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Factors impacting on the criminal investigation process in Cape Town, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
The World Health Organization (WHO) considers violence to be a global public
health problem. It is estimated that 1.6 million people worldwide lost their lives to
violence in 2000. This translates to a global rate of ...
The availability and adequacy of water, sanitation and hygiene (wash) infrastructure in 13 mission hospitals in rural Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Background and Rationale
The World Health Organization (WHO) has shown that the provision of Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Health Care Facilities (HCFs) of many low and middle-income countries is poor. This is ...
The prevalence of risk factors for non-communicable diseases among people living in Mombasa, Kenya
(2010)
Chronic non-communicable diseases, including cardio-vascular diseases and stroke, cancer, type 2 diabetes and chronic pulmonary disorders, are rapidly emerging as leading causes of morbidity and premature mortalities ...
The human rights-based approach to public health: an inquiry into the challenges of its adoption in Uganda
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Examining anxiety and social support in adults diagnosed with HIV or AIDS in a public health clinic in the Western Cape Province
(2010)
Globally, and especially in Sub-Saharan Africa the advent of HIV and AIDS has created new inequalities within already challenged health care systems. Chronic illnesses have often been associated with increased prevalence ...
Use of health information for operational and strategic decision-making by division level managers of Kampala City Council Health Department
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)
No abstract available.
The Cuban Health Programme in Gauteng province: an analysis and assessment of the programme
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
Many parts of South Africa face a shortage of doctors within the public health system. While the PHC system is driven primarily by nursing staff, there is a need for doctors to provide certain services at primary and ...
Prevalence of physical inactivity among school going adolescents in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2006-11)
In developing economies and specifically Sub-Saharan Africa physical inactivity has been identified as a risk factor along with tobacco use
Factors affecting compliance of mothers/caregivers of malnourished children aged 6-59 months to an outpatient nutrition support programme in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Malnutrition continues to be a major public health problem in Africa, yet the compliance to the IMAM, a treatment protocol that began in KwaZulu-Natal and viewed as a highly efficacious approach to treat malnutrition, is ...
Retention in HIV care among female sex workers on antiretroviral treatment in Lusaka, Zambia: A retrospective cohort study
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
HIV/AIDS remains a major public health issue that is affecting all population groups and communities in Zambia. Among the most affected groups are key populations (KPs) such as female sex workers. KPs are considered at ...