Browsing Department of Psychology by Subject "Epidemiology"
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Epidemiology of sexually transmitted infections in selected primary health care centres in the Eastern Cape Province
(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 ... -
Health care-seeking behaviour for sexually transmitted infections in South Africa
(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 ... -
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
(University of the Western Cape, 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 ... -
Sharp object fatalities in East London: a descriptive study
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)Data from the National Injury Mortality Surveillance System (NIMSS) show that homicide is the major cause of death with firearms and sharp objects as the main external causes of death in South Africa. The current study is ...