Browsing Masters Degrees (Family Medicine and Primary Care) by Title
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Beliefs and attitudes to obesity, its risk factors and consequences in a Xhosa community : a qualitative study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)Background: The issue of obesity is an important one because in some communities obesity is perceived in many ways such that it is not recognised as a problem as typified by the black community of Khayelitsha with high ... -
Burnout in district hospital doctors in a rural area in the Western Cape
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Aim: Burnout amongst doctors negatively effects recruitment and retention, effectiveness and efficiency of health systems, and ultimately, patient-care. The aim of this study is to fill the gap in published ... -
Causes of mortality and associated modifiable health care factors for children (< 5-years) admitted at Onandjokwe Hospital, Namibia
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Many countries, especially from Sub-Saharan Africa, are unlikely to reach the Millennium Development Goal for under-5 mortality reduction by 2015. This study aimed to identify causes of ... -
Causes of non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy in Wellness Clinic, Tshepong Hospital, Klerksdorp
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of death in Sub-Saharan Africa. According to 2001 estimates, there are 28.5 million people living with HIV in Africa, comprising more than 70% of the world’s HIV-infected ... -
Cervical cancer prevention: perceptions of women attending Knysna primary health care clinics
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Cervix cancer is the cancer with the highest prevalence and mortality in Africa. The current screening method is by pap-smear, but other methods of screening and primary ... -
Cervical cancer screening : safety, acceptability, and feasibility of a single-visit approach in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-03)OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the study was to assess the safety, acceptability and feasibility of Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid and Cervicography (VIAC) followed by Cryotherapy or Loop Electrical Excision Procedure (LEEP) ... -
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 ... -
Community assault and non-community assault among adults in Khayelitsha: A case count and comparison of injury severity
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-07)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: Community Assault (CA) or vigilantism is rife in the township of Khayelitsha. Anecdotal evidence suggests that victims of CA are worse off than other assault cases. However, scientific data ... -
A comparative evaluation of the successes and challenges of the antiretroviral therapy adherence clubs in the Helderberg District of the Western Cape Province, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2014-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Aims and objectives: To perform a comparative evaluation of the successes and challenges of the anti-retroviral therapy (ART) adherence clubs in the Helderberg District of the Western Cape Province. Methods: ... -
Comparison of clinical and immulogical responses to Zidovudine (AZT) and Tenofovir (TDF) – containing ARV regimens in patients taking HAART at Roma health service area of Lesotho
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2010-12)Objective: The objective of this retrospective cohort study is to assess whether demographic and anthropometric parameters, laboratory tests, co-morbidity, co-infection, treatment regimen, IRIS and adherence to treatment ... -
A comparison of coronary heart disease risk factor prevalence among offshore and onshore workers in the petroleum industry in Nigeria
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2009-12)Background: Coronary heart disease is a global public health problem. Formerly considered rare in sub-Saharan Africa, evidence has shown that urbanization and the adoption of more affluent and sedentary lifestyle in ... -
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 ... -
A comparison of the quality of chronic care of hypertensive patients attending a fast lane clinic versus a standard clinic in Ditsobotla Sub District, Ngakamodirimolema District in North West Province in South Africa.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Ditsobotla Sub district is in NgakaModiriMolema District, North West province, South Africa. Patients with chronic diseases in the sub district are mainly taken care of at the clinics. There ... -
A comparison of treatment response in two cohorts of once daily HAART and twice daily HAART in a sample population in Gaborone, Botswana
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12-12)Background Sub-Saharan Africa has been hard hit by the HIV/AIDS epidemic with an estimated 22.9 million adults infected in 2010. The advent of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has seen significant reduction in mortality from ... -
A comparison of treatment response in two cohorts of once daily HAART and twice daily HAART in a sample population in Gaborone, Botswana
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background Sub-Saharan Africa has been hard hit by the HIV/AIDS epidemic with an estimated 22.9 million adults infected in 2010. The advent of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has seen significant reduction ... -
Compliance of St. Joseph’s Hospital Roma, Lesotho with the National Tuberculosis Programme of Lesotho, 2007/2008
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background and Objective: Most National Tuberculosis Programmes ( NTPs) have focused their efforts on reaching the short-term internationally recommended TB control targets set in 2005 by the World health ... -
Contraceptive knowledge, attitude and practices amongst adult HIV positive females in the John Talo Gaetsewe Health District
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-07)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background Adult females recently diagnosed HIV positive fall pregnant soon after diagnosis in John Taolo Gaetsewe Health District. They usually claim ignorant of or say they forgot to take their pills ... -
Cost-effectiveness of a diabetes group education programme delivered by health promoters with a guiding style in underserved communities in Cape Town, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2014-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background Resource constrained primary care environments in Africa need cost-effective models of patient education to combat the emerging epidemic of non-communicable chronic diseases. This study aimed ... -
A cross sectional survey investigating the prevalence of preoperative anxiety in children, and if this is associated with cultural and socio-economic background at Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital, South Africa.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Background: A significant number of children appear to experience anxiety in the preoperative period, which may lead to maladaptive postsurgical behaviour. The aim of this study was to conduct a survey ... -
A description of patients with recurrence of pulmonary tuberculosis in TB hospital, Ermelo
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2015-07)South Africa is one of the high burden countries for TB in Sub Sahara in Africa with Mpumalanga as one of the provinces with a high burden of disease. Data available on tuberculosis in Msukaligwa indicate the following: ...
