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Knowledge, attitudes and practices related to lifestyle factors among childbearing women in the West Coast/Winelands Health District
(University of the Western Cape, 1990)Many of the known risk factors associated with low birth weight, such as socio-economic status, ethnicity, genetic makeup, and obstetric history, are not within a women's immediate control. However, there are many things ... -
An analysis of the exit competencies required by nurses who have completed their basic training, to implement the national health system at district level.
(University of the Western Cape, 1997)The purpose of this study is to critically evaluate the present nursing curriculum for diploma and degree student nurses with respect to is effectiveness in preparing them to operate within a Primary Health Care-based ... -
An Analysis of the perceptions exit competences of medical graduates to implement the national health system at district level: A selective case-study of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 1997)In 1978, the Declaration of Alma - Ata was signed with 134 countries as signatories. The Declaration included a specific clause on the training of health personnel: "Primary health care relies, at the local and referral ... -
Investigation of the sources of nutrition information of primary school children : and an assessment of the primary school nutrition programme (PSNP) as a vehicle for nutrition education to primary school children in South Africa
(UWC, 1997)Malnutrition and specifically undernutrition is a worldwide problem and in South Africa, it is most prevalent among black and colored children in rural, peri-urban, and in low socioeconomic areas. Available data on the ... -
An Evaluation of a Community Health Interpreter pilot scheme in two public hospitals in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 1998)This mini thesis describes the evaluation of the work of Community Health Interpreters (CHIs) in two Cape Town public hospitals, Its aim is to ascertain whether the introduction of interpreters in public hospitals led to ... -
An evaluation of a community health interpreter pilot scheme in two public hospitals in Cape Town SA
(University of western cape, 1998)This mini thesis describes the evaluation of the work of Community Health Interpreters (CHIs) in two Cape Town public hospitals, Its aim is to ascertain whether the introduction of interpreters in public hospitals led to ... -
An evaluation of a community health interpreter pilot scheme in two public hospitals in cape town sa
(University of the Western Cape, 1998)This mini thesis describes the evaluation of the work of Community Health Interpreters (CHIs) in two Cape Town public hospitals, Its aim is to ascertain whether the introduction of interpreters in public hospitals led to ... -
A pilot study to assess the knowledge of registered nurses regarding drug prescribing and dispensing, and their prescribing practices at primary health care level.
(University of the Western Cape, 1999)Introduction : Nurses working at Primary Health Care (PHC) level are expected to prescribe and dispense drugs according to the Essential Drugs List (EDL) and the Standard Treatment Guidelines (STGs), in an effort to promote ... -
Measuring the burden of tuberculosis in South Africa using the disability-adjusted life year
(University of the Western Cape, 1999)The formulation of priorities for the allocation of health resources is becoming increasingly important for health policy makers (Janovsky 1996). The gap between the resources allocated for health care and the demand is ... -
Kangaroo mother care a systematic review of the literature and a protocol for a randomised controlled trial
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An evaluation of the hiv/aids programme in primary schools in browns farm, Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 1999)Aim: To compare knowledge and reported behaviour related to HIV/AIDS between primary school students who attended schools where a Health Care Trust HIV/AIDS programme was run and those who attended schools without such a ... -
Study on factors associated with low birth weight babies at Uitenhage Hospital
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)The incidence of Low Birth Weight (LBW) babies born in the Uitenhage Provincial Hospital would seem to be a cause of concern from a public health of view. The incidence of 21% recorded during 1999 is markedly higher than ... -
A study at the Bishop Lavis Rehabilitation Centre into the perceptions of personal sexuality of women with disabilities following a stroke
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)The aim of this study was to understand and describe the factors which affect the manner in which women with physical disabilities as a result of stroke, perceive and feel about their own sexuality. The need to explore ... -
The AIDS education needs of black, grade 10 pupils in Grahamstown
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)In the absence of a cure for HIV/AIDS, it is necessary to concentrate efforts at prevention of HIV infection. A cross-sectional, descriptive study was performed to inform a future educational intervention for black ... -
The recognition of prior learning in higher education: the case of the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)This research is an attempt to determine the extent to which the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in higher education promotes social transformation. Through analysing the case study of the University of the Western ... -
Evaluation of an in-house training course for district level health workers in the Cape Metropole region
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)The stated aim of training in courses run by the Health lnformation Systems Programme (HISP) is to empower facility and district level staff to use locally generated information to improve coverage and quality of primary ... -
An exploratory study investigating the views and perceptions of learners with regard to health and hygiene
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)Health is related to social, cultural, economic, biological and environmental factors, which include the availability of resources such as potable water and sanitary facilities. According to the WHO (1993) communities stays ... -
An evaluation of the health promotion activities for women at risk of alcohol intake during pregnancy at antenatal clinics in Stellenbosch
(university of western cape, 2001)Drinking alcohol during pregnancy's leads to fatal development ranging from pre-term deliveries and low birth weight babies to the more severe mental and physical retardation characterized by fetal alcohol syndrome. -
Evaluation of the health information systems programme (HISP) computer software programme in selected health districts of the Cape Metropole Region
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)A user-friendly computer software programme was introduced in the Western Cape in the latter half of 1998 for the purpose of capturing the Provincial Minimum Dataset. The programme, designed for use by ordinary health ... -
Use of health information for operational and strategic decision-making by division level managers of Kampala City Council Health Department
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)No abstract available.
