Browsing by Author "Jackson, Debra"
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Pre-eclampsia and its outcome (maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality) in two referral hospitals (Windhoek Central and Katutura), Namibia
Woldeselassie, Berhe Hailemariam (University of the Western Cape, 2005)Pre-eclampsia is a multi-organ system disorder that occurs after the 20th week of gestation in pregnancy and is characterized by hypertension and proteinuria with or with out oedema. It is a major cause of morbidity and ... -
Pregnant women's perception and application of health promotion messages at community health centres
Gordon, Roberta June (University of the Western Cape, 2005)Studies have shown that pregnant women do understand and value information of their unborn child. However, those providing health promotion services often focus on medical procedures and health education messages, ignoring ... -
The role of men in hindering or promoting breastfeeding in Oshakati, Namibia
Kavela, Ottilie Vafeendjovo (University of the Western Cape, 2007)Breastfeeding id important for the health and well-being of infants. WHO recommends globally, exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months and thereafter, adequate and safe complementary foods to be introduced and baby ... -
To ascertain why some women delay in seeking termination of pregnancy (TOP) for unwanted pregnancies in Lejweleputswa District (DC18), Free State
Akinbohun, Olugbenga John (University of the Western Cape, 2005)Women of child-bearing age sometimes fail to plan for pregnancies. Often they discover that they are pregnant and are not prepared or cannot afford to raise the child. Before 1996 there was no choice for women as regards ... -
Treatment outcome of HIV-1 infected children on antiretroviral therapy in the Limpopo Province of South Africa
Folefoc, Asongna Theresia (University of the Western Cape, 2012)Background:HIV is a worldwide pandemic with an estimated 2.5 million children under the age of 15 living with HIV in the world in 2009. Children account for approximately 14% of all HIV-related deaths around the world. ... -
W.H.O recommended infant feeding options: assessment of the challenges faced by HIV positive mothers in Mongu District, Zambia
Kelakazola, Henry Ilunga Kasongo (UWC, 2008)W.H.O infant feeding options are presented as a package in the prevention of HIV transmission from mother to child. These infant feeding options are namely exclusive breastfeeding, replacement feeding and other options ... -
W.H.O recommended infant feeding options: assessment of the challenges faced by HIV positive mothers in Mongu district, Zambia
Kelakazola, Henry Ilunga Kasongo (University of the Western Cape, 2008)W'H.O infant feeding options are presented as a package in the prevention of HIV transmission from mother to child. These infant feeding options are namely exclusive, replacement feeding and other options such as wet nursing ... -
Women's perception on the under utilization of intrapartum care services in Okakarara district, Namibia
Ngula, Asser Kondjashili (University of the Western Cape, 2005)Maternal health care services are one of the health interventions to reduce maternal and infant morbidity and mortality. The health of mothers of childbearing age and of the unborn babies is influenced by many factors some ...