Browsing School of Public Health by Author "School of Public Health"
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Pregnant women's perception and application of health promotion messages at community health centres
Gordon, Roberta June (University of the Western Cape, 2005)Studies have shown that pregnant women do understand and value information of their unborn child. However, those providing health promotion services often focus on medical procedures and health education messages, ignoring ... -
Prevalence of malnutrition in HIV positive infants (age<18months) attending a clinic in Windhoek, Namibia
Zingwari, Jebson (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 ... -
Process evaluation of the healthkick action planning process in disadvantaged schools in the Western Cape
Hill, Jillian (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 ... -
"Pull" factors in international migration of health professionals
Meeus, Wilhelmina E.A.M. (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 ... -
Quality of cause of death certification at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town
Nojilana, Beatrice (University of the Western Cape, 2008)Cause of death certification continues to be a useful tool in obtaining demographic, epidemiological and legal information. However errors in death certification are widespread and range from incomplete certificates to ... -
The role of gender relations in decision-making for access to antiretrovirals. A study of the AIDS Support Organisation (TASO) clients, Kampala district, Uganda
Bitangaro, Barbara Kagoro (University of the Western Cape, 2005)The way gender relations influence access to care and treatment particularly access to antiretroviral medicines is a challenge to HIV/AIDS programmes and to the individuals and families with HIV. Gender norms that push ... -
The role of men in family planning: an exploration of perceptions of men towards contraceptive use by women in Marigat Location, Kenya
Kyalo, Mary Koki (University of the Western Cape, 2009) -
The role of men in hindering or promoting breastfeeding in Oshakati, Namibia
Kavela, Ottilie Vafeendjovo (University of the Western Cape, 2007)Breastfeeding id important for the health and well-being of infants. WHO recommends globally, exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months and thereafter, adequate and safe complementary foods to be introduced and baby ... -
The role of occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech and language therapy in education support services in South Africa
Struthers, Patricia (University of the Western Cape, 2005)This thesis investigated the education support services provided by occupational therapists, physiotherapists and speech and language therapists in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. Changes in the education policy ... -
A situational assessment of human resources planning in the Mnquma local service area of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
Remmelzwaal, Bastiaan Leendert (University of the Western Cape, 2005)The aim of this thesis was to conduct a situational assessment of human resources planning at one local health authority, in order to determine how decentralisation has impacted the effectiveness of human resources planning. -
Stakeholder perceptions of human resource requirements for health services based on primary health care and implemented through a national health insurance scheme
Lloyd, Bridget (University of the Western Cape, 2010)In 2007, at its 52nd Conference in Polokwane, the African National Congress (ANC) called for the implementation of a National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme. The announcement resulted in much debate, with critics voicing ... -
The status of clinic committees in primary level clinics in three provinces in South Africa
Padarath, Ashnie Pooran (University of the Western Cape, 2009)In South Africa, governance structures in the form of clinic committees, hospital boards and district health councils are intended to provide expression to the principle of community participation at a local and district ... -
Study on factors associated with low birth weight babies at Uitenhage Hospital
Oliver, Lawrence Tommy Victor (University of the Western Cape, 2000)The incidence of Low Birth Weight (LBW) babies born in the Uitenhage Provincial Hospital would seem to be a cause of concern from a public health of view. The incidence of 21% recorded during 1999 is markedly higher than ... -
A study to explore the factors influencing a female students ability to adopt safe sexual practice at a university in Southern China
Rosling, Lesley Elizabeth Annette (University of the Western Cape, 2005)There are estimated to be 840,000 people living with HIV in China (1) of whom 65% are estimated to be in the 16-29 year age group. Since the end of the Cultural Revolution and the opening of China to Western influence, ... -
Successes and challenges of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative in accredited facilities in the Cape Town Metro Health District
Henney, Nicolette M. (University of the Western Cape, 2011)Breastfeeding impacts on the health of both the mother and infant and has been noted as being influenced by physiological, physical, socio-economic and environmental factors. The undisputed benefit of exclusive breastfeeding ... -
Survey on nail discoloration and association with CD4 count among untreated HIV patients at Apin Centre, Nigeria
Ekeh, Peter Nnamdi (University of the Western Cape, 2010)Eligibility for antiretroviral therapy (ART) in HIV-infected patients is defined either by a cluster of differentiation antigen 4 (CD4) count of less than 200cells/mm3 or clinical diagnosis of WHO stage III and IV. Therefore, ... -
Teenage girls' access to and utilization of adolescent reproductive health services in the Mpika District, Zambia
Choka, Constance Ndhlovu (University of the Western Cape, 2011)Teenage pregnancy is one of the major public health problems facing teenage girls in Zambia (Webb, 2000; Warenius, 2008). Teenage girls access to and utilization of adolescent reproductive health (ARH) services is important ... -
Therapeutic and virological outcomes in adults living with HIV / AID at 6 and 12 months after initiation of first-line highly active antiretroviral therapy in an urban population in Namibia
Gorova, Vivianne Inganai (University of the Western Cape, 2010)Antiretroviral regimens have side effects that can threaten adherence by patients resulting in evolution of viral resistance due to suboptimal drug levels. Studies have shown that drug adherence of at least 80% can result ... -
To ascertain why some women delay in seeking termination of pregnancy (TOP) for unwanted pregnancies in Lejweleputswa District (DC18), Free State
Akinbohun, Olugbenga John (University of the Western Cape, 2005)Women of child-bearing age sometimes fail to plan for pregnancies. Often they discover that they are pregnant and are not prepared or cannot afford to raise the child. Before 1996 there was no choice for women as regards ... -
The Trends and Characteristics of Donor Funding Patterns of National Tuberculosis, Malaria and HIV Programs in Zambia
Badat, Akbar Yusuf (University of the Western Cape, 2008)The study aims to assess the characteristics of donor funding for national tuberculosis, malaria and HIV programmes to Zambia over an 8 year period in order to inform it more effective and efficient utilization.