Browsing School of Public Health by Subject "Adherence"
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Factors influencing adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy at a General Hospital in Mombasa, Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)Sub-Saharan Africa is home to two thirds of the 33 million HIV infected individuals worldwide. In 2007 there were an estimated 1.5 million Kenyans infected with HIV, and 166 000 new infections in 2008. The introduction of ... -
The feasibility of a model for innovative care of Tuberculosis patients at an urban clinic in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa: A qualitative assessment
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)In this mini-thesis, I used qualitative methods to assess the feasibility of implementing a multi faceted intervention designed to improve tuberculosis treatment adherence in an urban primary health care setting in the ... -
Knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and adherence to antiretroviral therapy among people living with HIV/AIDS receiving treatment at Shongwe Hospital in Nkomazi region, Mpumalanga province
(University of Western Cape, 2009)Background: HIV and AIDS is one of the major public health problems facing South Africa today. In 2005, it was estimated that 5.54 million people were living with HIV in South Africa, which means that 18.8% of the population ... -
Retention in HIV care among female sex workers on antiretroviral treatment in Lusaka, Zambia: A retrospective cohort study
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)Background: 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 ... -
Retention in HIV care among female sex workers on antiretroviral treatment in Lusaka, Zambia: A retrospective cohort study
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Background: 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 ... -
The socio-economic and behavioural factors associated with poor glycaemic control among adult type 2 diabetic patients attending the outpatient diabetes clinic in tertiary hospitals in Abuja, Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The prevalence of diabetes in Africa has been on the increase. A prevalence of 1%- 10% has been reported by different authors in different regions in Nigeria. The International Diabetes Federation estimates that 1.9% of ...