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The incidence of linezolid-associated side effects in MDR/RR-TB patients receiving routine care at a tertiary hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Background: Drug-resistant tuberculosis is currently considered an ongoing public health crisis and a health security threat. Several strategies for the management of MDR/RR- TB have been explored including the use of ...
The participation of men in HIV interventions: Responses from men in the Imbizo men's health project, Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa.
(University of Western Cape, 2009)
The unequal balance of power between women and men, which has its roots in
gender norms, contributes to both male and female vulnerability to HIVand
sexually transmitted infections (STIs).Yet most HIV prevention activities ...
Antenatal factors associated with perinatal mortality among women with hypertension disorders in pregnancy at regional hospital in Kwazulu-Natal province in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
According to World Health Organisation (WHO), hypertension disorders in pregnancy are the leading maternal medical condition associated with high perinatal mortality in many parts of the world. Saving babies report-a ...
Factors affecting stroke patients’ access to physiotherapy services in a semi-rural township in South Africa
(2023)
Background: There is a significant rise in the incidence of stroke worldwide. It is common for people with stroke (PWS) to sustain physical impairments and subsequently require rehabilitation services such as physiotherapy ...
Exploring food security and resilience among youth aged 18–24 in Fisantekraal, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Background: In 2017, South Africa, despite its status as a prominent economic force and the most industrialised nation in Africa, had 52.2% of its population residing in poverty, making it the global leader in terms of ...
Exploring caregivers’ perceptions about the influence children have on food purchase choice at grocery stores.
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)
Background: There is a rising global problem of diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as overweight and obesity. The evidence shows a positive association between the marketing of foods and beverages high in ...