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  A review of the implementation of the prevention of mother-to-child transmission program in the George sub-district, Western Cape 

  Schaefer, Rachel (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03-15)

  Introduction The most common cause for HIV infection in children in developing countries is the vertical transmission of HIV from mother to child. Without any intervention the vertical transmission rate from mother to ...
  
  
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  A comparison of treatment response in two cohorts of once daily HAART and twice daily HAART in a sample population in Gaborone, Botswana 

  Seleke, Rachel (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12-12)

  Background Sub-Saharan Africa has been hard hit by the HIV/AIDS epidemic with an estimated 22.9 million adults infected in 2010. The advent of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has seen significant reduction in mortality from ...
  
  
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  Use of oxytocin during caesarean section at Princess Marina Hospital, Botswana: an audit of clinical practice 

  Tsima, Billy Morara (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)

  ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Introduction Oxytocin is widely used as a uterotonic agent for preventing post partum haemorrhage. In the setting of caesarean section (CS) the dose and mode of administration of oxytocin differs ...
  
  
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  Modifiable pre-natal risk factors for stillbirth in pregnant women of the Omusati Region, Namibia 

  Tshibumbu, Desire Dinzela (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)

  ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Background Reduction of stillbirth rates is one of the major concerns of the government of Namibia because of the social and economic implications of stillbirth. Access to quality antenatal care, ...
  
  
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  A cross sectional survey investigating the prevalence of preoperative anxiety in children, and if this is associated with cultural and socio-economic background at Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital, South Africa. 

  Torlutter, Michéle (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)

  ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Background: A significant number of children appear to experience anxiety in the preoperative period, which may lead to maladaptive postsurgical behaviour. The aim of this study was to conduct a survey ...
  
  
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  Perinatal Pyrexia: A prevalence study of pyrexia in the perinatal period of term babies at the Intermediate Hospital Oshakati (IHO), Namibia. 

  Taiwo, Nathaniel A (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)

  ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Background Pyrexia is a significant sign of neonatal sepsis which in turn is associated with child mortality, especially in Africa. Temperature monitoring is an important element of every neonatal ...
  
  
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  EVALUATING POINT OF CARE TESTING FOR GLYCOSYLATED HAEMOGLOBIN IN PRIMARY CARE FACILITIES IN THE WESTERN CAPE 

  UGOAGWU, ABIMBOLA A (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12-10)

  Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus makes a significant contribution to the burden of disease in South Africa. Monitoring of glycaemic control with HbA1c is imperative in the management of diabetes. Presently, there are no ...
  
  
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  Evaluation of the “take five school” an education programme for people with type 2 diabetes in the Eden district, Western Cape 

  Van der Does, A. M. B. (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

  ENGLISH ABSTRACT : INTRODUCTION Education, motivation and support are seen as key components in the care for people with diabetes and the use of a structured education programme is part of the recommended standard care ...
  
  
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  Reasons for encounter and diagnosis in patients seen in Frances Baard District public primary care: a prospective cross sectional study 

  Yogolelo, Willy Bulambo (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)

  ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Information on the patient provider encounter, in terms of the most prevalent reasons for encounter and diagnoses at the primary care level, may help not only to improve the quality and ...
  
  
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  Quality of care in adult diabetic patients in the Graaff-Reinet Municipal Clinic 

  Van der Merwe, T. J. (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)

  ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction/Background: Graaff-Reinet is a rural community in the Cacadau district in the Eastern-Cape with a population of about 45,000 people. The Graaff-Reinet Municipal Area includes the town of ...
  
  
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  Neurocysticercosis: knowledge, attitudes and practice of epileptic patients in northern Namibia 

  OGUNSINA, J. T. (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)

  ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: The incidence of epilepsy continues to rise worldwide, particularly in developing countries, and studies have shown that most cases of epilepsy are associated with neurocysticercosis. Proper ...
  
  
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  Compliance of St. Joseph’s Hospital Roma, Lesotho with the National Tuberculosis Programme of Lesotho, 2007/2008 

  Oladoyinbo, Olarotimi Samuel (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-03)

  ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background and Objective: Most National Tuberculosis Programmes ( NTPs) have focused their efforts on reaching the short-term internationally recommended TB control targets set in 2005 by the World health ...
  
  
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  Cervical cancer prevention: perceptions of women attending Knysna primary health care clinics 

  Visser, Liesl (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)

  ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Cervix cancer is the cancer with the highest prevalence and mortality in Africa. The current screening method is by pap-smear, but other methods of screening and primary ...
  
  
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  Attitudes and perceptions of doctors and clinical nurse practitioners regarding the HIV patient 

  Wenteler, Anri (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2010-12)

  ENGLISH SUMMARY : Seven point seven percent of the population in the Boland Overberg Region is HIV positive.23 Attitudes of Health Care Workers (HCWs) impact on the quality of care given to HIV positive patients. This ...
  
  
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  After hours case mix at George provincial hospital emergency centre: a descriptive study 

  Van Wyk, P. S. (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)

  ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Emergency care of patients in South Africa has become a priority, with the establishment of emergency medicine as a specialty, developing a triage scoring system, and upgrading facilities ...
  
  
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  A medical audit of the management of Cryptococcal Meningitis in HIV patients in the Cape Winelands (East) District, Western Cape, South Africa 

  Von Pressentin, Klaus Botho (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2010-12)

  ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: This thesis summarises the findings of a medical audit on the management of Cryptococcal Meningitis (CM). The study population of HIV positive adults (N = twenty five) were admitted during ...
  
  
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  Attitudes to sexual coercion and rape within the Anglican Church, Cape Town: a cross sectional survey 

  Okwuosa, Odili Sabastine (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)

  ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: In South Africa 5.6-5.9 million people are currently living with HIV/AIDS, making South Africa the country in the world with the largest number of people living with HIV/AIDS. Despite numerous ...
  
  
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  The knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and reported sexual behaviour relating to HIV/Aids amongst adolescents in a general practice population in Port Elizabeth 

  Volkwyn, Sean (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2010-03)

  ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: HIV /Aids is a global epidemic which has caused tremendous human suffering around the world. Young people are especially vulnerable to HIV, due to the period of adolescence being one of ...
  
  
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  The performance of a methamphetamine rehabilitation programme at De Novo Rehabilitation Centre: a descriptive study 

  Witbooi, Moses (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)

  ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Methamphetamine abuse “TIK” is highly prevalent in South Africa with Cape Town recording the highest incidence. This is associated with significant health, social and economic problems in South ...
  
  
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  The profile of HIV/aids patients admitted with Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) at Nelson Mandela Hospital in Mthatha, South Africa 

  Olubanwo, Oludayo Olufemi (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2010-12)

  ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: It has been found that HIV infection predisposes to a hypercoagulable state and that the risk of venous thromboembolism is about 10times that expected among people without HIV. Deep vein ...
  
  
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  The prevalence of obesity and overweight among healthcare workers in Mafikeng Provincial Hospital 

  Onyebukwa, Chukwuma Victor (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-03)

  ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Obesity is one of the of the most pressing public health problems. Its prevalence has reached an epidemic proportion (>15%) in many countries. Obesity mainly results from a discrepancy between ...
  
  
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  The knowledge, attitude and perception of HIV Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) among young adults in Kempton Park community, north of Ekurhuleni Municipality, Gauteng Province : improving the uptake of VCT 

  Otasowie, E. D. (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2010-12)

  ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: In recent times, HIV Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VTC) have come to be widely regarded as an important method of HIV prevention and support service. Therefore, it is not surprising ...
  
  
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  Risky sexual behaviour of students in secondary schools in Oshikuku, Namibia: A cross sectional survey of knowledge, attitudes and practice 

  Ozimede, Sunday Stanislaus (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)

  ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Risky sexual behaviour amongst teenage youth is a significant factor in HIV transmission, other sexually transmitted infections and teenage pregnancy. Little is known about the sexual behaviour ...
  
  
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  Adherence of HIV/AIDS patients to antiretroviral therapy in a district hospital in Nankudu, Namibia 

  Okebie, C. O. (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)

  ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Non-adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is a strong predictor of progression to AIDS and death. It remains the most important potentially alterable factor that determines ...
  
  
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  A survey of reasons for encounter and diagnoses in ambulatory primary care : Tygerberg Sub District, Cape Town Metropole 

  Okun, Ronit (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)

  ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Recent studies in South Africa have shown the South African healthcare system to be overloaded with a quadruple burden of diseases. This work, however, is based on mortality data and therefore ...
  
  
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  Operational demands on pre-hospital emergency care for burn injuries in a middle-income setting : a study in the Western Cape, South Africa 

  Allgaier, Rachel L.; Laflamme, Lucie; Wallis, Lee A. (SpringerOpen, 2017-01)

  ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Burns occur disproportionately within low-socioeconomic populations. The Western Cape Province of South Africa represents a middle-income setting with a high rate of burns, few specialists and ...
  
  
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  Development of family medicine training in Botswana: views of key stakeholders in Ngamiland 

  Ogundipe, Radiance Morakinyo (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)

  ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Family Medicine training as a specialty commenced in Botswana in January 2011 and Maun, is one of the two sites chosen as training complexes. There has to be an investment in the training ...
  
  
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  The experiences of HIV positive patients on antiretroviral drugs attending the public service health institutions in the Eastern Cape Province: a qualitative study 

  CHANDIA, J (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)

  ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: In August 2003, a landmark decision was made by the South African government to include the use of antiretroviral drugs in the public health service as part of the comprehensive response to ...
  
  
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  A smartphone app and cloud-based consultation system for burn injury emergency care 

  Wallis, Lee A.; Fleming, Julian; Hasselberg, Marie; Laflamme, Lucie; Lundin, Johan (PLoS, 2016-02-16)

  Background Each year more than 10 million people worldwide are burned severely enough to require medical attention, with clinical outcomes noticeably worse in resource poor settings. Expert clinical advice on acute ...
  
  
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  Results of a cluster randomised controlled trial to reduce risky use of alcohol, alcohol-related HIV risks and improve help-seeking behaviour among safety and security employees in the Western Cape, South Africa 

  Burnhams, Nadine Harker; London, Leslie; Laubscher, Ria; Nel, Elmarie; Parry, Charles (BioMed Central, 2015-05)

  Objective: To test the effectiveness of a programme aimed at reducing the risky use of alcohol and alcohol-related HIV risk and increase help-seeking behaviour among a sample of municipal employees in the Western ...
  
  

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