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Prevalence of dental caries and tooth brushing habits among preschool children in Khartoum State, Sudan
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of dental caries and tooth brushing habits among 3 to 5 year-olds preschool children in Khartoum state. Dental caries in preschool children remains a major dental public ... -
Prevalence of HIV-related opportunistic diseases amongst HAART patients at the Federal Medical Centre in Owerri, Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Background: The hallmark of HIV infection is immunosuppression which predisposes to unusual infections and malignancies generally known as opportunistic diseases (ODs). Globally, ODs are the major cause of morbidity and ... -
Prevalence of malnutrition in HIV positive infants (age<18months) attending a clinic in Windhoek, Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Background-Namibia has a high HIV and malnutrition burden. HIV increases the risk of malnutrition and malnutrition results in rapid progression of the disease and worsening malnutrition. Nutrition plays an important role ... -
Prevalence of metabolic risk factors for non-communicable diseases in treatment-naïve HIV patients in inner-city Johannesburg
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Background: South Africa faces a quadruple burden of disease with a rising prevalence of both HIV and non-communicable diseases (Cage et al., 2023). Increased life expectancy in people living with HIV (PLWHIV) has contributed ... -
Prevalence of non-AIDS defining conditions and their associations with virologic treatment failure among adult patients on anti-retroviral treatment in Botswana
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Background: The recognition of HIV/AIDS as a chronic life-long condition globally in recent years has demanded a different perception and an alignment to its association with other chronic diseases. Both HIV and other ... -
Prevalence of non-communicable diseases risk factors among administrative staff at a higher education institution in South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Non-communicable diseases (NCD) continue to rise globally, causing significant morbidity and mortality. Low and medium-income countries (LMIC) such as South Africa are the worst affected because of an existing burden of ... -
The prevalence of refractive errors, visual impairment and spectacle uptake among paediatric patients in Abuja, Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Uncorrected refractive errors can lead to severe visual impairment and blindness. There is a worldwide prevalence of visual impairment from uncorrected refractive errors in children of 0.97%. In children, loss of education ... -
Prevelance and determinants of low birth weight in Maseru Lesotho
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)INTRODUCTION: Low birth weight (LBW), affecting about 30 million newborns annually, is the commonest cause of severe morbidity and mortality amongst neonates globally, and is implicated in a high proportion of stillbirths. ... -
Primary caregivers’ experiences of caring for their child post cardiac intervention: An exploratory study
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Children in developing countries are now receiving both surgical and catheter-based interventions for the repair of congenital heart defects. Despite the technically advanced treatment options and improved survival rates ... -
Process evaluation of the healthkick action planning process in disadvantaged schools in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)In this study a process evaluation of the action planning process of the HealthKick programme in disadvantaged primary school settings in the Western Cape was conducted. A qualitative methodology was adopted to best determine ... -
Process evaluation of the multiple concurrent partnerships “o icheke, break the chain” campaign for HIV prevention in Botswana from 2009 - 2012
(University of Western Cape, 2013)The aim of this study was to conduct an evaluation of the campaign implementation between 2009 and 2012, taking account of its implementation plan. This qualitative evaluation study employed a descriptive study design ... -
A programme evaluation of the effects of an intensified TB screening strategy on changes in facility level TB case finding in City Health PHC facilities in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Background: In South Africa, tuberculosis (TB) detection remains a major problem, as notified cases are estimated to account for only 68% of all incident cases. Health services have relied on passive case finding and ... -
Psychological and social needs and types of information needed amongst primary caregivers of family members living with aids in mansa district, Zambia
(2008)The Zambia Demographic Health Survey reports that 81% of the population of Mansa District, Zambia lives in extreme poverty. Eleven percent (11%) of this population is estimated to be HIV positive. Many of this HIV positive ... -
"Pull" factors in international migration of health professionals
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)This secondary data study, framed in social constructionism theory, descibes and analyses the "pull" factors influencing migration of health professionals developing to developed countries. The literature review sets the ... -
Putting community health workers on the map: Toward a geography of community health workers
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)In many contexts community health workers (CHWs) are intended to expand the geographical accessibility of integrated primary health care (PHC) services at community level, including prevention, promotive, and curative ... -
A qualitative feasability study to evaluate the use of a screening tool to detect neurocognitive deficits among perinatally HIV-infected children by primary health care workers
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Despite the effectiveness and scale-up of antiretroviral treatment (ART), HIV-Associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND) still persist. Currently no gold standard tool exists to detect all forms of HAND, including major ... -
A qualitative study exploring the experiences with condom use among sexually active university students
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Young people, particularly University students, are at high risk of sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancies. It is well established that unprotected sexual intercourse, transactional sex and inconsistent ... -
A qualitative study of barriers to adherence to antiretroviral treatment among patients in Livingstone, Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Introduction: Zambia is among the countries in the sub-Saharan African region most severely affected with HIV/AIDS. Approximately 1.2 million (14%) Zambians were living with HIV in 2010. Zambia introduced antiretroviral ... -
Quality and acceptability of routine "opt-out" HIV testing in antenatal services in the Kassena-Nankana district of northern Ghana
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)Since the advent of the HIV pandemic, efforts have been made to find and implement interventions to reduce the risk of transmission of the infection in various risk groups. Mother to child transmission is responsible for ...