• Attitudes and perceptions of girls in St John's College about the practice of virginity testing 

  Swaartbooi-Xabadiya, Zolisa Cynthia (University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2010)

  Background Virginity testing is a practice that has stimulated lots of discussions amongst people from various perspectives. Controversies around this practice have necessitated further research in order to bring the voice ...
• An assessment of the experiences of patients on the comprehensive HIV and AIDS care management and treatment programme in Tshwane, Gauteng 

  Magoro, Mmbangiseni Terrance (University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2009)

  Background In order to provide an assessment of experiences of patients on the Comprehensive HIV and AIDS Care Management and Treatment (CCMT) programme it is essential to ascertain how accessible the CCMT programme is, ...
• Participation of men attending outpatient services at Qoaling Filter Clinic in family planning 

  Ralejoana, Ntsoaki (University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2010)

  Introduction The neglect of men with respect to their role in family planning has contributed to a situation in which men remained passive or non-participatory in reproductive health related studies and have generally not ...
• Hepatitis B vaccination policies and coverage for nurse working at public and private hospitals in Tshwane, South Africa 

  Mureithi, John Gachagua (University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2009)

  BACKGROUND AND AIM: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is the major cause of hepatitis in South Africa (SA), with an estimated 4 million carriers. It is transmitted by infected blood and other body fluids, placing health care workers ...
• Non- participation of HIV positive men in support groups for people living with HIV/AIDS in the King Sabata Dalindyebo (KSD) Municipality: Eastern Cape Province; an exploratory study 

  Canti-Sigaqa, Vuyokazi (University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2010)

  Introduction: Men living with HIV and AIDS generally do not participate in support groups even though evidence supports their effectiveness as a source of valuable support for people living with HIV and AIDS PLWHA). Study ...
• Knowledge, attitudes and practices of health care workers regarding hepatitis B vaccination, in the Ekurhuleni Metro, Gauteng Province. 

  Africa, Patricia N (University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2010)

  Introduction: Hepatitis B is a serious liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV), with an estimated 360 million chronic infections worldwide, about a million of which die each year from chronic liver diseases. ...
• Reasons for pregnancy among women on prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT)program in Serowe-Botswana 

  Kanyinda, Muya (University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2009)

  Background: Women living with HIV frequently report in the clinic with pregnancy despite their health status and knowledge of mother-to-child transmission HIV. This study assessed the level of knowledge of Prevention of ...
• Characteristics of abused women who visited in Masonwabisane Women Support in Eastern Cape 

  Monakali, Sizeka (University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2010)

  Background Despite of all the media information and reports about women abuse and non- reporting, there seems to be a high rate of domestic violence, according to reports obtained at Masonwabisane women support centre ...
• Accessibility and utilization of the primary health care services in Tshwane Region 

  Nteta, Thembi Pauline (University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2009)

  Background Primary Health Care is a basic mechanism that brings healthcare as close as possible to the people. In South Africa, it is seen as a cost effective means of improving the health of the population. It is provided ...
• Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding the prevention of hepatitis B virus infections, in final year college student nurses in Gauteng Province 

  Satekge, Mpho Margaret (University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2010)

  Introduction: Hepatitis B infection is a serious blood-borne disease caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) which attacks the liver, and is the leading cause of liver cancer and cirrhosis of the liver. HBV can be transmitted ...
• Process and impact evaluation of the Odi Youth Center 

  Mokabane, Matshingwana Ellen (University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2010)

  The primary purpose of Youth Centers is to provide adolescent reproductive health services, which includes equipping the youth with life-skills and knowledge that has potential to prevent the spread of HIV infections. The ...
• Knowledge attitude and practice of breast cancer examination among women attending Extension 2 Clinic Gaborone, Botswana 

  Tiengo, Jane Gillead (University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2010)

  Background: Screening for early detection and diagnosis of diseases and health conditions is an important public health principle. Breast cancer examination is whereby a woman will examine the breast by Breast Self Examination ...
• An evaluation of the effectiveness of the HIV/AIDS palliative care programme at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital 

  Leseka, Morero Elizabeth (University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2009)

  Background: An understanding of the effectiveness of the hospital-based palliative care programme and the extent to which it changes the way patients are managed in the general medical wards is required, in order to develop ...
• Factors influencing cervical cancer screening uptake among women attending Mahalapye district hospital in Botswana-use of the health belief model 

  Ibekwe, Chidiebere Maquincy (University of Limpopo ( Medunsa Campus ), 2009)

  Cervical cancer is the second highest form of cancer among women in Botswana, with breast cancer being the commonest (Ferlay et al, 2002), and is currently the highest cause of cancer deaths in Botswana (Ferlay et al, ...
• The level of knowledge of private medical practitioners regarding tuberculosis diagnosis and management in Tshwane, Gauteng 

  Seaketso, Goitsemodimo Winfred (University of Limpopo ( Medunsa Campus ), 2010)

  The management of tuberculosis has undergone a lot of changes from fixed dose tuberculosis regimen, directly observed therapy short-course strategy (DOTS) to the introduction of international standards to tuberculosis ...
• Retention of HIV positive person at antiretroviral therapy clinics in post-conflict Northern Uganda 

  Ocero, Andrew Alyao (University of Limpopo ( Medunsa Campus ), 2009)

  􀁸Introduction Northern Uganda is experiencing a lull in a 20 year civil war that had led to the massive displacement of people from their homes. Majority of people living in internally displaced people’s camps are now ...
• Compliance of registered health research ethics committees with South African research ethics guidelines 

  Molebatsi, Thabo Isaac (University of Limpopo ( Medunsa Campus ), 2010)

  Background The National Health Research Ethics Council (NHREC) of South Africa (SA) is mandated to oversee health research ethics activities within the country. The oversight role is achieved through registration and ...
• Knowledge and practice of Tswaing High School learners regarding diet, nutrition and exercise 

  Letlape, Segametsi (University of Limpopo ( Medunsa Campus ), 2010)

  Despite an increased focus on adolescents’ diet, nutrition and exercise in South Africa over the past years, their dietary intake remains a major cause for concern, with increasing numbers consuming high fat and high ...
• Treatment and regimen change in a cohort of HIV positive patients in anti-retroviral treatment at Tshepang Wellness Clinic, Dr George Mukhari Hospital 

  Moeketsi, Ntshebo Mirriam (University of Limpopo ( Medunsa Campus ), 2010)

  Background: Antiretroviral therapy led to a revolution in care of patients with HIV/AIDS in a developed world. Treatment is not a cure but it also presented with new challenges of side effects, drug resistance and it ...
• Investigating user acceptability and effectiveness of the SIMpill device as a strategy to improve treatment adherence among TB patients enrolled in the SIMpill project:a pilot study in the Frances Baard District, Northern Cape Province 

  Madyo, Deon Daniel (University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2010)

  INTRODUCTION: Sub-optimal adherence to prescribed medications is documented as a major cause of drug resistance in tuberculosis (TB). Directly observed treatment – short course (DOTS) remains the WHO gold standard for ...

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