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Exploration of adherence to antiretroviral treatment amongst adolescents in a low socio-economic urban setting in Cape Town, South Africa
(University of the Western cape, 2017)
Background: HIV has reached epidemic proportions globally with Sub-Saharan Africa carrying the greatest burden (71%). It is estimated that there are 37 million people world-wide infected with HIV, and an estimated 6.8 ...
Challenges, illiterate caregivers experience to support their children’s education
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Primary Caregiver’s ability to provide a healthy, nurturing and stimulating environment is critical, but Caregivers in South Africa, especially those living in rural communities, are facing many challenges, including a ...
The perceptions of mothers and caregivers about the factors affecting low uptake of measles immunisation among children under 5 years in the Nangana District, Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Immunisation is considered to be amongst the most successful and cost-effective disease prevention interventions available. The Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) in Namibia was established in 1990 to ensure that the ...
Profile of and caregiver experiences of infants with obstetric Erb's Palsy treated at a tertiary institution
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Background: Erb's Palsy results from excessive displacement of the head during birth causing traction on the Brachial plexus. In order to define optimal management for Erb's Palsy, reliable data is needed. Aim: The aim of ...
The knowledge and experiences of single mothers raising an autistic child in a low-income community in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
Parental knowledge and experiences regarding autism spectrum disorder have a huge effect on the life of the caregiver. Once a child has been diagnosed and needs treatment, parents/caregivers have to adjust in many ways. ...
Exploring caregiver-child communication about risky sexual behaviour in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
The effects of risky sexual behaviour (RSB) amongst adolescents are devastating in South Africa. Recent studies show that parent-child (PC) communication about RSB is associated with positive outcomes such as delayed sexual ...
Investigating the family-like roles displayed by caregivers and experienced by children within three selected children's homes in Cape Town, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Dawes (2011) claims that there are more than 5.2 million children who were in both institutional and foster care in South Africa by 2011, which was increasing by 6.2% every year due to the HIV epidemic and high levels of ...
Factors associated with late presentation of children under five and pregnant women with malaria for treatment at health units in Bungokho Health Sub District
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
Background: Malaria is the leading cause of death of Uganda's children under 5 years of age and the number-one cause of illness in adults in Uganda. The success of malaria treatment strategies is closely linked to the ...
Developing a framework for a district-based information management system for mental health care in the Western Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2013)
A review of the literature has shown that there is a lack of mental health information on
which to base planning of mental health services and decisions concerning programme
development for mental health services. Several ...