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Teenage girls' access to and utilization of adolescent reproductive health services in the Mpika District, Zambia
(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 ... -
The clinical presentation of Cerebral Palsy in children in rural Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Introduction: Cerebral palsy is a common neurological disorder with a prevalence of between 2 and 3 per 1000 live births globally and up 10 to per 1000 in rural South Africa. Children with cerebral palsy present with ... -
The knowledge, attitudes and practices, and compliance regarding the basic prerequisite programmes (PRPS) of food safety management systems of food service workers in boarding schools and restaurants in Masvingo province, Zimbabwe.
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Introduction: Poor Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) and lack of compliance with the basic prerequisite programmes (PRPs) of food safety management systems (FSMS) is a major challenge that affects safe food production ... -
The Prevalence of immunization and the factors associated with low immunization prevalence in an urban community in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)In 2013/2014 the fully immunized child immunization prevalence in South Africa was 80% is below the national target of 90%. A review of Western Cape Government (WCG): Health immunization data indicated that 87.7% of children ... -
The role of international partnerships in building the capacity of health professional programs in Kenyan and Tanzanian universities
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)International interuniversity partnerships are recommended for increasing the capacity of sub-Saharan African universities. Numerous case studies of individual partnerships exist, as do tools for guiding collaborations, ... -
The Socio-Economic and Behavioural Factors Associated with Poor Glycaemic Control Among Adult Type 2 Diabetic Patients Attending the Outpatient Diabetes Clinic in Tertiary Hospitals in Abuja, Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The prevalence of diabetes in Africa has been on the increase. A prevalence of 1%- 10% has been reported by different authors in different regions in Nigeria. The International Diabetes Federation estimates that 1.9% of ... -
The socio-economic and behavioural factors associated with poor glycaemic control among adult type 2 diabetic patients attending the outpatient diabetes clinic in tertiary hospitals in Abuja, Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The prevalence of diabetes in Africa has been on the increase. A prevalence of 1%- 10% has been reported by different authors in different regions in Nigeria. The International Diabetes Federation estimates that 1.9% of ... -
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
(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 ... -
Timely initiation of MDR-TB treatment: A descriptive qualitative study at primary health care facilities in a district of the Cape Metropole
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Timely initiation of Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (DR-TB) treatment is essential for an effective TB control programme. Delays in initiating DR-TB treatment increase the risk of death and transmission of DR-TB within ... -
The timing of first antenatal care visit and factors associated with access to care among antenatal care attendees at Chitungwiza municipal clinics, Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Background and Rationale: Antenatal care (ANC) is vital for accessing prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) services. The timing of the first ANC visit is critical for HIV infected pregnant women to access ... -
To ascertain why some women delay in seeking termination of pregnancy (TOP) for unwanted pregnancies in Lejweleputswa District (DC18), Free State
(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 ... -
Transformation in the liquid fuels industry: a gender and black economic empowerment perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)This study focused on Black Economic Empowerment and gender in the liquid fuels industry. It explored the possible means of empowerment and questions the seriousness of organizations to institute programmes that are gender ... -
Transition interventions for adolescents on antiretroviral therapy on transfer from pediatric to adult healthcare: A systematic review
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) experience poor health outcomes such as low retention in care, suboptimal adherence to ART, insufficient viral suppression, high morbidity and mortality. These outcomes coincide with ... -
Treatment adherence in TB/HIV co-infected patients in Mount Frere, Eastern Cape.
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Adequate levels of adherence to treatment for tuberculosis (TB) and HIV at the same time poses a problem for public health in South Africa. TB/HIV co-infected patients face many potential barriers to adherence to treatment ... -
Treatment outcome of HIV-1 infected children on antiretroviral therapy in the Limpopo Province of South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Background:HIV is a worldwide pandemic with an estimated 2.5 million children under the age of 15 living with HIV in the world in 2009. Children account for approximately 14% of all HIV-related deaths around the world. ... -
The Trends and Characteristics of Donor Funding Patterns of National Tuberculosis, Malaria and HIV Programs in Zambia
(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. -
Trends in antibiotic consumption in the Namibian Public Health Sector 2010-2016
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Background Antibiotic resistance is a phenomenon that occurs naturally and is accelerated by use. There have been no studies looking at trends in antibiotic consumption in the public health sector in Namibia, which provides ... -
Trends in the presenting clinical profile of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in the Western Cape, 1991 - 2009
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Over the past two decades, despite a growing tuberculosis (TB) epidemic, the South African health system and National TB Programme (NTP) have taken significant steps to ensure improved clinical awareness, early diagnosis, ... -
The Ugandan private students scheme at Makerere university school of medicine and its effect on increasing the number of medical doctors enrolled and trained from 1993 to 2004
(2010)Aim: This study aimed to assess the effect of the PSS on enrolment, time to completion, attrition and number of graduated medical students at Makerere University Medical School after (post-) the Private Students Scheme (PSS). -
The Ugandan private students scheme at Makerere University School of Medicine and its effect on increasing the number of medical doctors enrolled and trained from 1993 to 2004
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Background: The global human resources for health crisis has affected Uganda deeply as is evidenced by grossly inadequate medical doctor to population ratios. Strategies to increase training and retention initiatives have ...