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Factors associated with adherence to anti-retroviral therapy in Katima Mulilo hospital, Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
Namibia is one of the countries in the world most affected by HIV/AIDS with the national prevalence of 18.8% in 2010. In 2010, it was reported that an estimated 180,000 Namibians were living with HIV/AIDS; of which 95,000 ...
Factors affecting antenatal point of care testing for syphilis, anaemia and HIV in primary health care centres in Sedibeng district, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
Background: Point of Care Testing (POCT) refers to qualitative or quantitative tests done in health facilities where the patient is being attended to (on-site), and not in the conventional hospital laboratory setting. As ...
Cancer profile in an urban hospital of the Eastern Cape Province
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
The availability of information on profile and trends of cancer in South African populations is important for the development of appropriate cancer control strategies, as well as monitoring the efficacy of the existing ...
Preserving family and identity: the challenges of 'undocumented' Zimbabwean immigrants in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
The aim of this research was to explore and describe the challenges of 'undocumented' Zimbabwean immigrants with regards to preserving their family and identity while in South Africa. Three main objectives identified which ...
Prevalence of dental caries and tooth brushing habits among preschool children in Khartoum State, Sudan
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of dental caries and tooth brushing habits among 3 to 5 year-olds preschool children in Khartoum state. Dental caries in preschool children remains a major dental public ...
Barriers to accessibility to antiviral treatment for patients with Chronic Viral Hepatitis C in Egypt
(University of Western Cape, 2014)
Egypt has the highest burden of Hepatitis C Viral infection (HCV) in the world
with 10% between 15- 60 years old having HCV antibodies and 7% having chronic HCV
infection. HCV is more concentrated among rural, aged, less ...
Factors that influence parents’ decisions on childhood immunizations at Kumasi metropolis in Ghana
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
This study sought to explore and describe factors that influence parents’ decisions on childhood immunizations at Kumasi Metropolis in Ghana. Based on the Health Belief Model used as the theoretical framework guiding this ...
Young males’ perceptions and use of reproductive health services in Lusaka, Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
The aim of this study was to describe the health seeking behaviours, knowledge about the available services, as well as experiences, and barriers to access and utilization of the reproductive health services among male ...
The association between Crohn's disease activity, serum 25(oh)- vitamin d status, the disease-associated environmental risk factors and the variability of Crohn's disease phenotype in the Western Cape population, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
Background: A subtype of inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn' s disease is thought to represent a complex interaction between environmental factors, a defective immune system, the gastrointestinal microbiome and genetic' ...
Assessment of job satisfaction amongst physicians working in Public hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
Introduction
The Human Resource Strategic Plan of the Ethiopian Ministry of Health lists current health workforce problems as a high attrition rate among public service physicians, poor human resource management, non-conducive ...