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Knowledge, attitudes and treatment-seeking behaviour towards malaria among adult residents of Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
Introduction
Highest-risk malaria areas in South Africa share borders with Mozambique, Swaziland and Zimbabwe. Ongoing migration between these neighbouring areas impacts on malaria control interventions. For example, 30oh ...
Analysing the functions, roles and skills of district Information officers in the implementation of the district health information system in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
The production of health information has not only become a priority but a demand for the functioning of the district health system. The implementation of the district health information system led to the establishment of ...
An exploratory study of road rage, aggressive driving and other hazardous driving behaviour among a representative sample of motorists in Durban, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
Road rage, aggressive driving and other hazardous driving appear to be of increasing concern in South Africa as evidenced by its increasing publicity in the media and discussion in society. Considering the high international ...
Assessing the quality of post.abortion care in public hospitals in the Cape Peninsula: the perceptions of women who had an induced termination of pregnancy on request
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
The aim of the research is to describe the socio-demographic characteristics of women seeking an abortion on request, their pregnancy history and previous contraceptive usage and to ascertain their satisfaction with ...
W.H.O recommended infant feeding options: assessment of the challenges faced by HIV positive mothers in Mongu district, Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
W'H.O infant feeding options are presented as a package in the prevention of HIV transmission from mother to child. These infant feeding options are namely exclusive, replacement feeding and other options such as wet nursing ...
The feasibility of a model for innovative care of Tuberculosis patients at an urban clinic in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa: A qualitative assessment
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)
In this mini-thesis, I used qualitative methods to assess the feasibility of implementing a multi faceted intervention designed to improve tuberculosis treatment adherence in an urban primary health care setting in the ...
Assessment of the association between HIV-infected mothers and the mortality of children less than two years in Khayelitsha health district of the Western Cape : a case-control study
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
Amongst child deaths, most occur in the first year of life and, according to the World Health Organisation, the mortality of children in the second year of life is due mostly to environmental factors and infections. Since ...
The AIDS education needs of black, grade 10 pupils in Grahamstown
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)
In the absence of a cure for HIV/AIDS, it is necessary to concentrate efforts at
prevention of HIV infection. A cross-sectional, descriptive study was performed to inform
a future educational intervention for black ...
Evaluation of the Malaria information system in KwaZulu Natal
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
Malaria is a parasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes. If no prompt action is taken, malaria infection can result in death. The Malaria Information System was established to assist in planning and making decisions about ...
An exploratory study of road rage, aggressive driving and other hazardous driving behaviour among a representative sample of motorists in Durban, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
Road rage, aggressive driving and other hazardous driving appear to be of increasing concern in South Africa as evidenced by its increasing publicity in the media and discussion in society. Considering the high international ...