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Browsing Theses and Dissertations (Public Health) by Author "Kekana, M. P."

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Assessment of employee wellness programme utilisation in the Department of Transport and Community Safety, Limpopo Province

Ramokgola, Motlalepule Peter (2023)

Background: Employee Wellness Programmes (EWPs) is a comprehensive health initiative which is a strategy to maintain and improve the well-being of employees. EWPs are profoundly helpful in ensuring that the wellbeing ...
Barriers influencing participation on Employee Health and Wellness Programmes at Seshego One-Stop Centre, Polokwane Sub-District, Limpopo Province

Maluleke, Tumelo Faith (2021)

The study was conducted in Polokwane sub-district targeting all the employees at Polokwane One-stop Centre. The specific focus was drawn to all permanent Social workers, Community Development workers and Social Auxiliary ...
Caregiver factors that contribute to development of complications in disabled children in Elim Hospital, Vhembe District of Limpopo Province in South Africa

Mulugo, Naledzani Rosemary (University of Limpopo, 2016)

Background: Disabled children with different conditions such as cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injuries, developmental delays, severe orthopaedic impairment, hydro and micro-cephalous are brought to Elim Hospital for ...
Challenges faced by health care workers caring for patients with tuberculosis at Tertiary 1 Military Hospital, Thabatswane, Gauteng Province, South Africa

Maako, Mahomolela Windvoel (2019)

The purpose of this study was to investigate the challenges faced by health care workers caring for patients diagnosed with Tuberculosis at Tertiary 1 Military Hospital, Gauteng Province, South Africa. The quantitative ...
Compliance to national norms and standards among early childhood development centres in Mankweng Area, Limpopo

Makgoba, Manyabela Norah (2020)

Background: The National Norms and Standards are aimed at providing regulatory minimum norms and standards to guide early childhood development centres in the provision of a range of services. It is therefore important ...
Evaluation of treatment progression amongst patients initiated on antiretroviral therapy at the university of Limpopo, South Africa

Maselela, Tshepho Jan (2022)

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has affected all parts of the world, and as of 2019, more than 76 million people have been infected by HIV. South Africa has the largest population of people living with human ...
Experiences of family members of persons living with mental illness in Capricorn District, Limpopo Province; South Africa

Nkuna, Thembi (2019)

Background- care of the mentally ill by family members is done with little or no supervision by skilled health workers. Therefore, the purpose of the study was to investigate the experiences of family members of patients ...
Experiences of students with immunological and virological failure on antiretroviral drugs at the University of Limpopo, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Maphakela, Mahlodi Phildah (2019)

Virological failure occurs when the viral load fails to supress to undetectable limit and immunological failure is when the immune system fails to improve with the CD4 count remaining low on clients on antiretroviral drugs. ...
Factors contributing to relapse of substance abusers post rehabilitation at the South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa

Mogoale, Mitjie David (2021)

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 ...
An investigation of the visual and systemic symptoms among computer users at the National Home Builders' Registration Council and British Petroleum in Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa

Mogane, Joyce Pheladi (University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus), 2014)

Topic An investigation of the visual and systemic symptoms experienced by computer users at the National Home Builders’ Registration Council (NHBRC) and British Petroleum (BP) in Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, South ...
Knowledge and practice of personal protective equipment by employees at laundromats in Seshego Industrial Site, Limpopo Province

Chuene, Kgaugelo Philimon (2021)

The purpose of the study was to assess the knowledge and practice of personal protective equipment amongst the employees at Laundromats in Seshego industrial site, Limpopo province. A quantitative research study was conducted ...
Knowledge and practices of food service staff regarding food safety and food hygiene in the Capricorn District Hospitals in the Limpopo Province, South Africa

Mashuba, Dorcus Mmaphefo (2016)

The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge and practices of food service staff regarding food safety and food hygiene in Capricorn District hospitals, Limpopo Province. Quantitative, cross-sectional research was ...
Knowledge and practices of health care workers on medical waste disposal in Mapulaneng Hospital in the Ehlanzeni District of South Africa

Makhura, Ramadimetja Rosina (2016)

Background: Health care workers produce various types of waste in the course of rendering health care services. Each classification of waste must be disposed according to the prescribed guidelines. Improper disposal of ...
Knowledge regarding cervical, cancer and its screening among women at Mankweng Hospital, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Phaahla, Paulina Manchadi (2017)

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Medical waste disposal at a hospital in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa: implications for training of healthcare professionals

Makhura, R. R.; Matlala, S. F.; Kekana, M. P. (Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Limpopo, Sovenga, South Africa, 2016)

Background. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) produce various types of waste in the course of rendering healthcare services. Each classification of waste must be disposed of according to the prescribed guidelines. Incorrect ...
Occupational hazard exposure amongst health workers at Letaba Hospital, Mopani District, Limpopo Province

Nyambi, C. (2021)

Background Health care facilities are characterised by a high level of exposure to hazardous agents, which significantly endanger the health and life of workers. Occupational hazards, exposure to blood and body fluids ...
Prevalence of second hand smoke exposure among adults in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Ndlovu, Nkanyiso (2016)

Introduction: Annually, hundred thousands of people worldwide die as a result of second hand smoke (SHS) exposure. There is no safe exposure level to SHS yet in Bulawayo, smokers have been observed smoking without restraint ...
Provision and utilisation of personal protective equipment amongst contractors in a mine in Phalaborwa, Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality, Limpopo Province

Mhlongo, Genesa (2021)

The purpose of this study was to determine the provision and utilisation of personal protective equipment amongst contractors in a mine in Phalaborwa Limpopo Province. A quantitative, descriptive and cross-sectional ...
Respirable crystalline silica dust exposure amongst foundary workers in Gauteng (South Africa) : a task-based risk assessment

Khoza, Norman Nkuzi (2012)

Background: The objective of this study was to quantify personal time-weighted average respirable dust and silica exposure of workers at foundries in Gauteng and to rank the occupations in foundries according to the risk ...
Virological failure among adult HIV positive patients three years after starting antiretroviral treatment at Mankweng Hospital, Limpopo Province, RSA

Lekoloana, Matome Abel (University of Limpopo, 2014)

Background: The main goal of HAART is to achieve maximal viral suppression. However, with poor adherence to therapy the chances of achieving and maintaining successful viral suppression are decreased, leading to virological ...

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