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Theses and Dissertations (Public Health): Recent submissions

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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The Use of health promotion to increase the uptake of cervical cancer screening program in Nyangabgwe Hospital, Botswana

Okore, Ogbonnaya (University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2011)

BACKGROUND: In Botswana, cervical cancer is the most common cancer among women (18), and the Southern Africa regional prevalence rate of cervical cancer is 15.5% (25). In Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital, cervical cancer is ...
Experiences and perceptions of South African police service members regarding trauma and debriefing services in the Mafikeng area

Maabela, Shirley Mmapula (2011)
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of healthcare workers at the Princess Marina Hospital in Botswana, regarding hepatitis B prevention and control.

Machiya, Tichaona (University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2011)

Introduction: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a highly infectious virus responsible for considerable morbidity and mortality world wide. Chronic HBV carriers can transmit HBV parenterally in a hospital setting putting healthcare ...
Demographic profile of pregnant HIV-positive women in Postmasburg, South Africa

Kalonji, Kabasele Muboyayi Hubert (University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2011)

Background: South Africa hosts the largest number of pregnant HIV-positive women, accounting for almost 15% of the global total. Many amongst these HIV-positive pregnancies are unplanned and may be related to reproductive ...
Characteristics of abused women who consulted at Daveyton Central Clinic: a two year review

Dauda, Akingboye M. (University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2011)

Background: The choice of this research topic emanated from my personal experience as Medical Officer at Daveyton central Clinic where I personally attended to an average of three rapes or wife battering cases on a weekly ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of physiotherapists regarding their role in health promotion in Gauteng Province, South Africa

Joseph, Philip Mathew (University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2011)

Background: Previously the role of health promotion in physiotherapy was not well understood to the extent where there was no emphasis on the practice of health promotion in the education program of physiotherapists. ...
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 ...
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). ...
Eye care services for diabetic patients at Dr George Mukhari Hospital, Gauteng Province

Molapo, Johanna (University of Limpopo ( Medunsa Campus ), 2011)

Introduction: Diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus characterized by hyperglycemia is a global health problem. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports an estimated 177 million diabetics worldwide and this number ...
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 ...
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 ...
Metabolic syndrome among people with Human Immunodeficiency Virus on Anti-retroviral Therapy at Princess Marina Hospital in Gaborone-Botswana

Mhlabi, Desire Bekithemba (University of Limpopo ( Medunsa Campus), 2011)

Botswana was the first country in Africa to aim to give antiretroviral treatment to all its HIV positive deserving citizens in 2001. This brought about a significant improvement in survival and quality of life of HIV ...
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 ...
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 ...

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