Faculty of Health Sciences: Recent submissions

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Knowledge,attitude and practices of HIV infected women on cervical cancer screening at Musiso Mission Hospital,Masvingo Province,Zimbabwe Research Project

Matangaidze, Olivia (University of Limpopo, 2015)

Background Cervical cancer is the 2nd most common cancer in women globally representing 13% of female cancers and accounting for 11% of the total cancer deaths (Ahmedin et al.2011). Several studies demonstrated the ...
Strategies utilized by professional nurses in the primary health care facilities regarding adherence of patients to antiretroviral theraphy, Capricorn District, Limpopo Province South Africa

Phashe, M. L. (University of Limpopo, 2015)

The success of antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection through widespread and resounding has been limited by inadequate adherence to its unforgiving regimens especially over a long term. While health care professionals ...
Factors leading to re-admission of mental health care users in Thabamoopo Hospital in the Capricorn District

Takalo, Lina Sebolaisi (University of Limpopo, 2015)

Background: Re-admission is a common problem encountered in psychiatric care. Re-admissions are often, but not always, related to a problem inadequately resolved in the prior hospitalization. A better understanding of ...
Development of an integrated, evidence-based management model for chronic non-communicable diseases and their risk factors, in a rural area of Limpopo Province, South Africa

Maimela, Eric (University of Limpopo, 2016)

Background: Chronic disease management (CDM) is an approach to health care that keeps people as healthy as possible through the prevention, early detection and management of chronic diseases. This approach offers holistic ...
Cardiovascular risk factors in an HIV infected rural population of Limpopo Province, South Africa

Mashinya, Felistats (University of Limpopo, 2016)

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Wild-type minimal inhibitory concentration distributions of secondline drugs in mycobacterium tubercolosis complex clinical isolated in relation to recommended critical concentrations in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Seloma, Ngwanamohuba Mologadi (University of Limpopo, 2016)

The reference phenotypic methods for Mycobacterium tuberculosis drug susceptibility testing are qualitative and based on drug critical concentrations. Limitations include lack of standardization and variations in laboratory ...
Factors associated with occupational stress among nurses working in clinics in Gaborone,Botswana

Maphangela, Tabby (University of Limpopo, 2015)

The purpose of the study was to find out factors associated with occupational stress among nurses working in clinics in Gaborone. The study was conducted in Gaborone district targeting all primary healthcare clinics. The ...
Challenges Encountered by 0ne-year Diploma student midwives in acquiring clinical skills at selected hospitals in Limpopo Province

Manthata, Joyce Maphuti (University of Limpopo, 2016)

Introduction and purpose: Midwives are the backbone of maternal and child health—the output of their action affect quality of life of mother and child. The purpose of the study was to describe the challenges encountered ...
Factors contributing to high perinatal morbidity rates in Mankweng-Polokwane Complex of the Capricorn District, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Mathebula, Mpho Gift (2016)

Perinatal morbidity is a public health indicator of the level of equality in a country. Its prevention has major medical, social and economic costs. The aim of this study was to describe factors contributing to high perinatal ...
Effects of teenage motherhood while at secondary school in rural communities of the Capricorn District, Limpopo Province

Maphothi, Nandi Nobukhosi (University of Limpopo, 2014)

The purpose of this study was to explore effects of teenage motherhood on the secondary education of the female learner. A qualitative research method and a descriptive, exploratory research design were adopted to undertake ...
Experiences of families caring for mentally handicapped children at the Bana ba Thari School in the Polokwane Municipality of the Limpopo Province, South Africa

Madiba, Malesiba Naum (2015)

Background:The experiences of families living with the mentally handicapped childrenwho attended the Bana Ba Thari School in the Polokwane Municipality of the Limpopo Province were never evaluated and, therefore, the ...
Analysis of causes of death at home and in a public hospital Capricorn District of Limpopo Province

Ntuli, Sam Thembelihle (2015)

The objectives of the study were to examine the demographic profile and causes of death of people dying in a hospital and community; and to determine mortality rates, specifically age- and gender-specific mortality rates ...
Knowledge and practices of health care workers on medical waste disposal in Mapulaneng Hospital in the Ehlanzeni District of South Africa

Makhura, Ramadimetja Rosina (2016)

Background: Health care workers produce various types of waste in the course of rendering health care services. Each classification of waste must be disposed according to the prescribed guidelines. Improper disposal of ...
The knowledge of impending heart attack and by-stander cardiopulmonary resuscitation among students at Turfloop Campus University of Limpopo South Africa

Nkoko, Koena Joseph (2007)

Aim of the study: To determine knowledge of CPR and heart attack or cardiac arrest signs and symptoms among university students. Study Design: A questionnaire based descriptive, cross – sectional study. Setting: ...
The detection of drug resistant mutations in mycobacterium tuberculosis strains using anyplex MTB/NTM/MDR-TB plus assay in Limpopo Province

Mpanyane, Disego Mmatau (2015)

Introduction: Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) caused by resistance to at least rifampicin (RIF) and isoniazid (INH) drugs is a growing public health concern in South Africa. The detection of MDR-TB still relies ...
Factors contributing to the prevalence of cholera during 2008 to 2009 in Vhembe District of Limpopo Province, South Africa

Kazaji, Dieudonne KA'ngweji (University of Limpopo, 2015)

Cholera is an acute enteric infection caused by the ingestion of bacterium Vibrio cholerae present in faecally contaminated water or food. Primarily linked to insufficient access to safe water and proper sanitation, its ...
Occupational health hazards encountered by nurses at Letsholathebe II memorial hospital in Maun, Botswana

Keorekile, Opelo (University of Limpopo, 2015)

Nurses are an integral component of the health care delivery system and they encounter occupational health problems classified as biological, chemical, physical, and psychosocial hazards. Nurses also face health hazards ...
Factors associated with occupational stress among nurses working in clinics in Gabarone, Botswana

Maphangela, Tabby (University of Limpopo, 2015)

The purpose of the study was to find out factors associated with occupational stress among nurses working in clinics in Gaborone. The study was conducted in Gaborone district targeting all primary healthcare clinics. The ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices amongst diabetes mellitus patients about exercise at a primary health center in Gaborone Botswana

Keakile, Shirley Boshale (University of Limpopo, 2015)

BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic lifestyle disease without a cure, and medical emphasis is on management to avoid short and long term diabetes related problems/complications. It is very important for patients ...
Knowledge and practices of primary health care workers related to the implementation of the revised infant and young child feeding policy 2013 in Blouberg Municipality, Capricon District, Limpopo Province

Mphasha, Mabitsela Hezekiel (University of Limpopo, 2015)

Background: The revised Infant and Young Child Feeding Policy (IYCFP) 2013 encourages HIV-positive mothers to also exclusively breastfeed for six months, and to continue breastfeeding for a year with introduction of ...

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