Masters Degrees (African Centre for HIV/AIDS Management)
Recent Submissions
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Transmission of bedaquiline-resistant tuberculosis in the Western Cape Province, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Bedaquiline (BDQ) is the first novel drug to be approved for the treatment of multi-drug resistant TB (MDR-TB) in 40 years. Reduced susceptibility to BDQ commonly occurs through variants in the genes Rv0678, ... -
Ethical perspectives regarding human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive children in childcare centres
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) pandemic gives rise to a vast array of moral and ethical issues. The enrolment of HIV positive children in childcare facilities, in particular, presents a unique set ... -
The environmental, recreational and conservational reasoning behind hunters’ preferences and activities in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : South Africa is one of the most popular hunting destinations in Africa. International as well as local hunters enjoy the country’s diverse landscapes and rich variety of wildlife species. Hunting for meat ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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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