The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the experiences of second\nyear University of Namibia nursing students regarding caring of mothers�\nundergone caesarean section at postnatal ward at Katutura state hospital. Participants\nwere purposively sampled and unstructured individual interviews\nwere used to collect the data amongst eleven students. This was done after\npermission was granted by the Ministry of Health and Social Services and\nfrom the University of Namibia. Informed consent was obtained and the researcher\nensured the ethical principle of justice, autonomy, beneficence and\nrespect. Data was analysed using TESCH�S method of data analysis that\nmerged to the formation of five (5) themes and eight (8) subthemes. The results\nindicated that participants experience challenges during the care of\nmother�s undergone caesarean section. Participants expressed patient factors\nthat are hindering the caring of mothers. Participants also expressed different\nexperiences regarding learning opportunities and different emotions regarding\ncaring of mother�s undergone caesarean section. Recommendations were\nmade regarding reinforcement of guidelines and policies which govern health\ncare personnel and introduction of new policies which will promote the health\nand wellbeing of mothers who have undergone caesarean section, and also\nimprove health education on wound care and aseptic techniques within service\ntraining programs.
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