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Handwashing compliance among nurses and midwives caring for newborn babies in Rwamagana health facilities, Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)Infections (including healthcare-associated infections) are one of the leading causes of neonatal morbidity and mortality, yet these deaths could be prevented by cost-effective interventions. Handwashing (HW) is crucial ... -
Health literacy knowledge and experience of bachelor nursing students at a university in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Background: Health literacy is defined as the degree to which an individual has the capacity of obtaining, processing, and understanding basic health information and services needed for one to make appropriate decisions ... -
HIV managers’ perceptions and experiences regarding implementing HIV policies at primary health care facilities in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The implementation of policy involves translating the goals and objectives of a policy into action. One major problem involved with implementing HIV policy within the Western Cape, South Africa is that there is a lack of ... -
An inquiry into the feasibility of integration of the advanced midwifery and neonatology clinical nurse specialist in the district health system: the Zambian experience
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Research has shown that there is a problem in the delivery of quality care in maternal and child health services in Zambia. The 1996 Zambia demographic and health survey estimated maternal mortality rate as high as 649 per ... -
Intimate partner violence among undergraduate student nurses at a tertiary institution in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Intimate partner violence (IPV), a form of gender-based violence (GBV), has become one of the emerging serious public health issues. It affects all racial, ethnic, socioeconomic and religious groups. Internationally, IPV ... -
Investigating attitudes towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation competency of nurses at a hospital for intellectually disabled people in the Western Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a core emergency skill in which all nurses need to be proficient to save the lives of patients. It is important for nurses working in psychiatric hospitals to administer CPR correctly ... -
Investigating factors contributing to late initiation of antenatal care in a health facility in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Despite the awareness of the importance of initiating antenatal care in the first trimester of a pregnancy (before 12 weeks gestation), late initiation of antenatal care (on or after 24 weeks of gestation) remains a common ... -
Investigating factors contributing to neonatal deaths in 2013 at a national hospital in Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Background: The neonatal period starts at birth and ends 28 days after birth, and is the most defence less period in the newborn's life. Improving newborn health is a priority for the Ministry of Health and Social Services ... -
Investigating health education needs of pregnant women in their first antenatal visit at primary health care facilities in Khahyelitsha
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The use of health education during antenatal care of pregnant women has been a commonly used strategy in improving maternal health worldwide. However the health education strategy sometimes does not prove to be effective ... -
Investigating the knowledge and attitudes of nurses on the benefit of the quality of patient record-keeping in selected hospitals in Burundi
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Background: Complete recording of information is the foundation of continuity of care. However, the quality of patient information recording is a major problem being experienced by health services institutions in many ... -
Investigating the reproductive health knowledge, attitudes and practices among student nurses at a selected private nursing college in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Background: The changes in sexual and reproductive behaviour of young people as they become students, has been widely documented. International and local studies promote the development of student-centred, comprehensive ... -
Investigating the self-reported reasons for absenteeism of nurses working in a facility for intellectually disabled persons in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Background: Absenteeism is a worldwide problem in health care facilities. Absenteeism results in low standard of care and in the dissatisfaction of clients as routine care activities tend to be disrupted due to the shortage ... -
An investigation into factors influencing the rate of readmissions of schizophrenic patients into the Amanuel psychiatric hospital, Ethiopia.
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)The problem of recurrent readmission of schizophrenic patients into the hospital has an impact on the service provision to all patients. Those frequently admitted patients usually occupy most beds and also utilize the ... -
An investigation into patients perceptions of contributing factors towards their aggressive and violent behaviour after admission to a mental health facility
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Aggressive and violent behaviour in inpatient mental health facilities is found worldwide and is a frequent and serious clinical and nursing care problem. Despite the importance of international research findings and ... -
An investigation into the knowledge and practice of undergraduate nursing students regarding universal precautions and their fear of occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)Background: Health care workers, more specifically, nursing students are at increased risk of occupational injury and exposure to blood borne pathogens. Compliance with universal precautions (UP) will minimise risk or ... -
An investigation of alcohol and drug use and possible risk factors amongst nursing students at a University in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The use of substances (alcohol and other drugs) is a significant global public health challenge, despite extensive awareness and educational strategies about the dangers of alcohol and illicit drug use. Recognition of the ... -
An investigation of the knowledge and skills of health care providers on early infant diagnosis of HIV in Mzuzu, Malawi
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Early infant diagnosis (EID) programmes offer diagnosis of HIV, which facilitates provision of life-saving care to infants infected with HIV. Implementing programmes for EID and treatment has proved challenging in Malawi. ... -
Investigation of the placement readiness of final-year nursing at a university in the Western Cape, South Africa students toward mental health nursing
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)As defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), health includes mental wellbeing (World Health Organization, 2004) and therefore is an important part of nurse training. Like all placement environments, the mental ... -
An investigations into patients perceptions of contributing factors toward their aggressive and violent behavior after admission to a mental health Facility"
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Aggressive and violent behaviour in inpatient mental health facilities is found world-wide and is a frequent and serious clinical and nursing care problem (Duxbury, 2002:325). Despite the importance of international ... -
Knowledge about ageing and attitudes towards caring for older people among undergraduate nursing students in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Studies have indicated that the global population of older people will reach 1.53 billion by 2050. The ageing population is a large consumer of health-care services and this remains a global concern due to the impact on ...