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Community perceptions regarding legal choice of termination of pregnancy

Mahanyele, Barley Balebetse (2016-11)

The Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act (Act 92 of 1996) states that “reproductive rights must be guaranteed and reproductive health services must promote people’s rights to privacy and dignity”, but most communities ...
The effects of antenatal health education on postnatal care among HIV positive women in Francistown City, Botswana

Matambo, Stembile (2014-11)

The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of antenatal health education on postnatal care (PNC) among Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive women in Francistown city, Botswana. This study followed a ...
The evaluation of strategies used to reduce maternal mortality in the Fezile Dabi District (Free State Province)

Wageng, Ntsoaki Sandra (2014-11)

The purpose of this study was to describe and evaluate the strategies used to reduce maternal mortality of the Fezile Dabi District in the Free State Province, South Africa. A quantitative descriptive study was conducted ...
The experience of HIV infected mothers regarding exclusive breasfeeding in the first six months of the infant's life

Phakisi, Selloane (2014-11)

The aim of this study was to explore, describe and interpret the experiences of Immunodeficiency Human Virus (HIV) infected mothers regarding exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months of the infant’s life. This was ...
Experiences of intimate partner violence and the health needs of women living in urban slums in Kampala, Uganda

Shumba, Constance Sibongile (2015-11)

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a major problem among women of child-bearing age in Uganda. This study explored the IPV experiences of women living in urban slums and their health needs in order to assist in developing ...
Factors associated with the resurgence in HIV incidence among young women presenting at Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital

Kabongo, Paola Bulungu (2015-11)

Previous studies have reported a high prevalence of HIV and AIDS among adolescent girls. It is estimated that there are 5,24 million people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). These estimates would mean that about 2.36 million ...
Factors contributing to late antenatal care booking at Thulamahashe local area at Bushbuckridge sub-district, Ehlanzeni district in Mpumalanga Province

Mkhari, Mkateko Maria (2016-11)

Delayed access to antenatal care (ANC) has been linked to maternal and foetal mortality and morbidity. Early and regular attendance of antenatal care by pregnant women is very important as it could identify birthing ...
Factors contributing to late antenatal care booking in Mopani District of Limpopo Province

Ragolane, Victoria Joyce (2017-12)

Late booking is associated with high perinatal and maternal morbidity and mortality. The World Health Organization (WHO, 2016) recommends that pregnant women should book for ANC full first before 12 weeks of gestation. The ...
A framework to enhance ethical practice within the nursing profession in South Africa

Mpeli, Moliehi Rosemary (2022-11)

Nursing ethics is the basis of nursing practices, and is aimed at improving the well-being of patients and their families, society, and the nursing profession. However, nursing ethics education and practice have always ...
Knowledge and practices of breast self-examination among women admitted at a private clinic, Zimbabwe

Muchirevesi, Sophia Shungu (2016-07)

Monthly breast self-examination (BSE) is an extremely important part of health care for all women in every stage of life as a primary tool in the prevention of breast cancer. The purpose of this study was to determine the ...
A mixed method approach on the perspectives of cervical cancer screening in Makhuduthamaga sub-district, Sekhukhune district, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Makunyane, Coshiwe Matildah (2017-02)

Cervical cancer remains the leading cause of cancer mortality among women worldwide, a burden in the developing countries and commonly detected through symptoms at later invasive stages. The study aimed at establishing ...
Record-keeping in the antenatal care register in Tshwane district, Gauteng province

Schultz, Lebogang (2016-11)

The importance of adequate completion of clinical records and data collection tools at a health care facility is widely acknowledged. This study was conducted in order to explore and describe the completion of the ...
Strategies to support positive sexual behaviour among adolescents attending high schools in Ethiopia

Amare Bayeh Desta (2017-11)

The understanding of the patterns of association between positive sexual behaviours and protective factors that have greater impact helps to design appropriate strategies not only on positive sexual behaviour but also ...

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