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Mgobhozi, Lucky Nhlanhla

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering
Department: Nursing Science
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3389-0420
Research Interest(s): Sexual and reproductive health, Primary health care, Nursing education.
Biography: Dr. Mgobhozi Lucky, is a lecturer in the Department of Nursing Science. He started his journey by getting a bachelor’s degree in nursing science from Durban University of Technology in 2013. After that, he continued his studies and got a master’s degree in nursing from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in 2017. While studying, he also worked as a nurse at Untunjambili District Hospital, working in obstetric theatre and general outpatient care. Additionally, he shared his knowledge part-time as a Clinical Facilitator at Ludumo Nursing College. Mr. Mgobhozi kept pushing himself academically, completing a course in Nursing Education at North-West University and a diploma in Primary Health Care from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He then became a Lecturer at Walter Sisulu University, where he imparted knowledge in Midwifery and Primary Health Care until 2022.
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    Women’s perceptions with use of implanon® contraceptive device at a primary healthcare facility in KwaZulu-Natal
    2023
     | AOSIS Publishing
    Background: Early 2014, subdermal contraceptive implant was introduced in South Africa, Implanon® NXT, aiming to expand the method mix, increase effectiveness and availability to long-acting contraceptives. The initial uptake was extremely high, but concerns have been raised with treatment failure and high number of removals reported. Aim: The study focuses on describing women’s perceptions with use of Implanon® at a primary health care (PHC) facility in KwaZulu-Natal. Setting: This study was conducted at a selected primary health care (PHC) facility in KwaZulu-Natal. Methods: A quantitative, descriptive study design was used. Through purposive sampling, a sample of 60 women from 15 to 50 years old were recruited. Data were gathered through a structured questionnaire and analysed using SPSS 24 software. Results: Study findings show that slightly above half of respondents, 32 or 58.1% expressed satisfaction towards the implant, 20 or 40.9% had stopped using the implant as a result of its major implications. It was found that an edge above half of respondents continued using the implant 28 or 50.9%, while close to half had abandoned it (27 or 49.1%). Some respondents reported that they were experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding and low sex drive as serious unwanted side effects forcing them to stop using Implanon®. Conclusion: Side-effects and poor screening, counselling and support are major reasons for early removal. It is imperative to develop an effective screening tool and to re-train healthcare workers on Implanon® NXT. Contributions: This article contributes to increase awareness of women’s perceptions about Implanon® contraceptive.
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