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Developing a culturally congruent continuous labour support framework for women in South-West Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Childbirth is a multifaceted experience that is usually influenced by several factors that could result in an unsatisfactory or satisfactory childbirth experience. These factors include quality of support during labour of ...
An exploration of male participation in a PMTCT programme in West Itam, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Since the introduction in 2005 of prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) services in Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria the PMTCT programme has faced several challenges including that of poor male participation ...
Exploration of adherence to antiretroviral treatment amongst adolescents in a low socio-economic urban setting in Cape Town, South Africa
(University of the Western cape, 2017)
Background: HIV has reached epidemic proportions globally with Sub-Saharan Africa carrying the greatest burden (71%). It is estimated that there are 37 million people world-wide infected with HIV, and an estimated 6.8 ...
Perceptions of clinical psychologists working in low income, high violence communities in Cape Town: Exploring the link between infant-caregiver attachment and the development of internalizing problems in children
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Given that numerous research studies have established the important role that attachment plays in the development of internalizing disorders in children, it is important to ensure that the clinical psychologists working ...
Investigating factors contributing to neonatal deaths in 2013 at a national hospital in Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Background: The neonatal period starts at birth and ends 28 days after birth, and is the most defence less period in the newborn's life. Improving newborn health is a priority for the Ministry of Health and Social Services ...
Perceived stress of first year nursing students associated with the first objective structured clinical examination at a university in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is widely accepted as an effective means of assessing clinical competence and nursing skills. However, little is known the stress amongst first year nursing students ...
The understanding of health promotion among youth attending secondary schools in rural settings
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Background: Several chronic health conditions that previously manifested in adulthood are now increasingly being identified in young people. Various health risk behaviours established during youth results in chronic diseases ...
Student midwives' experiences of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) at a University in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is a formative and summative assessment method used in several health science disciplines. The primary focus of this research study was to explore and describe the ...
Men's experiences of participating in the silent protest
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
This study aimed to investigate how male university students become involved in activism to end sexual violence against women. Historically, gender-based violence (GBV) prevention efforts have been a women's issue and men ...
Development of a training programme for school health nurses on guiding adolescents in their decision-making about reproductive health in Ijebu Ode local government area of Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
This study focused on developing an intervention programme for school health nurses on guiding adolescents in their decision-making on reproductive health. A review of literature shows that this role is necessary, as there ...