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Putting research ethics in context: Rethinking vulnerability and agency within a research ethics case study on HIV prevention for young girls in South Africa. 



The article discusses ethical guidelines relating to the vulnerabilities and agency experienced by research participants in daily life and as experienced in research participation.





Keywords: Agency, adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), research ethics, vulnerability

The role of emotional intelligence and work engagement on nurses’ resilience in public hospitals

This study highlights the significant role of emotional intelligence and work engagement in enhancing nurses' resilience, offering practical strategies for coping with high-demand, stressful healthcare environments. Keywords: resilience; work engagement; emotional intelligence; nurse in the public …

Nursing informatics skills relevance and competence for final year nursing students

This study examines final-year nursing students' perceptions, skills in nursing informatics, and attitudes towards computerization in healthcare, highlighting the importance of computer literacy and informatics competence in modern nursing practice. Keywords: attitudes; competence; nursing informat…

Perspectives on sexual history taking in routine primary care consultations in Northwest, South Africa: Disconnect between patients and doctors

The article explores barriers and facilitators of sexual history-taking in primary care consultations, highlighting a disconnect between doctors’ and patients’ expectations, cultural barriers, and time constraints impacting effective communication. Keywords: sexual history taking; receptiveness…

Co-development of a training programme on disability for healthcare workers

This study develops a comprehensive training program for healthcare workers in Uganda to enhance their knowledge and skills in providing inclusive care for people with disabilities, addressing existing barriers. Keywords: Disability, training. Healthcare workers. Education, MRC Framework

Exploring the socialisation experiences of female board members

This study explores the socialization experiences of newly appointed female board members in South Africa, highlighting the need for strategic onboarding processes to help them transition from outsiders to insiders effectively. Keywords: organisational socialisation; onboarding; newcomers; socialis…

Tailoring communication practices to support effective delivery of telehealth in general practice

This study developed evidence-based best practices for effective telehealth communication by analyzing recorded consultations, surveys, and interviews. It identified key themes like relationship building, conversational flow, and safety netting for GPs and patients. Keywords: Telehealth, primary ca…

Cost of running a full-service receiving office at a centralised testing laboratory

This study evaluates the cost of running the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital laboratory's receiving office, revealing $0.766 USD per registration. Staff costs dominate, with order entry reducing expenses by 20%. Keywords: receiving office; cost per registration; order entry; pre-ana…

Performance management in South Africa’s municipalities

This study investigates performance management challenges at Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, finding reliance on manual systems and lacking an approved policy framework, recommending policy implementation and an electronic system for improvement. Keywords: performance management; employees;…

Water service provision and social equity in a South African rural district municipality

This study explores social equity dimensions in water service provision in a rural Eastern Cape municipality. It highlights the need for comprehensive equity considerations beyond distribution to achieve sustainable water access (SDG 6) by 2030 Keywords: social equity; procedural fairness; distribu…