Nurses perceptions of the factors contributing to the spread of tuberculosis in a clinic in the Odi Moretele sub district of Gauteng
Year: 2015
Type: dissertation
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Introduction: Despite being one of the most preventable diseases, TB still remains a \nserious and largely neglected disease. Nurses as compared to the general population \nare at greater risk of acquiring nosocomial TB. This study was conducted to describe \nthe perceptions of nurses on the underlying contributory factors that may lead to the \nspread of TB in the clinics treating TB patients. \nMethods: Quantitative, non – experimental, descriptive, exploratory and cross sectional \ndesign was used. A structured and pretested questionnaire was used. \nFindings: The key contributory factors identified were insufficient TB training for staff \nand lack of knowledge on the TB legislative framework and TB policy directives. \nConclusion: The findings indicate the need for a comprehensive TB infection prevention and control policy, with associated standards for provision and practice.
Author: Mahlodi Annah Molele
Language: English
Subfield: Infectious Diseases
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2358291236