Browsing Masters Degrees (Family Medicine and Primary Care) by Title
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Dietary knowledge, attitude and practices of diabetic patients at Nsambya Hospital Kampala, Uganda
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2015-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction. Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is on the increase globally and deemed to be at epidemic levels in Sub Saharan Africa. Lifestyle modification particularly following an appropriate dietary pattern is ... -
Does the provision of services for HIV positive patients, including the provision of antiretroviral therapy, meet the needs and expectations of employers in Knysna?
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2009-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In South Africa, the highest HIV prevalence is amongst young people, who may have the greatest potential to contribute to the country’s economy. South Africa has one of the world’s largest ... -
Drug interactions in primary healthcare in the George area, South Africa : a cross-sectional study
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Aim: To investigate the prevalence of potential drug-drug interactions in primary healthcare clinics in the George subdistrict. Objectives included: To investigate and quantify the following risk factors: ... -
Education and activity-based intervention in Grade 4 learners at primary schools in the Western Cape Province, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction The development and implementation of education intervention programmes focusing on physical activity and nutrition is key to addressing the concern of the increase in diseases of lifestyle ... -
Effectiveness of home-based directly observed treatment for tuberculosis in Kweneng West subdistrict, Botswana.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2009-12)ENGLISH: ABSTRACT: Introduction: Tuberculosis and HIV are major public health problems in Botswana. The Botswana National Tuberculosis Control Programme (BNTP) was established in 1975. Short course chemotherapy was ... -
Erectile function in circumcised men: Lusaka, Zambia
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)Introduction: Evidence from 3 randomized controlled trials in South Africa, Uganda and Kenya showing that male circumcision can reduce heterosexual transmission of HIV from infected females to their male sexual partners ... -
EVALUATING POINT OF CARE TESTING FOR GLYCOSYLATED HAEMOGLOBIN IN PRIMARY CARE FACILITIES IN THE WESTERN CAPE
(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 ... -
Evaluating prevention strategies used by general practitioners in Grahamstown in terms of recommended guidelines
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2009-12)Background: Increasing attention has been paid to preventative health over the past few decades. However because of constraints on consultation time and medical funds general practitioners (GPs) are often unsure which ... -
Evaluating the growth, associated co-morbidities and mortality in children under the age of five years, six months after treatment for Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) in the Oudtshoorn sub-district.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Malnutrition is an important cause of childhood mortality in South Africa. Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is a major public health problem. The focus of treatment is awareness, early ... -
Evaluation of a project to reduce the risk factors associated with high complications and mortality from traditional male circumcision in the Umlamli community, Eastern Cape : outcome mapping
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background. Traditional circumcision is one of the oldest and most common operations performed worldwide, and are practiced as a religious fulfillment, or as a rite of passage from boyhood to manhood, in ... -
An evaluation of postgraduate family medicine training at Stellenbosch University : survey of recent graduates
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: The practice of family medicine is going to play a central role in the primary health care system of South Africa. It is a new speciality that shows much promise as it dovetails with the ... -
An evaluation of the perceptions of high school teenagers regarding sexual health promotion programmes in Whittlesea, Eastern Cape, South Africa : a qualitative study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH SUMMANRY: Introduction Health problems emanating from sexual behaviour include HIV/AIDS, other sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies. The prevalence of HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted ... -
Evaluation of the use of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) intermittent treatment (IPT) to prevent malaria during pregnancy in Ndola, Zambia.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2009-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Malaria in pregnancy is associated with many negative outcomes on the pregnant woman, the fetus and the neonate. Intermittent Preventive Treatment during pregnancy (IPTp) using Sulfadoxine- ... -
Evaluation of the “take five school” an education programme for people with type 2 diabetes in the Eden district, Western Cape
(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 ... -
Exploring lifestyle advice on healthy living given to obese patients by their obese doctors
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Objective: The lifestyle choices of doctors can impact on their health promotion activities thereby influencing the health outcome of their patients. Doctors are a relevant source of information for patients ... -
Exploring programme design, evaluation of programme performance and describing the clinical outcomes of a public sector based ARV treatment programme in a semi-rural area in the Western Cape over the past 6 years. (2004-2010)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: A national roll-out of antiretroviral therapy in the public sector was started in 2004, and Paarl was one of the first sites to start these services in the Western Cape. Operational research ... -
Exploring the perceptions of general practitioners on National Health Insurance in Chris Hani District, Eastern Cape, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: The South African health system is at crossroads. Public health care is struggling to provide quality healthcare to 86% of the population while private health care costs have been spiralling ... -
Factors influencing career decisions of female doctors at Tshwane district hospital
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: There is a shortage of medical doctors in the public sector in South Africa and retaining doctors is crucial. The gender profile of medicine is changing with more female than male graduates ... -
Factors influencing specialist outreach and support services to rural populations in the Eden and Central Karoo districts of the Western Cape : a Delphi study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)INTRODUCTION: Access to health care, like childhood survival, often depends on where one lives. The infant mortality rate in rural South Africa (SA) is 52.6 per 1000 births, compared to 32.6 per 1000 births in urban areas. ... -
Factors influencing the use of contraceptive methods amongst adolescents in George, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Introduction A broad understanding of adolescent sexual behaviour is crucial: sexual experience and risky sexual behaviour are prevalent among adolescents. Many studies have been done and opinions have ...
