• Spatial distribution of obesity, its predisposing factors and associated complications at the Dimamo Population Health Research Centre, Limpopo Province, South Africa 

  Ntimana, Cairo Bruce (2023)

  Introduction: Obesity is a physical condition resulting from excessive fat storage in the body. Globally at least 2.8 million people die due to being overweight and obesity. Changes in life habits and patterns, such as ...
• The experiences of learner nurses regarding clinical placement during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic at the University of Limpopo 

  Nchabeleng, Linda (2023)

  Academic nursing programme during the COVID-19 pandemic has been affected, as students had to be withdrawn from clinical experiential learning. This led to learner nurses having challenges in completing their clinical ...
• The profiling of morbidity and mortality at Kimberley military sickbay in South Africa, 2010-2019 

  Makhavhu, Musiiwa (2021)

  Background: Military jobs have in general put different and higher demands on the individual compared to most civilian jobs. Therefore, the nation’s armed forces depend on men and women who are fit, healthy, and able to ...
• Challenges and coping mechanisms of nurse involved in the resuscitation of patients in an emergency unit at selected public hospitals in Mopani District, Limpopo Province 

  Makgoba, Mmaseshoka Charmaine (2022)

  Background Resuscitation of patients in an emergency unit has been one of the greatest challenges for nurses. Many deaths in hospitals happen within 24 hours of admission. Some of these deaths could be prohibited if the ...
• Development and validation of a model for midwives who care for sick neonates in neonatal intensive care units of public hospitals, Limpopo Province 

  Moratho, Mpho Gift (2023)

  Background: Providing quality neonatal care is one of the most challenging health care services globally. Ensuring quality care during pregnancy and delivery is paramount to improving health outcomes and reducing mortality ...
• Factors contributing to missed clinic appointments by people living with HIV/AIDS on antiretroviral therapy at a health centre in Capricon District Limpopo Province, South Africa 

  Marule, Kholofelo Yvonnne (2022)

  Topic : Factors contributing to missed clinic appointments by people living with HIV/AIDS on antiretroviral therapy at a health centre in Capricon District Limpopo Province, South Africa. Background: The approach of the ...
• Strategies to enhance the utilization of digital health in early detection and treatment of pre-eclampsia by gravid women in Emalahleni Local Municipality, Mpumalanga Province 

  Ngwenya, Mxolisi Welcome (2023)

  Background: Gestational Hypertension and Pre-Eclampsia are the most prevalent conditions in Sub-Saharan Africa leading to undesirable perinatal and maternal outcomes. In South Africa, a high rate of maternal death was noted ...
• Perceptions of nurses on documentation of nursing care at selected public hospitals in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province 

  Phuluwa, Vhuthuhawe (2024)

  Introduction: Good nursing practice involves detailed documentation, which should be timely, appropriate, comprehensive, and accurate. Therefore, documents contain the who, why, how, where, what, and when of patient care. ...
• The prevalence and associated charateristics of patients with Kaposi at Pietersburg Hospital, Limpopo Province 

  Mukhithi, Tshimangadzo (2023)

  Background Among the most prevalent malignancies associated with AIDS, Kaposi Sarcoma (KS) is one of them. In the developing countries, it is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, resulting in 2500 deaths per ...
• The prevalence of hydronephrosis on ultrasound imaging in women with cervical cancer in Mankweng Hospital, Limpopo Province 

  Khosa, Refiloe Johana (2024)

  Introduction Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality in females particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and the fourth most frequently diagnosed malignancy globally. In 2020 cervical cancer was responsible for ...
• Challenges experienced by healthcare workers when rendering services at a district hospital in the Limpopo Province, South Africa 

  Nchabeleng, Mpelegeng Trudy (2022)

  Background: Healthcare workers (HCWs) are faced with several challenges when rendering services in hospitals. These challenges usually lead them to render low quality healthcare service to patients. Meanwhile, efforts to ...
• A retrospective study to compare episodic and prophylactic factor viii treatment in severe haemophilia A patients at Pietersburg Hospital 

  Tshipeng, Jean Paul Mulang (2023)

  Introduction. The purpose of this study was to describe and compare episodic and prophylactic treatment regimens with factor VIII in paediatric patients living with severe haemophilia A at Pietersburg Hospital in Limpopo ...
• Prevalence of substance use among patients with mental illness at Mankweng Hospital, Limpopo Province 

  Moloto, Motsei Melford (2023)

  Background: Substance use among mentally ill patients remains a major public health concern worldwide. In recent years there has been growing awareness that patients with mental illness have a higher risk of developing ...
• Caregivers' perceptions towards disclosure of Human Immunodeficiency Virus positive status to children living with HIV at Mohodi Community in the Limpopo Province 

  Makgakga, Betty Noko (2022)

  Background: the purpose of this study was to explore the caregiver’s perceptions towards disclosure of human immunodeficiency virus positive status to children living with HIV at Mohodi community in the Limpopo province. ...
• Evaluation of midwifery practices among registered midwives at Witpoort and Lephalale Hospitals in Limpopo Province, South Africa 

  Maleta, Kgatsere Sarah (2023)

  Background: Midwifery practices have grown in complexity characterized by overload of operational pressure and the need for cost-effective and continuous accessible healthcare services where midwives are expected to adapt ...
• Factors contributing to neonatal birth asphyxia in public health facilities of Mopani District, Limpopo Province 

  Makhumisane, Mphonyane (2024)

  Introduction and background: Birth asphyxia is a severe medical problem worldwide, especially in developing countries, and the main contributor to neonatal mortality and morbidity. Birth asphyxia is an oxygen deficit at ...
• Prevalence and determinants of diabetic patience readmissions at Seshego District Hospital, Capricorn District, Limpopo Province, South Africa 

  Maremane, Ramokone Cilvia (2023)

  Background: Diabetes mellitus is a public health concern epidemiolocally and economically. The rates of readmission in diabetic patients are reported to be high as compared to non-diabetic patients. With many factors ...
• Prevalence of preterm deliveries in women living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus at Mankweng Hospital, Limpopo 

  Rikhotso, Glenrose (2023)

  Objectives: To determine the prevalence of preterm deliveries amongst HIV-positive women, to describe the demographic characteristics of HIV-positive women delivering preterm babies and to determine the possible risk ...
• An evaluation of the concordance between mammography and histopathology findings in women with breast lesions at Mankweng Hospital, Limpopo Province 

  Magoro, Machuene Stephen (2023)

  BACKGROUND: Breast lesions in women can be caused by any disease process or physical injury occurring at any age. The lesions may be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous) with the cancerous lesions having a more ...
• The experiences of healthcare workers on the delivery of healthcare service during Covid-19 Pandemic in clinics Sub-district A, City of Johannesburg Municipality Gauteng Province 

  Ncube, Senzeni Joy (2023)

  Background: The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic has invaded health systems throughout the world. The study findings present many difficulties for healthcare practitioners. This study summarizes the studies that ...

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