A study of historical development of KwaMashu health services region "F" of KwaZulu-Natal

Abstract

This study deals with the historical establishment of health services at KwaMashu. The establishment of health services in KwaMashu was very important to meet the health needs of the community, and it is imperative to make a written document available about the establishment of health services in this community, which will assist the health professionals to obtain as much background information as possible.

The people targeted were the staff who initiated the KwaMashu polyclinic, the KwaMashu community members and the staff working at KwaMashu. A questionnaire was used to elicit information from the retired staff who initiated the KwaMashu polyclinic, KwaMashu community members and the staff working at the KwaMashu polyclinic. During interviews tape recorder was used to elicit information and to control trustworthiness.

The findings indicated that the establishment of health services met the needs of the community and that there was improvement in care provided to the community, through promotion and prevention of health problems. Some problems identified need to be attended urgently for the provision of quality care to patients and c