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The barriers and enabling factors for the uptake of voluntary medical male circumcision among "Coloured" males between the ages of 15 and 49 years in the Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) has been proven to reduce heterosexual HIV transmission to men by approximately 60%. It has been argued that achieving 80% circumcision coverage among males aged 15–49 years within ... -
Barriers and facilitators to uptake of cervical cancer screening among women accessing maternal and child health services in Kampala, Uganda
(University of Western Cape, 2013)The aim of the study was to explore the challenges to uptake of cervical cancer screening among women accessing maternal and child health services at Nsambya Hospital in Kampala, Uganda. -
Barriers in accessing sexual and reproductive health services for young women in a rural clinic in Alfred Nzo district, Eastern Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services for young women is a global challenge, and South Africa is no exception (WHO, 2016). Less than 1% of adolescent girls and young women aged 15 – 24 years visit health ... -
The barriers to access for maternal health care amongst pregnant adolescents in the Mitchells Plain Sub-district
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Adolescent pregnancy holds numerous health and social risks for mother and child. Adolescent access to maternal health services is of vital importance to ensure that pregnant adolescents receive timely and effective health ... -
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 ... -
Barriers to adherence to antiretroviral therapy among adult patients in a rural hospital in the Eastern Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2013)Antiretroviral therapy (ART) improves the quality of lives of people living with HIV/AIDS by suppressing HIV replication and improving the patient’s immunity. An improved immunity will help prevent patients from contracting ... -
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 ... -
Barriers to adherence to antiretroviral treatment in a regional hospital in Vredenburg, Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Background: South Africa has one of the most severe HIV epidemics globally, with an estimated 737,000 AIDS related deaths annually and over a million children rendered orphans due to AIDS in 2006. However in 2007, the South ... -
Barriers to condom use in serodiscordant couples where one partner was on ART at the UZ Clinical Research Centre, Harare, Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)The HIV prevalence rate in Zimbabwe has been estimated at 15% (15 years old and above), which is one of the highest in the world, and HIV/AIDS remains a significant public health problem. The focus of HIV prevention ... -
Barriers to effective partner notification amongst patients with sexually transmitted infections at a health center in Windhoek District, Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)The notification and treatment of sexual partner(s) is a key element in the prevention and control of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Partner notification interrupts the chain of STI transmission, prevents STI ... -
Bed utilisation trends in selected wards across eight district hospitals in the Cape Town district
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Background: The largest focus areas for the department of health is ensuring access to quality healthcare. The district health system (DHS) model remains the vehicle used by the district managers to deliver on the health ... -
Betel nut & tobacco chewing habits in Durban, Kwazulu Natal
(2009)Betel nut/quid chewing is a habit that is commonly practiced in the Indian subcontinent. This age-old social habit is still practiced by Indians in Durban, Kwazulu Natal (South Africa). The betel nut/quid is prepared in ... -
Cancer of the cervix: A study to assess the status of the pap smear screening programme in Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)This mini-thesis assesses the Pap smear screening programme in Namibia in terms of coverage of the target group, reasons and frequencies of screenings, quality of specimens taken, early detection of lesions and follow - ... -
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 ... -
Caregivers' perceptions of cleft deformity and experiences in accessing cleft services at a tertiary public hospital in Sokoto, NorthWest, Nigeria
(University of Western Cape, 2018)Cleft lip and/or palate deformity is the most common facial birth defect with an incidence of 1 in 600 for every live birth worldwide. Despite the availability of specialised cleft care in Nigeria, many cleft patients ... -
Caregivers’ experiences of providing alternative care to children who have experienced interpersonal trauma in Gauteng, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Background: In South Africa, there are high rates of children who experience interpersonal trauma as a result of physical, sexual or emotional abuse; neglect; or abandonment. If a child is maltreated and is identified to ... -
Case study analysis of the integrated maternal, neonatal And child health strategy in Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)Comprehensive policies exist to tackle Nigeria’s poor maternal, neonatal and child health (MNCH) indices, but departures from policy intent during implementation result in less than expected outcomes. In Nigeria’s federal ... -
A case study of the flying angels HIV support group for people living with HIV and aids in Ng’ombe compound, Lusaka, Zambia
(University of Western Cape, 2013)HIV support groups have been widely adopted as part of care and support interventions in Zambia, yet there is very little research on the effectiveness of these groups in meeting the needs of the PLWHIV from the perspective ... -
A case-control study of risk factors for low birth weight in the Western Cape : Winelands/West Coast region
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)Birthweight is powerful predictor of infant growth and survival. Premature birth and intrauterine growth retardation of birthweight. Maternal environment is important underlying determinant of birthweight. Common lifestyle ... -
Causes of maternal deaths and severe acute maternal morbidity in a regional hospital in the Northwest Province of South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Despite all measures taken by the South African government since 1994, there is a contiuous increase of maternal mortality in the country and the Northwest Province is amongst the highest. Studies to date combining the ...