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RESEARCH SEMINAR
The University of Fort Hare and the Department of Health Eastern Cape in conjunction with Lilitha
Nursing College are hosting a three-day research seminar focusing on a broad research theme
“Mentoring for Sustainable Rural Community Resilience and Public Health”. This is a research
niche area, conceived by the School of Health Sciences UFH to achieve learning and research
excellence for sustainable resilience and public health in the service of students, scholars, health
leaders/professionals and the rural communities in the Eastern Cape through a strong sustainable
mentorship process.
The presenters will share ideas in research and expertise on how to promote and build capacity as
well as empower our target communities to be resilient and self-sustainable covering areas such as:
Leadership; Mentoring; Clinical Care; Food Security; Integration of Indigenous, Modern and
Biomedical Knowledge and Techniques; Environmental Health Management; Lifestyles and Health
Promotion; and Capacity Building.
Also, there will be seminar workshops on Mentoring as a strategy for competence developing in
health; Epidemiology; Problem-Based Learning and Community approaches in Health; Sexual
Reproductive Health; Palliative Care; Finance and Economics in Health Care; Leadership for
Complex Problem Solving/SDI; Governance and Policy Making; Approaches to reduce Maternal and
Neonatal Mortality; Options for GP contracting; Diabetes in Maternal and Child Health; and Clinical
Informatics.
The seminar will feature keynote speakers on various health issues involving three international
scholars namely: Prof. Robert Ross Kydd from the Department of Psychological Medicine, he is the
Dean for the Faculty of Medical Health Sciences, University of Auckland, New Zealand; Prof. Chris
Bullen from The University of Auckland, New Zealand, he is the Director of National Institute for
Health Innovation, New Zealand; and Prof. Anne Mathews from the School of Nursing and Human
Sciences, Dublin City University, Ireland.
You are invited to attend the research seminar whose details are as
follows:
Theme:
Mentoring for Sustainable Rural Community Resilience and Public Health
Venue:
ICC Conference Centre, East London
Dates:
Wednesday 19th November 2014, Pre-Seminar Workshops
Thursday 20th, Friday 21st November 2014, Seminar
Costs:
R250 per delegate
Travel and accommodation is at your own cost
For more details please contact:
The conference Co-ordinator
Mr Fabion Bennett
Cell: 081 428 2925
Email: [email protected]
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Conference Registration Form
Please book your conference by filling this form and email it to [email protected]
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Pricing Details
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University of Fort Hare
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62008303357
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FNB
Branch
Vincent Park
Branch Code
211021
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Current
Reference
P565
Open until 19 November 2014
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Please select one topic from each of the groups below by ticking on the box:
Group 1
1. Topic: Health Informatics
Speaker: Prof. Wright/Dr D. Mahoni
Venue: Ocean Terrace
2. Topic: Epidemiology
Speaker: Prof. N. Jinabhai
Venue: Marine 2
3. Topic: : “building evidence-based practice: understanding and getting involved in
systematic reviewing"
Speaker: Prof. A Mathews
Venue: Marine 1
4. Topic: Governance & Policy Making
Speaker: Prof. R. Thakhathi
Venue: Regency 2
5. ASELPH Policy Round Table (Closed Session)
Topic: Appraisal of ASELPH competencies for Executive Leaders in Health
Venue: Regency 1
Group 2
1. Topic: Health Informatics
Speaker: Prof. Wright/ Dr D. Mahoni
Venue: Ocean Terrace
2. Topic: Finance & Economics in Healthcare
Speaker: Mr. D. Seekoe
Venue: Marine 2
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3. Topic: Sexual Reproductive Health
Speaker: Mrs. N. Rala
Venue: Marine 1
4. Topic: Diabetes in Maternal & child Health
Speaker: Ms. N. Vellum
Venue: Regency 3
5. Topic: Palliative Care
Speaker: Mrs. H. Bunt
Venue: Regency 2
6. Venue: Regency 1
Topic: leadership for Complex Problem Solving
Speaker: Mr. J. Meecham
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University of Fort Hare – School of Health Sciences - Research Conference
19th to 21st November 2014, Regent Hotel, East London
Wednesday 19 November 2014 DAY 1
Conference Workshops
Time
Item
12h00 – 13h00
Registration
13h00 – 13h30
Welcome & programme overview
Speaker
Venue
Reception Area
Prof. E. Seekoe
Foyer area
13h30– 15h30 Workshop session1 Auditorium
Topic: Health Informatics
Speaker: Prof. Wright/ Dr D
Mahoni
Venue: Ocean Terrace
Topic: Epidemiology
Speaker: Prof. N. Jinabhai
Venue: Marine 2
Topic: “building evidencebased practice: understanding
and getting involved in
systematic reviewing"
Topic: Problem based and
Community based approaches in
Health
Speaker: Mrs. N. Qomfo
Venue: Regency 3
Topic: Governance & Policy
Making
Speaker: Prof. R. Thakhathi
Venue: Regency 2
ASELPH Policy Round Table
Topic: Appraisal of ASELPH
competencies for Executive Leaders
in Health
Venue: Regency 1
Topic: Palliative Care
Speaker: Mrs. H. Bunt
Venue: Regency 2
Topic: leadership for Complex
Problem Solving
Speaker: Mr. J. Meecham
Venue: Regency 1
Speaker: Prof. A Mathews
Venue: Marine 1
TEA BREAK 15H30 – 15H45
15h45 – 17h30 Work shop Session 2
Topic: Health Informatics
Speaker: Prof. Wright/ Dr D
Mahoni
Venue: Ocean Terrace
Topic: Finance & Economics
in Healthcare
Speaker: Mr. D. Seekoe
Venue: Marine 2
Topic: Sexual Reproductive
Health
Speaker: Mrs. N. Rala
Venue: Marine 1
Topic: Diabetes in Maternal &
child Health
Speaker: Ms. N. Vellum
Venue: Regency 3
17h30 – 19h30
Welcome Cocktail
Thursday 20 November 2014 DAY 2 :PLENARY
Programme Director: Prof. E. Seekoe
Time
Item
Speaker
Venue
Prof. F. Agdhasi
(Dean: Faculty of Agriculture )
Hon. Dr. P. Dyantyi
(Eastern Cape M.E.C)
Prof. L. Obi (moderator),Hon. Dr. P. Dyantyi, Dr. T.
Mbengashe, Prof E Seekoe, Prof F. Aghdasi
10h45 – 11h00 TEA BREAK
Regency 4
08h30 – 08h45
Welcome
08h45 – 09h15
09h45 – 10h45
Key Note Address Professionalization of the Public
Healthcare System
Panel Discussion
11h00 – 12h00
Abstract Presentation Session 1
12h00 -13h00
Abstract Presentation Session 2
14h00 –15h00
Abstract Presentation Session 3
See Abstract Presentation Programme in Venue Break away
rooms 1-4
15h00 – 15h30 TEA BREAK
15h30 – 16h30
Abstract Presentation Session 4
See Abstract Presentation Programme in Venue Break away
rooms 1-4
See Abstract Presentation Programme in Venue Break away
rooms 1-4
See Abstract Presentation Programme in Venue Break away
rooms 1-4
13h00 – 14h00 LUNCH
Regency 4
Regency 4
Friday 21 November 2014 DAY 3 :PLENARY
Programme Director: Prof. R. Thakhati
Time
Item
Speaker
Venue
Mr N. Ntsoane
General Manager – HRD – Eastern Cape department of
Health
Prof. A Mathews
Faculty of Health Sciences, Dublin City University, Ireland
Regency 4
Regency 4
08h30 – 08h45
Welcome
08h45 – 09h30
Key Note Address
Taking ideas about resilience and empowerment
seriously in our work with communities to improve
health: can ‘community systems’ approaches help
9h30 – 10h45
Panel Discussion
Prof. L. Obi (moderator),Mr Ntsoane, Prof A Mathews, Prof
E Seekoe, Mrs V.Links
10h45 – 11h00 TEA BREAK
11h00 – 12h00
Abstract Presentation Session 5
12h00 – 13h00
Panel discussion – Way Forward – Eastern Cape
See Abstract Presentation Programme in Venue Break away
rooms 1-4
Prof R Thakhati (moderator), Mrs V. Links, Mr Merele, Mr
Pinca, Mr Mangesi, Prof E. Seekoe
13h00 – 14h00 LUNCH & departure
Regency 4
Regency 4
Wednesday 19th November 2014 DAY 1 : Welcome Cocktail
Programme Director: Prof. R. Thakhati
Time
Item
Speaker
Venue
17h30 – 17h45
Welcome by the University of Fort Hare
Dr. M.Tom
Vice Chancellor – University of Fort Hare
Regency 4
17h45 – 18h00
Address
Dr. T Mbengashe
Superintendent General – Eastern Cape Department of Health
Regency 4
18h00 – 18h30
Key note address
Hon. Mr. R. Masualle
Premier – Eastern Cape Provincial government
Regency 4
Seminar Overview
Prof E. Seekoe
Head – School of Health Sciences
Regency 4
Closing Remarks
Mr N Ntsoane
General Manager – HRD – Eastern cape Department of Health
Regency 4
18h30 – 18h45
18h45 – 17h00
Refreshments to be served
ABSTRACT PRESENTATIONS
Venue: Regent Hotel
DAY 2: 20 November 2014
11h00 - 12h00 ABSTRACT PRESENTATION 1
Time
Speaker
Topic
MENTORING
Evidence from an Intervention Strategy addressing the Writing Difficulty of a Grade 1 Learner
Venue
1
11h00 – 11h20
S.G. Taukeni and C.K. Haihambo
11h20 – 11h40
V. Ntshakaza, N. Mdondolo, B. Ncanywa, J.C.Y.
Nyasulu and W. Jassat
P.F. Mofu, N. Mpoba, N. Balfour, S. Cengimbo and
V. Ntshakana
Facility-Based Monitoring: A tool towards Facility-Based Plans to Address Gaps in Service Delivery
1
Community Dialogue: A Tool for Improving Tuberculosis Treatment Adherence
1
11h00 – 11h20
K. Clark, N. Gxaka and P. Bumrungsiri
2
11h20 – 11h40
S. Mnwana
Humanising Birth: Mentoring Caregivers in Health Facilities Towards Better Outcomes in Meeting
Millennium Development Goals (MDGs
Student Life’ and the Risk of HIV Infection among Undergraduate Nursing Students in a University in
the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
11h40 – 12h00
S. Madyibhi, V. Ntshakaza and V. Madlavuza
11h00 – 11h20
11h40 – 12h00
2
CLINICAL CARE
Clinical Professional Support during Traditional Initiation Ceremony: Understanding the Existing Gaps
on the Ground among Initiates in the Eastern Cape
2
M. Mbele, G. Shaboodien, B. Keavney and B.M.
Mayosi
Molecular Genetics of Arrhymogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC) in South Africans
3
11h20 – 11h40
O.O. Sogbanmu and O.V. Adeniyi
3
11h40 – 12h00
N. Mangi and E. Seekoe
Case Reports of Extra-Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Multi Drug Resistant-Tuberculosis in Diabetic
Patients: Urgent call for Bi-directional Screening for Tuberculosis and Diabetes Mellitus in Eastern
Cape Province, South Africa
The Impact of HIV/AIDS on the Delivery of Maternal Health Care Services at Selected Primary Health
Care Clinics in Peddie Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
3
12h00 – 13h00 ABSTARCT PRESENATION 2
Time
12h00 – 12h20
Speaker
Z. Z.A. Mbulawa, L.F. Johnson, D.J. Marais, D.
Coetzee and A.L. Williamson
Topic
HIV Co-Infection Influence Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Prevalence, Acquisition, Clearance and
Transmission in Sexual Active Couples
Venue
1
FOOD SECURITY
1
11h20 – 11h40
D.O. Okeyo, N. Gompha, V. Ndzipha, X. Wellem
and X. Charlie
Training Structured Aquaculturists within the Agri-Park Business Programme for Sustainable Food
Security Production in Eastern Cape: A Pictorial Presentation
11h40 – 12h00
L.N. Mlisa
12h00 – 12h20
P. Dube and D.O. Okeyo
12h20 – 12h40
M.N. Ntlangul
12h40– 13h00
K.F. Dekeda and N.M. Vellem
Factors Contributing to Non-Adherence to Antiretroviral Treatment among Pregnant Women
Attending Health Centres in Amathole District, Eastern Cape, South Africa
2
12h00 – 12h20
H. Bunt
Experiences of HIV and AIDS Patients and Families Regarding Palliative Care in an Urban Care Centre
in Buffalo City
3
12h20 – 12h40
O.V. Adeniyi, B. Longo-Mbenza and D.T. Goon
Female Gender, Poverty and Westernization as Determinants of Overall Obesity among Rural South
African Type 2 Diabetics: A Cross-Sectional Study
3
12h40 – 13h00
D.T. Abaver, E.N. Cishe and N. Twaise
Knowledge, Perception and Behaviour of Students Towards the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender
and Intersex (LGBTI) Community at Walter Sisulu University, Eastern Cape, South Africa
3
INTERGRATION OF INDIGENOUS, MODERN & BIOMEDICAL KNOWLEDGE & TECHNIQUES
Health Discourses and Traditional Medicine in the Health Care System: The Case of Eastern Cape
Province Amagqirha
13h00 – 14h00
ENVIROMENTAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT
In Search of Potential Eco-tourism and Eco-femini-tourism Artefacts from Rural Eastern Cape
Province of South Africa: A case of Benfield, Hopfield and Mazotsho Village Communities of
Nkonkobe Municipality
LIFESTYLES & HEALTH PROMOTION
Knowledge, Attitudes and Beliefs Regarding Counselling Behaviour for HIV/AIDS, STIs and TB: A
Survey of EThekwini District Health Care Workers
1
1
2
2
LUNCH
14h00 - 15h00 ABSTRACT PRESENTATION 3
Time
14h00 – 14h20
Speaker
N. Twaise, P. Dana and D.T. Abaver
Topic
HIV Prevalence, Knowledge, Attitude, Perception and Behaviour among Students at Walter Sisulu
University
14h20 – 14h40
D. Chiwandire and L. Vincent
Medical Practitioners and Conscientious Objection to the Provision of Termination of Pregnancy
Services
14h40 – 15h00
M. Ntuli, J. Habana, M. Mpongwana, S. Sandlana,
N. Nobanda, G. Perez and J.C.Y. Nyasulu
LEADERSHIP & CAPACITY BUILDING
Human Resources (HR) Planning Tool Template: A tool towards Scanning Critical HR Issues: HR
Training and Situational Issues in OR Tambo, Eastern Cape
Venue
1
1
1
2
14h00 – 14h20
X. Jabe, V. Ntshakaza, M. Masuku, F. Gqamane
and J. Nyasulu
Community Engagement: A Strategy to Understand Reasons for Late Antenatal Booking in OR Tambo
District, Eastern Cape Province
2
14h20 – 14h40
N.I. Senti and E. Seekoe
2
14h40 – 15h00
B.V.N. Mavela, N. Bokleni, M. Didi and J.C.Y.
Nyasulu
Psycho-Social Constraints affecting Clinical Skills of Nursing Students at Lilitha College of Nursing,
East London, South Africa
Common Gaps from Ideal Clinic Baseline Assessments can be Improved using a Generic Approach
14h00 – 14h20
T. Wilson and S. Davids
Wellness for Effective Leadership (WEL)
3
14h20 – 12h40
D. Van Rooyen, S. Carlson and F. M. Mdolo
Experiences of Nursing Students in Community - Based Learning During Home Care
3
14h40 – 15h00
T.Padayachee, J. Hunter and R. English
A Participatory Approach to Strategic Risk Assessment within the Public Health Sector of
South Africa: A Pilot Study
3
15h00 – 15h30
2
TEA
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Day 3: 21 November 2014
11h00 – 12h00 ABSTRACT PRESENTATION 1
Time
11h00 – 11h20
Speaker
N.M. Mooi and A. Mbatha
Topic
Provision of Nutritional Support to Critically Ill Hospitalised Patients by Registered Nurses in East
London Public and Private Hospitals in the Eastern Cape
11h20 – 11h40
T. Seunanden, S. Mahlawe, Z. Ntshuntsha, S.
Chaudhry, T. Padayachee and R. English
Barriers to Emergency Medical Services – The Reality for Communities in Rural Amathole, Eastern
Cape, South Africa
1
11h40 – 12h00
F. Mampunge and E.Seekoe
Preparedness of Final Year Nursing Students Regarding Clinical Practice
1
11h00 – 11h20
D. Murray
The Impact of Divorce on Professional Roles and Work Performance of Professional Nurses in the
Eastern Cape, South Africa
2
11h20 – 11h40
J. Muller
2
11h40 – 12h00
T. Dondashe – Mtise
Experiences of Agency Nurses Regarding their Placement in Private Hospitals in East London, Eastern
Cape
RESEACRH PROJECTS PRESENTATION
Development of an Intervention Programme to Facilitate Uptake of Organ Donation Among Xhosa
Community in the Eastern Cape Province
11h00 – 11h20
N.M. Vellem
Intervention Strategy for Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM
3
12h20 – 12h40
Y. Makhohliso , V. Sokhaya , T. Mpekelana , T. E.
Phunzana, V.H.E. Motswene
Acceptance and Continuation of Implanon by Young Women in Buffalo City Metropolitan, Eastern
Cape Province, South Africa
3
12h40 – 13h00
N.I. Senti
A Programme for Academic Support of Student in the Public Nursing College in the Eastern Cape
Province, South Africa
3
13h00 – 14h00
Venue
1
2
LUNCH
12h00 – 13h00 ABSTRACT PRESENTATION 2
Time
12h00 – 12h20
N.M. Rala
Speaker
12h20 – 12h40
G.B.A. Hukins and M. Polson
Topic
A Model for Facilitating Supportive Relationships among Parturient Women, Midwives and
Companions in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
The Evidence for Evidenced Based Medicine among Accident Victims
Venue
1
1
4
12h40 – 13h00
G.B.A. Hukins, R. Kydd and M. Polson
Issues to Consider with General Practitioner in Capitated Arrangements
1
12h00 – 12h20
G.B.A. Hukins and M. Polson
The Monitoring and Management of Diabetic Patients in a Fee for Service Health Care System
2
12h20 – 12h40
D. Murray
The Impact of Divorce on Professional Roles and Work Performance of Professional Nurses in the
Eastern Cape, South Africa
2
12h40 – 13h00
T. Dondashe – Mtise
Development of an Intervention Programme to Facilitate Uptake of Organ Donation among Xhosa
Community in the Eastern Cape Province
2
13h00 – 14h00
LUNCH
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