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Socio-economic status and diabetes control in patients presenting to Princess Marina hospital (PMH), Gaborone, Botswana
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2015-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT
Background
Literature supports a relationship between low income status and poor diabetes control. However this relationship has not been assessed in Botswana.
Aim
To determine the relationship between ...
Referral of patients between Primary and Secondary levels of health care in the Port Elizabeth Metropole
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2010-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background The referral system is an important component of the health care system. In public health facilities, a high number of patients’ attendance has lead to a huge burden on the secondary and ...
The prevalence of obesity and overweight among healthcare workers in Mafikeng Provincial Hospital
(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 ...
The prevalence of established factors associated with adherence to Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) in non-adhering patients at the ARV clinic of Madzikane KaZulu Memorial Hospital
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-07)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background
Adherence to HAART is key to any successful HAART programme. In Madzikane KaZulu Memorial Hospital ARV Clinic, there is an increasing number of patients on HAART and an increasing number of ...
The prevalence of hypertensive complications of pregnancy in Dora Nginza Hospital, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2010-12-10)
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 shown that hypertension ...
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 ...
The performance of a methamphetamine rehabilitation programme at De Novo Rehabilitation Centre: a descriptive study
(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 ...
The profile of HIV/aids patients admitted with Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) at Nelson Mandela Hospital in Mthatha, South Africa
(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 ...
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 ...
A comparison of injuries sustained on artificial and natural soccer turfs among premier soccer league football players in Zimbabwe
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2015-12)
ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background:
The International Football Federation (FIFA), through their Goal project, renovated Rufaro stadium from natural turf (NT) to artificial turf (AT). This was met with mixed feelings especially ...