the practice of professional nurses. The preceptor must accompany the professional nurses in their personal and professioanl development
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Courtney-Clarke, Magret, and Helena Wessels. "Number sense of final year pre-service primary school teachers." Pythagoras 35, no. 1 (May 21, 2014). http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/pythagoras.v35i1.244.
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Number sense studies have indicated that the development of number sense should be the focus of primary school mathematics education. The literature review revealed that learner performance is linked to teacher subject knowledge and that teachers’ confidence in doing and teaching mathematics influences the way they teach and their willingness to learn mathematics. This study was motivated by the poor performance of Namibian primary school learners in both national and international standardised assessment tests and explored the number sense of 47 final-year primary school pre-service teachers (PSTs) in Namibia. The data in this mixed method research design were obtained from a number sense questionnaire, a written computations questionnaire, a mental calculations questionnaire and the McAnallen confidence in mathematics and mathematics teaching survey (MCMMTS). Six PSTs, randomly selected from the 47 participants, were interviewed to determine their use of number-sensible strategies. The overall results of this investigation revealed that the final year primary school PSTs demonstrated limited number sense and possessed very few of the indicators of number sense. Unexpectedly, the confidence survey showed that they were confident in their ability to do and to teach mathematics. This study exposed one reason for the low standards of performance of Namibian learners in mathematics and the lack of improvement over the last few decades. It indicates a need for teacher training institutions to identify the mathematics that teachers should know and the ways in which teacher understanding of subject content has to be transformed to enable them to develop the number sense of primary school learners.
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Palestra, F., and S. Ussai. "Midwifery crisis in Africa: the introduction of the human resources information systems." European Journal of Public Health 30, Supplement_5 (September 1, 2020). http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckaa166.667.
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Abstract Background Each year, 2.7 million newborns die during their first day of life: a number that equals the entire population of Namibia. In the “Year of Nursing and Midwives”, this article highlights the importance of skilled birth attendants: researchers estimate a 56% of maternal, fetal and neonatal deaths reduction in case of midwife assisted delivery. Methods Authors propose an integrative review involving a mapping exercise of the literature. The search included peer reviewed research and discursive literature on variables to assess the capacity of HRH. Results Research shows that steps to recognize and support this working relationship require multipronged approaches to address imminent training, resource and infrastructure deficits, as well as broader health system strengthening. Central Africa Republic, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Liberia, Madagascar, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Uganda and Tanzania all experience a midwife density per 1000 population lower than 1. Improved service provision may be associated with development of supervision systems like the introduction of a human resources information system to help mobilise domestic resources. This review also looks at the level and the relative importance of each revenue. Conclusions Given issues such as shortages and poor retention of human resources for maternal and newborn health service delivery in low resources settings, international organizations should focus on strengthening capacity of midwives at community and facility level as a realistic measure to at least halve maternal and perinatal mortality. Information systems may contribute to the development of national and local policies in the country, which address the human resources needs of the health care system to meet regional and national demands. References World Health Organization. The World Health Report 2006-working together for health. UNFPA, ICM, WHO. The State of the World-s Midwifery (SoWMy) 2014. Key messages Information systems may contribute to the development of national and local policies in the country. international organizations should focus on strengthening capacity of midwives at community and facility level.