Browsing School of Public Health by Author "Nyembezi, Anam"
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A cross sectional study on the factors associated with HIV ART adherence among adolescents living with HIV who are in peer support programme in the rural areas of Chirumhanzu District, Zimbabwe
Zimbizi, Christon Tinotenda (University of the Western Cape, 2022)Background: Adherence to treatment is important for ensuring positive health effects for people living with HIV. This is even more so important for adolescents and young people who are in their formative years and should ... -
A cross sectional study on the factors associated with HIV art adherence among adolescents living with HIV who are in peer support programme in the rural areas of Chirumhanzu district, Zimbabwe
Zimbizi, Christon Tinotenda (University of the Western Cape, 2022)Adherence to treatment is important for ensuring positive health effects for people living with HIV. This is even more so important for adolescents and young people who are in their formative years and should be in optimum ... -
The determinants of adherence to ART medication refill pick up in the regional hospital HIV clinics at the Sekhukhune district, Limpopo province, South Africa
Nepfumbada, Mulisa (University of the Western Cape, 2022)South Africa has been reported to have high burden of HIV and is currently running the largest antiretroviral therapy (ART) programme globally which incorporates the test and treat policy. However, adherence to ART is ... -
Exploration of adherence to treatment challenges experienced by HIV positive adolescents in Insiza District, Zimbabwe
Malaba, Rickie (University of the Western Cape, 2019)Zimbabwe has a high burden of HIV with a prevalence of 13.8% among the 15 to 49-year old population in 2016. As at 2017, the national antiretroviral treatment (ART) programme initiated over 1.1 million people living with ... -
An exploration of factors contributing to patient delay in seeking Tuberculosis care services in the Hhohho region of Eswatini
Tinotenda, Nyandoro Elisha (University of the Western Cape, 2022)Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the top twenty leading causes of death globally and it is the second leading cause of mortality from a single infectious cause after COVID-19 but ahead of HIV/AIDS. In 2020, TB was responsible ... -
Facilitators and barriers to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis continuation in Adolescent girls and young women post-trial participation in Hillbrow, Johannesburg: A cross-sectional study
Cassim, Nazneen (University of the Western Cape, 2022)HIV incidence amongst adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) is on the rise. Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) trials prevent HIV amongst AGYW who are at heightened risk of acquiring HIV during trial participation until ... -
Factors associated with antenatal care uptake among women living with HIV in Ndola District, Zambia
Kawanga, Lackeby (University of Western Cape, 2021)Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) single-handedly accounted for approximately two thirds (196 000) of the world maternal deaths. High maternal deaths have been attributed to high prevalence of HIV and low uptake of Antenatal Care ... -
The factors contributing to low uptake of vasectomy in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
Ndlovu, Patson (University of Western Cape, 2019) -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding infection prevention and control among hospital health workers in Mangwe District, Zimbabwe.
Sibanda, Langalokusa (University of Western Cape, 2021)Hospital acquired infections are a huge public health concern, contributing to increased hospitalisation and death in developing countries. Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a discipline which relies on practical ... -
Retention in HIV care among female sex workers on antiretroviral treatment in Lusaka, Zambia: A retrospective cohort study
Bwalya, Clement Mudala (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
Bwalya, Clement Mudala (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 ... -
Retention in HIV care among female sex workers on antiretroviral treatment in Lusaka, Zambia: A retrospective cohort study
Bwalya, Clement Mudala (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 ... -
Severe maternal outcomes of caesarean delivery in South Africa: A scoping review
Ezenwamma, Chinelo Obiageli (University of the Western Cape, 2023)Caesarean delivery is a surgical intervention carried out in order to save the life of a pregnant woman and her child, however, this has led to its indiscriminate usage over the decades, with rates as high as 73.6% in the ...