Knowledge of emergency contraceptives among secondary school learners in the rural area of Moletji-Mashashane, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Mamabolo, P R

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“…This is in line with Embree (2010) who summarises it as disciplinarity in phenomenology which is outlined as philosophical phenomenology, communicological phenomenology, sociological phenomenology and psychological phenomenology. This study reviewed studies across disciplines which include Public Administration (Thani, 2012), education (Booysen, 2021;Isabirye & Makoe, 2018;Khanyile, 2020;Koopman, 2015;Koopman & Koopman, 2020;Mamabolo, 2002;Thomson, 2008;Van der Mescht, 2004), psychology (Furtak & Barnard, 2021;Kruger, 2001;Makoe, 2008;Van der Neut, 2020), Sociology (Brewer, 1979;Groenewald, 2004;Gukelberger & Meyer, 2021;Muchena, Howcroft & Stroud, 2018;Wojciechowska, Coetzee & Rau, 2019). The review reveals the importance of using a phenomenological approach in researching phenomena across disciplines.…”

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Exploring the use of Heidegger’s Phenomenological Approach to Delve Into the Learning Experiences of Homosexual Learners in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa

Nkosi,

Mabasa,

Themane

2023

International Journal of Qualitative Methods

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This article explores the use of the phenomenological approach in the learning experiences of homosexual learners in schools. We conducted the research at a time when studies in education rarely use Heidegger’s phenomenological approach to explore educational phenomena. The question is: what are the lessons that can be learnt from the use of Heidegger’s phenomenological approach in exploring the learning experiences of homosexual learners in rural secondary schools of South Africa? The study used a phenomenological design in a number of selected secondary schools in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. We generated data through semi-structured interviews and documents. We purposively selected six learners to participate in the study. Data were analysed by using a thematic approach. The approach helped us to reveal that homosexual learners were discriminated against by their teachers and were subjected to isolation from other learners due to religious beliefs, cultural norms, and traditional practices. The article argues that the use of the Heidegger’s phenomenological approach is more appropriate in unravelling nuances related to beliefs, cultural practices, and traditions that may hamper effective teaching and learning than the use of other designs such as surveys. The implication of this is that Heidegger’s phenomenological approach is helpful in conducting studies on the lived experiences of people who are discriminated in society, focusing on their well-being, support and care for their future. It also has the potential to contribute immensely towards policy formulation related to inclusive teaching and learning using learners’ voices based on their lived experiences.

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Exploring the use of Heidegger’s Phenomenological Approach to Delve Into the Learning Experiences of Homosexual Learners in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa

Nkosi,

Mabasa,

Themane

2023

International Journal of Qualitative Methods

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Teenagers’ Perceptions of Contraception Use and Support Requirements to Prevent Teenage Pregnancies: A South African Study

Ntini,

Rabie,

Froneman

et al. 2023

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Background: Teenage pregnancy continues to be a concern. Complications during pregnancy and childbirth are the leading causes of death among pregnant teenagers. The use of contraception and support to prevent teenage pregnancies is of utmost importance to help address this concern. Objectives: The study aimed to explore and describe perceptions of teenagers regarding the use of contraception (1) and what support is required in assisting teenagers to prevent teenage pregnancies (2) in Limpopo Province, South Africa. Methods: A qualitative research strategy employing exploratory and descriptive approaches was used in this study. Purposive sampling of teenagers in a public secondary school with the highest pregnancy rate in a district of the Limpopo Province was used. Data were collected from 23 participants using naïve sketch booklets with 12 questions. Data were analysed using content analysis with the assistance of a co-coder. Results: Three categories emerged from the data, namely opinion of contraception (1), factors preventing the usage of contraception (2), and help and support (3). Conclusion: Teenagers were knowledgeable about contraception methods, which included condoms, oral contraceptives and injectables, and the usage thereof. Advantages, disadvantages, and areas to access contraception were also known by the participants. However, there were different opinions with regards to contraception, factors preventing its usage, and help and support needed.

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Emergency contraceptive use and associated factors among undergraduate female students in Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia

Chere¹,

Belete²

2017

J. Public Health Epidemiol.

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Unwanted pregnancy can occur due to unprotected sexual intercourse and condom breakage. To prevent such problem, emergency contraceptives is the only method that can be used after unprotected sex. This study aimed to assess emergency contraceptive utilization and associated factors among regular undergraduate female students of Wollo University. A cross sectional study was conducted from April 1 to 15, 2017. Simple random sampling was used and 508 study subjects participated with response rate of 100%. Among the total respondents, 41.9% had sexual intercourse at least once prior to this study. Of those who had sexual intercourse, 19.7% had sexual intercourse without condom/contraception. From all respondents, 68.1% of the respondents have ever heard about emergency contraception, but only 30.9% used emergency contraception after unprotected sexual intercourse. Currently, unmarried students were 3.8 times more likely to use emergency contraceptive than currently married students (AOR: 3.8, 95% CI: 0.904 to 0.269). Those students who began sexual intercourse at age 13 years or less were 4.7 times more likely to use emergency contraceptive than those students who began sexual intercourse above age 13 years (AOR: 4.7, 95% CI: 1.403 to 15.769). Emergency contraceptive utilization was low among sexually active students after unprotected sexual debut. Sexual and reproductive health education program should be set up for the university students to avail accurate information about emergency contraception.

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Knowledge of emergency contraceptives among secondary school learners in the rural area of Moletji-Mashashane, Limpopo Province, South Africa

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Exploring the use of Heidegger’s Phenomenological Approach to Delve Into the Learning Experiences of Homosexual Learners in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa

Exploring the use of Heidegger’s Phenomenological Approach to Delve Into the Learning Experiences of Homosexual Learners in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa

Teenagers’ Perceptions of Contraception Use and Support Requirements to Prevent Teenage Pregnancies: A South African Study

Emergency contraceptive use and associated factors among undergraduate female students in Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia

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