Health and well-being of the transnet-phelophepa healthcare train community in South Africa

Abstract

The Transnet-Phelophepa HCT service providers work and live on the train. Health Care services are provided to rural communities in South Africa. 'Live my work' can result in specific environmental and psychological problems and needs, impacting on the health and well-being of the service providers which ultimately affects service provision.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Authors

Amme Mardulate Tshabalala
Judith C. Bruce

Author Details

Amme Mardulate Tshabalala, PhD, MPH, PHCN, RM, RN, Department of Nursing Education, University of the Witwatersrand, Parktown, South Africa; Judith C. Bruce, PhD, RN, RM, FANSA, School of Therapeutic Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Sigma Membership

Chi Xi at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Transnet Phelophepa Health Care Train, Community Health, Well-Being

Recommended Citation

Tshabalala, Amme Mardulate and Bruce, Judith C., "Health and well-being of the transnet-phelophepa healthcare train community in South Africa" (2019). Convention. 212.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/posters_2019/212

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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