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Reproductive health situation among youth in the Democratic Republic of Congo
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Background: In the Democratic Republic of Congo, 22.2% of the total population
is in the age group of 15 to 24 years. In this country, this population group faces a
large number of reproductive health problems. Even ...
Patient satisfaction with health services in a rural district hospital
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
BACKGROUND: The concept of consumer satisfaction is gaining momentum across all business sectors worldwide. In keeping with this trend, health care systems are now also being reviewed to assess patient satisfaction with ...
Skills development and its relevance in a healthcare facility: a case study of Tygerberg Hospital
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)
The public health sector over the years had been under constant criticism for the lack of or substandard service delivery. The post1994 democratic era was accompanied by slogans such as ‘a better life for all ’. These ...
A study to understand the barriers and facilitating factors for accessing health care amongst adult street dwellers in New Delhi, India
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
Urban health policy has remained a neglected area in India. The homeless remain the most deprived, neglected and stigmatized group amongst the urban poor. While they suffer from a large burden of disease, there are a variety ...
Experiences of parents of children with mental disability regarding access to mental health care
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
The purpose of this study was to explore the challenges parents of children with mental health disabilities and disorders in Namibia face when attempting to access mental healthcare resources. The study used a qualitative ...