Browsing Magister Public Health - MPH (Public Health) by Title
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W.H.O recommended infant feeding options: assessment of the challenges faced by HIV positive mothers in Mongu district, Zambia
(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 ... -
Well-educated middle class women and their preference for traditional rather than skilled birth attendants in Lagos Nigeria a qualitative study
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)Background:Theoutcomeofpregnanciesinmanyinstancesislargelypredicatedon availabilityofSkilledBirthAttendants(SBAs).Despitethisphenomenon,illiteracyand financialdisadvantagehavebeenvariouslycitedastwinfactorspromotingthe ... -
Women's perception on the under utilization of intrapartum care services in Okakarara district, Namibia
(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 ... -
Workplace stress and coping strategies among nurses in HIV/AIDS care: Geita District Hospital, Tanzania
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)The unprecedented increase in HIV and AIDS cases has trickled down to the already impoverished health sector, thus impacting health workers in various ways. In a shrinking health workforce, HIV/AIDS has created an extra ... -
Young males’ perceptions and use of reproductive health services in Lusaka, Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)The aim of this study was to describe the health seeking behaviours, knowledge about the available services, as well as experiences, and barriers to access and utilization of the reproductive health services among male ... -
Youth engagement in health research, policy, and practice: a qualitative evidence synthesis
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Promoting the active engagement of youth in health research, policy, and practice holds significant importance as it can generate valuable insights, informing the development of targeted strategies and contributing essential ...
