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An exploration of the experiences of caregivers of children living with HIV who experience treatment failure to antiretroviral therapy (art) in Maseru, Lesotho
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Globally, 1.8 million children (aged 0-14 years) are living with HIV, with Sub-
Saharan Africa (SSA) remaining the most heavily affected region, accounting for almost 90%
of children living with HIV (CLHIV). Unlike adults, ...
Mental health of adolescents in refugee camps in Ethiopia: The development of an exploratory model based on traumatic experience, coping and resilience
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Refugees routinely experience a number of traumatic events that may result in poor mental health due to persecution, conflict and displacement. Children and adolescent refugees particularly migrate with histories of exposure ...
Exploring the practical implementation of two of the evidence-based parenting programmes in a small rural community.
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Many parents in South Africa face difficult obstacles when it comes to parenting. Evidence-based
parenting programmes are a key to success to help parents to work in a more positive way with
their children. In Touwsranten, ...
Assessing the factors associated with uptake of childhood immunization services among children aged 12 to 23 months in Eswatini
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Immunization is the use of vaccines on people, particularly children, to make them resistant to infectious diseases. The vaccines administered stimulate the body’s immune system for protection against subsequent infection. ...
Conceptualisation and operationalisation of mental wellness: Developing an instrument to measure mental wellness among adolescents living with HIV in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) are a key population in the fight against HIV and AIDS. The comparatively poorer treatment outcomes of ALHIV in relation to child and adult HIV populations indicate the need for a health ...
Development of evidence-based context appropriate public policy reform models that coherently promote healthy food environments and food consumption patterns in Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
The double burden of malnutrition is a growing concern globally. In Zambia, it is estimated that of children under five years, 35% are stunted, while 5% are either overweight or obese. In the adult population, 24% are ...
Facilitators and barriers to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis continuation in Adolescent girls and young women post-trial participation in Hillbrow, Johannesburg: A cross-sectional study
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
HIV incidence amongst adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) is on the rise. Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) trials prevent HIV amongst AGYW who are at heightened risk of acquiring HIV during trial participation until ...
Social media influencers: Do they shape the nutrition behaviours of adolescents?
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Background: The obesity prevalence amongst South African children and adolescents is increasing rapidly every year, with a predicted prevalence of 27.14% by 2030. This increases their obesity associated health risks, such ...
Development of guidelines for adolescents and parents to increase adolescent participation in physical activity
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Physical inactivity in adolescence increases due to numerous influencing factors and this inactivity may continue into adulthood without intervention. Parental involvement provides support for adolescents to increase their ...
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 ...