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Evaluation of the effect of poor water, sanitation and hygiene practices on growth and the incidence of infectious diseases in infants and young children aged 6-23 months in a selected rural district, Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Poor water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services and practices in communities are known to be responsible for most of the infections occurring among infants and young children in developing countries. A combined effect ... -
Exploring the association between body image, body fat, and total cardiovascular disease risk among adults in a rural and an urban community of South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Background: Obesity is increasing worldwide, and cultural perception of body image is considered an important contributor to the obesity epidemic among black Africans. Aim: To explore the association between body image ... -
Factors influencing the implementation of health promoting schools : a multiple case study of three secondary schools in a resource limited community in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Introduction: This study was conducted because of a gap in information on the factors influencing the health promoting schools (HPS) implementation process in South Africa (SA) specifically and in secondary schools globally. ... -
Feasibility of introducing an onsite test for syphilis in the package of antenatal care at the rural primary health care level in Burkina Faso
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Background: Syphilis transmission remains a global problem with an estimated 12 million people infected each year. Ninety percent of syphilis cases occur in low income countries. Syphilis is a serious source of adverse ... -
Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder: The development of guidelines to inform policy
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Introduction: Maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy can result to birth defects, which may be developmental, intellectual and physical. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a term used to describe an array of ... -
Forms and functioning of local accountability mechanisms for maternal, newborn and child health: A case study of Gert Sibande district, South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2021)The value of accountability as a key feature of strengthening health systems and reducing maternal, newborn and child mortality is increasingly emphasised globally, nationally and locally. Frontline health professionals ... -
Forms and Functioning of Local Accountability Mechanisms for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health: A Case Study of Gert Sibande District, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)The value of accountability as a key feature of strengthening health systems and reducing maternal, newborn and child mortality is increasingly emphasised globally, nationally and locally. Frontline health professionals ... -
Harnessing Resilience: An exploration into individual and contextual factors that facilitate uptake of sexual and reproductive health services (SRHS) and HIV testing amongst South African youth
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Youth is generally defined as young people between the ages of 14- 24 years, however, in South Africa the age range is extended to 34 years. In 2020, the estimated youth population (14-35 years) in South Africa was 20.1 ... -
A health system perspective on factors influencing the use of health information for decision-making in a district health system
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)This research explores a poorly understood area of health systems: the nature of managerial decision-making in primary healthcare facilities, and the information that informs decision-making at this level. Located in the ... -
Improving self-management for Type 2 diabetes and hypertension patients in Peri-urban townships in the Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The rising burden of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) and hypertension (HTN) and the impact of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in general on weak public health systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) require ... -
Individual and environmental factors associated with overweight among children in primary schools in Ghana
(University of Western Cape, 2019)Overweight/obesity is a risk factor for non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and some cancers. Obesity in childhood is known to predict later obesity in adolescence and adulthood. Understanding ... -
Individual and environmental factors associated with overweight among children in primary schools in Ghana
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Background Overweight/obesity is a risk factor for non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and some cancers. Obesity in childhood is known to predict later obesity in adolescence and adulthood. ... -
Intersectoral collaboration during policy formulation and early implementation: The case of the first 1,000 days initiative in the western cape province, South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Intersectoral collaboration for health is widely recognised as a critical component of interventions to address complex public health issues. However, there is limited research that has examined how intersectoral approaches ... -
Investigating predictors of health-related quality of life and functional status in middle-aged to older adults with hypertension in a selected urban community
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Introduction: In this study, predictors of health-related quality of life and functional status in people with hypertension were investigated. Hypertension is the leading preventable cause of premature death. Aims: The ... -
Linkage to care after testing HIV positive: a comparative analysis of mobile versus health facility based models in rural settings, Mbeya-Tanzania.
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)HIV testing, linkage to HIV care and continuity of care are crucial for proper management of HIV/AIDS. There is increasing interest across sub-Saharan Africa, including in Tanzania, in accessing hard-to-reach populations ... -
Metabolic syndrome and the risk of consuming street food among commercial taxi drivers in South Africa. A cross-sectional study
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Minibus taxi drivers in South Africa are eminent street food (SF) consumers with these affordable foods easily accessible at taxi ranks. Regular SF consumption, in combination, with unhealthy lifestyles associated with ... -
A mixed methods analysis of clostridioides difficile infection and implementation of a quality improvement intervention in public sector hospitals in Cape Town, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Background: Clostridioides difficile or Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), is a global health threat known for devastating outbreaks, high-cost complications, readmissions and mortality. While CDI is widely studied in ... -
Paediatric severe-acute malnutrition and the recommended WHO treatment modality: An epidemiological and quality care assessment in the context of HIV/AIDS comorbidity
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)The current study was, in part, prompted by the high case fatality rates for severe acute malnutrition in two district hospitals in the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa. These case fatality rates were being attributed ... -
Participatory action research approach to address the poor water, sanitation and hygiene conditions in an informal urban settlement in Windhoek, Namibia
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) are fundamental to health and are regarded as a fundamental human right for survival, dignity, productivity, reproductive health and happiness. In low socio-economic communities and ... -
A participatory approach to the design of a child-health community-based information system for the care of vulnerable children
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)The existing District Health Information System in South Africa can be described as a facility based Information System, focusing on the clinics and hospitals and not on the community. Consequently, only those who access ...