Experiences of Moletsi centre parents regarding support services for their mentally disabled children, Limpopo province, South Africa
Jermina Kgole
University of Limpopo
PROFESSOR JERMINA CHUENE KGOLEUNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPOGeneral nursing, Midwifery, Psychiatric nursing, Community nursing, Nursing Education, BCur, BCur (HONS), Post-graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education, Masters in nursing and Post-graduate Diploma in Psychiatric nursing. Specialises in Psychiatric nursing, teaches undergraduate students and supervises research in post-graduate Diploma in Primary Health Care and Masters students and externalises assessment of students doing Masters and Doctoral degrees. Published 29 articles in accredited journal. Reviewed 7 articles. A member of a Senior Degrees Committee (Research committee)Was a marker of the South African nursing council for Enrolled nurses and Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing. International organisations affiliated to is STTI. Was a member of Forum of University Heads of Departments and a portfolio member of Marketing and Communication. Attended conferences and presented papers provincially, nationally and internationally. A founder of an outreach project for the Department of Nursing: Science: Moletsi centre for the mentally handicapped children
Abstract
Background The birth of a mentally disabled child in a family is distressing to the parents, especially if the support services are scarce in the community. This affects the parents socially, psychologically and physically. ... [ view full abstract ]
Authors
- Jermina Kgole (University of Limpopo)
- Mushibudi Molepo (Department of Health-Limpopo Province)
Topic Area
Topics: Mental Health
Session
MH3 » Mental Health 3 (14:00 - Thursday, 10th November, Seminar Room 0.54)
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