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Risk factors associated with the presence of cervical lesions in women attending a family planning clinic in Harare Zimbabwe: a cross-sectional study
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer affecting women worldwide. It is the second most common malignancy in Sub-Saharan African countries such as Zimbabwe. Various risk factors are associated with cervical cancer. ...
Impact of Knowledge gained from adolescents' puberty's books on knowledge and attitudes towards puberty development changes among a very young adolescent learners in Malawi
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Introduction: A distinct subgroup of adolescents, very young adolescents (VYA) aged 10 to 14
are going through one of the most important life transformations. For adolescents to develop the
healthy behaviors that can ...
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 ...
Risk factors associated with the presence of cervical lesions in women attending a family planning clinic in Harare Zimbabwe: A cross-sectional study
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer affecting women worldwide.
It is the second most common malignancy in Sub-Saharan countries such as Zimbabwe.
Various risk factors are associated with cervical cancer. ...
The influence that managers' leadership style has on the job satisfaction of healthcare workers in public healthcare sector in Mpumalanga province
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Employee turnover is one big challenge in many organizations, particularly in the public health sector of South Africa. There is an increase competition between public and private sectors on the available scares human ...
Impact of knowledge gained from adolescents’ puberty books on knowledge and attitudes towards puberty development changes among very young adolescent learners in Malawi
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
A distinct subgroup of adolescents, very young adolescents (VYA) aged 10 to 14
are going through one of the most important life transformations. For adolescents to develop the
healthy behaviors that can influence their ...
Understanding the factors that discourage young people from accessing youth friendly health services in Mbale district, Uganda
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Primary healthcare services in Uganda and sub-Saharan Africa are, for the most part, geared to the needs of adults. There are considerable gaps in delivering sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services for young people ...
Risk factors for poor blood pressure control in hypertensive patients on treatment in Manzini, Eswatini
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
There is an alarming number of uncontrolled hypertensive patients on treatment seen daily in out-patient clinics across Eswatini. Many have the avoidable complications of uncontrolled hypertension, such as renal failure ...
Evaluating the effectiveness of digital oral health promotion on knowledge, self-check, and self-care practices of students at a Durban college, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
A novel concept in oral health is the use of digital healthcare communication tools in a primary preventative approach to address the enormous challenges posed by oral health disease burdens on limited health budgets. This ...
Nutrition knowledge, attitudes, practices, and self-efficacy for adolescent girls living with HIV in the kingdom of Eswatini, Manzini region
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Nutrition is essential for adolescents living with HIV as it promotes long-term health and wellness by ensuring the maintenance of good body strength and weight as well as replacing vitamins and minerals. Good nutrition ...