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An exploration of the prevailing perceptions on the role and skills of environmental health officers regarding the prevention of Cholera outbreaks in Lusaka district
(2009)
Background:cholera outbreaks have almost become a norm in Lusaka district with the onset of rains.The disease forms part of the preventable diarrhea diseases that have greatly contributed to the high morbidity and mortality ...
Physical activity levels and hypertension among University employees in Kigali-Rwanda
(2009)
Hypertension is the leading cause of cardiovascular diseases worldwide. There is evidence of the rising incidence and prevalence of chronic diseases of lifestyle in developing countries. Physical activity has been regarded ...
Cross sectional survey on factors contributing to home deliveries in Rungwe district, Tanzania
(2009)
This is a cross sectional survey study that explored determinant factors contributing to home child delivery and influence of traditional birth attendances on place of delivery in Rungwe District, Tanzania.The study focussed ...
Factors influencing the use of medicines by consumers in Tiko sub-division, Cameroon
(2009)
Irrational use of medicines is a global health problem. The World Health Organization has reported that more than 50% of all medicines are prescribed, dispensed and sold inappropriately, and that more than 50% of patients ...
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 ...
Psychological and social needs and types of information needed amongst primary caregivers of family members living with aids in mansa district, Zambia
(2008)
The Zambia Demographic Health Survey reports that 81% of the population of Mansa District, Zambia lives in extreme poverty. Eleven percent (11%) of this population is estimated to be HIV positive. Many of this HIV positive ...
Factors associated with retention and completion in substance abuse treatment among historically disadvantaged communities in Cape Town
(2009)
Cape Town is suffering from high rates of alcohol and other drug (AOD) problems.
Despite the need for effective treatment, there are insufficient AOD treatment facilities available, with barriers to AOD treatment being ...
Exploring the experiences of refugees in the Western Cape, South Africa with regard to their integration into society
(UWC, 2008)
Forced migration is a serious problem worldwide and it is always associated with political, ethnic or violent conflict accompanied by intensive human rights abuses. Africa has the largest number of refugees (more than 15 ...
Work related neck pain amongst university administrative staff
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
This study aimed at identifying the factors contributing towards work related neck pain amongst university administrative staff, its impact on everyday life activities and in turn its prevalence. A quantitative descriptive ...
Knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, behaviours and sources of hiv/aids information among university students at two tertairy institutions in South Africa
(2009)
The incidence of HIV/AIDS appears to be stabilizing in South Africa. However, it is
stabilizing at an extremely high number. The South African youth are the most
vulnerable to the virus with the main route of transmission ...