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Evaluation of the effectiveness of prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) Interventions in two selected health facilities in Adamawa State, Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Most (90%) Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive children are
infected through mother to child transmission of HIV (MTCT). Without any interventions the
risk of MTCT is between 20% and 45% at the final endpoint of ...
Exploring the barriers to optimal infant feeding in the first six months of life in De Doorns, Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Adequate infant feeding (IF) practices, specifically exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first
six months of life, is one of the approaches to addressing malnutrition. The World Health
Assembly has set an international ...
A cost analysis of medicine donation programs to Tanzania’s neglected tropical diseases control program
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Overreliance on donor supported health programs has crippled many African countries and
there is inadequate long-term planning on the future sustainability of health systems. In the
age of uncertainty in global politics ...
The dietary intake, food (in)security and nutritional status of waste pickers in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Background: Waste picking is not a new phenomenon in South Africa and is becoming
increasingly prevalent, with rising numbers of waste pickers operating on landfills and on the
streets. Although waste pickers are recognised ...
Assessment of antibiotic dispensing practices of community pharmacists in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Background:
The irrational use of medicines is a global public health challenge, particularly in developing countries like Nigeria. One of the consequences of irrational medicine use is rising antimicrobial resistance, ...
An assessment of the characteristics of adolescents at enrolment into anti-retroviral therapy, and factors influencing their retention into HIV care and treatment in Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
This study was undertaken within the context of stagnation in the trend of new HIV infections
among adolescents globally coupled with increasing mortality within this sub-population as
well (UNICEF 2015 report). This ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of tuberculosis management among clinicians working at primary health care facilities in the Northern Tygerberg Sub-structure, Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most infectious diseases globally and is a huge public health concern. In 2016, the Western Cape Province had the fourth highest incidence of TB in South Africa, with 728 new ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of adverse drug reaction reporting among nurses in a tertiary hospital in South West Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Background: Healthcare providers are critical to collecting information on drug safety and successful adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting. The roles of doctors and pharmacists have been recognized as important to voluntary ...
The relationship between self-esteem and uptake of HIV counselling and testing among young women in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
High HIV incidence among young women is a global public health concern with the potential for a huge impact on their lives. Several interventions have been identified to help reduce HIV incidence among young women, including ...
Assessing treatment outcomes of people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy at Kakamega County General Hospital in Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Background: The goal of ART therapy is sustained viral load suppression with good immunological and clinical response. This optimal response to therapy results in the prevention of emergent ART drug-resistant mutations, ...