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Acceptability of medical male circumcision among uncircumcised young men at Mansa College of Education, Zambia : influence of perceptions about effects on male sexuality
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Research focus: Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) is one of the top priority interventions for HIV prevention in Zambia. However, the country is struggling with scale-up of this intervention. ... -
Adherence counselling improves adherence to antiretrovirals
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The study investigate if adherence counselling improves adherence to antiretrovirals. The aim of the study is to improve adherence to antiretrovirals and reduce morbidity and mortality rate due to ... -
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 ... -
Attitudes and perceptions towards infant feeding practices among HIV-seropositive women attending Baylor Family Model Clinic in Botswana
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to examine the knowledge and attitudes towards infant feeding practices amongst HIV-infected women in Southern Botswana. A questionnaire-based survey was undertaken at Baylor ... -
Attitudes of the sexually active San men towards the use of the government supplied male condoms in Ghanzi District, Botswana
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This research presents findings from a study conducted in Ghanzi District, west of Botswana. The research aimed to explore and make meaning out of the resentment by sexually active San men in the district ... -
The challenge experienced by orphans and child-headed families in Top Village, Mafikeng, North West Province
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The question, Is our political and religious leaders doing enough to deal with this problem of orphans and child-headed families in our country? However, in the North West province the intervention of ... -
A comparative study into the effectiveness of communication tools used in the medical male circumcision programme in a rural setting
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Based on the significant evidence from the three African randomized controlled trials, the WHO and UNAIDS recommended in 2007 that medical male circumcision should be a priority HIV prevention intervention. ... -
Cultural factors influencing the management of HIV/AIDS in patients on anti-retroviral therapy in Ekurhuleni North Gauteng
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of the study was to identify cultural factors influencing the management of HIV/AIDS patients in order to raise awareness and improve management of patients within the community of Ekurhuleni North ... -
Do HIV positive people combining ARVs with immune boosters, traditional herbal medicines or vitamins experience viral resistance and treatment failure than those taking ARVs only?
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-03)―HIV and AIDS is one of the main challenges facing South Africa today. It is estimated that of the 39.5 million people living with HIV worldwide in 2006, and that more than 63% are from sub-Saharan Africa. About 5.54 million ... -
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 ... -
Establishing effective family and community level communication as a social vaccine to HIV/AIDS prevention in Hammarsdale, Kwasulu-Natal
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study investigates the level of communication at family and community level and the possible hindrances thereof at Hammarsdale in Kwazulu-Natal Province. Effective communication is considered necessary ... -
Evaluating the referral system between Cecelia Makhiwane Hospital ART unit and its feeder sites, (Zone 2, 8 and 13 clinics)
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Purpose of the study. The primary purpose of the study was to evaluate the referral system between CMH ART unit and its feeder sites, and assess the staff perception and patient.s satisfaction about the ... -
Evaluation of the involvement of HIV positive patients in the decision to commence antiretroviral therapy at Oshakati Hospital, Namibia
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The increase in treatment options for HIV positive people has contributed to an increase in the number of people willing to be tested for HIV since there are now tangible benefits associated with a confirmed ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
The extent of HIV-related stigma and the resultant discrimination among health care workers at Salvation Army Chikankata Mission Hospital, Mazabuka District, Zambia
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: HIV-related stigma and discrimination remained pervasive problems in health care institutions worldwide. This study aimed at identifying the level of HIV-related stigma and discrimination in a randomly ... -
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 ... -
Factors influencing the choice of contraceptive methods by HIV positive women in the Cofimvaba area
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The researcher has noticed certain unhealthy trends in the choices of contraceptive methods by PLIHIV women in Cofimvaba. It is a significant concern that there appear to be a disjoint between the knowledge ... -
Factors influencing the dropping out of volunteer workers at Nhlengelo home base care
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: BACKROUND This research investigates the responses of volunteer workers and ex-volunteer workers at Nhlengelo Home Base Care Centre, situated in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, South Africa. The major aim of ... -
Factors influencing the gestational age at booking in primi-gravid clients within the Prevention of Mother To Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) Program at Site B Midwife Obstetrics Unit, Khayelitsha Cape Town
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study examines the factors that influence the gestational age at which a pregnant woman will book at the ante-natal clinic. The gestational age of the baby at booking is important as the Prevention ...
