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Adverse drug reactions to Antiretroviral drugs: Effect on virologic faliure in a Nigerian cohort of HIV-infected adults on first-line Antiretroviral therapy
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Despite the prevalent nature of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and its negative
impact on treatment outcomes in patients on antiretroviral therapy (ART), the impact of ADRs
on HIV treatment outcomes - including virologic ...
The psychological experiences of women who survived HELLP syndrome constructed online
(The University of the Western Cape, 2017)
This thesis is about HELLP Syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelet count in
pregnancy). HELLP syndrome is considered one of the most devastating complications in
pregnancy. Once set in motion, the ...
Factors associated with uptake of Isoniazid Preventive Therapy among Human Immunodeficiency Virus-infected clients in Zimbabwe.
(The University of the Western Cape, 2017)
BACKGROUND: HIV continues to be the single greatest risk factor for developing Tuberculosis
(TB) both globally and in sub-Saharan Africa. Zimbabwe is a country that has featured
prominently on lists developed by the World ...
Drinking water quality and the long handled mukombe cup : acceptability and effectiveness in a peri-urban settlement in Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Introduction: In-house contamination of drinking water stored in wide-mouthed buckets (even with lids) has been widely reported in epidemiologic investigations as vehicles for diarrhoea disease transmission. The long handled ...
Individual, social, economic and school factors that influence Seychellois teenage mothers returning to school after childbirth
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Teenage childbearing interferes with girls' educational attainment in many settings, as it frequently marks the end of their schooling. While the right to education is guaranteed in the Constitution and its Education Act ...
Exploration of experiences of patients with the adverse-drug effects of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis treatment in a primary health care facility in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Multidrug resistant TB (MDR-TB) is a form of TB caused by bacteria (germs) that are resistant to the usual drugs that are used to treat "normal" TB. The duration of treatment for MDR-TB is a maximum of 22 months. People ...
Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions about diabetes mellitus among an urban adult population in Windhoek, Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Background: Namibia is one of the sub-Saharan African countries where diabetes mellitus ranks among the top ten health conditions contributing to the disease burden and among the top 15 in-patient causes of death. An ...
Investigating health education needs of pregnant women in their first antenatal visit at primary health care facilities in Khahyelitsha
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The use of health education during antenatal care of pregnant women has been a
commonly used strategy in improving maternal health worldwide. However the health
education strategy sometimes does not prove to be effective ...
Evaluation of the effectiveness of prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) Interventions in two selected health facilities in Adamawa State, Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Most (90%) Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive children are
infected through mother to child transmission of HIV (MTCT). Without any interventions the
risk of MTCT is between 20% and 45% at the final endpoint of ...
Exploring the barriers to optimal infant feeding in the first six months of life in De Doorns, Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Adequate infant feeding (IF) practices, specifically exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first
six months of life, is one of the approaches to addressing malnutrition. The World Health
Assembly has set an international ...