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Assessment of medicine supply management at primary health care facilities in a rural district of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
The introduction of National Health Insurance (NHI) and the Ideal Clinic Monitoring System have highlighted gaps and challenges with regard to medicine supply management (MSM) at primary health care (PHC) facilities. PHC ...
Factors associated with type 2 diabetes Mellitus (t2dm) in people living with HIV/ aids (plwha) attending primary health care centres in Rwamagana district, Rwanda
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
Sub-Saharan African countries including Rwanda are facing a double burden of communicable
and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). As HIV and AIDS management improves, the AIDS
related mortality rate is thus reduced, and ...
Evaluation of the effect of adolescent and youth friendly services implementation on HIV testing uptake among youth (aged 15 – 24 years) in health facilities of Amathole district, Eastern Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) prevalence and new infections rate among young
people in Southern Africa is high despite various programmes implemented to address general
population prevention and treatment. The youth ...
An investigation of the knowledge and attitudes of Adolescents towards the sexual and reproductive Health services in the Omaruru district, Namibia.
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
Background- Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) problems continue to affect
adolescents’ health and well-being even into their adulthood. Globally and especially within
sub-Saharan Africa with a heavy burden of adolescent ...
A qualitative feasability study to evaluate the use of a screening tool to detect neurocognitive deficits among perinatally HIV-infected children by primary health care workers
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
Despite the effectiveness and scale-up of antiretroviral treatment (ART), HIV-Associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND) still persist. Currently no gold standard tool exists to detect all forms of HAND, including major ...
Pregnant women’s perceptions and understanding of the barriers to early antenatal care booking in the Shiselweni region in Swaziland
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
Globally, the maternal mortality rate (MMR) dropped by 44%, from 342 deaths per 100 000 to 211 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in 2017. Developing countries have reached two-thirds coverage (69 %) of the recommended ...
Cultural practices and beliefs of caregivers of malnourished children, aged 6-24 months, regarding feeding and dietary intake in Gweru, Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
The burden of malnutrition continues to persist and is the major cause of morbidity and mortality in children. According to the results of the Zimbabwe Multiple indicator cluster survey in 2019, stunting remains high at ...
Exploring the perceptions of staff regarding the services offered at a substance abuse rehabilitation centre for women in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
Substance abuse has become a significant public health concern in South Africa, more
specifically in the Western Cape province. This has become a source of great alarm as South
African Police Service (SAPS) statistics ...
Understanding young people’s experiences and perspectives on HIV prevention in four communities in Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
The HIV incidence among young people aged 15 to 24 years remains a global health concern. Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is the home of approximately four million young people living with HIV, and young people in the region ...
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 ...