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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Kangaroo mother care a systematic review of the literature and a protocol for a randomised controlled trial
(University of the Western Cape, 1999)