Browsing Department of Psychology by Author "Simbayi, Leickness"
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Epidemiology of sexually transmitted infections in selected primary health care centres in the Eastern Cape Province
Cakata, Zethu (University of the Western Cape, 2004)An epidemiological study was conducted with the main goal of describing the occurrences of the various STIs in the Eastern Cape province as well as biographical factors such as age, gender, and geographical location ... -
An evaluation of the effectiveness of a clinic-based HIV/AIDS counselling course on trainee functioning at work sites
Arendse, Carmen (University of the Western Cape, 2002)The Western Cape AIDS Training,Information and Counselling Centre (ATICC) primarily focuses on the development and provision of information and different types of training programmes on HIV/AID/STIs. The Director of the ... -
Health care-seeking behaviour for sexually transmitted infections in South Africa
Jooste, Sean Edwin (University of the Western Cape, 2003)The main aim of this study was to investigate the health care-seeking behaviour of patients who were diagnosed at primary health care clinics having a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It further aimed to discover ... -
HIV/AIDS Stigma: an investigation into the perspectives and expereinces of people living with HIV/AIDS
Mlobeli, Regina (University of the Western Cape, 2006)People's attitudes towards people living with HIV/AIDS remain a major community challenge. There is a need to generate a climate of understanding, compassion and dignity in which people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) will ... -
Perceptions of HIV/AIDS-related stigma among Muslims in a Cape Town community
Abrahams, Shahieda (University of the Western Cape, 2006)South Africa has the largest percentage of people living with HIV/AIDS in the world. However, the response against the further spread of HIV/AIDS in the country is being hindered by stigma and discrimination. In order to ... -
The quality of care for sexually transmitted infections in primary health care clinics in South Africa: an evaluation of the implementation of the syndromic management approach
Shabalala, Nokuthula Joy (2003)Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a problem for both developed and developing countries. Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest rates in the 15-49 years old group. The discovery that these infections playa vital role ... -
Socio-cultural influences in decision making involving sexual behaviour among adolescents in Khayelitsha, Cape Town
Ncitakalo, Nolusindiso (University of the Western Cape, 2011)The aim of the study was to explore the socio-cultural influences in decision making involving sexual behaviour among adolescents in Khayelitsha, Cape Town. Cultural beliefs associated with adolescents' decision to become ...