Browsing School of Public Health by Author "Sanders, David"
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An analysis of the exit competencies required by nurses who have completed their basic training, to implement the national health system at district level.
Edelstein, Gail (University of the Western Cape, 1997)The purpose of this study is to critically evaluate the present nursing curriculum for diploma and degree student nurses with respect to is effectiveness in preparing them to operate within a Primary Health Care-based ... -
An Analysis of the perceptions exit competences of medical graduates to implement the national health system at district level: A selective case-study of the Western Cape
Kariem, Saadiq (University of the Western Cape, 1997)In 1978, the Declaration of Alma - Ata was signed with 134 countries as signatories. The Declaration included a specific clause on the training of health personnel: "Primary health care relies, at the local and referral ... -
Assessment of clinical practices in children admitted with severe acute malnutrition in three district hospitals, in the Western Cape, South Africa
Anthony, A.C. (2013)Background: Severe acute malnutrition contributes disproportionately to child mortality rates despite availability of the WHO protocol, “Ten Steps”, to guide hospital management. Auditing morbidity and mortality rates of ... -
The Cuban Health Programme in Gauteng province: an analysis and assessment of the programme
Báez, Carmen, Mercedes (University of the Western Cape, 2004)Many parts of South Africa face a shortage of doctors within the public health system. While the PHC system is driven primarily by nursing staff, there is a need for doctors to provide certain services at primary and ... -
A description of the insights and attitudes of undergraduate health sciences students in the Interprofessional Education Programme at the University of the Western Cape: experiences of community and health sciences students
Mashingaidze, Linda (University of the Western Cape, 2012)Interprofessional Education (IPE) for the undergraduate health sciences students has been seen as a vehicle that could prepare health professionals for improved collaboration in health care (Reeves, 2000). Early health ... -
A description of the insights and attitudes of undergraduate health sciences students in the Interprofessional Education Programme at the University of the Western Cape: Experiences of community and health sciences students
Mashingaidze, Linda (University of the Western Cape, 2012)Interprofessional Education (IPE) for the undergraduate health sciences students has been seen as a vehicle that could prepare health professionals for improved collaboration in health care (Reeves, 2000). Early health ... -
An evaluation of a community health interpreter pilot scheme in two public hospitals in Cape Town SA
Petros, George (University of western cape, 1998)This mini thesis describes the evaluation of the work of Community Health Interpreters (CHIs) in two Cape Town public hospitals, Its aim is to ascertain whether the introduction of interpreters in public hospitals led to ... -
An evaluation of a community health interpreter pilot scheme in two public hospitals in cape town sa
Petros, George (University of the Western Cape, 1998)This mini thesis describes the evaluation of the work of Community Health Interpreters (CHIs) in two Cape Town public hospitals, Its aim is to ascertain whether the introduction of interpreters in public hospitals led to ... -
An evaluation of the nutritional status of refugee children in Namibia
Nwagboso, Goodluck Chinyere (University of the Western Cape, 2004)The worsening humanitarian situation in Angola and the great lakes due to protracted wars, led to an influx of refugees in Namibia since 1992. The peak of the influx was between 1999-2002 when the camp population reached ... -
Measuring the burden of tuberculosis in South Africa using the disability-adjusted life year
Groenewald, Pamela Jean (University of the Western Cape, 1999)The formulation of priorities for the allocation of health resources is becoming increasingly important for health policy makers (Janovsky 1996). The gap between the resources allocated for health care and the demand is ... -
Policy approaches to prevent chronic non-communicable diseases: The role of population-based data
Nojilana, Beatrice (University of the Western Cape, 2018)Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) continue to rise in South Africa, accounting for 43% of total deaths in 2012. Smoking and a diet high in salt are among the major modifiable risk factors for NCDs that can be ... -
"Pull" factors in international migration of health professionals
Meeus, Wilhelmina E.A.M. (University of the Western Cape, 2003)This secondary data study, framed in social constructionism theory, descibes and analyses the "pull" factors influencing migration of health professionals developing to developed countries. The literature review sets the ... -
The role of occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech and language therapy in education support services in South Africa
Struthers, Patricia (University of the Western Cape, 2005)This thesis investigated the education support services provided by occupational therapists, physiotherapists and speech and language therapists in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. Changes in the education policy ... -
The role of occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech and language therapy in education support services in South Africa
Struthers, Patricia (University of the Western Cape, 2005)This thesis investigated the education support services provided by occupational therapists, physiotherapists and speech and language therapists in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. Changes in the education policy ... -
Stakeholder perceptions of human resource requirements for health services based on primary health care and implemented through a national health insurance scheme
Lloyd, Bridget (University of the Western Cape, 2010)In 2007, at its 52nd Conference in Polokwane, the African National Congress (ANC) called for the implementation of a National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme. The announcement resulted in much debate, with critics voicing ... -
The Trends and Characteristics of Donor Funding Patterns of National Tuberculosis, Malaria and HIV Programs in Zambia
Badat, Akbar Yusuf (University of the Western Cape, 2008)The study aims to assess the characteristics of donor funding for national tuberculosis, malaria and HIV programmes to Zambia over an 8 year period in order to inform it more effective and efficient utilization. -
Unpacking the capacity development: A Systems exploration of a partnership of Africa universities to develop capacity in health workforce
Amde, Woldekidan Kifle (University of Western Cape, 2020)Health system in Sub-Saharan in Africa face multifaceted capacity challenges to fulfil their mandates of service provision and governance of their resources. Wide-ranging capacity development interventions exist to address ... -
Utilization of the health extension program services in Akaki district Ethiopia
Bultume, Mulugeta Debel (2012)The Health Extension Program (HEP) is an innovative, community based comprehensive primary health care program that Ethiopia introduced in 2003. It gives special emphasis to the provision of preventive and promotive services ... -
Utilization of the health extension program services in Akaki district, Ethiopia
Bultume, Mulugeta Debel (University of the Western Cape, 2012)Introduction: The Health Extension Program (HEP) is an innovative, community based comprehensive primary health care program that Ethiopia introduced in 2003. It gives special emphasis to the provision of preventive and ...