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1. Katungire, Tsitsi. An exploratory study of factors affecting the availability of laboratory consumables at state-owned medical laboratories in Harare Province, Zimbabwe .

Degree: 2011, University of the Western Cape

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5367

► The Zimbabwean government recognizes the critical role laboratories play in ensuring the health of the nation. Well-resourced and functioning laboratories are the sine qua non… (more)

▼ The Zimbabwean government recognizes the critical role laboratories play in ensuring the health of the nation. Well-resourced and functioning laboratories are the sine qua non of effective diagnosis, treatment and clinical monitoring of medical problems such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. In Zimbabwe, frequent unavailability of essential laboratory reagents and consumables have been reported but less well-reported are the factors associated with these "stockouts" at medical laboratories. Applying qualitative research methodologies, this study sought to explore the bottlenecks to the availability of laboratory consumables at state-owned medical laboratories in Harare Province. Semi-structured interviews were used to elicit stakeholders' perspectives and experiences with regard to the availability of laboratory consumables. These were complemented by observation of procurement, supply and distribution processes and individual follow-up interviews in 7 facilities where medical laboratory scientists were purposively selected. Rigour was ensured through data-source triangulation, provision of thick descriptions of the setting, maintaining an audit trail and transcribing data verbatim. Data analysis identified recurring themes and key suggestions made by respondents. A complex web of economic, human resources and supply chain factors affect laboratory commodity availability in Harare. Salient factors negatively affecting commodity availability included inadequate funding, human resources, poor communication and coordination among stakeholders, lack of transport, long lead times and limited inventory management skills. A comprehensive approach to resolving the challenge is warranted through advocating for more funding, complementing donor efforts on staff retention, improved coordination and collaboration among stakeholders and re-designing the laboratory supply chain. Further research would assist in determining ways of efficiently utilizing the limited available resources. Advisors/Committee Members: Igumbor, Ehimario (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Laboratory consumables; Laboratory diagnosis; Laboratory logistics; Logistics Management Information System; Laboratory procurement and distribution

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Katungire, T. (2011). An exploratory study of factors affecting the availability of laboratory consumables at state-owned medical laboratories in Harare Province, Zimbabwe . (Thesis). University of the Western Cape. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5367

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Katungire, Tsitsi. “An exploratory study of factors affecting the availability of laboratory consumables at state-owned medical laboratories in Harare Province, Zimbabwe .” 2011. Thesis, University of the Western Cape. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5367.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Katungire, Tsitsi. “An exploratory study of factors affecting the availability of laboratory consumables at state-owned medical laboratories in Harare Province, Zimbabwe .” 2011. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Katungire T. An exploratory study of factors affecting the availability of laboratory consumables at state-owned medical laboratories in Harare Province, Zimbabwe . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2011. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5367.

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Council of Science Editors:

Katungire T. An exploratory study of factors affecting the availability of laboratory consumables at state-owned medical laboratories in Harare Province, Zimbabwe . [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5367

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University of the Western Cape

2. Kufa, Erica. The timing of first antenatal care visit and factors associated with access to care among antenatal care attendees at Chitungwiza municipal clinics, Zimbabwe .

Degree: 2012, University of the Western Cape

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4553

► Background and Rationale: Antenatal care (ANC) is vital for accessing prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) services. The timing of the first ANC visit… (more)

▼ Background and Rationale: Antenatal care (ANC) is vital for accessing prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) services. The timing of the first ANC visit is critical for HIV infected pregnant women to access antiretroviral (ARV) prophylaxis as recommended. In addition pregnant women access other interventions like syphilis screening and treatment, provision of ferrous iron supplements, malaria prevention and treatment, health education, identification and management of risk factors. There is however paucity of information on factors associated with the timing and adequate use of ANC services in Chitungwiza Township, Zimbabwe. Aim: This study aimed to determine the factors associated with early access to and adequate use of ANC services among women attending ANC in the four polyclinics in Chitungwiza Township.Method:The study included a retrospective record review of women who registered for ANC in 2010 and a cross sectional study of pregnant women attending ANC clinic for the first time during the current pregnancy during the survey period. Data on gestation age at first ANC visit, number of ANC visits, age, gravidity, parity, tetanus, iron sulphate, rhesus results, HIV test result, WHO clinical stage, CD4 count, cotrimoxazole, PMTCT option accepted, date of initiation of AZT or ART; partner HIV test results; and infant feeding adherence done was abstracted into an MS Excel spreadsheet from the 2010 ANC registers in the four primary health care clinics. Every fourth record was captured. Exit interviews were also conducted on all women attending ANC for the first time during the current pregnancy using a structured questionnaire. Questions on socio-economic status, pregnancy history, reasons for seeking ANC, knowledge and belief about ANC services and their perception of the service received were asked. The outcome variables were gestation age at first ANC visit and the number of ANC visits. The spreadsheet was imported into Epi Info 7.0.9.7 and STATA 11 for analysis. The questionnaires were captured into an Epi Info 7 database exported to STATA 11 for analysis. A sample of 1,236 of first ANC visit records were abstracted from the 2010 ANC registers in the four primary care clinics and 80 women coming for ANC were interviewed in three clinics. The prevalence of pregnant women attending ANC for the first time at gestation age less or equal to 14 weeks and the prevalence of women with less than 4 ANC visits were computed. Pearson Chi-square tests were used to determine the strength of the relationships between the dependent variable (gestation age at the time of the first visit) and independent variables of age, marital status, level of education, parity, gravidity. All statistical tests were performed at 5% significance level and estimates were calculated at 95% confidence interval. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to investigate the association between the outcome and the independent variables. Model interpretation was done using odds ratios (OR). Levels of knowledge and perception about ANC… Advisors/Committee Members: Igumbor, Ehimario (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Antenatal care; Maternal health; Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV; Zimbabwe; Primary health care

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Kufa, E. (2012). The timing of first antenatal care visit and factors associated with access to care among antenatal care attendees at Chitungwiza municipal clinics, Zimbabwe . (Thesis). University of the Western Cape. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4553

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kufa, Erica. “The timing of first antenatal care visit and factors associated with access to care among antenatal care attendees at Chitungwiza municipal clinics, Zimbabwe .” 2012. Thesis, University of the Western Cape. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4553.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kufa, Erica. “The timing of first antenatal care visit and factors associated with access to care among antenatal care attendees at Chitungwiza municipal clinics, Zimbabwe .” 2012. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Kufa E. The timing of first antenatal care visit and factors associated with access to care among antenatal care attendees at Chitungwiza municipal clinics, Zimbabwe . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2012. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4553.

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Council of Science Editors:

Kufa E. The timing of first antenatal care visit and factors associated with access to care among antenatal care attendees at Chitungwiza municipal clinics, Zimbabwe . [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4553

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University of the Western Cape

3. Mokgatlhe, Tuduetso M. Factors associated with maternal mortality in South East Botswana .

Degree: 2012, University of the Western Cape

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4487

► Background: Maternal mortality is a significant public health problem world-wide,as it is an important indicator for the functioning of the health system. The maternal mortality… (more)

▼ Background: Maternal mortality is a significant public health problem world-wide,as it is an important indicator for the functioning of the health system. The maternal mortality ratio for Botswana is higher than other countries with comparable economic growth, despite impressive access to health services. In order to develop relevant programs and policies to reduce maternal mortality, the factors associated with maternal mortality were studied. The study aimed to describe the maternal and health services factors associated with maternal mortality in South East Botswana. Methodology: A quantitative case-control study was used to retrospectively review medical records for 71 cases of maternal deaths and 284 controls randomly selected from mothers who delivered in the same year and at the same health facility, in South East Botswana from 2007 to 2009. Information was collected on the maternal and health services characteristics of the cases and controls including age, level of education, marital status, parity, utilization of health facilities that consist of antenatal care (ANC), type of delivery, complications during pregnancy, type of health facility and ANC provider. Data was analyzed using Predictive Analysis Software (PASW) Version 18.Two-sample t- test, Pearson’s Chi-square test and the Fisher’s exact test were used to test the difference between the proportions of the various categories of variables in cases and controls. Univariate logistic regression analysis was applied to identify the risk factors associated with maternal deaths. A multivariate logistic regression model was estimated to see the joint effects of the identified risk factors for maternal mortality. Hosmer and Lemeshow test was used to test the goodness of fit of the model. Results: The mean age of the maternal deaths was 28.0 ± 5.3 years and they had taken place at a hospital (100%). A large number of deaths occurred before delivery(59.0%). The causes of maternal death included both direct (73%) and indirect causes (27%). Direct causes were the leading causes of death and they were abortion(22.5%) and haemorrhage (18.3%). The maternal characteristics associated with maternal mortality were having complications at delivery (OR=20.91), not receiving ANC (OR=6.31) and delivering by caesarean section (OR= 2.66). The health facility characteristics associated with maternal mortality were delivering outside the health facility (OR=14.78), having been referred from another facility (OR=8.62) and delivering at a general hospital (OR=5.91). The data produced a model with good fit that included one maternal risk factor and three health facility risk factors. These were being admitted with preterm labour, delivering at a general hospital or before arrival at the health facility and having been referred from another health facility. Conclusion: Maternal mortality was associated with both maternal and health facility risk factors. The model developed may be used to identify and manage highrisk women to reduce the number of maternal deaths. It was… Advisors/Committee Members: Igumbor, Ehimario (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Maternal mortality; Maternal death; Maternal health

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Mokgatlhe, T. M. (2012). Factors associated with maternal mortality in South East Botswana . (Thesis). University of the Western Cape. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4487

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Mokgatlhe, Tuduetso M. “Factors associated with maternal mortality in South East Botswana .” 2012. Thesis, University of the Western Cape. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4487.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Mokgatlhe, Tuduetso M. “Factors associated with maternal mortality in South East Botswana .” 2012. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Mokgatlhe TM. Factors associated with maternal mortality in South East Botswana . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2012. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4487.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Mokgatlhe TM. Factors associated with maternal mortality in South East Botswana . [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4487

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University of the Western Cape

4. Hirsi, Alasa Osman. Factors influencing the choice of place of child delivery among women in Garissa district, Kenya .

Degree: 2011, University of the Western Cape

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5288

► Although the Kenyan government implemented safe motherhood programme two decades ago, available data indicate that prevalence of home delivery is still high among women in… (more)

▼ Although the Kenyan government implemented safe motherhood programme two decades ago, available data indicate that prevalence of home delivery is still high among women in Garissa District. The aim of this thesis was to investigate the factors influencing the choice of place of childbirth. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among 224 women who delivered babies two years prior to December 2010. Using a statcalc program in Epi Info 3.3.2, with expected frequency of home delivery at 83% +5% and a 95% confidence level, the calculated sample size was 215. Furthermore, with a 95% response rate the adjusted minimum sample size was 226.There were two none-responses hence 224 women were interviewed. Stratified sampling was used. Data were collected using pre-tested structured questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS. Descriptive, bivariate and multivariate analysis was performed. A binary logistic regression analysis using the Enter method was performed to determine independent predictors for use or non-use of healthcare services for childbirth. The threshold for statistical significance was set at 0.05. Results: The result was presented in text and tables. The study found 67% (n=224) women delivered at home and 33% delivered in hospital. The study found low level of education, poverty, none-attendance of ANC, distance, cost of services, poor quality services, negative attitude towards midwives, experience of previous obstetric complications and decision-making to be significant predictors in home delivery at the bivariate level (p<0.05). The study did not find relationship between age, marital status, religion and place of childbirth (p>0.05). At multivariate level, the following variables were still found to be significant predictors of home delivery: no education OR=8.36 (95% CI; 4.12-17.17), no occupation OR=1.43(95% CI; 1.08–5.49) experience of obstetric complications OR=1.38 (95% CI; 1.15-2.12), none-attendance of antenatal clinic OR=1.11 (95% CI; 1.03–1.51), Rude midwives OR=5.60 (95% CI; 2.66-11.96). Conclusions: high prevalence of home delivery was noted due to lack of education, poverty and inaccessible maternity services hence the need to empower women in education and economy to enhance hospital delivery. Advisors/Committee Members: Mathole, Thubelihle (advisor), Igumbor, Ehimario (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Maternal Mortality; Safe Motherhood; Traditional birth attendants; Skilled birth attendants

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Hirsi, A. O. (2011). Factors influencing the choice of place of child delivery among women in Garissa district, Kenya . (Thesis). University of the Western Cape. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5288

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hirsi, Alasa Osman. “Factors influencing the choice of place of child delivery among women in Garissa district, Kenya .” 2011. Thesis, University of the Western Cape. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5288.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hirsi, Alasa Osman. “Factors influencing the choice of place of child delivery among women in Garissa district, Kenya .” 2011. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Hirsi AO. Factors influencing the choice of place of child delivery among women in Garissa district, Kenya . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2011. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5288.

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Council of Science Editors:

Hirsi AO. Factors influencing the choice of place of child delivery among women in Garissa district, Kenya . [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5288

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University of the Western Cape

5. Kambinda, Dorothy Nasilele. Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions about diabetes mellitus among an urban adult population in Windhoek, Namibia .

Degree: 2017, University of the Western Cape

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5597

► Background: Namibia is one of the sub-Saharan African countries where diabetes mellitus ranks among the top ten health conditions contributing to the disease burden and… (more)

▼ Background: Namibia is one of the sub-Saharan African countries where diabetes mellitus ranks among the top ten health conditions contributing to the disease burden and among the top 15 in-patient causes of death. An understanding of the population's knowledge, attitudes and perceptions is required to inform health education and interventions targeting diabetes mellitus. Aim: The aim was to assess the level of knowledge, attitudes and perceptions about diabetes mellitus among an adult population living in Windhoek, Namibia. Methodology: A quantitative cross-sectional descriptive survey design was used. Data was collected from 300 adult respondents using a structured questionnaire administered by research assistants. Data was analysed using Epi-Info version 7. Descriptive statistics were used primarily to summarise and describe levels of knowledge, perceptions and attitudes. A scoring framework was developed to categorize responses. Analytical statistics was used to describe association between knowledge, attitudes and perceptions scores and demographic and socio-economic variables. A P-value < 0.05 was regarded as statistically significant. Results: Of the 300 respondents interviewed, 50.3% were males, 49.3% were females and 0.4 were missing. The majority of the respondents were between 26 – 30 years. With regards to employment, majority (62%) were employed full time. About 10.7% of the respondents had post-graduate degree, while 3.3% had no schooling. Knowledge about diabetes mellitus was higher amongst females (51.2%) compared to males (48.2%) and was associated with age. Only 34.7% of respondents had poor perceptions about diabetes (i.e. diet, curability and distribution). About 49.7% respondents had good knowledge about risk factors for diabetes mellitus while 50.3% had poor knowledge thereof. Conclusion: This study reveals that the general knowledge of respondents regarding diabetes mellitus was poor in Windhoek. Despite the respondents having good knowledge there were still misconceptions about diabetes related complications, risk factors and its treatment. In addition, attitudes and perceptions of respondents about diabetes were favourable and thus suggesting some level of understanding about diabetes in the different communities in Windhoek. This study shows that there is knowledge about diabetes, however lack of diabetes knowledge among some respondents suggests a need for a systematic education programme for diabetes. This study highlighted the areas that diabetes education programmes should focus on aspects or issues such as life style and healthy food intake. Advisors/Committee Members: Tsolekile, Lungiswa (advisor), Igumbor, Ehimario (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus; Knowledge; Risk factors; Non-communicable diseases; Windhoek (Namibia)

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Kambinda, D. N. (2017). Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions about diabetes mellitus among an urban adult population in Windhoek, Namibia . (Thesis). University of the Western Cape. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5597

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Kambinda, Dorothy Nasilele. “Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions about diabetes mellitus among an urban adult population in Windhoek, Namibia .” 2017. Thesis, University of the Western Cape. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5597.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kambinda, Dorothy Nasilele. “Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions about diabetes mellitus among an urban adult population in Windhoek, Namibia .” 2017. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Kambinda DN. Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions about diabetes mellitus among an urban adult population in Windhoek, Namibia . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2017. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5597.

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Kambinda DN. Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions about diabetes mellitus among an urban adult population in Windhoek, Namibia . [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5597

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University of the Western Cape

6. Musasa, Jean-Paul Ilunga. Knowledge, attitude and practice with regard to tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus co-infection among patients with tuberculosis in Walvis Bay District, Namibia .

Degree: 2011, University of the Western Cape

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/2583

► The study was conducted among TB patients aged 18 years and older who were registered from January to June 2010. The findings showed a high… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Knowledge; Attitude; Practice; Tuberculosis; HIV/Aids; Patients; Co-infection; Stigma; Counselling; Walvis Bay; Namibia

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Musasa, J. I. (2011). Knowledge, attitude and practice with regard to tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus co-infection among patients with tuberculosis in Walvis Bay District, Namibia . (Thesis). University of the Western Cape. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11394/2583

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Musasa, Jean-Paul Ilunga. “Knowledge, attitude and practice with regard to tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus co-infection among patients with tuberculosis in Walvis Bay District, Namibia .” 2011. Thesis, University of the Western Cape. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/2583.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Musasa, Jean-Paul Ilunga. “Knowledge, attitude and practice with regard to tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus co-infection among patients with tuberculosis in Walvis Bay District, Namibia .” 2011. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Musasa JI. Knowledge, attitude and practice with regard to tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus co-infection among patients with tuberculosis in Walvis Bay District, Namibia . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2011. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/2583.

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Musasa JI. Knowledge, attitude and practice with regard to tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus co-infection among patients with tuberculosis in Walvis Bay District, Namibia . [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/2583

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7. Adedayo, Adegbenga Ominiabohs. Evaluation of the effectiveness of the partnership for reviving routine immunization in northern nigeria programme in jigawa state, nigeria .

Degree: 2012, University of the Western Cape

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/1773

► The weak routine immunization activities in Nigeria have led to an upsurge of vaccine preventable diseases such as poliomyelitis in the northern parts of the… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Routine immunization; Routine data; Immunization coverage survey; Partnership for reviving routine immunization in northern Nigeria (PRRINN); Cluster technique; Quasi-experimental; Jigawa State, Nigeria; Before and after study; Vaccine preventable disease

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Adedayo, A. O. (2012). Evaluation of the effectiveness of the partnership for reviving routine immunization in northern nigeria programme in jigawa state, nigeria . (Thesis). University of the Western Cape. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11394/1773

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Adedayo, Adegbenga Ominiabohs. “Evaluation of the effectiveness of the partnership for reviving routine immunization in northern nigeria programme in jigawa state, nigeria .” 2012. Thesis, University of the Western Cape. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/1773.

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Adedayo, Adegbenga Ominiabohs. “Evaluation of the effectiveness of the partnership for reviving routine immunization in northern nigeria programme in jigawa state, nigeria .” 2012. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Adedayo AO. Evaluation of the effectiveness of the partnership for reviving routine immunization in northern nigeria programme in jigawa state, nigeria . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2012. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/1773.

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Adedayo AO. Evaluation of the effectiveness of the partnership for reviving routine immunization in northern nigeria programme in jigawa state, nigeria . [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/1773

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8. Akindele, Mukadas Oyeniran. An intervention programme for management of overweight and obese Nigerians in Lagos State, Nigeria .

Degree: 2014, University of the Western Cape

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4192

► Over the past decades there has been a global increase in the prevalence of overweight and obesity. The increase in the prevalence of overweight and… (more)

▼ Over the past decades there has been a global increase in the prevalence of overweight and obesity. The increase in the prevalence of overweight and obesity leads to surging of associated co-morbidities of overweight and obesity in low/medium income countries which eventually overburdens the vulnerable health systems threatens by malnutrition and communicable diseases in low/medium income countries. The designed interventions to curb overweight/obesity in high income countries might be inappropriate to apply in low income countries, such as Nigeria, due to the different cultural norms and values regarding types of food, and physical activity. The overall aim of this study is to design an intervention that will be culturally appropriate for overweight and obesity management among Nigerians. The convergent parallel mixed method design specifically was used in this study. This involves simultaneous timing of carrying out both quantitative and qualitative strands of mixed methods during the same phase of the research process, prioritizes the methods equally, and keeps the strands autonomous during analysis and then mixes the results during overall implementation/execution. The population for the quantitative part was Nigerians residing within sixteen enumeration areas of Alimosho Local Government area of Lagos State, Nigeria. Overweight and obese Nigerians as well as traditional healers and healthcare professionals were purposely selected for the qualitative phase. Delphi study was the last phase of study which involved recruitment of healthcare professionals in the management of overweight and obesity. A sample size of 2250 was projected and approached for this while 1571 consented and participated in the study. This gave a response rate of 69.82%. About 51.2% of the sample population was male and 48.8% female. The mean age of the total sample was 35.36(SD =11.66). Using BMI, the prevalence of overweight/obesity was 42.3% using BF%, the prevalence of body fatness was 39.2% of which 62.5% were females. Data analysis shows strong positive correlation between other measures of body fatness (.694 to .872) except WHR with low but positive relationships between BF% (184), BMI (.280), WC (.495), and negative relationships with HC (-.077) and BAI (-.076). Gender, marital status and age are predictors of overweight and obesity among Nigerians. Type of diet, meal timing, reduced physical activity and genetic factor were perceived as the causes of overweight and obesity. Diet therapy, an increase in physical activity and the use of herbs were various ways perceived to assist in reducing excess body weight. Among the challenges faced by overweight and obese Nigerians were lack of time for exercise because of the nature of their jobs, lack of recreational facilities, lack of motivations and support from family members to reduce weight, lack of money and poor/lack of knowledge to reduce weight. Experts unanimously agreed that the content of a culturally appropriate intervention should be individualised and to include physical… Advisors/Committee Members: Phillips, J.S (advisor), Igumbor, Ehimario (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Overweight; Obesity; Physical activity; Diet

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Akindele, M. O. (2014). An intervention programme for management of overweight and obese Nigerians in Lagos State, Nigeria . (Thesis). University of the Western Cape. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4192

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Akindele, Mukadas Oyeniran. “An intervention programme for management of overweight and obese Nigerians in Lagos State, Nigeria .” 2014. Thesis, University of the Western Cape. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4192.

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Akindele, Mukadas Oyeniran. “An intervention programme for management of overweight and obese Nigerians in Lagos State, Nigeria .” 2014. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Akindele MO. An intervention programme for management of overweight and obese Nigerians in Lagos State, Nigeria . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4192.

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Akindele MO. An intervention programme for management of overweight and obese Nigerians in Lagos State, Nigeria . [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4192

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9. Shaba, Keith. Assessment of the quality of acute flaccid paralysis surveillance data in the World Health Organization African Region .

Degree: 2012, University of the Western Cape

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4629

► Poliomyelitis (polio) is an infectious disease of high public health importance. In 1988, the World Health Organization (WHO) set the goal of polio eradication worldwide… (more)

▼ Poliomyelitis (polio) is an infectious disease of high public health importance. In 1988, the World Health Organization (WHO) set the goal of polio eradication worldwide through the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI). A threeyear period of zero indigenous wild poliovirus in all countries, in the presence of highquality acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) surveillance, is the basis of an independent commission’s determination of when a WHO region or a country can be certified as polio free. AFP surveillance being one of the critical elements in polio eradication campaign, aims to report and investigate all cases of acute flaccid paralysis occurring in children aged less than 15 years using clinical, epidemiological and laboratory methods. The information collected is cleaned and entered, into a database and maintained in EPI Info format at the WHO country office of each of the 46 countries, the three sub regional offices or Inter country Support Teams (IST) offices and the WHO African Regional Office. In addition, data from sixteen polio laboratories in various African countries maintain records of the laboratory findings and results of confirmed polio cases. The quality of data generated through AFP surveillance and maintained in the African regional data base has not been critically and systematically reviewed and documented. This study therefore was designed to gather information and document the quality of AFP data base, a key component of the global polio eradication effort. A cross-sectional descriptive study involving the retrospective review of clinical and laboratory databases of AFP surveillance over a five year period (2004 - 2008) was designed. In this study, databases of CIFs containing clinical and laboratory data from AFP cases reported from all 46 countries of the WHO African Region comprising of 57,619 clinical and 59,843 laboratory records were critically reviewed. Advisors/Committee Members: Igumbor, Ehimario (advisor), Mathews, Verona (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Data quality; Clinical and laboratory databases; Acute flaccid paralysis surveillance; Global polio eradication Initiative

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Shaba, K. (2012). Assessment of the quality of acute flaccid paralysis surveillance data in the World Health Organization African Region . (Thesis). University of the Western Cape. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4629

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Shaba, Keith. “Assessment of the quality of acute flaccid paralysis surveillance data in the World Health Organization African Region .” 2012. Thesis, University of the Western Cape. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4629.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Shaba, Keith. “Assessment of the quality of acute flaccid paralysis surveillance data in the World Health Organization African Region .” 2012. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Shaba K. Assessment of the quality of acute flaccid paralysis surveillance data in the World Health Organization African Region . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2012. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4629.

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Council of Science Editors:

Shaba K. Assessment of the quality of acute flaccid paralysis surveillance data in the World Health Organization African Region . [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4629

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University of the Western Cape

10. Egbujie, Bonaventure Amandi. Relationship between socio-economic status and cardiovascular disease in black South Africans living in a rural and an urban community .

Degree: 2012, University of the Western Cape

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3989

► Introduction: In recent years, cardiovascular disease (CVD) has emerged as a leading cause of death in developing countries. It is important to identify and target… (more)

▼ Introduction: In recent years, cardiovascular disease (CVD) has emerged as a leading cause of death in developing countries. It is important to identify and target people who are at risk,given that a third of all deaths are expected to be due to CVD by 2020. Studies have shown socio-economic patterning in the prevalence of risk factors for CVD, including obesity,smoking and lipid profile. In developed countries, the association between socio-economic status (SES) and CVD risk factors is negative, with a higher prevalence of CVD risk factors among people of lower SES. However, findings from studies in developing countries on this including South Africa has been inconsistent. In addition, there is scant information on differences in socio-economic patterning of CVD risk factors between urban and rural areas in South Africa.Aim: To examine the association between SES indicators and CVD risk factors among an adult population cohort of Black South Africans living in a rural and urban community.Study design: Quantitative cross-sectional analytical study of baseline data of a populationbased cohort of 2000 Black South African men and women aged 30-70 years who are part of the Cape Town arm of the Prospective Urban and Rural Epidemiology (PURE) Study. The study cohort has been established in Mount Frere, Eastern Cape (rural) and Langa, Cape Town(urban) since 2009 and the current work is secondary analysis of the baseline study data.Data collection/synthesis: SES indicators including income, employment status, marital status and completed education were gleaned from the baseline data of the PURE Cape Town study for all study participants. Then CVD risk factors including obesity, hypertension, selfreported diabetes, consumption of tobacco and alcohol consumption were also determined for the same participants. Data analysis: Data was analysed using SPSS version 20 for Windows. Descriptive statistics including frequency counts, percentages, mean and standard deviations (where normal distribution) and median and interquartile range (where non-normal) were used to summarise data on SES and CVD risk factors. This was performed separately for rural and urban study participants. Analytical statistics was used to examine associations between SES indicators and CVD risk factors with risk factors as both dichotomous and multi-level categorical variables. Kendall’s τ rank correlation coefficient was obtained to assess the relationship between the three indicators of SES. Prevalence rates reported with 95% confidence intervals was determined for risk factors across categories of SES indicators. P-values for trends in CVD risk factors were obtained by treating the SES indicators as categorical variables in logistic regression analyses. Multiple logistic regression analysis to estimate independent effects of the different SES indicators on risk factors was performed. In all analyses, P-values < 0.05 were regarded as significant.Results: There was a significant difference in the socioeconomic and CVD risk factors profile of urban and… Advisors/Committee Members: Igumbor, Ehimario (advisor), Puoane, Thandi (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Socio-economic indicators; Cardiovascular disease; Non-communicable diseases; Prevalence; Risk factors; Black South Africans; South Africa; Rural; Urban; Cohort studies

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Egbujie, B. A. (2012). Relationship between socio-economic status and cardiovascular disease in black South Africans living in a rural and an urban community . (Thesis). University of the Western Cape. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3989

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Egbujie, Bonaventure Amandi. “Relationship between socio-economic status and cardiovascular disease in black South Africans living in a rural and an urban community .” 2012. Thesis, University of the Western Cape. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3989.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Egbujie, Bonaventure Amandi. “Relationship between socio-economic status and cardiovascular disease in black South Africans living in a rural and an urban community .” 2012. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Egbujie BA. Relationship between socio-economic status and cardiovascular disease in black South Africans living in a rural and an urban community . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2012. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3989.

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Council of Science Editors:

Egbujie BA. Relationship between socio-economic status and cardiovascular disease in black South Africans living in a rural and an urban community . [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3989

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University of the Western Cape

11. Egbujie, Bonaventure Amandi. Relationship between socio-economic status and cardiovascular disease in black South Africans living in a rural and an urban community .

Degree: 2012, University of the Western Cape

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3993

► Introduction: In recent years, cardiovascular disease (CVD) has emerged as a leading cause of death in developing countries. It is important to identify and target… (more)

▼ Introduction: In recent years, cardiovascular disease (CVD) has emerged as a leading cause of death in developing countries. It is important to identify and target people who are at risk,given that a third of all deaths are expected to be due to CVD by 2020. Studies have shown socio-economic patterning in the prevalence of risk factors for CVD, including obesity,smoking and lipid profile. In developed countries, the association between socio-economic status (SES) and CVD risk factors is negative, with a higher prevalence of CVD risk factors among people of lower SES. However, findings from studies in developing countries on this including South Africa has been inconsistent. In addition, there is scant information on differences in socio-economic patterning of CVD risk factors between urban and rural areas in South Africa.Aim: To examine the association between SES indicators and CVD risk factors among an adult population cohort of Black South Africans living in a rural and urban community.Study design: Quantitative cross-sectional analytical study of baseline data of a populationbased cohort of 2000 Black South African men and women aged 30-70 years who are part of the Cape Town arm of the Prospective Urban and Rural Epidemiology (PURE) Study. The study cohort has been established in Mount Frere, Eastern Cape (rural) and Langa, Cape Town(urban) since 2009 and the current work is secondary analysis of the baseline study data.Data collection/synthesis: SES indicators including income, employment status, marital status and completed education were gleaned from the baseline data of the PURE Cape Town study for all study participants. Then CVD risk factors including obesity, hypertension, selfreported diabetes, consumption of tobacco and alcohol consumption were also determined for the same participants. Data analysis: Data was analysed using SPSS version 20 for Windows. Descriptive statistics including frequency counts, percentages, mean and standard deviations (where normal distribution) and median and interquartile range (where non-normal) were used to summarise data on SES and CVD risk factors. This was performed separately for rural and urban study participants. Analytical statistics was used to examine associations between SES indicators and CVD risk factors with risk factors as both dichotomous and multi-level categorical variables.Kendall’s τ rank correlation coefficient was obtained to assess the relationship between the three indicators of SES. Prevalence rates reported with 95% confidence intervals was determined for risk factors across categories of SES indicators. P-values for trends in CVD risk factors were obtained by treating the SES indicators as categorical variables in logistic regression analyses. Multiple logistic regression analysis to estimate independent effects of the different SES indicators on risk factors was performed. In all analyses, P-values< 0.05 were regarded as significant.Results: There was a significant difference in the socioeconomic and CVD risk factors profile of urban and rural… Advisors/Committee Members: Igumbor, Ehimario (advisor), Puoane, Thandi (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Socio-economic indicators; Cardiovascular disease; Non-communicable diseases; Prevalence; Risk factors; Black South Africans; South Africa; Rural; Urban; Cohort studies

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Egbujie, B. A. (2012). Relationship between socio-economic status and cardiovascular disease in black South Africans living in a rural and an urban community . (Thesis). University of the Western Cape. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3993

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Egbujie, Bonaventure Amandi. “Relationship between socio-economic status and cardiovascular disease in black South Africans living in a rural and an urban community .” 2012. Thesis, University of the Western Cape. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3993.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Egbujie, Bonaventure Amandi. “Relationship between socio-economic status and cardiovascular disease in black South Africans living in a rural and an urban community .” 2012. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Egbujie BA. Relationship between socio-economic status and cardiovascular disease in black South Africans living in a rural and an urban community . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2012. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3993.

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Council of Science Editors:

Egbujie BA. Relationship between socio-economic status and cardiovascular disease in black South Africans living in a rural and an urban community . [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3993

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University of the Western Cape

12. Kambale, Susan. Assessment of the knowledge and perceptions about tuberculosis among primary school children in NTCHEU district, Malawi .

Degree: 2012, University of the Western Cape

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4052

► Background: Case finding in Malawi is based on self-referral of symptomatic individuals who are suspected as tuberculosis (TB) cases in health institutions. Knowledge on TB… (more)

▼ Background: Case finding in Malawi is based on self-referral of symptomatic individuals who are suspected as tuberculosis (TB) cases in health institutions. Knowledge on TB and attitudes/perceptions about the disease can influence care seeking behaviour and adherence to treatment. Like in other countries, studies in Malawi have been conducted to assess knowledge and attitudes regarding TB in adults. Some studies have even assessed the association between knowledge, attitudes and other factors. In Malawi, prevalent health problems are included in the primary school curricula to create awareness and promote desired behaviour towards the diseases among children attending schools. It is, however, not known how much the school children know about TB. It is also not known what their attitudes or perceptions are regarding the disease.Methods: This study was conducted to assess the knowledge and perceptions regarding TB among learners in primary schools in Ntcheu District, Malawi. An analytical cross-sectional design was used to implement the study. A simple random sampling procedure was used to sample four schools from two Traditional Authorities of Makwangwala and Ganya in the targeted district. From each school,boys and girls aged 10-14 years were selected to participate in the study. A closeended questionnaire that was translated into the local language was administered to the learners. Epi info version 3.5.3 was used to capture and analyse the data.Results: The results showed that knowledge of learners regarding the cause of TB,how the disease is spread, factors that influence its spread and preventive measures was generally high. Almost 90% of the learners knew that TB is caused by a germ.However, there were knowledge gaps on specific aspects related to symptoms,cause, cure, as well as attitudes towards the disease. With regard to symptoms,knowledge was low in relation to fever with night sweats (49%) and enlargement of neck glands (40%). The study also revealed knowledge gaps regarding the real cause of the disease and the prescribed duration of anti-TB treatment with 68% of the learners not knowing the correct duration. The study, however, found no association between class (grade) or age of student and knowledge (p>0.05).Conclusion: The findings of this study have implications on the teaching of TB in schools as well as delivery of TB information, education and communication (IEC) messages. The knowledge gaps identified may have origins in the content of the curricula and/or the available IEC messages. Lack of association between knowledge and class could also mean that IEC may have an important role regarding what learners know. The study has also revealed that traditional beliefs are prevalent among the learners and that TB is stigmatising.Being the first study to be conducted on knowledge and perceptions among school children in Malawi, the results will inform the development of relevant IEC materials to enhance information about TB and control measures among school going children in these communities. The… Advisors/Committee Members: Igumbor, Ehimario (advisor), Nyasulu, Peter (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Tuberculosis; Children; Knowledge; Attitudes; Perceptions; Malawi; Ntcheu district; Schools; School-learners; Survey

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Kambale, S. (2012). Assessment of the knowledge and perceptions about tuberculosis among primary school children in NTCHEU district, Malawi . (Thesis). University of the Western Cape. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4052

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kambale, Susan. “Assessment of the knowledge and perceptions about tuberculosis among primary school children in NTCHEU district, Malawi .” 2012. Thesis, University of the Western Cape. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4052.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kambale, Susan. “Assessment of the knowledge and perceptions about tuberculosis among primary school children in NTCHEU district, Malawi .” 2012. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Kambale S. Assessment of the knowledge and perceptions about tuberculosis among primary school children in NTCHEU district, Malawi . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2012. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4052.

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Council of Science Editors:

Kambale S. Assessment of the knowledge and perceptions about tuberculosis among primary school children in NTCHEU district, Malawi . [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4052

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University of the Western Cape

13. Sithole, Nomfuneko. Cancer profile in an urban hospital of the Eastern Cape Province .

Degree: 2014, University of the Western Cape

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4236

► The availability of information on profile and trends of cancer in South African populations is important for the development of appropriate cancer control strategies, as… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Cancer profile; Malignant cases; Hospital records

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Sithole, N. (2014). Cancer profile in an urban hospital of the Eastern Cape Province . (Thesis). University of the Western Cape. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4236

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Sithole, Nomfuneko. “Cancer profile in an urban hospital of the Eastern Cape Province .” 2014. Thesis, University of the Western Cape. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4236.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Sithole, Nomfuneko. “Cancer profile in an urban hospital of the Eastern Cape Province .” 2014. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Sithole N. Cancer profile in an urban hospital of the Eastern Cape Province . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4236.

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Sithole N. Cancer profile in an urban hospital of the Eastern Cape Province . [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4236

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University of the Western Cape

14. Magafu, Mgaywa Gilbert Mjungu Damas. Assessment of health-related quality of life of adult highly active anti-retroviral therapy recipients at the Kagera Regional Hospital Tanzania .

Degree: 2009, University of the Western Cape

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3743

► HRQOL of HAART recipients at the Kagera region hospital was generally lower than that of the general population. However, their general health perceptions and mental… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: HIV/AIDS; Care and treatment; Anti-retroviral therapy

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Magafu, M. G. M. D. (2009). Assessment of health-related quality of life of adult highly active anti-retroviral therapy recipients at the Kagera Regional Hospital Tanzania . (Thesis). University of the Western Cape. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3743

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Magafu, Mgaywa Gilbert Mjungu Damas. “Assessment of health-related quality of life of adult highly active anti-retroviral therapy recipients at the Kagera Regional Hospital Tanzania .” 2009. Thesis, University of the Western Cape. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3743.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Magafu, Mgaywa Gilbert Mjungu Damas. “Assessment of health-related quality of life of adult highly active anti-retroviral therapy recipients at the Kagera Regional Hospital Tanzania .” 2009. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Magafu MGMD. Assessment of health-related quality of life of adult highly active anti-retroviral therapy recipients at the Kagera Regional Hospital Tanzania . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2009. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3743.

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Council of Science Editors:

Magafu MGMD. Assessment of health-related quality of life of adult highly active anti-retroviral therapy recipients at the Kagera Regional Hospital Tanzania . [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2009. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3743

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University of the Western Cape

15. Gorova, Vivianne Inganai. Therapeutic and virological outcomes in adults living with HIV / AID at 6 and 12 months after initiation of first-line highly active antiretroviral therapy in an urban population in Namibia .

Degree: 2010, University of the Western Cape

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/2382

► Antiretroviral regimens have side effects that can threaten adherence by patients resulting in evolution of viral resistance due to suboptimal drug levels. Studies have shown… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV); Viral load; Self- reported Adherence; Initiation of therapy; First-line therapy; Antiretroviral (ARV) therapy; Patients; Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART); Adult; Namibia

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Gorova, V. I. (2010). Therapeutic and virological outcomes in adults living with HIV / AID at 6 and 12 months after initiation of first-line highly active antiretroviral therapy in an urban population in Namibia . (Thesis). University of the Western Cape. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11394/2382

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Gorova, Vivianne Inganai. “Therapeutic and virological outcomes in adults living with HIV / AID at 6 and 12 months after initiation of first-line highly active antiretroviral therapy in an urban population in Namibia .” 2010. Thesis, University of the Western Cape. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/2382.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Gorova, Vivianne Inganai. “Therapeutic and virological outcomes in adults living with HIV / AID at 6 and 12 months after initiation of first-line highly active antiretroviral therapy in an urban population in Namibia .” 2010. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

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Gorova VI. Therapeutic and virological outcomes in adults living with HIV / AID at 6 and 12 months after initiation of first-line highly active antiretroviral therapy in an urban population in Namibia . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2010. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/2382.

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Council of Science Editors:

Gorova VI. Therapeutic and virological outcomes in adults living with HIV / AID at 6 and 12 months after initiation of first-line highly active antiretroviral therapy in an urban population in Namibia . [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/2382

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University of the Western Cape

16. Ngodji, Terthu Kutupu. Knowledge, attitudes and practices of male circumcision for HIV prevention among voluntary counseling and testing clients in Onandjokwe District Hospital, Namibia .

Degree: 2010, University of the Western Cape

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/2576

► This study assessed the knowledge, attitudes and practices about MC as an HIV prevention intervention among adult males presenting for HIV Voluntary Counselling and Testing… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Male Circumcision; Acceptability; HIV/AIDS; Namibia; Knowledge; Attitudes and Practices; Onandjokwe District Hospital; Voluntary Counselling and Testing; HIV Transmission; Sexually Transmitted Infections; HIV Prevention

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Ngodji, T. K. (2010). Knowledge, attitudes and practices of male circumcision for HIV prevention among voluntary counseling and testing clients in Onandjokwe District Hospital, Namibia . (Thesis). University of the Western Cape. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11394/2576

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ngodji, Terthu Kutupu. “Knowledge, attitudes and practices of male circumcision for HIV prevention among voluntary counseling and testing clients in Onandjokwe District Hospital, Namibia .” 2010. Thesis, University of the Western Cape. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/2576.

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Ngodji, Terthu Kutupu. “Knowledge, attitudes and practices of male circumcision for HIV prevention among voluntary counseling and testing clients in Onandjokwe District Hospital, Namibia .” 2010. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Ngodji TK. Knowledge, attitudes and practices of male circumcision for HIV prevention among voluntary counseling and testing clients in Onandjokwe District Hospital, Namibia . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2010. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/2576.

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Ngodji TK. Knowledge, attitudes and practices of male circumcision for HIV prevention among voluntary counseling and testing clients in Onandjokwe District Hospital, Namibia . [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/2576

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University of the Western Cape

17. Kamanda, Bataringaya Cos. Immunization coverage and factors associated with failure to complete childhood immunization in Kawempe Division, Uganda .

Degree: 2010, University of the Western Cape

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/2595

► The aim of the study was to describe immunization coverage for DPT, Polio and Measles among children of ages between 12 to 18 months in… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Kawempe division; Uganda; Vaccination coverage; Prevention; Child health; Immunization coverage; Factors associated; Infants; Immunization Cards; DPT; Polio; Measles; Routine Immunization.

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Kamanda, B. C. (2010). Immunization coverage and factors associated with failure to complete childhood immunization in Kawempe Division, Uganda . (Thesis). University of the Western Cape. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11394/2595

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kamanda, Bataringaya Cos. “Immunization coverage and factors associated with failure to complete childhood immunization in Kawempe Division, Uganda .” 2010. Thesis, University of the Western Cape. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/2595.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kamanda, Bataringaya Cos. “Immunization coverage and factors associated with failure to complete childhood immunization in Kawempe Division, Uganda .” 2010. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Kamanda BC. Immunization coverage and factors associated with failure to complete childhood immunization in Kawempe Division, Uganda . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2010. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/2595.

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Council of Science Editors:

Kamanda BC. Immunization coverage and factors associated with failure to complete childhood immunization in Kawempe Division, Uganda . [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/2595

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University of the Western Cape

18. Namusoke, Kiwanuka Suzanne. The Ugandan private students scheme at Makerere University School of Medicine and its effect on increasing the number of medical doctors enrolled and trained from 1993 to 2004 .

Degree: 2010, University of the Western Cape

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3059

► Background: The global human resources for health crisis has affected Uganda deeply as is evidenced by grossly inadequate medical doctor to population ratios. Strategies to… (more)

▼ Background: The global human resources for health crisis has affected Uganda deeply as is evidenced by grossly inadequate medical doctor to population ratios. Strategies to increase training and retention initiatives have been identified as the most promising ways to address the problem. In Uganda, the dual track tuition policy of higher education (called the Private Students Scheme or PSS) at the University of Makerere was initiated in the academic year 1993/94, to boost student intake and to supplement university revenue. However, the impact of this scheme on the enrolment and graduation of medical students at this University is unknown. Aim: This study aimed to assess the effect of the PSS on enrolment, time to completion, attrition and number of graduated medical students at Makerere University Medical School after (post-) the Private Students Scheme (PSS). Study design: A quantitative cross-sectional descriptive study based on a retrospective review of enrolment and graduation records of medical students was conducted comparing records of students enrolled five years before and after the privatisation scheme. Numbers enrolled, attrition rates, time to completion and graduation numbers were analysed. Results: There were 895 students enrolled in the study period, 612 (72.2%) males and 236 (27.6%) females. Pre- and post-PSS periods had 401 and 494 enrolments respectively (a net increase of 93 students). During the post-PSS period, 447 (90.5%) government sponsored students were enrolled - 351 (71.1%) males and 143 (28.9% females); in the same period, 47 (9.5%) private students were enrolled, 30 (63.8%) male and 17 (36.2%) female. Graduation rates for the entire study period were 96% (859), which represented 44% (378) in the pre-PSS and 56% (481) in the post-PSS periods. Private students contributed 8.9% (43) of the graduates 9in the post-PSS period. The majority of students (90.4%) graduated in five years. Thirty four students (3.8%) dropped out in the entire period, constituting significantly more in the pre-PSS - 22 (5.5%) than in the post PSS-period - 12 (2.4%). Males were more likely to drop out: 31 males did so (4.4%) compared with 3 (1.2%) females. In the post-PSS period, males made up 83.3% (10/12) of the attrition rate. Nine of them were government sponsored while three were private students. Conclusions: The PSS resulted in a 10% increase in enrolments when compared to the pre-PSS period. Furthermore the number of private medical student enrolments contributed 8.9% of the total graduations indicating that PSS succeeded in increasing the number of medical doctors graduated at MUSM. More males than females enrolled across all the years which might indicate a tendency for females to pursue non-medical professions which should be discouraged. Attrition of students was low which is encouraging but the finding that males were more likely to drop out than females deserves attention. Advisors/Committee Members: Alexander, Lucy (advisor), Igumbor, Ehimario (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Attrition; Cost sharing; Duration of training; Evaluation; Human resources for health; Medical school; Medical student; Medical training; Private Students Scheme (PSS); Uganda

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APA (6^th Edition):

Namusoke, K. S. (2010). The Ugandan private students scheme at Makerere University School of Medicine and its effect on increasing the number of medical doctors enrolled and trained from 1993 to 2004 . (Thesis). University of the Western Cape. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3059

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Namusoke, Kiwanuka Suzanne. “The Ugandan private students scheme at Makerere University School of Medicine and its effect on increasing the number of medical doctors enrolled and trained from 1993 to 2004 .” 2010. Thesis, University of the Western Cape. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3059.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Namusoke, Kiwanuka Suzanne. “The Ugandan private students scheme at Makerere University School of Medicine and its effect on increasing the number of medical doctors enrolled and trained from 1993 to 2004 .” 2010. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Namusoke KS. The Ugandan private students scheme at Makerere University School of Medicine and its effect on increasing the number of medical doctors enrolled and trained from 1993 to 2004 . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2010. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3059.

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Council of Science Editors:

Namusoke KS. The Ugandan private students scheme at Makerere University School of Medicine and its effect on increasing the number of medical doctors enrolled and trained from 1993 to 2004 . [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3059

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University of the Western Cape

19. Ntumba, Alexis. Knowledge, attitude and behaviors related to HIV/AIDS amongst female adolescents who are accessing the primary health services for contraception (birth pill) in Andara District, Namibia .

Degree: 2009, University of the Western Cape

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/2946

► Background: In Namibia, studies showed that HIV/AIDS affects youth, especially the under 24 years age group. At the same time the pregnancy rate is also… (more)

▼ Background: In Namibia, studies showed that HIV/AIDS affects youth, especially the under 24 years age group. At the same time the pregnancy rate is also high by age 19. Interestingly, in Andara district several reports from staff working in the reproductive services have indicated that adolescent girls, who would seem to be taking responsibility in one sphere of their sexual lives by protecting themselves against unwanted pregnancy, were however not using condoms to protect themselves from HIV infection. Study Aim and Objectives: To describe the knowledge, attitude and behaviour related to HIV/AIDS amongst female adolescents who are accessing the primary health care (PHC) services for contraception. Specific objectives were to describe the knowledge of female adolescents who are accessing the PHC services for contraception about the modes of transmission and prevention of HIV/AIDS, to assess their attitude with regards to condom use, abstinence and being faithful to one uninfected partner, also to determine the significance of association between age and knowledge, attitudes and behaviour, between their education level and knowledge, attitudes and behaviour and the significance of association between knowledge of HIV prevention strategies and behaviour of female adolescents accessing PHC services for contraception in the district. Setting: The study was conducted in Andara district, North East of Namibia. Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional KAB study. Sample: All female adolescents who are accessing PHC services for contraception selected from multistage simple random sampling in 5 facilities and systematic sampling at facility level in Andara. All married women within this age range were excluded in the study. Data collection tool: An interviewer-administered standardised questionnaire was used to collect the data. Data analysis and Interpretations: Epi Info software 2002 was used for data analysis. The results were presented using descriptive statistics including means, 95% confidence intervals and percentages and this information was shown in tables, bar and pie charts. Cross-tabulations of knowledge, attitude and behaviour scores against demographic variables were performed. P-values <0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: 76.5% knew that unprotected sexual intercourse was the main way of getting HIV/AIDS, 77.3% knew that people could protect themselves by abstaining from sexual intercourse and 64.5% knew that people could protect themselves by having one uninfected faithful sexual partner. Out of 192 respondents who stated that unprotected sexual intercourse was the main way of HIV/AIDS transmission, 25.5% used condom every time they had sexual intercourse, 10.9% used condom almost every time they had sex, 41.1% used condom sometimes and 22.4% never used condom. Older girls and those who were in higher grades at school had more knowledge that could protect them from HIV infection. Later sexual debut is associated with increased condom usage at sexual debut. Conclusions: The… Advisors/Committee Members: Scott, Vera (advisor), Igumbor, Ehimario (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Namibia; Andara district; HIV/AIDS prevention strategies Knowledge; Attitude behaviour; Prevention strategies; Adolescents; Contraception; Condom use

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Ntumba, A. (2009). Knowledge, attitude and behaviors related to HIV/AIDS amongst female adolescents who are accessing the primary health services for contraception (birth pill) in Andara District, Namibia . (Thesis). University of the Western Cape. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11394/2946

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ntumba, Alexis. “Knowledge, attitude and behaviors related to HIV/AIDS amongst female adolescents who are accessing the primary health services for contraception (birth pill) in Andara District, Namibia .” 2009. Thesis, University of the Western Cape. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/2946.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ntumba, Alexis. “Knowledge, attitude and behaviors related to HIV/AIDS amongst female adolescents who are accessing the primary health services for contraception (birth pill) in Andara District, Namibia .” 2009. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Ntumba A. Knowledge, attitude and behaviors related to HIV/AIDS amongst female adolescents who are accessing the primary health services for contraception (birth pill) in Andara District, Namibia . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2009. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/2946.

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Council of Science Editors:

Ntumba A. Knowledge, attitude and behaviors related to HIV/AIDS amongst female adolescents who are accessing the primary health services for contraception (birth pill) in Andara District, Namibia . [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2009. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/2946

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University of the Western Cape

20. [No author]. Knowledge, attitudes and treatment-seeking behaviour towards Malaria among adult residents of Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga province, South Africa .

Degree: 2009, University of the Western Cape

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3221

► Introduction:Highest-risk malaria areas in South Africa share borders with Mozambique, Swaziland and Zimbabwe. Ongoing migration between these neighbouring areas impacts on malaria control interventions. For… (more)

▼ Introduction:Highest-risk malaria areas in South Africa share borders with Mozambique, Swaziland and Zimbabwe. Ongoing migration between these neighbouring areas impacts on malaria control interventions. For example, 30% of the adult population in Bushbuckridge originate from Mozambique. Despite these dynamics, no studies were found which investigated knowledge,attitudes and behaviours towards malaria in Bushbuckridge. Methods:This study was undertaken as a descriptive cross-sectional survey. A field-piloted structured questionnaire was administered to 602 randomly selected households, where only one household member was interviewed. Interviewees were heads of households, but in their absence, responsible adults above 18 years were included.Results:Of 602 respondents, 93% (n=559, 95% CI: 90.4 – 94.7%) had heard about malaria, mainly from health facilities (29%, n=175) and radios (20%,n=119). Most respondents correctly associated malaria with mosquito bites. There were no differences in knowledge of the causes of malaria between males and females, whereas age and educational level influenced malaria knowledge.Younger and more educated respondents were more knowledgeable than their older and less educated counterparts. Despite 91% of respondents (n=546, 95% CI: 88.0 – 92.8%) knowing that malaria can kill if untreated; only 48% could identify one or two symptoms of malaria. Most (99%, n=595, 95% CI: 97.5 – 99.5%) of the respondents would seek treatment at health facilities,82% (n=488) of whom would do so within 24 hours of onset of malaria symptoms.Discussion and conclusion : Most respondents showed a fair amount of knowledge on the causes of malaria, but not enough people were able to correctly identify the key symptoms of malaria. Health facility and radio were the main sources of malaria information. Most respondents sought treatment at health care facilities, contrary to most African countries where treatment is first sought at non-public health facilities.Word count: 288 Advisors/Committee Members: Lerebo, Wondwossen T (advisor), Igumbor, Ehimario (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Knowledge, attitudes and behaviours; Malaria; Communities; Health education; Information, education and communication; Communication channels; Signs and symptoms; Treatment-seeking; Malaria control programme; South Africa

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author], [. (2009). Knowledge, attitudes and treatment-seeking behaviour towards Malaria among adult residents of Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga province, South Africa . (Thesis). University of the Western Cape. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3221

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

author], [No. “Knowledge, attitudes and treatment-seeking behaviour towards Malaria among adult residents of Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga province, South Africa .” 2009. Thesis, University of the Western Cape. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3221.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

author], [No. “Knowledge, attitudes and treatment-seeking behaviour towards Malaria among adult residents of Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga province, South Africa .” 2009. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

author] [. Knowledge, attitudes and treatment-seeking behaviour towards Malaria among adult residents of Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga province, South Africa . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2009. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3221.

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author] [. Knowledge, attitudes and treatment-seeking behaviour towards Malaria among adult residents of Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga province, South Africa . [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2009. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3221

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University of the Western Cape

21. Kiwanuka, Suzanne Namusoke. The Ugandan private students scheme at Makerere university school of medicine and its effect on increasing the number of medical doctors enrolled and trained from 1993 to 2004 .

Degree: 2010, University of the Western Cape

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3713

Aim: This study aimed to assess the effect of the PSS on enrolment, time to completion, attrition and number of graduated medical students at Makerere University Medical School after (post-) the Private Students Scheme (PSS). Advisors/Committee Members: Alexander, Lucy (advisor), Igumbor, Ehimario (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Attrition; Cost sharing; Duration of training; Evaluation; Human resources for health; Medical school; Medical student; Medical training; Private students scheme (PSS).; Uganda

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APA (6^th Edition):

Kiwanuka, S. N. (2010). The Ugandan private students scheme at Makerere university school of medicine and its effect on increasing the number of medical doctors enrolled and trained from 1993 to 2004 . (Thesis). University of the Western Cape. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3713

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kiwanuka, Suzanne Namusoke. “The Ugandan private students scheme at Makerere university school of medicine and its effect on increasing the number of medical doctors enrolled and trained from 1993 to 2004 .” 2010. Thesis, University of the Western Cape. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3713.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kiwanuka, Suzanne Namusoke. “The Ugandan private students scheme at Makerere university school of medicine and its effect on increasing the number of medical doctors enrolled and trained from 1993 to 2004 .” 2010. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Kiwanuka SN. The Ugandan private students scheme at Makerere university school of medicine and its effect on increasing the number of medical doctors enrolled and trained from 1993 to 2004 . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2010. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3713.

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Council of Science Editors:

Kiwanuka SN. The Ugandan private students scheme at Makerere university school of medicine and its effect on increasing the number of medical doctors enrolled and trained from 1993 to 2004 . [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3713

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University of the Western Cape

22. Ekeh, Peter Nnamdi. Survey on nail discoloration and association with CD4 count among untreated HIV patients at Apin Centre, Nigeria .

Degree: 2010, University of the Western Cape

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/1431

► Eligibility for antiretroviral therapy (ART) in HIV-infected patients is defined either by a cluster of differentiation antigen 4 (CD4) count of less than 200cells/mm3 or… (more)

▼ Eligibility for antiretroviral therapy (ART) in HIV-infected patients is defined either by a cluster of differentiation antigen 4 (CD4) count of less than 200cells/mm3 or clinical diagnosis of WHO stage III and IV. Therefore, the decision to start ART becomes difficult when CD4 cell count is not available. With limited laboratory infrastructure, the decision to start ART is usually made based on clinical symptoms leading to late commencement of ART. This calls for alternative criteria to see if nail discoloration (ND) correlates with low CD4 count among untreated HIV infected patients. This will serve as a complementary screening tool for identifying asymptomatic ARV naive HIV patients with a CD4 cell count of less than 200cells/mm3 which signifies severe immunosuppression. Study Design and Setting: This was a quantitative cross-sectional descriptive and analytical study involving adult ART naïve HIV infected patients in WHO stage I and II. Systematic sampling was used to select the participants from all adult ART naïve HIV infected patients attending APIN clinic, located at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), Jos, Nigeria. Data Collection: Face-to-face interviews, physical examination and relevant laboratory investigations with selected participants were conducted using a questionnaire guide. Questions on socio-demographic characteristics, clinical data, general physical examinations including finger nail examination and photographing with subsequent laboratory investigations including CD4 count and western blot were employed. Data Analysis: Variables were categorized and data analyzed using descriptive statistics including the frequency, percentage frequency; mean and standard deviation of continuous variables. Association between CD4 count of ≤200cells/mm3 and ND was tested using the chisquare test with an alpha level of 0.05. Prevalence of ND, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive and negative predictive values and accuracy of the screening test of ND was calculated. Results: 394 patients had their fingernails photographed and assessed. It was shown that distal banded and grey nails were the common types of ND seen with a prevalence of 38%. There was an association between CD4 count ≤200cells/mm3 and ND (p<0.0001). CD4 count ≤200cells/mm3 was a risk factor for developing ND (RR=2.3[1.8-3.6]). The association has a sensitivity of 78%, specificity of 55%, positive predictive value of 50%, and negative predictive value of 80% and accuracy of test 63%. Conclusion: With a significant association (p<0.0001) and a sensitivity of 78%, ND can be a useful clinical indicator of immune dysfunction mediated by HIV among patients in WHO stage I or II. ND can either be a clinical sign or a symptom in HIV patients with a CD4 of ≤200cells/mm3 as seen in the study as the specificity and sensitivity of ND compared favourably with other WHO stage III diagnosis. Recommendations: Nail discoloration should complement CD4 count as an additional staging sign to help identify patients likely to benefit from ART… Advisors/Committee Members: Igumbor, Ehimario (advisor), Agaba, Patricia (advisor), Ani, Agatha (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Human immunodeficiency virus; Acquired immune deficiency syndrome; Cluster differentiation of antigen 4; Antiretroviral therapy; Nail discoloration; WHO HIV taging; Alternative criteria; Dyschromonychia

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Ekeh, P. N. (2010). Survey on nail discoloration and association with CD4 count among untreated HIV patients at Apin Centre, Nigeria . (Thesis). University of the Western Cape. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11394/1431

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ekeh, Peter Nnamdi. “Survey on nail discoloration and association with CD4 count among untreated HIV patients at Apin Centre, Nigeria .” 2010. Thesis, University of the Western Cape. Accessed March 03, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/1431.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ekeh, Peter Nnamdi. “Survey on nail discoloration and association with CD4 count among untreated HIV patients at Apin Centre, Nigeria .” 2010. Web. 03 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Ekeh PN. Survey on nail discoloration and association with CD4 count among untreated HIV patients at Apin Centre, Nigeria . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2010. [cited 2021 Mar 03]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/1431.

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Council of Science Editors:

Ekeh PN. Survey on nail discoloration and association with CD4 count among untreated HIV patients at Apin Centre, Nigeria . [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/1431

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