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Factors impacting on the criminal investigation process in Cape Town, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
The World Health Organization (WHO) considers violence to be a global public
health problem. It is estimated that 1.6 million people worldwide lost their lives to
violence in 2000. This translates to a global rate of ...
The availability and adequacy of water, sanitation and hygiene (wash) infrastructure in 13 mission hospitals in rural Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Background and Rationale
The World Health Organization (WHO) has shown that the provision of Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Health Care Facilities (HCFs) of many low and middle-income countries is poor. This is ...
The human rights-based approach to public health: an inquiry into the challenges of its adoption in Uganda
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Use of health information for operational and strategic decision-making by division level managers of Kampala City Council Health Department
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)
No abstract available.
The Cuban Health Programme in Gauteng province: an analysis and assessment of the programme
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
Many parts of South Africa face a shortage of doctors within the public health system. While the PHC system is driven primarily by nursing staff, there is a need for doctors to provide certain services at primary and ...
Factors affecting compliance of mothers/caregivers of malnourished children aged 6-59 months to an outpatient nutrition support programme in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Malnutrition continues to be a major public health problem in Africa, yet the compliance to the IMAM, a treatment protocol that began in KwaZulu-Natal and viewed as a highly efficacious approach to treat malnutrition, is ...
Retention in HIV care among female sex workers on antiretroviral treatment in Lusaka, Zambia: A retrospective cohort study
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
HIV/AIDS remains a major public health issue that is affecting all population groups and communities in Zambia. Among the most affected groups are key populations (KPs) such as female sex workers. KPs are considered at ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding infection prevention and control among hospital health workers in Mangwe District, Zimbabwe.
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Hospital acquired infections are a huge public health concern, contributing to increased hospitalisation and death in developing countries. Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a discipline which relies on practical ...
An assessment of the use of viral load monitoring on people living with HIV/AIDS taking antiretroviral therapy by nurses working at rural health centers in Mberengwa district, Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection remains a major global public health issue despite all the efforts being made to control and manage infections worldwide. Data reported in Mberengwa district suggests that less ...
Media representations of female genital mutilation: A thematic analysis of two Ugandan national English daily newspapers
(University of Western Cape, 2019)
This study analyses media representations of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) in two Ugandan daily English newspapers. FGM/C is recognized by the World Health Organization as an extreme form of violation of the ...