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The burden of hearing loss amongst multi-drug resistant-tuberculosis patients on Bedaquiline at Zithulele Hospital, Eastern Cape Province.

Matikinca, Sibulele (2022)

Background Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) has recently resulted to be in an emergence state globally and this of constitute a big challenge for TB control and the goals of the World Health Organization’s ...

Aetiology and outcome of pleural empyema in children admitted to Pietersburg Hospital Limpopo, South Africa

Tshamiswe, Mbilaelo (2022)

Introduction: Pleural empyema in children is associated with high morbidity and high mortality. Staphylococcus aureus has been shown to be the most common causative organism in developing countries. Study design: ...

Development of strategies to facilitate the referral system of high-risk pregnant women between public sections in Bojanala District, North West, South Africa

Rasekele, Mapula Nelly (2022)

Background: The referral system is an essential component of the health system. The system meant to complement the Primary Health Care (PHC) principle of treating patients close to their homes at the lowest level ...

Development of strategies to enhance prevention of preterm labour in the selected hospitals in Capricorn District, Limpopo Province

Makakaba, Gloria Meliddah (2022)

Background Despite all the interventions that have been developed previously preterm labour remain to be the leading cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Preterm labour occurs before 37 weeks of gestation ...

Causative infections in childhood cancer patients with febrile neutropenia in Pietersburg Hospital, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Mothiba, Nomsa Edith (2022)

BACKGROUND Febrile neutropenia is a medical emergency that complicates the clinical course and treatment of both hematological and solid malignancies, potentially worsening the overall outcome and increasing the financial ...

Evaluation of treatment progression amongst patients initiated on antiretroviral therapy at the university of Limpopo, South Africa

Maselela, Tshepho Jan (2022)

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has affected all parts of the world, and as of 2019, more than 76 million people have been infected by HIV. South Africa has the largest population of people living with human ...

Tuberculosis treatment outcome in an antiretroviral treatment programme at Lebowakgomo Hospital, Limpopo Province

Monepya, Refilwe Gift (2022)

Background: Tuberculosis(TB) and Human Immunodeficiency virus(HIV) continues to be a public health concern globally. There is no data on TB outcomes on HIV programme outcome in Lebowakgomo hospital of Limpopo Province. The ...

Evaluation of antiretroviral use in children managed in public clinics of Mopani District, Limpopo Province : towards a dosing and dispensing training programme for nurses

Mabila, Linneth Nkateko (2022)

Antiretroviral (ARV) management in children is considered a challenging process, and patients receiving ARVs remain at risk of medication errors. Recently, there has also been a noticeable increase in Treatment Failure ...

The development of a user-friendly support programme for adolescents living with perinatally acquired human immunodeficiency virus in the Vhembe District of Limpopo Province, South Africa

Mabasa, Rirhandzu Austice (2022)

There has a significant rise in the number of HIV-infected adolescents who were missed as children and are diagnosed with perinatally acquired HIV as teenagers. In 2013, perinatally acquired HIV was estimated at around ...

An investigation of the antimicrobial patterns and associated demographic determinants in bacteria isolated from patients with non-healing wounds at the Pietersburg and Mankweng Hospitals, Limpopo Province

Kaapu, Kabelo Gabriel (2022)

Background: Wound infections continue to be problematic in clinical practice where empiric treatment of infections is a routine, with non-healing wounds being a burden to the health care system. A gap has been noted ...

Self-management strategies to prevent risk factors related to cardiovascular disease development at Ga-Molepo Area Clinics in the Limpopo Province, South Africa

Kgatla, Mamoeng Nancy (2022)

Background: Cardio Vascular Diseases(CVD) are presently the main cause of high mortality rate around the world. In sub-Saharan Africa, CVDs contributes to about 13% of deaths, with 80% deaths being recorded from ...

Development of strategies to support the resuscitation team in emergency departments of Mankweng and Pietersburg public hospitals in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Seimela, Mosima Hendrica (2022)

Background: Emergency departments (EDs) as the hospitals' front door have a critical role in ensuring access to and efficient care of acute illness and injuries in the healthcare system. The environment in EDs is physically ...

Exploring pharmacist-medical practitioner collaboration on outpatient pharmaceutical care at Mankweng Hospital in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Bopape, Mack Stumpu (2022)

Developing countries face huge challenges in provision of pharmaceutical care whereas some developed countries have developed and implemented measure to improve pharmaceutical care through collaborative practices. Collaborative ...

Development and implementation of a family-centred nutrition and exercise programme for diabetes mellitus patients of Blouberg Municipality, Limpopo Province

Mphasha, Mabitsela Hezekiel (2021)

Background: The increase in diabetes prevalence is often accompanied by comorbidities and complications, which negatively impact on the quality of life of patients. Poor dietary intake and physical inactivity lead to obesity ...

Strategies to enhance compliance of health and safety standards at the selected mining industries in Limpopo Province, South Africa : occupational health nurse's perspective

Muthelo, Livhuwani (2022)

Background: The health and safety of the miners in the South African mining industry are guided by the regulations and standards which are anticipated to promote a healthy work environment and fatalities. It is of utmost ...

Nxopaxopo wa vukanakanisi eka ririmi ra xitsonga

Sithole, Hlongolwana Sylvia (2016)

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Patients'attitides and experiences towards automated pharmacy dispensing units in Johannesburg, South Africa

Chouhan, Hethel (2022)

Pharmacy Dispensing Units (PDUs) are automated medicine dispensing systems, which are the first of its kind in South Africa and are operational in the public healthcare sector. At present, the application of automated ...

Post radiation therapy hypothyroidism in patients with head and neck cancer at Pietersburg Hospital, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Manavalan, Tijo Jospaul Davis (2022)

Background Hypothyroidism in head and neck cancer patients after radiotherapy is known to occur, yet thyroid function tests are not routinely monitored in all patients post radiation therapy. Routine post radiation ...

Breast cancer classification according to immunohistochemical markers : clinicopathologic features in women treated at Pietersburg hospital, Limpopo

Mphahlele, Ramadimetje Joyce (2022)

Background Breast cancer is known to be a heterogeneous disease that demands patient centered care. Establishing the clinicopathological characteristics of breast cancer patients is a vital step in an effort to individualize ...

A profile of hanging deaths admitted to Polokwane and Lebowakgomo forensic pathology service laboratories, Limpopo Province

Matlala, Malekgopo Mologadi (2022)

Introduction and background: Hanging deaths contribute to premature mortality locally and globally. Aim: The study aimed to provide a profile of hanging deaths in Polokwane and Lebowakgomo Forensic Pathology Service ...

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