Journal articles: 'Windhoek State Hospital (Namibia)'

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Lukolo, Tangi Tupavali, Linda N. Lukolo, and Lukanga Charles Kimera. "The Effects of Workload on Nurses’ Mental Health in Katutura State Hospital in Windhoek, Namibia." International Journal of Medical Science and Health Research 05, no. 03 (2021): 68–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.51505/ijmshr.2021.5307.

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Marwa, Thelma, Kabwebwe Honore Mitonga, and Kathe Hofnie-//Hoebes. "Customers’ satisfaction of the occupational therapy services in Namibia." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 4, no. 10 (September 22, 2017): 3542. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20174217.

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Background: Patients’ satisfaction is important in healthcare services. It can be an indicator of quality of services in a hospital. The study aims to determine the customers’ satisfaction of the Occupational Therapy Services at Katutura State Hospital in Windhoek. Methods: The research design was a mixed approach - quantitative and qualitative. Questionnaires and interviews were used to collect data. The statistical package for the social sciences software version 23 was used to analyse data. Results: Results of the study showed that occupational therapy patients at Katutura State Hospital are satisfied with the quality of service. However, the service was not superior. Perceived quality mean of the service was 5.51 while the desired quality of service was 9.45. Out of the three dimensions; quality of care, physical environment and occupational therapy services, patients were mostly satisfied with quality of care with the adequacy mean of 1.02 and least satisfied with the physical environment which had an adequacy mean of 0.31. Patients were not satisfied with the cleanliness, ventilation, privacy, lighting, waiting time, consent before treatment and follow up of patients. Conclusions: The study shows that the occupational therapy patients at Katutura State Hospital are slightly satisfied with the services although there are some other factors they are dissatisfied with. The occupational therapy department is recommended to develop consent forms, improve on waiting time and keeping appointments. The physical environment also needs to be improved in order to increase the patients` satisfaction rate.

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Manetti, Benjamin Klaas Sebulon, Hans Justus Amukugo, and Anna Panduleni Kauko Shilunga. "Emergency Trolley’s Contents and Records: Audit Study at Maternity Sections, State Hospitals, Windhoek, Namibia." Open Journal of Nursing 08, no. 07 (2018): 448–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ojn.2018.87035.

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Kerthu, Hatupopi Saara, and Nghitanwa Emma Maano. "Perception of parents on nursing support rendered to parents with neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care unit in a state hospital in Windhoek, Namibia." Clinical Nursing Studies 7, no. 4 (September 5, 2019): 22. http://dx.doi.org/10.5430/cns.v7n4p22.

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Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) plays a major role in providing care for premature neonates, sick neonates or neonates require surgery very soon following delivery. The experience of being a parent of a baby in NICU is more stressful especially if there is a little support or no support rendered from the nursing staff. Parents need support from the nursing staff to gain knowledge and understanding about the neonate’s illness, treatment measures and hospital rules. However, no studies about this issue have been conducted in Namibia. The aim of this study was to investigate the perception of parents related to the nursing support rendered by nurses to parents whose neonates were admitted to NICU at a state hospital in Windhoek, Namibia. A quantitative, cross sectional survey was used to identify and describe parents’ perceptions related to the nursing support rendered by nurses to parents whose neonates were admitted to NICU. The study results indicated that the majority of the participants perceived that they got the good support from the nurses. However, not all parents received needed support from nurses which could increases their stress level. The findings of this study could be used to improve the parents support to reduce stress among parents and neonates and to promote positive coping with regard to the stressful situation of newborns hospitalization.

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Karodia, Anis Mahomed, Nadeem Cassim, and Frieda M. Akweenda. "Investigating Work Related Stress and Its Impact on the Performances of Registered Nurses Employed at Katutura State Hospital in Windhoek , Namibia." Kuwait Chapter of Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review 5, no. 10 (2016): 50–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.12816/0027367.

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Endjala, Tuwilika, Hans Justus Amukugo, and Emma Maano Ngitanwa. "Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder among midwives after exposure to maternal death and stillbirth in Khomas Region of Namibia." International Journal of Healthcare 7, no. 2 (August 17, 2021): 7. http://dx.doi.org/10.5430/ijh.v7n2p7.

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Objective: Despite global efforts to decrease maternal death and stillbirths worldwide, maternal mortality rate and stillbirth remain high in the global south countries. These deaths often have immediate and long-lasting effects on midwives who care for these women.Methods: This paper explores the effects of maternal death and stillbirth on midwives in Namibia. A qualitative approach was adopted using a descriptive, exploratory and contextual design. The objective of this study was to explore the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) related feelings among midwives after exposure to maternal death and stillbirth. Data was collected using Focus Group Discussions (FGD) and individual interviews. Four FGDs and four individual interviews were conducted with midwives from two state hospitals in Windhoek. Midwives were purposively selected, and a total of 29 midwives participated in the study. Individual interviews and FGDs were audiotaped and transcribed verbatim. Data were analysed using content analysis and coded using Tech’s steps of open-coding.Results: The researcher identified one central theme with six sub-themes. The study showed that the midwives experienced PTSD related feelings such as insomnia and nightmares, recollection of the event (flashbacks), sense of self-blame, guilt, anger, shame, and being haunted/tormented.Conclusions: It is concluded that maternal death and fresh stillbirth can lead to PTSD effects on midwives, hence addressing these challenges. Therefore, the researchers recommend that hospitals in the Khomas Region develop and implement the wellness programmes in the workplace, such as the Employee Assistance Programme, to support midwives who experienced these traumatic events to prevent and manage these effects in the future. Equally, further research is needed to evaluate the impact of the wellness programme on midwives who experienced MDs and FSBs in Namibia.

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Maseke, Bernardus Franco, and Bongani Nyathi. "Quality Improvement Training Framework Adoption at Katutura Hospital in Windhoek Namibia." OALib 08, no. 01 (2021): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1106945.

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Shiweda, Ndahafa Annashitasia, and Hans Justus Amukugo. "The Experiences of Mothers during the Hospitalisation of Their Low Birth Weight Babies in Neonatal Unit at Windhoek Central Hospital Windhoek Khomas Region Namibia." OALib 05, no. 03 (2018): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1104402.

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Libuku, E., and L. F. Small. "Exposure to domestic violence during pregnancy: Perceptions and coping mechanisms of a vulnerable group." Health SA Gesondheid 13, no. 2 (November 18, 2008): 3–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/hsag.v13i2.275.

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The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the perceptions of maternity clients’ relating to domestic violence. A quantitative, exploratory and descriptive design was utilised. The population consisted of maternity patients admitted to a referral hospital in Windhoek, Namibia. The findings indicate that some perceptions reflect biographical differences such as education, age and economic status. In some instances, perceptions of maternity clients were in line with findings published in existing literature that reported socio-economic circumstances and familial obligations which forced women to endure abuse. It was recommended that these differences in perceptions be taken into account during the counselling of maternity clients or while health education is being given. Opsomming Die doel van hierdie studie was om swanger vroue se persepsies in verband met gesinsgeweld verkennend te beskryf. ’n Kwantitatiewe, verkennende en beskrywende ontwerp is gebruik. Die studie was ook kontekstueel in ontwerp. Die populasie het uit swanger vroue bestaan wat in ’n verwysingshospitaal in Windhoek, Namibië, opgeneem is. Daar is bevind dat sommige persepsies deur biografiese veranderlikes bepaal word soos geletterdheidsvlak, ouderdom en ekonomiese status. In sekere gevalle is gevind dat die persepsies van swanger vroue ooreenstem met bevindinge in bestaande literatuur deurdat sosio-ekonomiese omstandighede en familieverpligtinge hulle dwing om gesinsgeweld te verduur. Daar word aanbeveel dat hierdie verskillende persepsies gedurende beradingsessies met swanger vroue of tydens gesondheidsopvoeding in ag geneem word.

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Hatupopi, Saara Kerthu, Mirjam Nghamukamo, Emma Maano Nghitanwa, and Olivia Ningeninawa Tuhadeleni. "Indications for Caesarean Sections in Rundu State Hospital in Kavango East Region, Namibia." Global Journal of Health Science 11, no. 11 (September 17, 2019): 120. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v11n11p120.

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BACKGROUND: A caesarean section is a life saving procedure for both the mother and the baby. However, the fact that caesarean section rates are increasing worldwide, in both the developed and developing countries is becoming an issue of increasing concern, which raised a concern. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the indications for a caesarean section in the Rundu State Hospital. METHODS: A cross sectional retrospective study was conducted.The study population comprised the records of women who had undergone caesarean section between 1 January 2017 to 31 March 2017. After conducting a sample size calculation the delivery, records of 149 women who had undergone a caesarean section during the study period were reviewed. The required data was collected using individual data collection sheets and then analysed using SPSS version 24. RESULTS: The age of participants ranged between 20 and 50 years. The mean age for the study group was 25.1 years. The overall leading indications for a caesarean section included foetal distress (25.6%), previous uterine scar (18.1%) and Cephalopelvic disproportion (16.1%) while other major contributing indications were eclampsia (16.1%), mal-presentation (8.1%), prolonged labour (6.7%, ante partum haemorrhage (3.4%), failed vaginal birth after caesarean section (2.0%), cord prolapse (1.3%) and severe vaginal warts (0.6%). In addition, the study found that a primary caesarean section was more common at 81.9% as compared to previous uterine scar at 18.1 % while maternal indications contributed to 61% of caesarean sections while foetal indications constituted 39%. CONCLUSION: Overall, the study found that the leading indications for caesarean section were foetal distress and previous uterine scar. It was recommended that foetal distress, as the main indicator for a primary caesarean section, should be further confirmed with a printed cardiotocograph. Training health workers on the interpretation of cardiotocograph and the importance of the use of other methods, such as the fetoscope and doptone, may help to reduce the incidence of unnecessary primary caesarean section due to foetal distress. In addition, previous uterine scar cases should be embark on labour before a decision is made.

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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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Nord, Catharina. "Healthcare and Warfare. Medical Space, Mission and Apartheid in Twentieth Century Northern Namibia." Medical History 58, no. 3 (June 19, 2014): 422–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/mdh.2014.31.

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AbstractIn the year 1966, the first government hospital, Oshakati hospital, was inaugurated in northern South-West Africa. It was constructed by the apartheid regime of South Africa which was occupying the territory. Prior to this inauguration, Finnish missionaries had, for 65 years, provided healthcare to the indigenous people in a number of healthcare facilities of which Onandjokwe hospital was the most important. This article discusses these two agents’ ideological standpoints. The same year, the war between the South-West African guerrillas and the South African state started, and continued up to 1988. The two hospitals became involved in the war; Oshakati hospital as a part of the South African war machinery, and Onandjokwe hospital as a ‘terrorist hospital’ in the eyes of the South Africans. The missionary Onandjokwe hospital was linked to the Lutheran church in South-West Africa, which became one of the main critics of the apartheid system early in the liberation war. Warfare and healthcare became intertwined with apartheid policies and aggression, materialised by healthcare provision based on strategic rationales rather than the people’s healthcare needs. When the Namibian state took over a ruined healthcare system in 1990, the two hospitals were hubs in a healthcare landscape shaped by missionary ambitions, war and apartheid logic.

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Kloppers, J. M., L. N. Nelumbu, T. Nauiseb, P. Angula M. B. Tibinyane, and N. G. Sumpi. "Experience of a health day at the university of Namibia: A community service." International Journal of Medicine 3, no. 2 (October 14, 2015): 108. http://dx.doi.org/10.14419/ijm.v3i2.5098.

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The School of Nursing and Public Health conducted an annual health day at the main campus in Windhoek. The clinic on campus was not operational, at this time. This service is much appreciated by students and staff. The Community Health Nursing lecturers and second year diploma students participated in the Health day. The services that were rendered included blood pressure; weight and height and body mass index; blood-glucose test; eye test; neck massage. Health education on HIV/AIDS and cancer prevention was given to those who took part. The health day targeted non-communicable diseases (NCD) in order to promote prevention strategies. NCD is a medical condition or disease that can be defined as non-infectious and non-transmissible among people. It is further described as chronic diseases which last for long periods of time and progress slowly. Sometimes, NCDs result in rapid deaths as seen in certain types of diseases such as autoimmune diseases, heart diseases, stroke, most cancers, asthma, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and many more (World Health Organization (WHO).Aim: The health day was done to promote and to provide necessary information and to raise awareness to students and staff on their health and on how to prevent non –communicable diseases.Method: No actual research was done.Results: Data analysis was done based on the findings from the users of the service. The total number of the people who used the blood pressure service were 161. Of which 38 were found to have high blood pressure while 10 were found with low blood pressure and were advised to visit the hospital or clinic and 113 had normal blood pressure. Many people, who were detected with high blood pressure, or hypertension, had no idea of having it. The people who came for weight were 130 out of which 63 had normal weight, 32 were overweight, 16 were obese, and 15 were underweight. Health education was given on nutrition, specifically on balance diet. 20 people were found with high blood-glucose level ranging between 7-21.8 mml. Total number of people who attend eye test were 63 of which 4 had poor vision and were referred to eye clinic. Neck massage attracted many people, and they enjoyed it.Conclusion: The results of health day indicated the need of such services in order to detect abnormalities and to improve the knowledge and understanding of the community members on non-communicable diseases and how to prevent them.

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Dolamo, Bethabile Lovely. "Factors Associated with Non-Adherence to Antiretroviral Treatment in Adults at Keetmanshoop District State Hospital in Namibia." AIDS Clinical Research & STDs 4, no. 2 (December 27, 2017): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.24966/acrs-7370/100015.

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Sparks, Donald L. "Webster Gonzo and Ilse Elisabeth Plattner. Unemployment in an African Country: A Psychological Perspective. Windhoek: University of Namibia Press, 2003. Distributed by Michigan State University Press. 110 pp. References. $24.95. Paper." African Studies Review 47, no. 1 (April 2004): 222–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0002020600027062.

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Uhlig, Manfred, and Bernd Jaeger. "Zur Erforschung der Käferfauna der afrotropischen Region durch das Museum für Naturkunde Berlin mit einem überblick über die coleopterologischen Ergebnisse der ersten gemeinsamen Expedition des Museums für Naturkunde Berlin und des State Museum Windhoek in Namibia." Mitteilungen aus dem Museum für Naturkunde in Berlin. Zoologisches Museum und Institut für Spezielle Zoologie 〈Berlin〉 71, no. 2 (1995): 213–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/mmnz.4830710204.

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GEWALD, JAN-BART. "MISSIONARIES AND THE STATE IN GERMAN SOUTH WEST AFRICA Mission Colonialism and Liberation: The Lutheran Church in Namibia, 1840–1966. By CARL-J. HELLBERG. Windhoek: New Namibia Books, 1997 (distributed by African Books Collective, Oxford). Pp. xi+321. No price given, paperback (ISBN 99916-31-59-3). Mission, Church and State Relations in South West Africa under German Rule (1884–1915). By NILS OLE OERMANN. Stuttgart: Franz Steiner Verlag, 1999. Pp. 267. No price given (ISBN 3-515-067578-x)." Journal of African History 44, no. 3 (November 2003): 533–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0021853703378661.

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Amukugo, Hans Justus. "Spiritual care rendered by registered nurses at a state hospital in Windhoek Namibia." Nursing & Care Open Access Journal 5, no. 4 (August 2, 2018). http://dx.doi.org/10.15406/ncoaj.2018.05.00153.

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Chauke, Motshedisi E., and Rabecca Mugweni. "Non-Compliance with Hand Hygiene Standards among Nurses in Windhoek, Namibia." Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery 23, no. 1 (April 9, 2021). http://dx.doi.org/10.25159/2520-5293/4749.

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Compliance with hand hygiene standards remains a challenge to many healthcare workers even though there is adequate scientific evidence supporting its role in improving health provider and patient safety, reducing costs and creating a positive working environment. This article describes factors that contribute to non-compliance with hand hygiene standards among nurses in Windhoek, Namibia. A non-experimental, quantitative descriptive and cross-sectional design was utilised. The target population consisted of nurses working at one state-owned hospital in Windhoek. A probability, stratified random sampling method was used to select a representative sample of 170 nurses from three categories of nurses, namely registered nurses, enrolled nurses and auxiliary nurses. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data, which were analysed by using SPSS version 23.0. According to the results, there were more institutional than personal factors that contribute to non-compliance with hand hygiene standards among the nurses. Institutional factors included inadequate resources for hand hygiene, the absence of role models such as colleagues and supervisors, workshops, seminars and continuing educational courses on hand hygiene as well as the absence of incentives or encouragement for compliers and sanctions against non-compliers with hand hygiene standards. The key recommendations included organisational commitment to hand hygiene, the creation of an organisational climate and culture that support hand hygiene, supervision and monitoring of hand hygiene, the supply of hand hygiene agents that do not cause skin dryness, and in-service education that focuses on hand hygiene.

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J, Sheehama, Zeko B, and Nghoshi S. "Depression Associated with Diabetes in Patients in Attended At Katutura Sate Hospital, Windhoek Namibia." Journal of Diabetes Research Reviews & Reports, September 30, 2020, 1–3. http://dx.doi.org/10.47363/jdrr/2020(2)112.

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This study sought to describe the level of severity of depressive symptoms in adults with diagnosed diabetes. Primary objective was calculating the prevalence of depressive symptoms with secondary objectives of severity and contributing factors to development of depressive symptoms. A cross-sectional study design was used, focussing on the relationships between the outcome of disease (depression) and exposure (factors contributing to development of depression). A three-part questionnaire on demographics, health parameters and depression symptoms was given to adults with diagnosed Diabetes at the Katutura State Hospital Outpatient Department over the course of six weeks, chosen by systemic sampling. Patients on first visit (undiagnosed DM) or with Gestational Diabetes were excluded from the study. Of the 113 individuals who met the inclusion criteria, 101 were included in this study. Only 2 patients (1.98%) had no symptoms of depression whatsoever, the rest categorized into having mild, moderate and severe symptoms. Severe depressive symptoms were present in 19.8% of the total group (20/101), with a male to female ratio of 2:3 (Risk Ratio - 0.98, p-value 0.48), with 40% above the age of 65 (RR - 1.57, p-value 0.14), and 80% had Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (RR - 1.85, p-value 0.11). Socio-economic factors such as no formal schooling and only having pension as a sole source of income, were most common in the group with severe depression. Health care workers should be able to identify signs of depression and refer accordingly, as psychosocial support is needed in patients with chronic, often incurable conditions

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Mlambo, Sarah, Jenna Morgan-Cramer, and Cornelle Young. "Women’s Decision Making on Birthing Choices in the Private Sector of Namibia: Midwives’ Perspectives." Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery 22, no. 1 (May 22, 2020). http://dx.doi.org/10.25159/2520-5293/6431.

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In this study, the views of midwives regarding decision making in the Namibian private sector hospital labour wards were investigated with the aim of understanding the reasons for the high prevalence of caesarean sections in the Namibian private sector. The study objective was to determine the views of midwives about how women in the private sector labour wards decide on a birthing method. A qualitative design with an exploratory approach was followed, with the application of purposive sampling in the selection of research participants. Seven individual and in-depth interviews with midwives were conducted in two private hospitals in Windhoek. Data analysis was done using the six steps proposed by Creswell. Findings indicated that decision making depended on the woman, the doctor and the institution. Aspects such as the midwife’s relationship with the doctor, as well as the pregnant woman and the institution have an influence on such decisions made. Furthermore, the trust among and between health professionals, the availability of policies and guidelines, as well as the information received during antenatal care also affect the choice. It was found that women are not well informed about the choices they have for childbirth, the advantages and disadvantages of the chosen mode of birthing, as well as what to expect during the active stages of labour. In conclusion, decision making in the labour wards is important as it determines the birthing method outcome for every woman in the labour ward. Further studies need to be done in the same context and public hospital settings, to explore the dynamics in the public sector.

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Bare, Andrea, Marianne Ivey, Dan Kibuule, and James G. Stevenson. "An analysis of hospital pharmacy practice in Namibia, based on FIP’s Basel Statements." International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, April 23, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ijpp/riab019.

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Abstract Background Sub-Saharan Africa, a region faced with a double challenge of infectious and non-communicable diseases requires strengthening of hospital pharmacy practice to improve treatment outcomes and patient safety. Objectives The objectives of this study were to assess the current state of pharmacy practice in hospitals in Namibia and to identify opportunities for expanding pharmacists’ role in addressing public health challenges and improving medicines use outcomes. Methods A survey utilized FIP’s self-assessment tool to evaluate current hospital pharmacy practice in Namibia against best practices articulated in the Basel Statements. The study was conducted among hospital pharmacists across Namibia. Quantitative and qualitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Key findings The study was conducted in 24 hospital pharmacies across Namibia, the majority of which were public facilities (67%). Overall, current hospital pharmacy practice activities are focused on medicine procurement, preparation and distribution. The main barriers to optimal hospital pharmacy services are associated with limited human resources and collaboration across healthcare providers, as well as policy gaps. Conclusions There is a strong desire among hospital pharmacists to expand their contributions to improving medicines outcomes and solving public health problems. Namibia’s pharmacy educational system is a strength and should be utilized to continue advancing hospital pharmacy practice and medicines use. Therapeutics committees are usually part of each hospital’s structure and can be very effective for hospital-based policy change. The opportunity exists to optimize pharmacists’ contributions by utilizing the local therapeutics committees in combination with the educational system to advance hospital pharmacy practice in Namibia.

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Kagasi, Linda V., Lindiwe Zungu, and Muhammad E. Hoque. "Factors influencing the quality of patient data captured by nurses for the tuberculosis control programme in Oshakati District, Namibia." Health SA Gesondheid 18, no. 1 (July 22, 2013). http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/hsag.v18i1.628.

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Effective tuberculosis control relies heavily upon the general health system of the country, particularly on well-functioning primary healthcare services. This study investigated factors influencing the quality of data for the tuberculosis control programme in Oshakati district in Namibia. A quantitative, contextual, cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted using 50 nursing personnel of different cadres who were sampled from five departments in Oshakati State Hospital. Data was collected by means of a self-administered questionnaire. Most participants reported that tuberculosis-related training improved correct recording and reporting amongst nursing personnel, which is a requirement for a quality tuberculosis control programme. The number of documents to be completed for each patient influences the quality of data recording and completeness. Factors such as the lack of resources and of adequate training as well as knowledge of tuberculosis control guidelines, in particular the use of records to capture the core tuberculosis indicators, influence the quality of data in the tuberculosis control programme. Knowledge, attitudes and practice are the main factors influencing the quality of data in the tuberculosis control programme in Oshakati district.Die effektiewe beheer van tuberkulose steun grootliks op die algemene gesondheidstelsel van ’n land, veral op die goeie werkende primêre gesondheidsorgdienste. Die studie het faktore wat die gehalte van data vir die teringbeheerprogram in die Oshakati Distrik in Namibië ondersoek.’n Kwantitatiewe, kontekstuele, kruisseksionele, beskrywende opname was onderneem met ’n steekproef van 50 verpleegpersoneel van verskillende kadres uit vyf departemente in Oshakati Staatshospitaal. Data was deur middel van ’n selftoegediende vraelys ingewin. Die meeste deelnemers het genoem dat teringverwante opleiding die korrekte afneem en rapportering onder verpleegpersoneel verbeter het, wat ’n vereiste is vir ’n gehalte teringbeheerprogram. Die aantal dokumente wat vir elke pasiënt voltooi moet word, beïnvloed die gehalte van data-aantekening en volledigheid. ’n Tekort aan bronne en gepaste opleiding, en kennis van tering-beheerriglyne, veral die gebruik van teringrekords om die kern teringaanwysers op te neem, was ander belangrike faktore wat die gehalte van data in die teringbeheerprogram beïnvloed het. Kennis, houdings en praktyk is die vernaamste faktore wat die gehalte van data in die program in die Oshakati Distrik beïnvloed.

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