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Intervention strategy to improve pmtct programme implementation for HIV-exposed children in a rural sub-district in North West province
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Despite the remarkable general decrease of mother-to-child transmission in the global HIV
response, a high number, 84%, of child HIV infections are occurring in Sub-Saharan Africa,
particularly in rural areas. Mother-to-child ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding paediatric pain management among undergraduate nursing students at a university in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Despite the availability of analgesics for pain relief, children experience moderate to severe pain during hospitalisation. A student nurse placed in a paediatric setting is part of the healthcare team who can support ...
An investigation of alcohol and drug use and possible risk factors amongst nursing students at a University in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
The use of substances (alcohol and other drugs) is a significant global public health challenge, despite extensive awareness and educational strategies about the dangers of alcohol and illicit drug use. Recognition of the ...
Knowledge and attitudes of nursing students about women who use substances during pregnancy in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Substance use has become a major socio-economic problem worldwide and is alarmingly high in South Africa. Substance use is frequent in pregnant women and has a negative impact on foetal, neonatal, and maternal well-being. ...
Nursing students from a university in the Western Cape’s perceptions of the clinical supervisory relationship
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Background: In nursing education, the clinical supervisory relationship is central to clinical learning for students as it has an impact on the development of professional identity, competency, and clinical skills. A ...