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Factors influencing adherence to antiretroviral treatment in the Queenstown region Eastern Cape (South Africa)
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
BACKGROUND: Failure to adhere to antiretroviral therapy (ART) has negative
consequences not only for patients themselves, but for health systems. Strict adherence
to ART therapy together with modified life style will result ...
Timely initiation of MDR-TB treatment: A descriptive qualitative study at primary health care facilities in a district of the Cape Metropole
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Timely initiation of Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (DR-TB) treatment is essential for an
effective TB control programme. Delays in initiating DR-TB treatment increase the risk of
death and transmission of DR-TB within ...
Linkage to care after testing HIV positive: a comparative analysis of mobile versus health facility based models in rural settings, Mbeya-Tanzania.
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
HIV testing, linkage to HIV care and continuity of care are crucial for proper management of
HIV/AIDS. There is increasing interest across sub-Saharan Africa, including in Tanzania, in
accessing hard-to-reach populations ...
The effect of a proprioceptive training programme on ankle injury rates in soccer players in Rwanda.
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Background: Soccer is one of the most popular sports throughout the world, with more
than 270 million players estimated to be participating in 2000. Soccer results in many
injuries, with the lower extremities most commonly ...
The clinical presentation of Cerebral Palsy in children in rural Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Introduction: Cerebral palsy is a common neurological disorder with a prevalence of between
2 and 3 per 1000 live births globally and up 10 to per 1000 in rural South Africa. Children with
cerebral palsy present with ...
An exploration of selection criteria of club cricketers in the greater Cape Town area
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Since the advent of cricket in the 16th century the process of team selection has been fervently
debated. However, only a handful of research papers can be found on this topic. In South
Africa specifically, this process ...
Contextualization of a physiotherapy clinical practice guideline for stroke rehabilitation in Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Stroke is the third leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Eighty five per cent of
strokes occur in developing countries, and it is estimated that the prevalence will increase
in future. Evidence based rehabilitation ...
Challenges and barriers to adolescents' post-abortion care services: Implications for reproductive health policy in Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The prevention of abortion related complications and mortality is dependent on the availability,
accessibility and usability of emergency post-abortion care (PAC) throughout the health care
system. Unfortunately, abortion ...
Practice theory for teaching-learning of spiritual care in the undergraduate nursing programme at a higher education institution in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Literature attest that holistic approach to care is the best way to ensure that all human needs,
including spiritual needs are taken care of. As such holistic approach to care accepts the notion
of "wholeness" nature of ...
Employment and employability profiles of postgraduate psychology alumni from a historically disadvantaged university
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The present study aimed to determine the employment and employability profiles of alumni
from structured professional Masters programmes in psychology. Issues of low enrolment
rates and high attrition rates are at the fore ...