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. Quantitative data from 398 adult men purposively selected, were a...
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 interviews with purposively selected participants, four key themes...
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 roles and may detract from their overall health-related quali...
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 needs of critical care nurses is unclear. There seemed to b...
Boitumelo J. Molat, Omphemetse F. Meno, Nombulelo V. Sepeng, Isaac O. Mokgaola, Gopolang Gause, Leepile A. Sehularo
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 that takes place without coercion, as PLWHIV should do it volun...
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 framework, some citizens remain unaware or ignorant of their right...
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 undervalued, especially in marginalized educational settings. This s...
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 example of the Mahikeng Local Municipality (MLM) in the North W...
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 rates. Notwithstanding the presence of national directives o...
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 and six principals who were purposively selected. Qualitativ...
Volume 23 / Issue 3 / pp. 24010-24020 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i3.15
Understanding sex differences in cognition, physical activity and obesity measures among young and middle-aged adults in Sub-Saharan Africa, which has been inconsistently reported, may provide insight into early cognitive decline and inform gender-specific preventive strategies. This has served as the justification for this study. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 260 healthy adults, aged 18–50 ...
Boitumelo J. Molato, Zandi R. Sibeko, Siphiwe T. Madlala, Ramoipei J. Phage, Siboniso Ngomane, Lucky N. Mgobhozi, Mpilo Shange
Volume 23 / Issue 3 / pp. 24021-24035 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i3.16
Background: Effective parent-adolescent communication plays a crucial role in preventing HIV, especially during adolescence, a stage marked by heightened curiosity, risk-taking behaviour, and exploration of sexual activity. Even though many adolescents are sexually active, research indicates that communication between parents and adolescents about HIV-related issues remains limited, particularly in developing countri...
In international relations, films have become mirrors through which we view the world and examine social narratives or phenomena in the global arena. While polygamy and polyandry are common in some parts of Africa, Multi-Partner Fertility (MPF) was linked to widowhood and remarriage; the practice of unmarried females having children by different men was uncommon and frowned upon. Nigeria ranks 11th position among cou...
Vincent Chidindu Asogwa, Dzivhonele Albert Sinthumule
Volume 23 / Issue 4 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i4.30
Action research is an increasingly popular method in educational inquiry but presents unique ethical challenges due to its participatory and context-specific nature. This systematic review aims to identify key ethical principles, guidelines, and best practices for conducting action research in high school and higher education settings. A comprehensive search strategy was employed across multiple databases to gather p...
Volume 23 / Issue 2 / pp. 23380-23394 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i2.7
The change in times has been affecting various aspects of life which include culture and tradition. Tshi-kona traditional dance has been a part of the Vhavenda cultural identity thus having an impact on the lives of young men who take part in the dance and the community at large. As the world becomes more modernised, the traditional aspect of life is likely to suffer. The aim of the study was to investigate the influ...
