School of Health Care Sciences: Recent submissions

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Health seeking behaviours among caregivers of patients with mental illness at hospital in Waterberg District, Limpopo Province

Baloyi, Granny Shalate (2024)

Inadequate knowledge about mental illness seems to affect the health seeking behaviour of caregivers of people with mental illness. The aim of the study is to explore and describe the health seeking behaviours among ...
Preterm infant feeding knowledge, attitudes, and practices amongst health practitioners at tertiary hospitals in Capricon District, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Ralebapa, Khomotso (2024)

Introduction: Preterm infant feeding is the cornerstone for growth and development, and yet not prioritized by health practitioners. Aim: This study aims to determine preterm infant feeding, knowledge, attitudes, and ...
Developing support strategies to enhance tuberculosis treatment adherence in Sekhukhune District Clinics, Limpopo Province

Maseko, Raesibe Gloria (2024)

Background: South Africa (SA) is among the countries that are challenged by Tuberculosis (TB). Active TB patients require daily administration of medicines for six months or longer with no interruption. This can be achieved ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of sanitation among learners at the primary schools of Sekhukhune District, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Choshane, Julia Motlakaladi (2024)

Background: Sufficient sanitation knowledge, positive attitude towards sanitation, and good sanitation practices among learners play a significant role in the prevention of sanitation related diseases and maintenance of ...
An analysis of the internal medicine inpatient mortality profile in Mankweng Hospital

Mahlatji, Rebecca Mahlako (2022)

Background: Departmental analysis of causes of death assists in defining hospital health policy priorities. They are important in rural tertiary hospitals like Mankweng. Aim: The aim of the study was to analyse the causes ...
Perception of pharmacy graduates and pharmacy employers on internship programme in public hospitals in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Mmako, Karabo (2023)

Introduction: The South African Pharmacy Council(SAPC)stipulates that upon completion of the pharmacy qualification, newly qualified pharmacists should complete a compulsory one-year internship programme for a minimum of ...
Prevalence and characteristics of offenders with intellectual disability referred for forensic observations at Thabamoopo Hospital, Limpopo

Matlou, Malesela Simon (2024)

The purpose of this study was to determine IDD (Intellectual Developmental Disorder) prevalence and associated characteristics of offenders referred to Thabamoopo Hospital for forensic mental observation from January 2016 ...
Factors contributing to poor adherence to a fixed dose combination treatment among patients living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus at HC Boshoff Community Health Centre in Sekhukhune District, Limpopo Province

Matlala, Malebeleko Jane (2023)

The South African Department of Health introduced the use of Fixed Dose Combination antiretroviral regimens to adhere to treatment in 2012, which reduce drug toxicity, keep patients on life-long ART, prevent the progression ...
Cumulative radiation dose incurred by patients in intensive care unit at Mankweng Hospital

Mpfumali, Prince Ndanganeni (2024)

BACKGROUND: Patients admitted in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) are critically ill and may require multiple radiological imaging studies. These imaging studies may be repeated in a short space of time and patients are ...
Determination of spatial distribution of cardiovascular disease risk factors at the Dikgale, Mamabolo, Mothiba Health and Demographic Surveillance Site, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Makgobatlou, Maite Dineo (2024)

Determination of spatial distribution of cardiovascular disease risk factors at the Dikgale, Mamabolo, Mothiba health and demographic surveillance site, Limpopo province, South Africa. *Makgobatlou MD, *Choma SSR, *Satekge ...
Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy at Pietersburg Tertiary Hospital in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Malebana, Thabo Harmonean (2024)

Background: Rates of maternal hypertensive disorders during pregnancy are increasing among women in South Africa. However, overall prevalence of complications, demographic characteristics, and subtypes of hypertension in ...
Adolescent's attitudes and perceptions towards sexual health education in the healthcare facilities at Sebayeng in the Limpopo Province, South Africa

Sehoana, Matapa Cathrine (2023)

Background: Adolescence is a stage marked by sexual health challenges that adolescents are faced with. Early sexual debut contributes to these challenges. Sexual health education is important in equipping adolescents with ...
Development of strategies to alleviate caregivers' burden of visually impaired patients at Mankweng Tertiary Hospital, South Africa

Mashala, Dimakatso Given (2024)

Background: Sociodemography and socioeconomic status are directly linked with whether one can adequately provide care to those needing such care. Unfortunately, caregivers, including those in the lower social class, provide ...
Prevalence of bacterial opportunistic infection and associated socio-demographic factors in Human Immunodeficiency Virus infected patients initiated on antiretroviral treatment in Moses Kotane Sub-District, North West Province

Mangali, Ongezwa (2023)

Background: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that destroys the immune system by weakening the body’s defense (immune cells) against many infections (Anon, 2021). This study was about prevalence of bacterial ...
Factors contributing to obesity among healthcare workers in primary health care facilities in Lepelle-Nkumpi Sub-District, Limpopo Province

Mashita, Audrey Lehlogonolo (2023)

Background: Obesity is a significant public health issue worldwide, affecting various populations including healthcare workers. This research aims to look into the factors contributing to obesity among healthcare workers ...
Nurses' perspectives in the implementation of stategies to avoid litigations at public hospitals in Thaba Chweu Local Municipality Mpumalanga Province, South Africa

Lesese, Reneilwe Phemla (2024)

Background: The public continues to lodge complaints or even file charges of medical malpractice on services rendered by nurses, resulting in litigation. The study aimed to determine the perspectives of nurses in the ...
Accessibility of chronic medications and challenges faced by clients through the Central Chronic Medications Dispensing and Distribution programme at the selected clinics in Thembisile Hani Health Sub-district, South Africa

Mabhena, Mthokozisi Bennis (2024)

Background: Central Chronic Medicines Dispensing and Distribution (CCMDD) is a program established by South Africa in 2014 to improve access to chronic medications for people diagnosed with chronic conditions and stable ...
Factors contributing to low uptake of cervical cancer screening among women living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus at Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, Lesotho

Sejana, Bonang (2024)

BACKGROUND Cervical cancer is a public health concern as a vast number of women are dying of it in Southern Africa. The study embarked on factors related to the low numbers of women screening for cervical cancer among women ...
The impact of Covid-19 on nurses' mental health in the City of Johannesburg Clinics, Gauteng Province

Ranwedzi, Phumudzo (2023)

The mental health of nurses is crucial to their ability to deliver high-quality nursing care during the pandemic since they are the backbone and front-line personnel of the healthcare system. The Covid 19 pandemic presented ...
Contact lens fitting in North-West Province, South Africa : practitioner clinical competencies and contact lens related practices

Maluleka, Keitumetse Joan (2023)

Background: Contact lens remain one of the critical options for vision correction. In a rapidly evolving global landscape of ocular healthcare, the application of new information in contact lens clinical practice appears ...

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