Faculty of Health Sciences: Recent submissions

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Prevalence and factors contributing to late antenatal care booking amongst pregnant women in primary health care facilities at Dikgale-Mamabolo Local Area, Limpopo Province

Molokomme, Raesebe Johanna (2021)

Background: Late antenatal care (ANC) booking delays treatment and management of high-risk pregnancies, which may result to maternal deaths. Early ANC booking has been found to be effective in most of the pregnancy related ...
The prevalence of malnutrition among children under the age of 5 years attending primary health care at the clinics in the Ba-Phalaborwa Sub-District, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Shabangu, Chesly (2019)

Background: Malnutrition has become a problem in the world, with 2.2 million deaths of children under five years of age globally have been linked to growth retardation, stunting and severe wasting, while other 600 000 ...
Indigenous practices of women during pregnancy, labour, and puerperium amongst cultural groupings at selected hospitals in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Seopa, Anikie Motlatso (2021)

Indigenous practices are performances that occur naturally in a region or a growing living environment. Most women believe in indigenous practices because of their cultures and social structure. In South Africa regardless ...
Factors associated with teenage pregnancy at Dwarsloop Local Area Clinics, Bushbuckridge Sub-district, Mpumalanga Province

Mnisi, Evodia Zandile (2019)

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Development of strategies to enhance quality kangaroo mother care at selected public hospitals, Limpopo Province

Malatji, Shale Audrey (2021)

BACKGROUND The quality Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) continues to be sub-standard as it is not managed properly, despite the maternal and neonatal services provided by the midwives during postpartum and neonatal period, as ...
The perceptions of postgraduates students about female condoms at the University of Limpopo

Shiburi, Mkhotso George (2021)

Title: The Perceptions of Postgraduate Students About Female Condoms at The University of Limpopo Background: The female condom is one of the safest and effective female-initiated methods of contraceptives that ...
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 ...
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 ...
Experiences of patients who had undergone mastectomy at Mankweng Hopital in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Mnisi, Desmond (2021)

Background: Mastectomy is one of the treatments for breast cancer. It causes a change in the appearance of the breast thus causing a major effect on women’s self‑image and a decreased sense of femininity that can lead to ...
The prevalence of HIV and it's association with termination of pregnancy at Seshego Zone 4 Clinic, Capricorn District, Limpopo Province

Molepo, Avian Mantoa (2020)

Background: In South Africa, the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act (CTOP) (No. 92 of 1996) promotes a woman's reproductive right and choice to have an early, safe and legal abortion. Pregnancy termination among ...
Factors contributing to maternal mortality at public health institutions at the Sekhukhune District Limpopo Province, South Africa

Sioga, Tshimangadzo Ronald (2021)

Background: Maternal mortality is a significant public health problem worldwide, and is a vital indicator of the functioning of a health system. The South African maternal mortality ratio is higher than other countries ...
The lived experiences of youth residing in Elias Motsoaledi Municipality at Sekhukhune District about Nyaope

Mamukeyani, Eric (2021)

The purpose of this study was to determine and describe the lived experiences of youth residing in Elias Motsoaledi Municipality at Sekhukhune District about Nyaope. A qualitative research was applied using the ...
Factors contributing to long waiting time at Blouberg Health Centre, Capricorn District, Limpopo Province

Mani, Tshiangwa Adolphina (2020)

Background: Long patient waiting time for services is demonstrated by daily long queues of patients in Primary Health Care (PHC) and hospitals Outpatients departments. Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the ...
Community health workers' experiences in the care of clients with chronic illness in Julesburg, greater Tzaneen Municipality, South Africa

Mashele, Tintswalo Johanna (2021)

Background: Chronic illnesses, including non-communicable diseases (NCDs), continue to be a public health concern, globally, and contribute to the high burden of diseases. These health challenges have led to the ...
Profile cervical cancer in patients seen in the Gynaecology Clinic at Mankweng Hospital, Capricorn District, Limpopo Province

Masekwameng, Malesela Jackson (2020)

Background of the study: Cervical cancer is a disease that is described as the state of overgrowth of tissue resulting from the disorganisation of cell division that is preceded by several earlier cervical changes, ...
Experiences of concealing HIV positive status to immediate family by women at selected villages in Limpopo Province

Makgabo, Ramatsimele Patricia (2021)

Background: Disclosure of Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV) is still a challenge to people living with the disease because of the discrimination, stigma and judgemental attitudes. Women prefer to keep their illness to ...
Loss to follow-up of HIV positive patients who initiated antiretroviral therapy between 2012-2017 at Shiluvana Local Area, Greater Tzaneen Sub-District, Limpopo Province

Nkuna, Salome Annah (2021)

Background: The provision and success of Antiretroviral therapy (ART) depend on monitoring and evaluation of treatment programmes which should be assessed during regular patient follow-ups. The treatment of HIV infection ...
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 ...
Characteristics of poorly controlled diabetes mellitus patients at Mankweng Hospital, Limpopo Province

Dibakoane, Palesa (2021)

Diabetes is a rising problem globally. The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified diabetes as an epidemic. The major impact of the disease is felt in low- and middle-income countries. The literature has emphasised ...
Perceptions of learner nurses and nurse educators regarding Information and Communication Technology in teaching and learning at the Limpopo College of Nursing South Africa.

Ravele, Tshililo Austin (2018)

The implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and its impact on teaching and learning have not been researched in the Limpopo College of Nursing and, therefore, learner nurses' perceptions and nurse ...

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