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Theses and Dissertations (Public Health): Recent submissions

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Prevalence of ear pathologies and associated risk factors in children aged 0-7 years attending Voortrekker Hospital in Mokopane, South Africa

Mabasa, Hlamarisa Vadanile (2023)

Background: Ear pathologies such as middle ear infections are most common in children (Einhorn, 2017) and if remain untreated they can result in hearing loss which is the most common sensory deficit in the human population ...
Antiretroviral therapy availability and equity of viral load testing for treatment follow-up at Eisleben Clinic, Limpopo Province

Mokgehle, Belinda Mokgadi (2023)

Background: Many studies have investigated patient-level causes of poor treatment outcomes, data on the effect of health systems on ART outcomes are scarce. Globally, ascending access to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) ...
Prevalence of conscientious objection to termination of pregnancy among health professionals in the Capricorn District of the Limpopo Province

Mohale, Tshepo Kabelo (2023)

Introduction: Women in South Africa have access to abortion services on demand thanks to the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act (CTOPA) 92 of 1996. The right to conscientious objection is one of the principal barriers ...
Assessment of employee wellness programme utilisation in the Department of Transport and Community Safety, Limpopo Province

Ramokgola, Motlalepule Peter (2023)

Background: Employee Wellness Programmes (EWPs) is a comprehensive health initiative which is a strategy to maintain and improve the well-being of employees. EWPs are profoundly helpful in ensuring that the wellbeing ...
Barriers influencing participation on Employee Health and Wellness Programmes at Seshego One-Stop Centre, Polokwane Sub-District, Limpopo Province

Maluleke, Tumelo Faith (2021)

The study was conducted in Polokwane sub-district targeting all the employees at Polokwane One-stop Centre. The specific focus was drawn to all permanent Social workers, Community Development workers and Social Auxiliary ...
Perceptions of women of reproductive age (15-49) towards use of female condom in Nkoyaphiri Clinic-Mogoditsane Village-Botswana

Kgomokhumo, Leungo (2016)

BACKGROUND: In Botswana, women and girls continue to be disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS. According to the UNAIDS in 2009, 170 000 of the estimated 300000 adults living with HIV or one quarter of the population aged ...
Perceptions of risk of human immunodeficiency virus infection among students in the Institute of Development Management, Gaborone, Botswana Campus

Malefho, Kegomoditswe M. (2022)

Background: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome still remains the leading cause of death globally. Understanding students’ views about the risk of Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection by exploring and describing their ...
The burden of hearing loss amongst multi-drug resistant-tuberculosis patients on Bedaquiline at Zithulele Hospital, Eastern Cape Province.

Matikinca, Sibulele (2022)

Background Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) has recently resulted to be in an emergence state globally and this of constitute a big challenge for TB control and the goals of the World Health Organization’s ...
Evaluation of treatment progression amongst patients initiated on antiretroviral therapy at the university of Limpopo, South Africa

Maselela, Tshepho Jan (2022)

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has affected all parts of the world, and as of 2019, more than 76 million people have been infected by HIV. South Africa has the largest population of people living with human ...
Tuberculosis treatment outcome in an antiretroviral treatment programme at Lebowakgomo Hospital, Limpopo Province

Monepya, Refilwe Gift (2022)

Background: Tuberculosis(TB) and Human Immunodeficiency virus(HIV) continues to be a public health concern globally. There is no data on TB outcomes on HIV programme outcome in Lebowakgomo hospital of Limpopo Province. The ...
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 ...
Self-management strategies to prevent risk factors related to cardiovascular disease development at Ga-Molepo Area Clinics in the Limpopo Province, South Africa

Kgatla, Mamoeng Nancy (2022)

Background: Cardio Vascular Diseases(CVD) are presently the main cause of high mortality rate around the world. In sub-Saharan Africa, CVDs contributes to about 13% of deaths, with 80% deaths being recorded from ...
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 ...
Nxopaxopo wa vukanakanisi eka ririmi ra xitsonga

Sithole, Hlongolwana Sylvia (2016)

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The perceived role of indigenous health practitioners in combating substance abuse at Mohodi Ga-Manthata in Limpopo Province

Khwinana, Kgothatso Glivance (2022)

Background: Substances abuse is affecting many young people in rural communities of Limpopo Province. There are no effective measures to combat substance abuse. Therefore, there is a need to strengthen substance abuse ...
Prevalence and determinants of stillbirths in Dilokong Hospital of the Limpopo Province

Dibakwane, Lesibe Portia (2022)

Background: Stillbirth rates are a health problem and they cause distractions in the families. There are more than 5 million perinatal deaths occurring each year, ending preventable stillbirths and neonatal deaths continues ...
A training program to support manufacturing industries to prevent occupational accidents in the Polokwane Municipality

Kekana, M. P. (2022)

Background: The number of occupational injuries in manufacturing industries continues to rise despite safety regulations. Occupational injuries range from the spine, hands, head, lungs, eyes, skeleton and skin. Negligence, ...
Perceptions and attitudes of healthcare workers towards optometry services in Zebediela, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Makgoba, Lerato Mochaedi John (2017)

Background: Since the introduction of optometry services in 1994 in Limpopo hospitals there is a need to improve the eye care services. Hospital records revealed that most of the spectacles worn by health professionals ...
The burden of labour and delivery-related complications among pregnant women at Mokopane Hospital of Limpopo Province

Seabi, Mabore Ameliah (2022)

The burden of labour and delivery-related complications are health problems that are life-threatening for the fetus and pregnant women. Mokopane hospital in Waterberg of Limpopo Province reports many maternal health ...
High school teachers' lived experiences of bullying by learners in the Namakgale Circuit, Limpopo Province

Mangena, Madie Collen (2022)

Background: Bullying has been reported to be on the rise in the world. South Africa is no exception. In recent years bullying has been reported to impact severely, resulting in resignations by teachers from the teaching ...

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