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Comparison of clinical and immulogical responses to Zidovudine (AZT) and Tenofovir (TDF) – containing ARV regimens in patients taking HAART at Roma health service area of Lesotho

Adebanjo, Adefolarin Babafemi (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2010-12)

Objective: The objective of this retrospective cohort study is to assess whether demographic and anthropometric parameters, laboratory tests, co-morbidity, co-infection, treatment regimen, IRIS and adherence to treatment ...
How to improve diabetic care in the Wesbank/ Ilingu Lethu suburb of Malmesbury, Western Cape

Beukes, Daniel Wilhelm (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2010-12)

Introduction: Diabetes in Africa has been described as a pandemic, with the prevalence in South Africa estimated at 4.5% of the population. Despite clear national guidelines from the Society of Endocrinology, Metabolism ...
The impact of the introduction of a colposcopy service in a rural sub-district on the uptake of colposcopy

Blanckenberg, Natasha (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2010-12)

Objectives: To describe the establishment of a colposcopy service in a district hospital in a rural sub-district and to assess its impact on the uptake of colposcopy. Design: A retrospective double group cohort study using ...
Is CPAP a feasible treatment modality in a rural district hospital for neonates with respiratory distress syndrome?

Hendriks, Hans Jurgen (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2010-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction: Limited facilities exist at rural hospitals for the management of newborn infants with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). Furthermore, the secondary and tertiary hospitals are under severe ...
Knowledge, attitude and perception of private practitioners based in Gauteng, South Africa, regarding evidence-based practice

de Wet, Wouter (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2010-12)

Background: Evidence-based medicine (EBM) involves the care of patients using the best available evidence from the results of good quality clinical research to guide clinical decision making 1 – 3. By incorporating the ...
The prevalence of hypertensive complications of pregnancy in Dora Nginza Hospital, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Ojodun, Olumide (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2010-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Hypertension and its complications is responsible for a significant proportion of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. In Dora Nginza Hospital, clinical experience has ...
A survey of wound care knowledge in South Africa

Coetzee, Francois (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2010-12)

Chronic wounds afflict millions worldwide, incurring significant health care costs and chronic suffering. Clinicians are often unsure about treatment, resulting in poor outcomes. Objective To determine the scope of ...
The use of automated integrated management of childhood illness guidelines in primary health care in the Western Cape in South Africa

Rhode, Hilary Wallis Juliana (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)

Introduction Under-5 year mortality in South Africa is increasing and effectiveness of primary care is a key factor. Adherence to IMCI guidelines by primary care nurses is critical. The IMCI guidelines provide a standardized ...