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Factors associated with poor adherence to antiretroviral therapy among people living with HIV in Zomba district, Malawi
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)The introduction of antiretroviral therapy (ART) brought new hope to HIV patients as it has transformed a fatal disease to a chronic manageable condition. In 2009 there were over 920,000 Malawians infected with HIV and ... -
Factors associated with retention and completion in substance abuse treatment among historically disadvantaged communities in Cape Town
(2009)Cape Town is suffering from high rates of alcohol and other drug (AOD) problems. Despite the need for effective treatment, there are insufficient AOD treatment facilities available, with barriers to AOD treatment being ... -
Factors associated with sports injuries among first division female soccer players in Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)The aim of this study was to establish the factors associated with sports injuries among first division Rwandan female soccer players. Conclusion: Advocacy about the safety and improvement of Rwandan female soccer through ... -
Factors associated with substance use among university students in South Africa: Implications for prevention
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Substance use and abuse has been a persistent challenge facing many communities around the world. In more recent times there has been particular focus on the gradual, yet alarming increase in the use and/or abuse of ... -
Factors associated with the psychological response of nurses’ victims of inpatients violence in a psychiatric facility for adults with intellectual disability In Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Background and Research Problem: It is well-known that nurses around the world are exposed to various forms of violence at their workplaces. In psychiatric facilities, many of these incidents are perpetrated by patients ... -
Factors associated with Tuberculosis preventive therapy uptake amongst patients receiving antiretroviral therapy in Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Prevention of new Tuberculosis (TB) infections and their progression to disease is important in the reduction of the burden of ill health and loss of life caused by TB. Tuberculosis preventive therapy (TPT) is an important ... -
Factors associated with type 2 diabetes Mellitus (t2dm) in people living with HIV/ aids (plwha) attending primary health care centres in Rwamagana district, Rwanda
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Sub-Saharan African countries including Rwanda are facing a double burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). As HIV and AIDS management improves, the AIDS related mortality rate is thus reduced, and ... -
Factors associated with uptake of Isoniazid Preventive Therapy among Human Immunodeficiency Virus-infected clients in Zimbabwe.
(The University of the Western Cape, 2017)BACKGROUND: HIV continues to be the single greatest risk factor for developing Tuberculosis (TB) both globally and in sub-Saharan Africa. Zimbabwe is a country that has featured prominently on lists developed by the World ... -
Factors associated with viral suppression among adolescents on antiretroviral therapy in Homabay County, Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Background: Globally, it is estimated that about 1.8 million adolescents (aged 10–19 years) were living with HIV in 2015. In Kenya an estimated 133,455 adolescents were living with HIV in 2015, of which 75% (105,679) ... -
The factors contributing to low uptake of vasectomy in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
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Factors contributing to severe acute malnutrition among the under five children in Francistown-Botswana
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Introduction: Malnutrition is the immediate result of inadequate dietary intake, the presence of disease or the interaction between these two factors. It is a complicated problem, an outcome of several etiologies. SAM is ... -
Factors impacting on the criminal investigation process in Cape Town, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)The World Health Organization (WHO) considers violence to be a global public health problem. It is estimated that 1.6 million people worldwide lost their lives to violence in 2000. This translates to a global rate of ... -
Factors influencing access to antiretroviral treatment in Benue State, Nigeria
(2010)At the end of 2008, Nigeria had the third largest number of people living with HIV/AIDS(PLWHA) in the world, with an estimated 2.95 million people and an average prevalence rate of 4.6%. According to the 2008 prevalence ... -
Factors influencing access to antiretroviral treatment in Benue State, Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)The study utilized a qualitative case study design to explore the problem of poor access to ART in Benue State. PLWHAs, policy makers, program managers and health workers were involved in an effort to describe the factors ... -
Factors influencing adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy at a General Hospital in Mombasa, Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)Sub-Saharan Africa is home to two thirds of the 33 million HIV infected individuals worldwide. In 2007 there were an estimated 1.5 million Kenyans infected with HIV, and 166 000 new infections in 2008. The introduction of ... -
Factors influencing adherence to antiretroviral treatment in the Queenstown region Eastern Cape (South Africa)
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)BACKGROUND: Failure to adhere to antiretroviral therapy (ART) has negative consequences not only for patients themselves, but for health systems. Strict adherence to ART therapy together with modified life style will result ... -
Factors influencing breastfeeding of infants of mothers who are living with HIV at Ehlanzeni District, Mpumalanga, South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2021)The World Health Organisation recommendations for breastfeeding in the general population, including mothers living with HIV, emphasise breastfeeding within one hour of birth, exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) during the first ... -
The factors influencing community reintegration of traumatic spinal cord injury patients in a South African population
(The University of the Western Cape, 2017)A spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating condition and is associated with permanent disability and decreased life expectancy (Rahimi-Movaghar et al., 2013). Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury (TSCI) as the name implies occurs ... -
Factors influencing delay in seeking tuberculosis treatment in Belet-Weyne District, Somalia
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)Delays in seeking effective treatment for tuberculosis increase the level of disease morbidity and mortality rate as well as the risk of its transmission in the community (WHO, 2006b). In Somalia, Tuberculosis (TB) remains ... -
Factors influencing first year nursing students' career choice at a University in the Western Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2020)The nursing profession is the backbone of the healthcare system glob-ally. However, due to the ongoing shortage of nurses there is a growing demand for nurses across the world. This demand puts pressure on the continued ...