Browsing School of Public Health by Subject "Adolescents"
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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 ... -
Assessing the factors associated with uptake of childhood immunization services among children aged 12 to 23 months in Eswatini
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Immunization is the use of vaccines on people, particularly children, to make them resistant to infectious diseases. The vaccines administered stimulate the body’s immune system for protection against subsequent infection. ... -
Assessing the influence of gender socialization on early adolescents’ behaviors and perceptions towards sexual and reproductive health and gender-based violence in low socio-economic, urban neighborhoods, Cape Town: a quantitative study
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Early adolescents (EAs), aged between 10 and 14, account for half of 1.2 billion adolescents worldwide. During early adolescence (EA), many EAs experience puberty and social and cognitive shifts. This is a period when ... -
An assessment of factors that determine usage of contraceptive services among adolescent women in Lesotho: An analytical cross-sectional study of Maseru city secondary school students
(University of Western Cape, 2021)In the Maseru district, the high prevalence of unintended pregnancies among adolescents aged between 15 to 19 years may be due to non-use of modern contraceptive methods. It is therefore important to investigate possible ... -
An assessment of the characteristics of adolescents at enrolment into anti-retroviral therapy, and factors influencing their retention into HIV care and treatment in Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)This study was undertaken within the context of stagnation in the trend of new HIV infections among adolescents globally coupled with increasing mortality within this sub-population as well (UNICEF 2015 report). This ... -
Assessment of treatment outcomes of adolescents on antiretroviral therapy at selected public primary healthcare clinics in the Cape Metropole, South Africa.
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)Introduction: HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of death among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa. In 2020, approximately 2.8 million adolescents (aged 10–19 years) were living with HIV/AIDS worldwide, with 85% residing in ... -
Assessment of treatment outcomes of HIV-positive adolescents on a dolutegravir- based regimen at a specialized paediatric HIV clinic in Lesotho
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Background: Globally, adolescents on antiretroviral therapy (ART) have comparatively worse treatment outcomes (i.e., low viral load suppression rates) compared to adults and children. Lesotho introduced Dolutegravir (DTG), ... -
Barriers in accessing sexual and reproductive health services for young women in a rural clinic in Alfred Nzo district, Eastern Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services for young women is a global challenge, and South Africa is no exception (WHO, 2016). Less than 1% of adolescent girls and young women aged 15 – 24 years visit health ... -
The barriers to access for maternal health care amongst pregnant adolescents in the Mitchells Plain Sub-district
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Adolescent pregnancy holds numerous health and social risks for mother and child. Adolescent access to maternal health services is of vital importance to ensure that pregnant adolescents receive timely and effective health ... -
Barriers to adherence to antiretroviral treatment among adolescents in Onandjokwe district, Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Poor adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) among paediatric and adolescent patients remains a big concern to health workers at Onandjokwe CDC clinic in Oshikoto Region of Namibia. Despite successes in the scale up of ... -
Conceptualisation and operationalisation of mental wellness: Developing an instrument to measure mental wellness among adolescents living with HIV in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) are a key population in the fight against HIV and AIDS. The comparatively poorer treatment outcomes of ALHIV in relation to child and adult HIV populations indicate the need for a health ... -
Determinants of viral suppression among adolescents on antiretroviral therapy in Thabo Mofutsanyane District Municipality, Free State province, South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2021)In 2018, it was estimated that 33,000 adolescent girls and 4,200 adolescent boys were HIV-positive in South Africa. The Free State province reports that 89% of people living with HIV are diagnosed; 72% of those diagnosed ... -
Determinants of viral suppression among adolescents on antiretroviral therapy in the Sedibeng District, Gauteng province
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Approximately 1.75 million adolescents (10-19 years old) globally were living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in 2020, with the Eastern and Southern African regions the most affected by HIV. Progress has been made ... -
Development of evidence-based context appropriate public policy reform models that coherently promote healthy food environments and food consumption patterns in Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The double burden of malnutrition is a growing concern globally. In Zambia, it is estimated that of children under five years, 35% are stunted, while 5% are either overweight or obese. In the adult population, 24% are ... -
The effects of teen clubs on adherence to antiretroviral therapy and retention in HIV care amongst adolescents in Windhoek, Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) are notably underserved by national HIV programmes globally due to their unique needs. Of particular concern is limited access to and availability of adolescent-friendly ART services, ... -
Exploration of adherence to treatment challenges experienced by HIV positive adolescents in Insiza District, Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Zimbabwe has a high burden of HIV with a prevalence of 13.8% among the 15 to 49-year old population in 2016. As at 2017, the national antiretroviral treatment (ART) programme initiated over 1.1 million people living with ... -
Exploration of adherence to treatment challenges experienced by HIV positive adolescents in Insiza District, Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Zimbabwe has a high burden of HIV with a prevalence of 13.8% among the 15 to 49-year old population in 2016. As at 2017, the national antiretroviral treatment (ART) programme initiated over 1.1 million people living with ... -
An exploration of the experiences of caregivers of children living with HIV who experience treatment failure to antiretroviral therapy (art) in Maseru, Lesotho
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Globally, 1.8 million children (aged 0-14 years) are living with HIV, with Sub- Saharan Africa (SSA) remaining the most heavily affected region, accounting for almost 90% of children living with HIV (CLHIV). Unlike adults, ... -
Facilitators and barriers to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis continuation in Adolescent girls and young women post-trial participation in Hillbrow, Johannesburg: A cross-sectional study
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)HIV incidence amongst adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) is on the rise. Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) trials prevent HIV amongst AGYW who are at heightened risk of acquiring HIV during trial participation until ... -
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) ...