Gender and Behaviour
Published in June and December since 2003, Gender and Behaviour grew from the Network of Psychological Studies of Women Issues at the Department of Psychology, University of Ibadan.
The journal presents interdisciplinary research on gender, human behaviour, society, and development, with contributions from scholars in Africa and across the world.
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Open this journal in the full catalogueHealthcare utilisation among adult men in Mbombela Subdistrict, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa: A mixed method analysis
Volume 23 / Issue 3 / pp. 24050-24059 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i3.18
Background: Men in marginalised communities face barriers to accessing healthcare, resulting in poor health outcomes. Objective: This study assessed healthcare service utilisation and explore strategies to improve access among adult men in the Mbombela Subdistrict, Mpumalanga, South Africa. Methods: An explanatory sequential mixed methods was employed. Quant...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)The experiences of family members living with youth using Nyaope in Soshanguve, Gauteng Province, South Africa
Volume 23 / Issue 2 / pp. 23653-23665 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i2.24
Since 2000, the use of nyaope, a harmful psychoactive substance composed of antiretroviral drugs, can-nabis, low-grade heroin, and other additives, has significantly increased in South Africa. This study ex-plored the experiences of family members living with youth who use nyaope in Soshanguve, Gauteng Province. Using a qualitative design and in-depth interv...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)A holistic review of influence of pregnancy-specific stress and coping styles on health-related quality of life among pregnant women
Volume 23 / Issue 1 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i1.5
The paper examines a review of influence of pregnancy-specific stress and coping styles on health-related quality of life among pregnant women. Health is one of the most valued qualities of existence, along with life satisfaction and wellbeing. Even in normal pregnancies, women experience subtle changes that may alter their ability to carry out their usual r...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Support expectations of nurses working in the COVID-19 ICU
Volume 23 / Issue 3 / pp. 23952-23959 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i3.10
Background: In 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) developed interventions to support health care workers on an individual level to mitigate the psychological stress experienced as a result of working in COVID-19 units. The onus of implementing the WHO support interventions is on the health care organization, and whether those interventions address the...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Factors motivating PLWHIV to disclose HIV status to sexual partners: A scoping review
Volume 23 / Issue 1 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i1.21
Introduction: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a public health problem that has destroyed the lives of many people worldwide. As it continues to spread, disclosure of HIV status is fundamental to mitigate the spread of the virus, expedite various types of support, and improve and well-being of people living with HIV (PLWHIV). Disclosure is a process tha...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)The suppression of people’s rights in the novel: <i>Mme a Nndwa Dzoṱhe</i>
Volume 23 / Issue 2 / pp. 23517-23523 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i2.16
Human rights are the rights that every person has, irrespective of the specifics of the individual, but by virtue of their humanity. The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (Act 108 of 1996) is the supreme law of the country. The Constitution, under the Bill of Rights, provides for the rights of all citizens of the country. Despite this legal framew...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Women involvement in school governance of no-fee public schools as a vehicle for inclusive educational change
Volume 23 / Issue 2 / pp. 23304-23319 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i2.2
This study analyses the experiences and perceptions of women stakeholders involved in school governing bodies (SGBs) of no-fee public schools located in the southwestern townships of Gauteng Province. Their roles as primary caregivers and essential community and family anchors are significant; however, their involvement in school governance is often underval...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Assessing the behavioural trends of corruption in South African Local Government with specific reference to Mahikeng Local Municipality
Volume 23 / Issue 4 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i4.38
Corruption remains one of the most severe threats to South Africa’s administration, posing a significant barrier to transformation through development and justice. This study explores the detrimental effects of corruption on economic growth, public service delivery, and institutional performance, with a particular focus on local municipalities. Using the exa...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)An assessment of educational policies on teenage pregnancy and learners support in Secondary Schools of Mkhuhlu Circuit, Mpumalanga Province
Volume 23 / Issue 4 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i4.1
The research assesses the efficacy of school policies aimed at supporting learners affected by teenage pregnancy in secondary schools located in the Mkhuhlu Circuit in the Bushbuckridge region, Bohlabela District, Mpumalanga Province. Teenage pregnancy harms learners' academic performance due to absenteeism, poor performance in school, and increased dropout ...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Educational participation and achievement of teen mothers in the Vhembe District of the Limpopo Province
Volume 23 / Issue 4 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i4.21
This study explored the educational participation and achievement of teen mothers in South Africa with specific reference to the Vhembe District of the Limpopo Province. This paper investigated school attendance at school and academic performance by teen mothers in the Vhembe District schools. The sample consisted of sixty teenage mothers, eighteen teachers ...
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