Home-based care for umblical cords neonates by family caregivers at Waterval Community in Mpumalanga Province

There is still a rise in neonatal umbilical cord sepsis despite the recommendations made by the World Health Organisation on umbilical cord care, adopted by most countries, including South Africa in 2014. The study aimed to explore and describe home-based care of neonates’ umbilical cords by family caregivers at the Waterval community in Mpumalanga Province. The study's target population was family caregivers caring for a neonate’s umbilical cord. The study used a qualitative research approach. A phenomenological exploratory, descriptive, and contextual study design explored and described home-based care of neonates’ umbilical cords. The sampling technique was non-probability, purposive sampling. The sample size was 18 participants, which was determined by data saturation. Individual in-depth interviews were used for data collection. One question was asked, followed by probing questions. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis was utilized for data analysis. Ethical considerations such as protecting participants from Coronavirus Disease 2019, confidentiality, informed consent, privacy, and respect for persons were employed. The qualitative research criteria, including credibility, dependability, transferability, and confirmability, ensured trustworthiness. Recommendations were based on the findings of the study. The following themes emerged during data analysis: substances applied on the umbilical cord, cultural beliefs associated with umbilical cord care, the effectiveness of health education provided on discharge from the community health centre, and the healing process.

Author dc:creator

• Sabina, Happiness Precious

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Mashau, N. S.
• Manganye, B. S.

• Family Caregivers
• Home-Based care
• Neonate
• Umblical cord
• Waterval community

Statement dc:rights

• University of Venda

Language dc:language.iso

en

Repository record dc:identifier.uri

http://univendspace.univen.ac.za/handle/123456789/2775

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oai:univendspace.univen.ac.za:123456789/2775