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Utilization of the health extension program services in Akaki district Ethiopia
(2012)The Health Extension Program (HEP) is an innovative, community based comprehensive primary health care program that Ethiopia introduced in 2003. It gives special emphasis to the provision of preventive and promotive services ... -
Utilization of the health extension program services in Akaki district, Ethiopia
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Introduction: The Health Extension Program (HEP) is an innovative, community based comprehensive primary health care program that Ethiopia introduced in 2003. It gives special emphasis to the provision of preventive and ... -
W.H.O recommended infant feeding options: assessment of the challenges faced by HIV positive mothers in Mongu District, Zambia
(UWC, 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 breastfeeding, replacement feeding and other options ... -
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 ... -
Well-educated middle class women and their preference for traditional rather than skilled birth attendants in Lagos Nigeria a qualitative study
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)Background:Theoutcomeofpregnanciesinmanyinstancesislargelypredicatedon availabilityofSkilledBirthAttendants(SBAs).Despitethisphenomenon,illiteracyand financialdisadvantagehavebeenvariouslycitedastwinfactorspromotingthe ... -
What drives obstetric violence amongst nurses and midwives throughout the continuum of maternal health care in governmental hospitals and antenatal clinics in urban Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Obstetric violence is a particular form of gender-based violence that harms women physically, emotionally and psychologically. Obstetric violence has been reported throughout South Africa in both the public and private ... -
Women's perception on the under utilization of intrapartum care services in Okakarara district, Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)Maternal health care services are one of the health interventions to reduce maternal and infant morbidity and mortality. The health of mothers of childbearing age and of the unborn babies is influenced by many factors some ... -
Workplace stress and coping strategies among nurses in HIV/AIDS care: Geita District Hospital, Tanzania
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)The unprecedented increase in HIV and AIDS cases has trickled down to the already impoverished health sector, thus impacting health workers in various ways. In a shrinking health workforce, HIV/AIDS has created an extra ... -
Young males’ perceptions and use of reproductive health services in Lusaka, Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)The aim of this study was to describe the health seeking behaviours, knowledge about the available services, as well as experiences, and barriers to access and utilization of the reproductive health services among male ... -
Youth engagement in health research, policy, and practice: a qualitative evidence synthesis
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Promoting the active engagement of youth in health research, policy, and practice holds significant importance as it can generate valuable insights, informing the development of targeted strategies and contributing essential ...
