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Determinants of TB treatment adherence among patients on anti-TB treatment in Tororo District, Uganda
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
To address this challenge, our study was to ascertain the extent of poor adherence to
anti-TB treatment, to describe the demographic factors of patients on anti-TB treatment, to
investigate the factors associated with ...
Trends in the presenting clinical profile of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in the Western Cape, 1991 - 2009
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Over the past two decades, despite a growing tuberculosis (TB) epidemic, the South African
health system and National TB Programme (NTP) have taken significant steps to ensure
improved clinical awareness, early diagnosis, ...
Barriers to accessibility to antiviral treatment for patients with Chronic Viral Hepatitis C in Egypt
(University of Western Cape, 2014)
Egypt has the highest burden of Hepatitis C Viral infection (HCV) in the world
with 10% between 15- 60 years old having HCV antibodies and 7% having chronic HCV
infection. HCV is more concentrated among rural, aged, less ...
An exploration of the perceptions of nurses in caring for psychiatric patients in a rural district hospital in Northern Cape, South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2017)
Caring for psychiatric patients in the medical wards of rural district hospitals is of concern, as
the hospitals are not designed to make provision for these patients. Psychiatric patients,
especially those diagnosed ...
Predictors of lost-to-follow-up amongst adolescents on antiretroviral therapy in an urban setting in Botswana
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
There has been a recent increase in the proportion of adolescents living with HIV being enrolled
on anti-retroviral therapy (ART) in Botswana, with more than 90% accessing this life saving
therapy. A significant proportion ...
An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Interventions to Change the Knowledge of, Attitudes towards, and Practices around, TB and HIV of Inmates in the Western and Eastern Cape of South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Tuberculosis (TB) and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are major
public health issues within South Africa, with TB the leading cause of death in 2015 in the
country (Statistics South Africa, 2017). TB and HIV rates ...
An exploration of the perceptions and experiences of community members on acceptability and feasibility of HIV Self-Testing Oral Fluid Test in Neta ward Mberengwa District, Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Background: The identification of undiagnosed HIV positive individuals through HIV testing services is one of the key measures in ensuring that the UNAIDS/ WHO 90 90 90 targets are achieved by the year 2020. The identification ...
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 ...
Understanding attitudes and perceptions of nurses and medical doctors on providing intimate partner violence screening at Katutura Hospital, Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
This qualitative, explorative study aimed to explore the attitudes and perceptions of nurses and
medical doctors at frontline services units of the Katutura Intermediate Hospital in Windhoek,
Namibia, in providing intimate ...
Prevelance and determinants of low birth weight in Maseru Lesotho
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
INTRODUCTION: Low birth weight (LBW), affecting about 30 million newborns annually, is the
commonest cause of severe morbidity and mortality amongst neonates globally, and is
implicated in a high proportion of stillbirths. ...