School of Health Care Sciences: Recent submissions

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Determination of the association between measures of diabetes mellitus and biomarkers of lung health among adult African population residing in the Dikgale, Mamabolo, Mothiba population health research centre, Limpopo Province South Africa

Lubisi, Samukelisiwe Rebecca (2025)

Diabetes mellitus (DM) affects various organs in the body (Kharroubi, 2015), including the lungs. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a slowly progressing condition that generally results in a gradual decline ...
The impact of comorbidities on outcome of patients admitted with Coronavirus disease 2019 infected at Pietersburg Hospital, Polokwane, Limpopo Province

Moabelo, Koena Johannes (2025)

Background: The emergence of the novel Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), causative agent identified as severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus type 2 (SARS-CoV-2), in late 2019 in Wuhan City, has led to a global ...
Perceptions, experiences and barriers to accessing cervical cancer screening by women at clinics in the Greater Giyani Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Chabalala, Thembi Victoria (2024)

Background Cervical cancer remains a significant health issue worldwide, despite the availability of effective screening methods. The Health Department of South Africa provided a nationwide program for screening cervical ...
Determination of the association of minimum inhibitory concentrations of antituberculosis drugs and resistance mutations of clinical isolates of mycobacterium tuberculosis from Limpopo, Province, South Africa

Malope, Pleasure (2025)

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) maintains its position as the leading global infectious disease, and South Africa is among the countries most affected by drug-resistant strains. The situation of tuberculosis is exacerbated ...
Knowledge and practices of nurses on use of nutrition components of the road to health booklet in Giyani Primary Health Care Facilities, Mopani District.

Mashigo, Ressie (2025)

Background: The Road to Health Booklet (RtHB) is critical for children's health, development, and growth, because children aged 5 and younger are vulnerable to malnutrition and infectious diseases. RtHB provides health ...
Relationship between socioeconomic status and Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection amongst adults in selected villages of Capricorn District, Limpopo Province

Mbedzi, Muneiwa (2025)

Background Globally, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus continues to pose a serious threat to public health. particularly in South Africa, where socioeconomic factors are linked to the prevalence of infection. This study ...
Experiences of health care professionals on the implementation of Central Chronic Medicine Dispensing and programme at Bafokeng Health Centre, North West Province

Masakona, Mudindivhathu (2024)

Introduction and background: Overcrowding in the health facilities has impacted the quality of health services that is rendered to patients. Different strategies aiming to reduce the number of patients at health facilities ...
Prevalence of hypertension and associated factors amongst chronic psychiatric patients on antipsychotics at Thabamoopo Hospital, Capricorn District, Limpopo

Phalane, Mmakoma Mary (2025)

The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of hypertension and its associated factors amongst chronic psychiatric patients at Thabamoopo Hospital. This was a cross-sectional descriptive study which involved ...
The use of antimicrobial agents and smart regulations to prevent antimicrobial resistance in poultry farms : towards one health

Mathobela, Caswell Kwena Kedishi (2025)

Background: A quiet pandemic known as antimicrobial resistance (AMR) coexists with the COVID-19 pandemic and is caused by the widespread, careless use of antimicrobial medicines in self-medication and unsupervised therapy ...
Assessment of the knowledge and attitudes of women regarding the use of implanon NXT® as a birth control method in Shotong Local Area Clinics Greater Letaba Municipality, Limpopo Province

Rabopape, Lerato Ermitia (2025)

Introduction and Background: Contraceptives remain the pillars for reducing pregnancy among women. Millions of women in undeveloped countries would like to delay or stop childbearing by using long-acting contraceptives ...
Development of strategies to reduce under-5 mortality rate at selected public hospitals in Sekhukhune District, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Moimana, Oumakie (2024)

BACKGROUND The most common causes of under-five mortality rates are due to conditions such as diarrhoea, malaria, Human Immunodeficiency Virus / Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, prematurity, and congenital abnormalities. ...
Exploring the availability of support strategies for unemployed-community services professional nurses in Bojanala District North West Province, South Africa

Ragimane, Michael Thabo (2024)

The research study was carried out in North-West Province Bojanala district to explore and describe the availability of support strategies for unemployed post-community service professional nurses. A qualitative, explorative ...
The diagnostic value of contrast administration following normal non-contrast brain computed tomography in Mankweng Hospital

Sibiya, Rivalani Queen (2024)

BACKGROUND: The use of intravenous contrast during computed tomography (CT) scans enhances the detection and characterization of pathologies. However, its high cost, along with the potential adverse effects of the contrast ...
Challenges experienced by caregivers of children under five admitted with malnutrition at a regional hospital in Waterberg District, Limpopo Province

Tshivhase, Tshimangadzo (2025)

Background: For children under five, malnutrition is the most dangerous consequence of food poverty. Caregivers traditionally play a larger role in food provision. There are various problems that caregivers can face that ...
Clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of patients with Steven-Johnson syndrome/ toxic epidermal necrolysis at Pietersburg Hospital

Rafumbedzani, Mikovhe Karyn (2025)

Background: Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN) are a spectrum of a life threatening illness commonly caused by drugs. There is a paucity of studies on this condition in the country, and to ...
Perceptions and knowledge of community members regarding mental health disorders in Matsafeni Village, Ehlanzeni

Mboweni, E. N. (2024)

Background Mental health disorders and illnesses are common across the world, but individuals struggling with their psychological health find it difficult to disclose or discuss their conditions with other people. This ...
Health-seeking behavioural challenges as experienced by males at selected primary health care facilities in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga Province

Mbokota, Victress Inheritance (2024)

Background This study provides a comprehensive review of health-seeking behaviour among males, focusing on understanding the factors influencing their healthcare utilisation patterns. Despite growing recognition of the ...
Factors influencing adherence to antiretroviral therapy among young adults at clinics around Mankweng Hospital, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Mashele, Victoria (2024)

Background: The study sought to understand factors influencing adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) among young adults accessing HIV care at clinics around Mankweng Hospital located at Capricorn district in Limpopo ...
Developing an evidence-based management model to mitigate the risk factors associated with gestational diabetes mellitus in the Mopani District of Limpopo Province, South Africa

Ntshauba, Elelwani Thelma (2024)

Background: A model of care for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) has been developed to combat the growing burden of diseases in low-and-middle income countries due to sedentary lifestyles and westernised diets. Resources ...
The attitudes and perceptions of doctors at Letaba Hospital towards family medicine discipline : a qualitative study

Saidiya, Nasibu Sisa Christian (2015)

Aim: The aim of this research was to develop an understanding of the perceptions and attitudes of doctors in Letaba Hospital about the discipline of Family Medicine. The study objectives were: To identify positive and ...

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