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The knowledge, attitude and perception concerning occupational health and safety among staff in the technical division of the Turfloop campus, University of Limpopo

Mashamba, Takalani Joyce (University of Limpopo, 2005)

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A comparative case study of service delivery in rural municipalities : with specific reference to Aganang and Blouberg in the Capricorn District of Limpopo Province

Kabe, P. J. (2006)

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Non-occupational exposure to silica dust at ga-Maja village in Polokwane, Limpopo Province

Kekana, Mokoko Percy (2006)

Studies conducted on people who reside next to dust producing mines and industries show major health risks. Air pollutants from the mine and industries are inhaled by exposed miners and people who live in the vicinity ...
The knowledge of impending heart attack and by-stander cardiopulmonary resuscitation among students at Turfloop University of Limpopo, South Africa

Nkoko, Koena Joseph (2007)

Aim of the study: To determine knowledge of CPR and heart attack or cardiac arrest signs and symptoms among university students. Study Design: A questionnaire based descriptive, cross – sectional study. Setting: University ...
The knowledge of impending heart attack and by-stander cardiopulmonary resuscitation among students at Turfloop Campus University of Limpopo South Africa

Nkoko, Koena Joseph (2007)

Aim of the study: To determine knowledge of CPR and heart attack or cardiac arrest signs and symptoms among university students. Study Design: A questionnaire based descriptive, cross – sectional study. Setting: ...
Challenges of scaling up laboratory services for diagnosis and monitoring tests of HIV/AIDS patients on antiretroviral therapy in Zambia

Kahenya, Grace Cecilia (University of Limpopo ( Medunsa Campus ), 2009)

The aim of the study was to determine the challenges of scaling up and strengthening quality-assured laboratory services for diagnosis and monitoring tests for HIV / AIDS patients on Anti- retroviral Therapy (ART). The ...
Knowledge, attitues and experiences of clients regarding voluntary counselling and testing at Mankweng primary health care facilities Capricorn District Limpopo Province

Ramoraswi, Manku Magdeline (2009)

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The Predictive validity and effects of using transtheoretical model to increase physical activity of health workers at Dr. George Mukhari Hospital, South Africa

Skaal, Linda (University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2010)

Background: Evidence exists that supports the physiological and psychological benefits associated with regular physical activity. The Transtheoretical model (TTM) of the stages and processes of change has been used worldwide ...
Disclosure of parental HIV positive status to children among patients on antiretroviral therapy at the Dr George Mukhari Wellness Clinic: An explorative study.

Matlala, Chidi Elizabeth (University of Limpopo ( Medunsa Campus ), 2010)

Introduction: HIV-positive parents taking antiretroviral therapy are faced with the difficult decision of whether and what details to share about their HIV status with their children. They need to decide if, when, and how ...
A Time series analysis of physical ability among Eskom distribution's powerline electricians

Ngqangweni, Bongiwe (University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2010)

Physical Ability Analysis (PAA) is a physical work capacity indicator for the health and wellbeing of the organisational workforce. Employees doing powerline work and similarly physically demanding positions are assessed ...
Occupational health and safety survey in small-scale clothing enterprises in Gaborone, Botswana

Gabe, Sanyi George (University of Limpopo ( Medunsa Campus ), 2010)

Small-scale enterprises and the informal sector constitute the fastest growing economic sectors and represent the most realistic form of employment creation. In Botswana, the number of informal businesses increased by 72% ...
Utilization of public eye care services by the rural population of Capricorn District, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Ntsoane, Mologadi Dimakatso (2010)

The Department of health, Limpopo province in recent years has developed eye care services in public hospitals. It is reckoned that people living in the rural areas would benefit significantly from the cheaper public eye ...
Utilisation of home-based care services by the community of Caprivi Region in Namibia

Ndalambo, Kanku Tshibola (University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2010)

Background Namibia is one of the country most affected by HIV/AIDS epidemic in the world and in Sub¬Sahara Africa with an adult prevalence of 19,7 %, and 210.000 people estimated to be living with HIV/AIDS at the end ...
Outcomes of late initiation of antiretroviral therapy in Ugandan-HIV -infected children treated at Mildmay Jajja home

Nabukenya, Jennifer Maryann SSengooba (University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2011)

INTRODUCTION: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has been proven to significantly improve the quality and quantity of lives of patients infected with HIV. However, several barriers exist that prevent children from being initiated ...
Comparison of vulnerability of orphaned adolecsents to non-orphaned adolescents in the rural Hlabisa district of South Africa

Adam, Ahmed G.M. (University of Limpopo (Medunsa), 2011)

BACKGROUND In an era of HIV/AIDS many children are growing up without parents. In rural Hlabisa District, KwaZulu Natal the rate of orphanhood has increased with HIV prevalence rates. Orphanhood increases with age and ...
Stigmatization of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive patients by health care workers at King Edward VIII Hospital, Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal

Famoroti, Temitayo O. (2011)

INTRODUCTION: The human immune deficiency virus (HIV) leads to the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). AIDS was first identified in the 1980’s and since then has spread globally causing one of the most dreaded ...
Adverse effects on second-line highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) among HIV infected adults and children treated at Mildway Uganda

Namukanja, Phoebe Monalisa-Mayambala (University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2011)

Background Available and affordable second-line antiretroviral treatment regimens are a key component of universal access to treatment and its continuation. However, providing second-line ART is affected by a number of ...
Perceived barriers to participation in HIV support groups among people living with HIV and AIDS at Katlehong township South Africa

Kekana, Mamma Olga (University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2011)

Background: Support groups are an informal resource that attempts to provide healing components to a variety of problems and challenges. An informal support outside of family, friends, or professionals often provides greater ...
Clinical diagnosis of smear negative pulmonary tuberculosis in HIV-positive patients at Athlone Hospital in Botswana

Tafuma, Taurayi Adriano (University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2011)

Background and aim: Smear-negative pulmonary tuberculosis (SNPTB) has become an increasingly important clinical and public health problem, especially in areas that are affected by the dual infection of TB and human ...
Factors associated to physical activity among women residing in Imizamo Yethu Informal Settlement in Cape Town

Jabe, Xolisa (University of Limpopo ( Medunsa Campus ), 2011)

Background: Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for coronary heart diseases, with inactive and unfit people almost twice more likely to die from coronary heart disease than more active and fit people (DoH, 2004). ...

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