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This may come as a surprise : how prior knowledge of information in a fear appeal is associated with message outcomes
(Unisa Press, 2016-09)Two related studies were performed aimed at finding if and how prior knowledge of threat and efficacy information in a fear appeal message is associated with message outcomes (attitude and behavioural intentions). the ...
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Services needed to be offered by HIV counselling and testing (HCT) to counter the factors contributing to the high rate of HIV/AIDS infection among long distance truck drivers
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The issue of HIV epidemic among Long Distance Truck Drivers (LDTD) has become a concern for the South African transport industry. This study reports on a qualitative study that investigated services ...
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HIV/AIDS-related knowledge, attitudes and risky sexual behaviour among a sample of South African university students
(Sabinet online, 2014)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study aimed to determine the level of sexual knowledge and attitudes about risky sexual behaviour among a sample of South African university students. The participants were 164 female and 56 male ...
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Perceptions of HIV/AIDS and HIV-related activities among school-going learners : where do we currently stand
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study explored the HIV-related perceptions of school going learners’ (aged between 15 and 18) at a high school in the Western Cape with the objective of identifying possible factors that could improve ...
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Factors which contribute to learners perceptions about HIV/AIDS education in schools around Malamulele
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: There is a growing trend of sexual activity among learners in schools around Malamulele; this is evident from the rise in the number of teenage pregnancies in these schools. This study is aimed at finding ...
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An exploratory study of the knowledge, attitudes and sexual practices of bulk vehicle operators at a company in Gaborone Botswana
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study explores the state of transmission and prevention knowledge as well as attitudes on HIV and AIDS, among a group of specialist trained long distance truck drivers, known as bulk vehicle ...
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Teenage pregnancy among high school students in South Africa’s former African schools that could lead to or increase HIV infection
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The present young generation is the largest population in history and young girls are the most threatened and vulnerable with regards teenage pregnancy and HIV infection. The survey study was conducted ...
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Reasons for poor adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) by young female (15 -24 years) HIV/AIDS patients in Oshakati district
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Namibia has a small population of about 2 million people and its HIV/AIDS situation is not different from that of the global trend. Approximately 20% of the sexually active adult population lives with ...
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Perceptions of stakeholders in education on the distribution of condoms to secondary schools learners in the Oshana region
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch UniversityStellenbosch -- Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: HIV and AIDS is the most catastrophic epidemic affecting the entire world. Worldwide HIV and AIDS has become the single largest cause of death among populations. It has reached an acute stage and continues ...
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The knowledge of school managers using key elements of an HIV and AIDS workplace policy at Shatale circuit in the Mpumalanga Province
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this project is to establish whether the school managers of schools at Shatale circuit in Mpumalanga have knowledge of the ten key elements or principles of ILO code of good practice on ...
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The knowledge, attitudes and practices on HIV/AIDS among peer educators in the Limpopo Department of Agriculture
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2009-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: HIV/AIDS is a world wide pandemic and has caused threat in many organizations. Organizations are trying to put in place programmes to fight the spread of HIV/AIDS as it affects the productivity and ...
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The effect of female poverty on HIV/AIDS prevalene in the rural community of the UGU-district
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: HIV/AIDS epidemic is a serious health and development problem in many countries, with South Africa amongst the countries that are hit hard by the epidemic and the impacts thereof. HIV/AIDS within ...
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Antiretroviral drug adherence : what happens when patients are hospitalized to medical wards and level one wards in Dr. George Mukhari hospital, Pretoria, and they are on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy [HAART]
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2010-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Purpose of the study The main purpose of the study was to investigate the antiretroviral drug adherence of patients on government HAART regimen while being hospitalized at Dr. George Mukhari hospital ...
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The effect of conducting workplace Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) on-site on VCT uptake
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2005-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) has only fairly recently been recognised as an important entry point to HIV/AIDS prevention and care interventions e.g. entry point to accessing services available ...
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An evaluation of the relationships between poverty and HIV/AIDS in Kwa-Langa, Cape Town
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study sets out to establish and explain the empirical link between HIV/AIDS and poverty using data collected in Kwa-Langa, Cape Town, South African. Analysis is restricted to women of reproductive ...
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Factors influencing infant feeding practices for HIV positive mothers in a low resource community
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2010-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This research is on factors influencing the infant feeding practices of HIV positive mothers in a low resource community in Khayelitsha at Michael Mapongwana clinic. The aim of the study was to establish ...
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An investigation on the responses of men to an HIV-positive diagnosis
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2005-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This research investigates the responses of men to an HIV-positive diagnosis. It was conducted in the light of anecdotal evidence that many men respond to an HIVpositive test result by vowing to infect ...
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An assessment of the knowledge, attitudes and practices of caregivers of HIV positive children on treatment in Pretoria, South Africa : a case study of out-patients in Kalafong Hospital, Pretoria
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study examines the level of HIV and AIDS knowledge, attitudes, as well as practices amongst caregivers of HIV infected children in Pretoria, using Kalafong hospital as a case study. The study uses ...
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The attitudes of church members towards people living with HIV/AIDS in the church
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of the research was to determine the attitudes of church members towards people living with HIV/AIDS at the Centre of Faith Bible Church in Limpopo Province at Ha-radali Village, Thohoyandou. A ...
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Evaluation of the quality of HIV/AIDS counselling and testing program at George Stegman ARV Clinic
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the quality of voluntary counselling and testing program at George Stegman ARV Clinic, with the aim of determining how well does the program operate and what ...
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Reasons for low male participation in HIV and AIDS support groups : a focus on Mahalapye sub district, Botswana
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Aim: Male involvement in HIV Support groups has been noted to be low (Heyer et al, 2008; Maboshe, 2008; Russel & Schneider, 2000). The aim of the study was to explore factors affecting the participation ...
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An evaluation of the level of awareness about biomedical intervention for HIV prevention among the post secondary school youth in Richards Bay
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Despite various strategies such as biomedical, behavioural and political strategies to stop the spread of HIV epidemic among the youth, the risky sexual behaviour among the youth and the resultant ...
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Knowledge of Rossing Uranium mine employees on HIV and AIDS transmission, prevention and treatment
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In the beginning HIV/AIDS was only seen as a health issue because of the impact it has on a person’s health, as well as on the health sector, but the world of work is affected in numerous ways, such that ...
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The knowledge and perceptions of the risks of contracting HIV/AIDS and the sexual behavior of high school learners in Port St Johns Municipality, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study attempts to identify HIV/AIDS knowledge gaps and the factors which influence the perceptions of the risks of contracting of HIV/AIDS, in relation to the sexual behavior of high school learners ...
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Peer education programmes in Soweto schools : employee perceptions, knowledge, attitudes and implementation challanges
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: It was the Gauteng Department of Education’s noble idea to introduce staff peer education programmes in its institutions in an attempt to mitigate the impact HIV epidemic has on its employees, both school ...
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The perception of parents in Zvishavane, regarding barriers preventing them from engaging with their children on HIV/AIDS issues
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: The reason that this study was conducted was to establish the possible barriers preventing parental involvement with their children in relation to HIV/AIDS issues. According to the findings, ...
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HIV management in a mining company in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The mining industry having been identified as a particularly vulnerable sector to the potentially devastating effects of HIV and AIDS, it became clear that proper management thereof is essential if we are ...
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Alcohol use among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) at Otjiwarongo ART Clinic and its effects on their adherence to HAART
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Alcohol use among PLWHA has long been recognized as a challenge in terms of HIV disease progression. However no local (Namibian) study has been done to look at prevalence of alcohol use among PLWHA on ...
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Factors influencing prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) outcomes in the Rundu District of Namibia
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction: In Namibia, according to the National Sentinel Serosurvey 2012, the HIV prevalence among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic has increased from 4.2% in 1992 to 18.2% in 2012. A high ...
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What is influencing male participation in medical male circumcision as preventive intervention for HIV transmission in Windhoek, Namibia
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to identify what influencing male participation in medical male circumcision as preventive intervention for HIV transmission in Windhoek, Namibia and make recommendations, ...
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