Browsing Masters Degrees (Family Medicine and Primary Care) by Title
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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
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2010-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: 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 ... -
Acceptance of and adherence to full anti-retroviral therapy for prevention of mother to child transmission in HIV infected pregnant women with CD4 count above 350 at Nhlangano Health Centre, Swaziland.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Epidemic of HIV infection is hitting Swaziland where the prevalence is among the highest in the world. Nhlangano Health Centre (NHC) in collaboration with Medecins Sans Frontiers Switzerland (MSF Switzerland) ... -
Adherence of HIV/AIDS patients to antiretroviral therapy in a district hospital in Nankudu, Namibia
(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 ... -
Advance directives or living wills- some reflections from general practitioners and frail care coordinators in a small town in KwaZulu Natal
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)Background: - Living wills have long been associated with end-of- life care. This study explored the promotion and use of living wills amongst general practitioners and frail care nursing coordinators directly involved in ... -
After hours case mix at George provincial hospital emergency centre: a descriptive study
(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 ... -
Are we ready for an emergency
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)Introduction Trauma and emergencies contribute to the quadruple burden of disease in South Africa and being prepared for an emergency requires rapid access to emergency equipment, drugs and emergency trolleys to optimally ... -
Assessing the validity of random blood glucose testing for monitoring glycemic control and predicting HbA1c values in type 2 diabetics at Karl Bremer Hospital
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2015-07-23)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : The number of adults affected by diabetes mellitus in developing countries, such as South Africa, is projected to grow by 170%, from 84 to 228 million people between 1995 and 2025 .This high and increasing ... -
Assessing the validity of random blood glucose testing for monitoring glycemic control and predicting HbA1c values in type 2 diabetics at Karl Bremer hospital
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: The number of adults affected by diabetes mellitus in developing countries, such as South Africa, is projected to grow by 170%, from 84 to 228 million people between 1995 and 2025 .This high ... -
Assessment of the impact of family physicians in the district health system of the Western Cape, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2015-12)The main aim was to explore the perceptions of rural district and metropolitan sub-structure managers on the impact of family physicians on the district health services. There were three main objectives: •To explore the ... -
Attitudes and perceptions of doctors and clinical nurse practitioners regarding the HIV patient
(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 ... -
Attitudes to sexual coercion and rape within the Anglican Church, Cape Town: a cross sectional survey
(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 ... -
Attitudes, perceptions and understanding amongst teenagers regarding teenage pregnancy, sexuality and contraception in Taung
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background Teenage pregnancy is a socio-economic challenge and an important public health problem for communities in South Africa. Teenage pregnancy is a risk factor for disruption of education, unemployment, ... -
Beliefs and attitudes to obesity, its risk factors and consequences in a Xhosa community : a qualitative study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)Background: The issue of obesity is an important one because in some communities obesity is perceived in many ways such that it is not recognised as a problem as typified by the black community of Khayelitsha with high ... -
Burnout in district hospital doctors in a rural area in the Western Cape
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Aim: Burnout amongst doctors negatively effects recruitment and retention, effectiveness and efficiency of health systems, and ultimately, patient-care. The aim of this study is to fill the gap in published ... -
Causes of mortality and associated modifiable health care factors for children (< 5-years) admitted at Onandjokwe Hospital, Namibia
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Many countries, especially from Sub-Saharan Africa, are unlikely to reach the Millennium Development Goal for under-5 mortality reduction by 2015. This study aimed to identify causes of ... -
Causes of non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy in Wellness Clinic, Tshepong Hospital, Klerksdorp
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of death in Sub-Saharan Africa. According to 2001 estimates, there are 28.5 million people living with HIV in Africa, comprising more than 70% of the world’s HIV-infected ... -
Cervical cancer prevention: perceptions of women attending Knysna primary health care clinics
(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 ... -
Cervical cancer screening : safety, acceptability, and feasibility of a single-visit approach in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-03)OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the study was to assess the safety, acceptability and feasibility of Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid and Cervicography (VIAC) followed by Cryotherapy or Loop Electrical Excision Procedure (LEEP) ... -
Child abuse : patterns of physical and sexual child abuse presenting at Karl Bremer Hospital and the knowledge and perceptions of the Ravensmead Community on child abuse
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2015-07)Background Child abuse is a serious and devastating problem rooted within our communities. According to the South African Police Services (SAPS) crime statistics of 2006 & 2007, the four most common crimes committed (and ... -
Community assault and non-community assault among adults in Khayelitsha: A case count and comparison of injury severity
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-07)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: Community Assault (CA) or vigilantism is rife in the township of Khayelitsha. Anecdotal evidence suggests that victims of CA are worse off than other assault cases. However, scientific data ...
