Browsing Magister Chirurgiae Dentium - MChD (Oral Medicine and Periodontics) by Author "Naidoo, Sudeshni"
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Barriers to oral health care among people living with HIV in Kwazulu Natal and the Western Cape
Turton, Mervyn Sydney (University of the Western Cape, 2008)HIV/AIDS is a major problem in South Africa with more than 25 percent of the adult population infected with HIV. Oral lesions and various opportunistic infections characterize the progression of HIV making it imperative ... -
An investigation of the risk factors and effects of methamphetamine on oral health
Smit, Dirk Albertus (University of the Western Cape, 2014)The aim of the study was to document the oral health status of individuals using methamphetamine. Methamphetamine (TIK) is a highly addictive drug that acts as a stimulant for the central nervous system. The clinical picture ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of oral health care workers of Lesotho regarding the management of patients with oral manifestations of HIV/AIDS
Ramphoma, Khabiso Jemimah (University of the Western Cape, 2014)Lesotho has the third highest prevalence of HIV in the world with an estimated 23% of the adult population infected. At least 70% of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) present with oral manifestations of HIV as the first ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Oral Health Care Workers towards Infection Control in Khartoum Dental Teaching Hospital, Sudan
Elhassan, Duaa Kamal (University of the Western Cape, 2023)Background: Infection Control is a significant issue for health care systems and is a major public health concern. Dental practitioners are at high risk for cross infection. The present study aimed to assess the knowledge, ... -
Oral health status among children with special needs in Khartoum State, Sudan
Eltilib, Elturabi Galal Khalifa (University of Western Cape, 2012)Introduction: Children with disabilities and other special needs present unique challenges for oral health professionals in the planning and execution of dental treatment. The oral health of children with special health ... -
Oral health status, knowledge, attitudes and practice among pregnant women attending Omdurman Maternity Hospital, Khartoum, Sudan
Abdelseed, Abdelseed Ibrahim (University of Western Cape, 2012)The aim of the research was to determine oral health status, knowledge, attitude and practicesv regarding oral hygiene among pregnant women attending Omdurman Maternity Hospital in Khartoum, Sudan. -
Patient satisfaction with care provided by a district dental clinic
Sowole, Adejumobi A. (University of the Western Cape, 2007)Patient satisfaction is critical for the growth of oral health service and practice. The present study was a descriptive study on patient satisfaction with oral health care provided by a district dental clinic. The aim of ... -
The role of traditional healers in oral health care in Kwa-Zulu Natal
Puranwasi, Randhir (University of the Western Cape, 2005)A qualitative study was carried out to assess the role of traditional healers in oral health care in Kwa-Zulu Natal province, South Africa. The aim and objectives of the study were to assess the oral care knowledge and ... -
The role of traditional healers in oral health care in the Bui Division, North West Province, Cameroon
Agbor, Michael A. (University of the Western Cape, 2009)The majority of Cameroonians depend on traditional medicines for their health care needs and about seven per cent of the average household health budget is spent on traditional medicines irrespective of their incomes. The ...