Browsing Magister Public Health - MPH (Public Health) by Subject "Maternal health"
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A cross sectional study on the factors associated with HIV art adherence among adolescents living with HIV who are in peer support programme in the rural areas of Chirumhanzu district, Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Adherence to treatment is important for ensuring positive health effects for people living with HIV. This is even more so important for adolescents and young people who are in their formative years and should be in optimum ... -
An exploration of the reasons for late presentation of pregnant women for antenatal care in Worcester, Cape Winelands District
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Background: Antenatal Care (ANC) is a key strategy in achieving positive maternal health outcomes. ANC is an important entry point into formal health care services. ANC is very low in cost and among the most effective ... -
Factors associated with maternal mortality in South East Botswana
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Background: Maternal mortality is a significant public health problem world-wide,as it is an important indicator for the functioning of the health system. The maternal mortality ratio for Botswana is higher than other ... -
Perceptions of health professionals using the Umbiflow portable continuous wave doppler in two (2) urban hospitals in South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2021)South Africa had a stillbirth rate of 16.4/1000 in 2019. Umbiflow is a sophisticated portable continuous wave Doppler device with bidirectional indication of blood flow velocity in the umbilical cord. Umbiflow clinical ... -
Perceptions of pregnant women on reasons for late initiation of antenatal care in Nkwen Baptist Health Center, North West Region, Cameroon
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Background: Antenatal care serves as a key entry point for a pregnant woman to receive a broad range of services and should be initiated at the onset of pregnancy (WHO, 2016). Cameroon has one of the highest maternal ... -
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 ...