Browsing Masters Degrees (Family Medicine and Primary Care) by Title
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Health literacy and adherence to chronic medication : a descriptive study in a primary health care clinic in the Eden District
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Non-communicable disease is a major cause of morbidity in South Africa. Poor adherence to long-term medication severely compromises the effectiveness of treatment. Multiple factors have ... -
How to improve diabetic care in the Wesbank/ Ilingu Lethu suburb of Malmesbury, Western Cape
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2015-07-23)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 ... -
How to improve diabetic care in the Wesbank/ Ilingu Lethu suburb of Malmesbury, Western Cape
(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 ... -
How to improve the quality of care for patients with hypertension at Moshupa clinics, Moshupa District, Botswana : quality improvement cycle
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2013-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION Although there are no prevalence studies in Botswana, hypertension is thought to be very common. It is commonly asymptomatic, readily detectable by blood pressure measurement and can lead ... -
How to improve the quality of care for woman with postpartum haemorrhage at Onandjokwe Hospital, Namibia
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Although no studies on the quality of emergency obstetric care including care for postpartum haemorrhage have been published from Namibia, the condition is a major cause of maternal morbidity ... -
The impact of the introduction of a colposcopy service in a rural sub-district on the uptake of colposcopy
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2015-07-23)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 ... -
The impact of the introduction of a colposcopy service in a rural sub-district on the uptake of colposcopy
(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 ... -
Improving diabetic foot screening at a primary care clinic : a quality improvement project aimed at health care workers
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2015-07-23)English abstract Background: Foot screening is an important part of diabetic care as it prevents significant morbidity, loss of function and mortality from diabetic foot complications. However, foot screening is often ... -
Improving quality of care for female rape survivors in Scottish Livingstone Hospital, Molepolole, Botswana
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background Although rape is prevalent in Botswana, there has not been any published research undertaken to improve the quality of care for female rape survivors in our clinical setting. Improving the ... -
Improving the quality of care for patients at increased risk for type 2 diabetes at Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital, Oshikoto Region, Namibia
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Type 2 diabetes mellitus accounts for more than ninety per cent of patients with diabetes and its incidence is on the rise in low and middle-income countries. Obesity is the main risk factor for type 2 ... -
Improving the quality of hypertension care at Cloetesville Community Day Centre (CDC) : a quality improvement cycle
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Background: Hypertension is one of the most common chronic diseases worldwide and is estimated to contribute 9% of all deaths in South Africa, where it is also the commonest condition seen in ambulatory ... -
Improving tuberculosis infection control in the Mossel Bay sub-district of the Western Cape : a quality improvement project
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major global health challenge, and South Africa is one of the high-burden countries. A national TB infection control (TBIC) guideline has stipulated three main areas ... -
Is CPAP a feasible treatment modality in a rural district hospital for neonates with respiratory distress syndrome?
(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 ... -
Is screening for microalbuminuria in type 2 diabetic patients feasible in the public sector primary care context : a cost and consequence study in Elsies River community health centre
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2015-12)Background: The epidemic of type 2 diabetes poses an enormous and growing burden on health care globally. While the prevalence of diabetes is increasing worldwide, the developing countries will bear the greatest burden of ... -
The knowledge, attitude and perception of HIV Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) among young adults in Kempton Park community, north of Ekurhuleni Municipality, Gauteng Province : improving the uptake of VCT
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2010-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: In recent times, HIV Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VTC) have come to be widely regarded as an important method of HIV prevention and support service. Therefore, it is not surprising ... -
Knowledge, attitude and perception of private practitioners based in Gauteng, South Africa, regarding evidence-based practice
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2015-07)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 ... -
Knowledge, attitude and perception of private practitioners based in Gauteng, South Africa, regarding evidence-based practice
(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 knowledge, attitudes and practices of caregivers of children with asthma attending the Raleigh Fitkin Memorial Hospital, Manzini, Swaziland
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Globally, 14% of children are affected by asthma. The literature emphasizes patient education the use of inhalers to relieve and control asthma attacks. The objective of the research is to ... -
The knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and reported sexual behaviour relating to HIV/Aids amongst adolescents in a general practice population in Port Elizabeth
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2010-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: HIV /Aids is a global epidemic which has caused tremendous human suffering around the world. Young people are especially vulnerable to HIV, due to the period of adolescence being one of ... -
Late booking at the Michael Mapongwana antenatal clinic, Khayelitsha : understanding the reasons
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-12)ABSTRACT: Background: The initiation of antenatal care (“booking”) is universally recommended in the first trimester. While working in the Michael Mapongwana antenatal clinic (ANC) in Khayelitsha, the researcher noticed ...
