Browsing Faculty of Community and Health Sciences by Subject "Maternal health services"
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Awareness of physiotherapy interventions among pregnant females in antenatal clinics, Buffalo city municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa
(2013)Aim: The aim of the study was to to explore women’s awareness and use of antenatal services at Cecilia Makiwane Hospital. Objectives: The specific objectives were to determine the awareness of physiotherapy interventions ... -
Factors influencing utilisation of postnatal services in Mulago and Mengo Hospitals Kampala, Uganda
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Maternal and child-health and health education are three major concerns of public health organisations and researchers throughout the world. Health education for mothers is a strategy many countries have adopted to improve ... -
An inquiry into the feasibility of integration of the advanced midwifery and neonatology clinical nurse specialist in the district health system: the Zambian experience
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Research has shown that there is a problem in the delivery of quality care in maternal and child health services in Zambia. The 1996 Zambia demographic and health survey estimated maternal mortality rate as high as 649 per ... -
Pregnant women's perception and application of health promotion messages at community health centres
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)Studies have shown that pregnant women do understand and value information of their unborn child. However, those providing health promotion services often focus on medical procedures and health education messages, ignoring ... -
Women's perception on the under utilization of intrapartum care services in Okakarara district, Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)Maternal health care services are one of the health interventions to reduce maternal and infant morbidity and mortality. The health of mothers of childbearing age and of the unborn babies is influenced by many factors some ...