Browsing Magister Public Health - MPH (Public Health) by Author "Schaay, Nikki"
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Barriers to accessibility to antiviral treatment for patients with Chronic Viral Hepatitis C in Egypt
Serag, Hani (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 ... -
Determining the level of non-booking for antenatal care and associated barriers as well as risk for mother to child transmission of HIV among pregnant women in Chitungwiza city, Zimbabwe
Mandima, Patrica Fadzayi (University of Western Cape, 2020)PMTCT is an effective strategy in preventing paediatric HIV infection. In Zimbabwe the success of PMTCT is entirely dependent on pregnant women accessing antenatal care services and through that, getting linked to PMTCT. ... -
An exploration of male participation in a PMTCT programme in West Itam, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Ijezie, Echey (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 ... -
An exploration of the barriers and enablers that NGO service providers experienced in delivering community-based rehabilitation services to children with cerebral palsy in the Bitou local municipality, South Africa
Labuschagne, Leslie Ester (University of the Western Cape, 2022)Presently, two main modalities of service delivery with regards to cerebral palsy rehabilitation exist in South Africa: institution-based and community-based rehabilitation. The Framework and Strategy on Disability and ... -
An exploration of the factors which can contribute to nosocomial TB infection among healthcare workers in a public hospital in Free State province, South Africa
Tembo, Chazanga (University of the Western Cape, 2019)Introduction: Despite ongoing training provided to healthcare workers (HCWs) on tuberculosis infection prevention and control (TB IPC), at the health institution and implementation of TB IPC precautions, nosocomial TB ... -
An exploration of the knowledge of and involvement of fathers in the practice of complementary feeding of infants and young children in Tsholotsho District, Zimbabwe
Moyo, Shamiso (University of the Western Cape, 2019)The first 1000 days of life represents the period from conception right up to a child’s second birthday. Over the years, there has been a growing body of evidence focusing on the importance of nutrition during this period; ... -
An exploration of the perceived extent and quality of clinical and academic support provided to junior doctors working in peripheral hospitals in the Amathole Health district in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
Comley, Simon (University of the Western Cape, 2022)By the end of 2022, approximately 2 500 South African doctors, having freshly completed their intern years, will have been allocated to hospitals across the country for 2023 so as to complete their compulsory year of ... -
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
Mwondela, Malala (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 ... -
HIV disclosure in the workplace amongst public service workers in Zambia
Musumali, Rose M. (University of the Western Cape, 2012)With a prevalence of 14.3% among the 15-49 years age group, HIV/AIDS still constitutes a significant challenge in Zambia. In order to respond to the impact of HIV/AIDS within the workplace, government ministries have ... -
The perceived and experienced barriers and reported consequences of Hiv positive status disclosure by people living with Hiv to their partners and family members in Djibouti
Kajura, Naaman N. (University of the Western Cape, 2010)This was a descriptive qualitative study. Eight people living with HIV, four of which had disclosed their status, were individually interviewed. Two focus group discussions (each comprising 6 participants) were also conducted ... -
The perceived needs and challenges of family caregivers in providing palliative care for relatives living with cancer in Hhohho Region, Kingdom of Eswatini.
Mamba, Nompumelelo Sindisiwe (University of the Western Cape, 2021)In 2018 within the Kingdom of Eswatini, there were an estimated 1 074 new cancer cases and 660 cancer-related deaths. For some time, there has been a growing trend away from the provision of palliative care within an ... -
Perceptions of factors contributing to psychological distress in HIV positive children on antiretroviral therapy in Mochudi, Botswana : a family caregiver and health care worker analysis
Mataka, Anafi (University of the Western Cape, 2011)Background: The repercussions of being HIV positive coupled by the complications of antiretroviral therapy are likely to cause distress, emotional and psychological problems particularly among children infected by the ... -
Primary caregivers’ experiences of caring for their child post cardiac intervention: An exploratory study
Ennos, Fathima B. R (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 ...