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Submission Number: 240
Submission ID: 1402
Submission UUID: 10629cef-1ea9-490f-b520-3279b48b0f70
Submission URI: /2025/abstracts
Created: Mon, 06/30/2025 - 14:54
Completed: Mon, 06/30/2025 - 15:09
Changed: Fri, 08/08/2025 - 06:19
Remote IP address: 41.122.210.236
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: Abstract
| Title | Ms. |
|---|---|
| Lastname | Khosa |
| Firstname | Lindikuhle |
| mmaphuti.mamaleka@univen.ac.za | |
| Mobile | 0797673812 |
| Institution | N/a |
| Biosketch | Lindikhuhle Khosa is an unemployed social worker who graduated with her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) in 2025 at the University of Venda. She is currently looking for employment. |
| Is there a Second Presenter? | Yes |
| Title | Dr. |
| Lastname | Mamaleka |
| Firstname | Mmaphuti |
| mmaphuti.mamaleka@univen.ac.za | |
| Mobile | 0832707852 |
| Institution | University of Venda |
| Biosketch | Dr.Mmaphuti Mamaleka is a senior lecturer in the Department of Social Work, in the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education at the University of Venda. Previously, she worked as a supervisor with the Department of Social Development. Her teaching focus is supervision, management, and fieldwork practice. Her specialization field is supervision and management. Areas of interest include parenting, GBV, and IKS. She supervises under and postgraduate research. She also coordinates the Master of Social Work. She attended and presented at national and international conferences. She reviewed journal articles and book chapters. She published extensively. She also coordinated collaborations. |
| Is there a Third Presenter? | No |
| Title of Presentatation | Shared experiences of informal caregivers in caring for Stroke survivors |
| Theme Selection | THEME 2: Social Work and the Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) |
| Subtheme TWO Selection | SUB 2.2 Research and practice strategies pertaining to health, mental health and wellbeing including poverty eradication, quality education, gender equality, decent work and economic growth. |
| Select your Presentation Type | Oral Presentation |
| Abstract | Stroke has become a prevalent medical challenge in South Africa. While it often leads to mortality, survivors frequently face lasting disabilities and require assistance from caregivers. Many stroke survivors rely on family members and loved ones, who are often informal caregivers lacking formal training. Although there’s substantial research on caregiving, specific studies on informal caregivers of stroke survivors are limited. This study aims to provide insights into their experiences and suggests interventions to improve informal caregivers' well-being and care quality for stroke survivors. Using a qualitative methodology, the research involved face-to-face interviews with four informal caregivers, one male and three females aged 25-35, from the Utah village in Mpumalanga. Key findings revealed emotional, physical, financial, and social challenges. The study recommends training and information-sharing sessions for informal caregivers, supported by the Department of Health, along with psychosocial support provided by the Department of Social Development. Key Words: Stroke, stroke survivor, Informal Caregivers, physical disability, Disability |
| Title | Dr |
| Firstname | Samkelo |
| Lastname | Bala |
| Does the Abstract fit the selected Theme? | Yes |
| What Area does this Abstract Focus on? | Empirical Research |
| Status | Accepted |
| Title | Prof |
| Firstname | Alice |
| Lastname | Ncube |
| Does the Abstract fit the selected Theme? | Yes |
| What Area does this Abstract Focus on? | Empirical Research |
| Status | Accepted |