Browsing by Author "Zarowsky, Christina"
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Agricultural migrant workers navigating the health system: Access, continuity of care and the role of community health workers in De Doorns, Western Cape
Jalal, Nafeesa (University of the Western Cape, 2018)South Africa has an estimated two million documented and undocumented immigrants. In addition, Statistics South Africa (2014) notes very significant internal migration. This mobile population is affected by chronic ... -
Community participation in collaborative tuberculosis and HIV activities including prevention of mother- to- child- transmission (PMTCT): development and evaluation of an intervention to enhance integration of TB/HIV/PMTCT services in a rural area of South Africa
Uwimana, Jeannine (University of the Western Cape, 2012)The epidemiological interconnectedness of tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemics is well documented. Although international agencies such as the World Health Organisation (WHO) have been advocating ... -
The dynamics of intimate partner violence during pregnancy and linkages with HIV infection and disclosure in Zimbabwe
Shamu, Simukai (University of Western Cape, 2013)The study assessed the linkages between HIV infection and intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy and after HIV status disclosure in a context where HIV testing has become almost mandatory through the provider-initiated ... -
Factors influencing access to antiretroviral treatment in Benue State, Nigeria
Ochuole, Omenka Charity (2010)At the end of 2008, Nigeria had the third largest number of people living with HIV/AIDS(PLWHA) in the world, with an estimated 2.95 million people and an average prevalence rate of 4.6%. According to the 2008 prevalence ... -
Factors influencing access to antiretroviral treatment in Benue State, Nigeria
Omenka, Charity Ochuole (University of the Western Cape, 2010)The study utilized a qualitative case study design to explore the problem of poor access to ART in Benue State. PLWHAs, policy makers, program managers and health workers were involved in an effort to describe the factors ... -
Factors influencing infant feeding practices of mothers in Kabwata Township, Lusaka, Zambia
Fwambo, Mercy Mwansa (University of the Western Cape, 2012)Background: Appropriate and adequate infant feeding practices are an important factor in achieving optimal health in infants. Inappropriate and inadequate infant feeding practices contribute significantly to ill-health in ... -
Feasibility of introducing an onsite test for syphilis in the package of antenatal care at the rural primary health care level in Burkina Faso
Yaya Bocoum, Fadima I.K (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 ... -
A hierarchical modelling approach to identify factors associated with the uptake of HIV counselling and testing, maternal health services, and prevention of mother to child HIV transmission programme services among post-partum women in Ethiopia
Lerebo, Wondwossen Terefe (2013)The HIV/AIDS epidemic remains an unbeaten challenge that affects all parts of the global population. Since the identification of the epidemic in the early 1980s, nearly 58 million people have become infected with the ... -
The human rights-based approach to public health: an inquiry into the challenges of its adoption in Uganda
Balikowa, David Ouma (University of the Western Cape, 2012) -
Impact of a family centered approach on uptake of HIV testing and antiretroviral therapy for exposed and infected children in Solwezi, Zambia
Mwanda, Kalasa (University of the Western Cape, 2010)Aim: To establish whether a family centered approach to HIV care in which HIV positive adults are counseled on the importance of having their children tested results in the adults bringing their children under the age of ... -
Internal brain drain in Mozambique’s national health service: medical doctors‟ and managers‟ perceptions of factors that influence intentions to stay or leave the public health sector in Maputo city, Mozambique (2000-2010)
Mbebe, Adelaide Humberto (University of Western Cape, 2013)Objectives: To document the distribution of medical doctors between the National Health System (NHS), NGOs and the Private Sector over the period 2000-2010; (2) To explore the perceptions of medical doctors (MDs) and human ... -
Linkage to care after testing HIV positive: a comparative analysis of mobile versus health facility based models in rural settings, Mbeya-Tanzania.
Sanga, Erica Samson (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 ... -
Patients’ perspectives on the provision of tuberculosis and HIV integrated services in Sisonke district, KwaZulu Natal
Martins, Anikamadu Michael Ogomegbunam (University of the Western Cape, 2012)Viewing the provision of TB-HIV integrated services from the perspectives of TB/HIV clients can help to identify ways to enhance the provision of these services. The aim of this study was to assess the provision of TB/HIV ... -
Perceptions of HIV and AIDS - related stigma among employees in the parliament of the republic of South Africa
Bashe, Buyile Simon (University of Western Cape, 2012)The threat that HIV/AIDS poses to most institutions, including the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa, can potentially be decreased by reducing stigma and discrimination. Parliament’s Policy on HIV and AIDS provides ... -
Prevalence of malnutrition in HIV positive infants (age<18months) attending a clinic in Windhoek, Namibia
Zingwari, Jebson (University of the Western Cape, 2010)Background-Namibia has a high HIV and malnutrition burden. HIV increases the risk of malnutrition and malnutrition results in rapid progression of the disease and worsening malnutrition. Nutrition plays an important role ... -
The role of international partnerships in building the capacity of health professional programs in Kenyan and Tanzanian universities
Yarmoshuk, Aaron (University of the Western Cape, 2018)International interuniversity partnerships are recommended for increasing the capacity of sub-Saharan African universities. Numerous case studies of individual partnerships exist, as do tools for guiding collaborations, ...