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Attitudes and perceptions towards infant feeding practices among HIV-seropositive women attending Baylor Family Model Clinic in Botswana
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to examine the knowledge and attitudes towards infant feeding practices amongst HIV-infected women in Southern Botswana. A questionnaire-based survey was undertaken at Baylor ...
What is influencing male participation in medical male circumcision as preventive intervention for HIV transmission in Windhoek, Namibia
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to identify what influencing male participation in medical male circumcision as preventive intervention for HIV transmission in Windhoek, Namibia and make recommendations, ...
Womens perceptions of the reasons of physical and sexual abuse after requesting safe sex in a sexual relationship to prevent HIV and AIDS
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Women reported to have experienced physical and sexual violence after suggesting safe sex practice. The purpose of this study was to explore women`s perceptions of the reasons of physical and sexual abuse ...
A study to establish the beliefs and expectations of adult males who enrol for male circumcision at Mariental State Hospital (Mariental District, Hardap Region, Namibia)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background:
Since the launch of the Male Circumcision (MC) HIV prevention program in Mariental, Namibia, concerns have arisen that men in this community might start developing a false sense of protection ...
Patient and practitioner perceptions of promoters and inhibitors of health seeking behaviour among African men accessing HIV health services in Kwa-Zulu Natal
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Men might benefit from opportunities specific to their needs in improving access to HIV care. This is a group vulnerable to higher morbidity and mortality than their female counterparts, due not only to ...
A study of KAP of circumcirsed men towards safe sex in Manakayabe District in Swaziland
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNAIDS named male circumcision as a key intervention in halting the spread of HIV in Africa. Several countries in sub-Saharan Africa with low levels of male circumcision ...
HIV/AIDS-related stigma, discrimination and human rights violations amongst patients attending ARV clinic in Tshwane District Hospital
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: HIV/AIDS-related stigma and discrimination is one of the major problem caused by the
epidemic especially to those people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) who have unequal
access to fundamental social and ...
Investigating the risky sexual behavioural patterns that put students at the risk of HIV Infection at Hifikepunye Pohamba Campus (HPC) of the University of Namibia (UNAM)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study sought to determine the risky sexual behavioral patterns that increase the vulnerability of Hifikepunye Pohamba (HP) students to the risk of infection by HIV/AIDS at HP Campus of the University ...
An investigation into the effectiveness of HIV/AIDS campaigns in dealing with stigma in schools
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:
The focus of the study was to assess the effectiveness of HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns in reducing stigma and discrimination in schools. The findings of the study from all three high schools ...
Factors influencing the gestational age at booking in primi-gravid clients within the Prevention of Mother To Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) Program at Site B Midwife Obstetrics Unit, Khayelitsha Cape Town
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study examines the factors that influence the gestational age at which a pregnant woman will book at the ante-natal clinic. The gestational age of the baby at booking is important as the Prevention ...