Background: The utilization of primary health care (PHC) facilities has declined as
most patients are using the hospitals for minor ailments. The study aimed to
investigate factors that contribute to non-utilization of ...
Background: Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a bilateral, chronic form of allergic eye disease characterized by inflammation of the conjunctiva and usually presents in the first decade of life. Aim: The aim of this ...
PURPOSE OR OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to investigate factors that
contribute to the relapse of substance abusers post rehabilitation at South African
National Council On Alcoholism And Drug Dependence ...
The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that were contributing to selfreferrals
of antenatal women at the Dilokong Hospital in the Tubatse Local
Municipality. By employing a quantitative, non-experimental ...
Tsebe, Nkhumo Locadian(University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2012)
Background: A number of initiatives have been implemented in South Africa to prevent and reduce the rate of teenage pregnancy. These includes sex education as part of the Life Skills Programme in schools, roll-out of Youth ...
Background: There are a high number of teenagers seeking Termination of Pregnancy (TOP) at Maggys Hope Clinic in Polokwane Municipality in Capricorn District in Limpopo Province after the Termination of Pregnancy Act was ...
Background: Pharmacological pain relief management is one of the effective methods
of relieving pain during the intrapartum period. The ideal pharmacological pain relief
methods must be safe, and effective and should ...
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 ...
Introduction: Exclusive breastfeeding for six months, with introduction of appropriate complimentary feeding at six months, continuing to 2 years and beyond comes highly recommended. Although breastfeeding rates have ...
Lekoloana, Matome Abel(University of Limpopo, 2019)
The quality of mortality data in South Africa has been questioned because of the high percentage of deaths reported to be due to ill-defined causes. We sought to assess the level of knowledge of doctors on the International ...
Background: Employee morale is a critical factor in any organization either be
locally and or globally and Botswana is no exception. Mental health nurses have
been considered professionals that assist people to regain a ...
The purpose of the research was to explore the factors that affect the performance of nurses in
the Makhuduthamaga Sub-district. The Research Design was quantitative descriptive. The
population consisted of all categories ...
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 ...
Quality health care includes availability, accessibility, affordability, acceptability, competence of health care providers, reducing waiting time, ensuring privacy and confidentiality, ensuring safety and security, and ...
Purpose of study: The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that contribute to HIV and AIDS stigma amongst nurses at the Polokwane-Mankweng Hospital Complex in Limpopo Province, South Africa.
Objectives: ...
The aim of this study was to determine the factors that contribute to the increase in the number of tuberculosis (TB) patients in Mpumalanga Province, and to develop guidelines and recommendations to address the challenges ...
Mamabolo, Meriam Mmadipudi(University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus), 2011)
The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that influence professional nurses’ time management at Mankweng Hospital campus, a tertiary hospital in Limpopo Province, South Africa. The objectives of this study ...
Coetzee, Barbara Corné(University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2009)
Background: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the current diagnostic
label for children presenting with significant problems with attention, and typically with
impulsiveness and excessive activity as ...