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An exploration of health care workers’ perceptions of the needle stick injury protocols at a level 2 hospital in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Background: Health care workers who sustain needle stick injuries are at risk of
contracting blood-borne pathogens, e.g. Human Immunodeficiency Virus,Hepatitis B virus or Hepatitis C virus. Needle stick injuries are viewed ...
The barriers to access for maternal health care amongst pregnant adolescents in the Mitchells Plain Sub-district
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Adolescent pregnancy holds numerous health and social risks for mother
and child. Adolescent access to maternal health services is of vital importance to ensure that
pregnant adolescents receive timely and effective health ...
An exploration of the factors which can contribute to nosocomial TB infection among healthcare workers in a public hospital in Free State province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Introduction:
Despite ongoing training provided to healthcare workers (HCWs) on tuberculosis infection prevention and control (TB IPC), at the health institution and implementation of TB IPC precautions, nosocomial TB ...