Browsing Magister Curationis - MCur by Subject "Knowledge"
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The effect of a breastfeeding intervention program on the knowledge of pregnant women at the Bishop Lavis clinic.
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)Introduction: Breastfeeding is an important child survival strategy. Many mothers choose not to breastfeed their babies or do so for only a short duration, despite the undisputed physiological, social, psychological, ... -
The knowledge and utilization of contraception and the attitudes towards pregnancy prevention among undergraduate nursing students at the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)It is not mandatory for the student to declare a pregnancy to her educational institution. It does however become more complicated for the student nurse, because she has to provide a health service while she is a student ... -
Knowledge of NGO personnel on motivational interviewing: substance use during pregnancy in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Background: Motivational interviewing is an approach that relates to a person’s hopes and aspirations. It is individual-focused to enhance intrinsic motivation to change. Over a decade, motivational interviewing has been ... -
Knowledge of, attitudes toward and practices regarding noncommunicable diseases among undergraduate students at a university in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Background: Non-communicable diseases are non-infectious, irreversible with multi-causal origins that have no expectancy for cure and generate functional disability. The World Health Organisation reveals that most of the ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices of HIV positive pregnant women towards the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (pmtc) in Khayelitsha maternity obstetric unit in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)The National Programme of Prevention of Mother to Child transmission (PMTCT) in relation to HIV/AIDS was introduced by the Department of Health in different sites per province in South Africa in 2001. The number of women ... -
Knowledge, attitude, and practices of rural women on the use of family planning at an outpatient’s department in the Northern Cape province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Background: Interventions to prevent unwanted pregnancies are based on the belief that knowledge is needed to prompt behavioural change to improve acceptance of family planning methods. Numerous interventions have been ... -
Knowledge, perceived skills and attitude of nurses regarding the use of electronic health records in selected primary health care facilities in the Western Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2020)The implementation, adoption and the use of EHR globally has been proven a challenge, despite the numerous advantages that have been noted with the use of an electronic health recording system to improve health care ... -
Mental health nurses’ knowledge, attitude and practices related to tobacco dependence among mental health care users at a psychiatric institution in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)Research reported that it is very challenging for mental health care users to quit smoking and the risk of relapsing after quitting is high. However, tobacco dependence treatment is possible and potentially lifesaving for ... -
Mental health nurses’ knowledge, attitude and practices related to tobacco dependence among mental health care users at a psychiatric institution in the Western Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Research reported that it is very challenging for mental health care users to quit smoking and the risk of relapsing after quitting is high. However, tobacco dependence treatment is possible and potentially lifesaving for ... -
Mental health nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices in the management of pain in mental health care users in a selected psychiatric hospital in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)Background: Pain management is central to patient care, including for mental health care users (MHCUs). Pain management has been identified as a concern for MHCUs admitted to a psychiatric hospital as the accurate assessment ... -
An nvestigation into the knowledge and compliance with standard precautions amongst nurses in Tygerberg Hospital in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Everyday thousands of nurses are rendering bedside nursing care in health care settings as a result they are exposed to blood, body fluids and sharp objects that are contaminated with Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV. ... -
Psychiatric registered nurses’ knowledge of and attitudes towards the use and side-effects of antipsychotic medication administered mental health users in the Western Cape.
(University of Western Cape, 2019)There is a growing burden of disease associated with mental disorders especially in low and middle-income countries. This growing burden is accompanied by an increase in psychotic disorders and has increased the demand ... -
Utilization of partogram among nurses and midwives in Rwamagana health facilities in the eastern province of Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)The present study examined the extent of utilization of partogram among nurses and midwives in Rwamagana health facilities located in the eastern province of Rwanda. The study specifically sought to; assess knowledge and ...