Browsing Faculty of Community and Health Sciences by Title
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The evaluation of processes of care at selected rehabilitation centres in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)Following the introduction of the Health Act of 1995, the Primary Healthcare Package for South Africa, a set of norms and standards was developed in 2000, to ensure good quality of care and to act as a guide to provide ... -
An evaluation of the attitudes and understanding of HIV/AIDS that underpins the decision to comply or not comply with prenatal HIV/AIDS testing
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)This study aimed to explore the attitudes to HIV testing among a group of black, low socio-economic status pregnant women from Gugulethu, South Africa. The key research interest was to evaluate the attitudes and understandings ... -
Evaluation of the community participation process of build a better society (BABS) Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 1997)The study was undertaken of Build A Better Society (BABS) Western Cape because a comparison of the membership and public profile of the organisation from the time of its inception to recent times showed a decrease in its ... -
Evaluation of the community participation process of build a better society (BABS) Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 1997)The study was undertaken of Build A Better Society (BABS) Western Cape because a comparison of the membership and public profile of the organisation from the time of its inception to recent times showed a decrease in its ... -
Evaluation of the data quality of routine health information system in the public health facilities in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The significant role of health information has over the years improved, and many countries adopted routine health information systems to effectively and efficiently manage data collection. The information system helps to ... -
Evaluation of the effect of adolescent and youth friendly services implementation on HIV testing uptake among youth (aged 15 – 24 years) in health facilities of Amathole district, Eastern Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) prevalence and new infections rate among young people in Southern Africa is high despite various programmes implemented to address general population prevention and treatment. The youth ... -
Evaluation of the effect of poor water, sanitation and hygiene practices on growth and the incidence of infectious diseases in infants and young children aged 6-23 months in a selected rural district, Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Poor water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services and practices in communities are known to be responsible for most of the infections occurring among infants and young children in developing countries. A combined effect ... -
An evaluation of the effectiveness of a clinic base HIV/AIDS counselling course on trainee functioning at their work sites
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)The Western Cape AIDS Training, Information and Counselling Centre (ATICC) primarily focuses on the development and provision of information and different types of training programmes on HIV/AIDS/STls. The Director of the ... -
An evaluation of the effectiveness of a clinic-based HIV/AIDS counselling course on trainee functioning at work sites
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)The Western Cape AIDS Training,Information and Counselling Centre (ATICC) primarily focuses on the development and provision of information and different types of training programmes on HIV/AID/STIs. The Director of the ... -
Evaluation of the effectiveness of prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) Interventions in two selected health facilities in Adamawa State, Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Most (90%) Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive children are infected through mother to child transmission of HIV (MTCT). Without any interventions the risk of MTCT is between 20% and 45% at the final endpoint of ... -
Evaluation of the effectiveness of the partnership for reviving routine immunization in northern nigeria programme in jigawa state, nigeria
(2012)The weak routine immunization activities in Nigeria have led to an upsurge of vaccine preventable diseases such as poliomyelitis in the northern parts of the country. This made the federal government to intensify efforts ... -
An evaluation of the family resilience strengthening Programme on family members from a rural community on the West Coast, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)A community-based, Family Resilience Strengthening Programme was developed for implementation within a rural community along the West Coast of South Africa. The aim of this research was to evaluate the impact and the ... -
The evaluation of the group differences and item bias of the English version of a standardised test of academic language proficiency for use across English and Xhosa first-language speakers
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)South Africa's Language-in-Education Policy is one of additive multilingualism, but in reality this policy is not adhered to, in that most black children are being educated through the medium of English from Grade 4. This ... -
Evaluation of the health information systems programme (HISP) computer software programme in selected health districts of the Cape Metropole Region
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)A user-friendly computer software programme was introduced in the Western Cape in the latter half of 1998 for the purpose of capturing the Provincial Minimum Dataset. The programme, designed for use by ordinary health ... -
An evaluation of the health promotion activities for women at risk of alcohol intake during pregnancy at antenatal clinics in Stellenbosch
(university of western cape, 2001)Drinking alcohol during pregnancy's leads to fatal development ranging from pre-term deliveries and low birth weight babies to the more severe mental and physical retardation characterized by fetal alcohol syndrome. -
An evaluation of the hiv/aids programme in primary schools in browns farm, Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 1999)Aim: To compare knowledge and reported behaviour related to HIV/AIDS between primary school students who attended schools where a Health Care Trust HIV/AIDS programme was run and those who attended schools without such a ... -
Evaluation of the implementation of the North West protocol on the management of severe malnutrition at Mafikeng provincial hospital and Thusong hospital in the North West province of South Africa
(2008)The aim of this study is to evaluate the management of severe malnutrition in the two selected hospitals in North West Province -
The evaluation of the integrated client-centred intervention programme (ICIP) for clients with MDR-TB at DP Marais Hospital in the Western Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Although TB is a curable communicable disease, poor adherence to TB treatment is a major barrier to TB control in South Africa as it increases the risks of morbidity, mortality and drug resistance at individual and ... -
Evaluation of the life skills programme at a non-governmental organisation dealing with adolescents living with HIV
(University of Western Cape, 2019)Societies today are rapidly expanding, both demographically and politically, thereby causing adolescents who are HIV positive to be faced with multifaceted challenges. For these societal demands, young people need to ... -
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 ...