Browsing Magister Public Health - MPH (Public Health) by Subject "Urban"
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Dietary intake practices associated with diabetes and obesity among black South Africans in the Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiological study
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)South Africa is undergoing epidemiological transition characterised by large shifts in dietary patterns. Modern societies seem to have adopted a ―Western diet‖ which is high in saturated fats, sugar, salt, refined foods ... -
The feasibility of a model for innovative care of Tuberculosis patients at an urban clinic in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa: A qualitative assessment
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)In this mini-thesis, I used qualitative methods to assess the feasibility of implementing a multi faceted intervention designed to improve tuberculosis treatment adherence in an urban primary health care setting in the ... -
Health managers’ experiences and perceptions of intersectoral collaboration at the primary health care level in two urban sub-districts of the Western Cape Province, South Africa.
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Background: Actions on addressing the social determinants of health are necessary for reducing health inequities and improving health outcomes. These actions can, however, fall outside the scope of the health sector alone ... -
Relationship between socio-economic status and cardiovascular disease in black South Africans living in a rural and an urban community
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Introduction: In recent years, cardiovascular disease (CVD) has emerged as a leading cause of death in developing countries. It is important to identify and target people who are at risk,given that a third of all deaths ... -
Relationship between socio-economic status and cardiovascular disease in black South Africans living in a rural and an urban community
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Introduction: In recent years, cardiovascular disease (CVD) has emerged as a leading cause of death in developing countries. It is important to identify and target people who are at risk,given that a third of all deaths ...