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An exploration of male participation in a PMTCT programme in West Itam, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Since the introduction in 2005 of prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) services in Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria the PMTCT programme has faced several challenges including that of poor male participation ...
Exploration of adherence to antiretroviral treatment amongst adolescents in a low socio-economic urban setting in Cape Town, South Africa
(University of the Western cape, 2017)
Background: HIV has reached epidemic proportions globally with Sub-Saharan Africa carrying the greatest burden (71%). It is estimated that there are 37 million people world-wide infected with HIV, and an estimated 6.8 ...
Exploring the association between body image, body fat, and total cardiovascular disease risk among adults in a rural and an urban community of South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Background: Obesity is increasing worldwide, and cultural perception of body image is considered an important contributor to the obesity epidemic among black Africans. Aim: To explore the association between body image ...
Risk factors associated with serious and fatal road traffic accidents in Manzini City, Swaziland
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Background: Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) are an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, especially in low and middle-income countries. Traffic police reports indicate that RTAs are amongst the commonest ...
Determinants of long term survival of patients initiated on HAART at the AIDS support organization, Uganda
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
It is well documented that mortality rates have decreased and the survival of HIV and AIDS patients has been prolonged since the introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in 1996. Although HAART has ...
Assessment of an integrated TB/HIV programme at health facilities in Hawassa town administration of Ethiopia
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Evaluation of health programmes is essential to assist programme managers in decision-making and accountability to the population they serve. Additionally, regular monitoring and evaluation of TB/HIV collaborative activities ...
An exploration of the strengths and weaknesses of the referral and counter-referral system for maternal and neonatal health services between primary level health facilities and a tertiary hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Introduction: Despite the progress that Zambia has made in reducing its maternal mortality ratio from 649 to 398 per 100,000 live births between 1996 and 2013/14, the country did not meet the Millennium Development Goal ...
Barriers to adherence to antiretroviral treatment among adolescents in Onandjokwe district, Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Poor adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) among paediatric and adolescent patients remains a big concern to health workers at Onandjokwe CDC clinic in Oshikoto Region of Namibia. Despite successes in the scale up of ...
Development of the Public Health model of Community participation in the Kwazulu - Natal primary health care system
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The purpose of this study was to develop the public health model of community participation
for the KwaZulu-Natal primary health care system. The model is intended to improve the
understanding of community participation ...
Decentralised human resource management in a district health system: case studies in the Western Cape Province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The effective management of the public health workforce, in the context of decentralisation
and the District Health System, is pivotal to the delivery of primary health care and,
ultimately, improved health. This research ...