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Browsing Theses and Dissertations (Public Health) by Author "Skaal, L."

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Attitudes and experiences of nurses in the implementation of 24-hours on call strategy in Greater Tzaneen Sub-District Clinics, Mopani District, Limpopo Province

Nyathi, Thembelihle Brigitte (2016)

The purpose of this study was to determine the attitudes and experiences of nurses when implementing the 24-hour on call strategy in clinics. A quantitative descriptive research was conducted. A stratified random sampling ...
Clinical outcomes of antiretroviral therapy patients following the implementation of new eligibility criteria in Sekhukhune District

Makgato, Valerie Kedibone (2018)

Background: The prevalence of HIV in South Africa has increased largely due to the combined effect of new infections, and a successfully expanded antiretroviral treatment programme, which has increased survival among ...
Determinants of infants Human Immunodeficiency Virus positivity rates in Greater Letaba Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Mkhari, Lillian Bridgette Tshameleni (2021)

Introduction: HIV/AIDS remains a disease of public health importance and mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) is one of the major problems. Sub-Saharan Africa is the most severely affected region, accounting for more than ...
Development and implementation of a family-centred nutrition and exercise programme for diabetes mellitus patients of Blouberg Municipality, Limpopo Province

Mphasha, Mabitsela Hezekiel (2021)

Background: The increase in diabetes prevalence is often accompanied by comorbidities and complications, which negatively impact on the quality of life of patients. Poor dietary intake and physical inactivity lead to obesity ...
The development of a user-friendly support programme for adolescents living with perinatally acquired human immunodeficiency virus in the Vhembe District of Limpopo Province, South Africa

Mabasa, Rirhandzu Austice (2022)

There has a significant rise in the number of HIV-infected adolescents who were missed as children and are diagnosed with perinatally acquired HIV as teenagers. In 2013, perinatally acquired HIV was estimated at around ...
The effect of prematurity on visual perceptual skills amongst School-age children in grade 4-6 at Pulamadibogo School in Mankweng, Limpopo Province

Mmusi-Landela, Lerato Khensani (2018)

Children born preterm and low birth weight may have long-term negative consequences for visual function, compared with children born at full term. Visual memory (sensory), perceptual skills and learning are of fundamental ...
Experiences of patients living both with Human Immunodeficiency Virus and diabetes co-morbidities in Polokwane Municipality, South Africa

Mabetlela, McClinton Gerald (2019)

Background: HIV and AIDS is the leading cause of death among adults in subSaharan Africa, and the burden of non- communicable diseases such as diabetes mellitus is high and growing as well. This has resulted in the increase ...
Experiences of undocumented Zimbabwean migrants on accessing healthcare services in Tshwane Metro, South Africa

Zhuwau, Tom (2020)

Background Health status and access to adequate healthcare are vulnerabilities that undocumented migrants face in the receiving country. The purpose of the study was to explore the experiences of undocumented Zimbabwean ...
Factors associated to overweight and obesity among adolescents at Dendron high school Limpopo Province, South Africa

Mapaya, M. M. M. (2020)

Background: Overweight and obesity are abnormal excessive fat accumulations in adipose tissue to the extent that it may have adverse effects on the health and well-being of the individual. Overweight and obesity are important ...
Factors associated with poor exclusive breastfeeding among mothers at Dwarsloop Community Health Centre, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga

Mkhabela, Zanele Rejoice (2020)

Breast milk contains antibodies that help babies to fight off viruses and bacteria, thus, breastfeeding lowers the baby's risk of having asthma or allergies. Babies who are breastfed exclusively for the first 6 months, ...
Factors associated with teenage pregnancy at Dwarsloop Local Area Clinics, Bushbuckridge Sub-district, Mpumalanga Province

Mnisi, Evodia Zandile (2019)

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Factors influencing nursing staff morale in S'brana Psychiatric Hospital in Lobatse- Botswana

Mphono, Onneetse Kagiso (2018)

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 ...
Factors that contribute to HIV and AIDS stigma among nurses at the Polokwane-Mankweng Hospital Complex in the Limpopo Province, South Africa

Kgosimore, Kenalemang Cynthia (2016)

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: ...
Hand hygiene practices among health care workers at Nyangabgwe Hospital, Francistown, Botswana

Hlabano, Wazha (2015)

Background: The purpose of the study was to find out if hand hygiene was being done according to World Health Organization hand hygiene Guideline. It was hoped that the study would benefit all health care workers through ...
Knowledge and attitudes of pregnant teenagers with regard to usage of contraceptives at Pietersburg Hospital, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Mohlake, Kgabo Linny (2014)

Background The use of contraceptives among sexually-active teenagers in South Africa is known to be very poor and is currently estimated to be at a rate of 25% (DoH 2002). Teenagers who have unprotected sex are at a high ...
Knowledge and perceptions about ante natal care services by pregnant women at Julesburg local area, Mopani District in Limpopo Province

Maluleke, Lucy (2017)

Background: Ante natal care (ANC) service is a very important intervention to track the progress and to identify complications that might arise during pregnancy. The first ANC visit at a health facility is even more important ...
Knowledge and perceptions amongst grade 10 and 11 learners towards obesity in Capricorn District, Limpopo Province

Rammutla, Dineo Ornella (2019)

Background: Worldwide, childhood obesity has increased over the past few decades. It has become a public health concern in South Africa and in many developing countries. The aim of the study was to determine the knowledge ...
Knowledge and practices of primary health care workers related to the implementation of the revised infant and young child feeding policy 2013 in Blouberg Municipality, Capricon District, Limpopo Province

Mphasha, Mabitsela Hezekiel (2015)

Background: The revised Infant and Young Child Feeding Policy (IYCFP) 2013 encourages HIV-positive mothers to also exclusively breastfeed for six months, and to continue breastfeeding for a year with introduction of ...
Knowledge and practices of primary health care workers related to the implementation of the revised infant and young child feeding policy 2013 in Blouberg Municipality, Capricon District, Limpopo Province

Mphasha, Mabitsela Hezekiel (University of Limpopo, 2015)

Background: The revised Infant and Young Child Feeding Policy (IYCFP) 2013 encourages HIV-positive mothers to also exclusively breastfeed for six months, and to continue breastfeeding for a year with introduction of ...
Knowledge and practices of supervisors on the performance management and development system at a primary health care facilities in the Greater Tzaneen Sub-district, Limpopo Province

Mashego, Rosemary Hlulekle (2016)

The South African government has introduced PMDS as a tool to monitor and manage the performances of departments, institutions, teams and individuals in order to improve service delivery, and to counteract the legacy of ...

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