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Midwives’ knowledge and ability in interpreting foetal heart rate patterns in Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2012)
The objectives of this study were to determine midwives’ knowledge in performing foetal heart rate monitoring, to assess midwives’ abilities in the interpretation of
foetal heart rate patterns according to their years of ...
A descriptive correlational survey of the infant feeding and the occurrence of diarrhoea and/or respiratory morbidities within the first fourteen weeks in the Amathole District of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
The study proposed to conduct a descriptive study related to the correlation of infant feeding (EFF or EBF) and occurrence of morbidity diarrhoea and/or respiratory infections, in infants by 14 weeks of age. The study ...
Factors associated with morbidity and mortality in children under-five years admitted with severe acute malnutrition to a regional paediatric hospital in Kwazulu-Natal
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Background: Malnutrition is a complex condition profoundly impacting child mortality and morbidity,
especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Severe acute malnutrition is of growing concern locally where
unacceptable mortality ...
An exploration of the reasons for late presentation of pregnant women for antenatal care in Worcester, Cape Winelands District
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Background: Antenatal Care (ANC) is a key strategy in achieving positive maternal health outcomes. ANC is an important entry point into formal health care services. ANC is very low in cost and among the most effective ...
The experiences and perceptions of male partners of the utilization of maternity waiting home in Opuwo district, Namibia
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
In 2018 Opuwo Maternity Waiting Home (MWH) was inaugurated after its completion with the assistance from WHO and the European Union. This initiative by the Ministry of Health and Social Service and its partners was aimed ...
Adherence to anti-retroviral treatment: Perceptions of challenges and experiences among people living with aids
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
New antiretroviral therapy has given hope to HIV-infected people, but the medication requires strict optimal adherence if suppression of HIV is to be maintained. Successful long-term treatment of HIV/AIDS requires at least ...
Adherence to anti-retroviral treatment: perceptions of challenges and experiences among people living with aids
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
New antiretroviral therapy has given hope to HlV-infected people, but the medication requires strict optimal adherence if suppression of HIV is to be maintained. Successful long-term treatment of HIV/AIDS requires at least ...
Measuring the burden of tuberculosis in South Africa using the disability-adjusted life year
(University of the Western Cape, 1999)
The formulation of priorities for the allocation of health resources is becoming increasingly important for health policy makers (Janovsky 1996). The gap between the resources allocated for health care and the demand is ...