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Meeting The Challenge : The Female Carers' Perspective Of Managing Dyspnoea, Kim A. Skett Jan 2004

Meeting The Challenge : The Female Carers' Perspective Of Managing Dyspnoea, Kim A. Skett

Theses: Doctorates and Masters

The aim of this descriptive, explorative study was to describe the lived experience of informal carers providing care within the home, to a family member who has lung cancer and the symptom of dyspnoea. Many studies have highlighted the stressors associated with care provision, but no studies have focused on the experience associated with caring for a family member who is dyspnoeic. Ten carers were interviewed regarding their experiences of providing care to the family member during the palliative phase of the illness and while the family member was experiencing the symptom of dyspnoea. Analysis of the initial data highlighted …


The Development And Evaluation Of A Childbirth Education Program For Malawian Women, Address M. Malata Jan 2004

The Development And Evaluation Of A Childbirth Education Program For Malawian Women, Address M. Malata

Theses: Doctorates and Masters

Childbirth education provided to women is an Integral aspect of the childbirth experience. In Malawi, midwives face a major challenge because one of their major roles is to provide childbirth information to women. However, there are no existing Childbirth Education Programs to facilitate this process. The purpose of this study was, therefore, threefold. First, it explored childbirth Information needs of Malawian mothers from the perspectives of both mothers and midwives, as well as strategies that would be appropriate to disseminate this childbirth information to Malawian women. Second, it developed a Childbirth Educational Program (CEP) to meet the specific needs of …


Middle -Aged African American Women Intergenerational Caregivers' Role Strain, Perceived Health Status And Intrinsic Motivation For Health Behavior., Delores B. Lawson Jan 2004

Middle -Aged African American Women Intergenerational Caregivers' Role Strain, Perceived Health Status And Intrinsic Motivation For Health Behavior., Delores B. Lawson

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No abstract provided.


The Influence Of Family Stress On The Utilization Of Preventative Child Health Care., Doris Stevens Davenport Jan 2004

The Influence Of Family Stress On The Utilization Of Preventative Child Health Care., Doris Stevens Davenport

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No abstract provided.


Outcome Of An Intervention On Clinical Breast Examination In Rural Appalachian Women., Janet E. Edens Jan 2004

Outcome Of An Intervention On Clinical Breast Examination In Rural Appalachian Women., Janet E. Edens

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No abstract provided.