Browsing Magister Public Health - MPH (Public Health) by Title
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Prevelance and determinants of low birth weight in Maseru Lesotho
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)INTRODUCTION: Low birth weight (LBW), affecting about 30 million newborns annually, is the commonest cause of severe morbidity and mortality amongst neonates globally, and is implicated in a high proportion of stillbirths. ... -
Primary caregivers’ experiences of caring for their child post cardiac intervention: An exploratory study
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Children in developing countries are now receiving both surgical and catheter-based interventions for the repair of congenital heart defects. Despite the technically advanced treatment options and improved survival rates ... -
Process evaluation of the healthkick action planning process in disadvantaged schools in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)In this study a process evaluation of the action planning process of the HealthKick programme in disadvantaged primary school settings in the Western Cape was conducted. A qualitative methodology was adopted to best determine ... -
Process evaluation of the multiple concurrent partnerships “o icheke, break the chain” campaign for HIV prevention in Botswana from 2009 - 2012
(University of Western Cape, 2013)The aim of this study was to conduct an evaluation of the campaign implementation between 2009 and 2012, taking account of its implementation plan. This qualitative evaluation study employed a descriptive study design ... -
A programme evaluation of the effects of an intensified TB screening strategy on changes in facility level TB case finding in City Health PHC facilities in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Background: In South Africa, tuberculosis (TB) detection remains a major problem, as notified cases are estimated to account for only 68% of all incident cases. Health services have relied on passive case finding and ... -
Psychological and social needs and types of information needed amongst primary caregivers of family members living with aids in mansa district, Zambia
(2008)The Zambia Demographic Health Survey reports that 81% of the population of Mansa District, Zambia lives in extreme poverty. Eleven percent (11%) of this population is estimated to be HIV positive. Many of this HIV positive ... -
"Pull" factors in international migration of health professionals
(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 ... -
A qualitative feasability study to evaluate the use of a screening tool to detect neurocognitive deficits among perinatally HIV-infected children by primary health care workers
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Despite the effectiveness and scale-up of antiretroviral treatment (ART), HIV-Associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND) still persist. Currently no gold standard tool exists to detect all forms of HAND, including major ... -
A qualitative study exploring the experiences with condom use among sexually active university students
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Young people, particularly University students, are at high risk of sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancies. It is well established that unprotected sexual intercourse, transactional sex and inconsistent ... -
A qualitative study of barriers to adherence to antiretroviral treatment among patients in Livingstone, Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Introduction: Zambia is among the countries in the sub-Saharan African region most severely affected with HIV/AIDS. Approximately 1.2 million (14%) Zambians were living with HIV in 2010. Zambia introduced antiretroviral ... -
Quality and acceptability of routine "opt-out" HIV testing in antenatal services in the Kassena-Nankana district of northern Ghana
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)Since the advent of the HIV pandemic, efforts have been made to find and implement interventions to reduce the risk of transmission of the infection in various risk groups. Mother to child transmission is responsible for ... -
Quality of care of patients presenting prescriptions at community charmacies in a region of Ghana
Quality of patient care may be assessed through rational use of medicine indicators initially developed in collaboration with WHO. These assessments have been carried out in primary level government clinics and ... -
Quality of cause of death certification at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)Cause of death certification continues to be a useful tool in obtaining demographic, epidemiological and legal information. However errors in death certification are widespread and range from incomplete certificates to ... -
The recognition of prior learning in higher education: the case of the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)This research is an attempt to determine the extent to which the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in higher education promotes social transformation. Through analysing the case study of the University of the Western ... -
Reflections on the life-world experiences of the adolescent "tik" use
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)Substance abuse among adolescents is a global problem and South Africa is no exception. In the Western Cape there is an alarming popularity and increased use of an illicit highly addictive substance, locally known as ... -
The relationship between food environment, obesity and NCD status among adults aged 30-70 years in Langa and Mount Frere, South Africa.
(University of Western Cape, 2019)Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are some of the leading causes of death worldwide. Obesity results from the interactions between biology, behaviour, and environment. The current obesity epidemic is largely driven by ... -
The relationship between self-esteem and uptake of HIV counselling and testing among young women in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)High HIV incidence among young women is a global public health concern with the potential for a huge impact on their lives. Several interventions have been identified to help reduce HIV incidence among young women, including ... -
Relationship between socio-economic status and cardiovascular disease in black South Africans living in a rural and an urban community
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Introduction: In recent years, cardiovascular disease (CVD) has emerged as a leading cause of death in developing countries. It is important to identify and target people who are at risk,given that a third of all deaths ... -
Relationship between socio-economic status and cardiovascular disease in black South Africans living in a rural and an urban community
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Introduction: In recent years, cardiovascular disease (CVD) has emerged as a leading cause of death in developing countries. It is important to identify and target people who are at risk,given that a third of all deaths ... -
Retention in care amongst women initiated on antiretroviral therapy during pregnancy at King Sobhuza II Public Health Unit, Swaziland
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Background: The advent of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has significantly redefined the course of the HIV pandemic making HIV, a chronic illness rather than a death sentence. To maximize the efficacy of ART in improving ...