The prevalence of HIV in psychiatric patients has been studied in urban communities in South Africa but there currently appear to be no published studies concerning Limpopo and limited others focusing on rural communities ...
Introduction: Since depression in young pregnant women affects both mothers and their unborn children, it is a serious public health concern. The lack of thorough research on the subject and conflicting priorities have ...
Introduction: Several parts of South Africa, including Limpopo Province, have been
experiencing high temperatures with limited rainfall and desertification. The effects of both cold
and hot temperatures have been noticed ...
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding is a worldwide health problem marked by irregular menstrual cycles and excessive bleeding. It affects women all over the world. It affects between 10% and 30% of women in the United States. ...
Background: Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) are regarded as a specialized area in any hospital and are extremely risky wards which are more likely to spread transmissions. Moreover, neonates get easily infected as a ...
Induction of labour implies the artificial initiation of regular uterine contractions before the onset of spontaneous uterine contractions with the purpose of achieving a vaginal delivery. The aim of the study was to ...
Inadequate knowledge about mental illness seems to affect the health seeking behaviour of caregivers of people with mental illness. The aim of the study is to explore and describe the health seeking behaviours among ...
Introduction: Preterm infant feeding is the cornerstone for growth and development, and yet not prioritized by health practitioners.
Aim: This study aims to determine preterm infant feeding, knowledge, attitudes, and ...
Background: South Africa (SA) is among the countries that are challenged by Tuberculosis (TB). Active TB patients require daily administration of medicines for six months or longer with no interruption. This can be achieved ...
Background: Sufficient sanitation knowledge, positive attitude towards sanitation, and good sanitation practices among learners play a significant role in the prevention of sanitation related diseases and maintenance of ...
Background: Departmental analysis of causes of death assists in defining hospital health
policy priorities. They are important in rural tertiary hospitals like Mankweng.
Aim: The aim of the study was to analyse the causes ...
Introduction: The South African Pharmacy Council(SAPC)stipulates that upon completion of the pharmacy qualification, newly qualified pharmacists should complete a compulsory one-year internship programme for a minimum of ...
The purpose of this study was to determine IDD (Intellectual Developmental Disorder) prevalence and associated characteristics of offenders referred to Thabamoopo Hospital for forensic mental observation from January 2016 ...
The South African Department of Health introduced the use of Fixed Dose Combination antiretroviral regimens to adhere to treatment in 2012, which reduce drug toxicity, keep patients on life-long ART, prevent the progression ...
BACKGROUND: Patients admitted in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) are critically ill and may require multiple radiological imaging studies. These imaging studies may be repeated in a short space of time and patients are ...
Determination of spatial distribution of cardiovascular disease risk factors at the Dikgale, Mamabolo, Mothiba health and demographic surveillance site, Limpopo province, South Africa.
*Makgobatlou MD, *Choma SSR, *Satekge ...
Background: Rates of maternal hypertensive disorders during pregnancy are increasing among women in South Africa. However, overall prevalence of complications, demographic characteristics, and subtypes of hypertension in ...
Background: Adolescence is a stage marked by sexual health challenges that adolescents are faced with. Early sexual debut contributes to these challenges. Sexual health education is important in equipping adolescents with ...
Background: Sociodemography and socioeconomic status are directly linked with whether one can adequately provide care to those needing such care. Unfortunately, caregivers, including those in the lower social class, provide ...
Background: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that destroys the immune system by weakening the body’s defense (immune cells) against many infections (Anon, 2021). This study was about prevalence of bacterial ...