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The role of the Health Policy Research Group at the College of Medicine, University of Nigeria in building collective capacity for the field of HPSR in Enugu State of Nigeria
(The University of the Western Cape, 2017)
BACKGROUND: Health policy and systems research and analysis (HPSR&A) is central to health
systems development as it tries to draw a comprehensive picture of how the health system and
broader determinants of health can ...
The effect of a proprioceptive training programme on ankle injury rates in soccer players in Rwanda.
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Background: Soccer is one of the most popular sports throughout the world, with more
than 270 million players estimated to be participating in 2000. Soccer results in many
injuries, with the lower extremities most commonly ...
The clinical presentation of Cerebral Palsy in children in rural Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Introduction: Cerebral palsy is a common neurological disorder with a prevalence of between
2 and 3 per 1000 live births globally and up 10 to per 1000 in rural South Africa. Children with
cerebral palsy present with ...
An exploration of selection criteria of club cricketers in the greater Cape Town area
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Since the advent of cricket in the 16th century the process of team selection has been fervently
debated. However, only a handful of research papers can be found on this topic. In South
Africa specifically, this process ...
Challenges and barriers to adolescents' post-abortion care services: Implications for reproductive health policy in Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The prevention of abortion related complications and mortality is dependent on the availability,
accessibility and usability of emergency post-abortion care (PAC) throughout the health care
system. Unfortunately, abortion ...
Adherence, retention in care and treatment outcomes of adolescents on antiretroviral therapy in the Western Cape Metropole in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Approximately 6% of all people living with HIV in 2016 are adolescents aged
10-19 years. It is reported globally that adolescents on antiretroviral therapy (ART) are at
increased risk for poor retention in care, adherence ...
Coronary artery disease risk factors among fire-fighters in the Western Cape Province
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The work demands involved in fire-fighting place significant stress on the
cardiovascular system. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of on-duty death among
fire fighters and is a major cause of morbidity. This ...
A systematic review of the effectiveness of lifestyle and medication: interventions in the management of hypertension in pregnancy
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Pregnancy induced hypertension is one of the causes of maternal, fetus and
neonatal morbidity and mortality. It is the condition in which a pregnant woman develops
hypertension because of physiological changes that result ...
The socio-economic and behavioural factors associated with poor glycaemic control among adult type 2 diabetic patients attending the outpatient diabetes clinic in tertiary hospitals in Abuja, Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The prevalence of diabetes in Africa has been on the increase. A prevalence of 1%-
10% has been reported by different authors in different regions in Nigeria. The International
Diabetes Federation estimates that 1.9% of ...
Perceptions and expectations of patients regarding a new rehabilitation model to encompass the vision of the new health plan 2030
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
People with disabilities face many challenges. Some are made to feel inferior
by others because of their physical or mental disabilities. Primary healthcare described by the
Alma Ata Declaration as "health for all", is a ...