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A model to facilitate research uptake in health care practice and policy development

Sigudla, Jerry (2020-11)

Despite the availability of numerous models for knowledge translation into practice and policy, research uptake remains low in resource-limited countries. This study was aimed at developing a model to facilitate research ...

High school teenage girls' knowledge and perceptions of the risks of Human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome in Tshwane, South Africa

Chadyiwanembwa, Noliwe (2020-09)

Introduction Despite wide spread information and knowledge of HIV and AIDS transmission, High school teenage girls continued to engage in risky sexual behaviour in Tshwane, a District of Gauteng Province of South Africa. ...

15th National Nurse Education Conference 2014 : changing boards

Habedi, Debbie Kgomotso (UNISA Press, 2016)

The 15th National Nurse Education Conference 2014 was held at the Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace in Adelaide, South Australia from 30 April 2014 to 2 May 2014. The conference was hosted by the Australian Nurse ...

Healthcare workers’ perspectives on availability and accessibility of the prevention of motherto- child-transmission programme in North West province, South Africa

Habedi, Debbie SK (Taylor & Francis, 2020-03-23)

Background: Despite the availability of prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) services, many factors and reasons prevent mothers from accessing these services. HIV ...

Dual voices of women living with human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome in Gauteng Province of South Africa

Makombe, Tsitsi N; Habedi, Debbie SK (JAHR, 2018-07-18)

Dual voices of women with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) show the experiences of the HIV positive women who are ignored by the society at large. The study aims to showcase ...

Health literacy among school age youth cricket players in Gauteng Province, South Africa

Habedi, Debbie SK (AFAHPER-SD, 2016-08-30)

There are many ways to keep the memory of the late first African President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela alive and make a difference in the lives of communities. University of South Africa has a time to serve to inspire ...

Factors affecting the availability of the prevention of mother-to- child transmission of HIV programme at rural health care facilities of Madibeng sub-district

Habedi, Debbie SK; Nolte, AGW; Temane, Mmasethunya A (UNISA press, 2016)

The study determined the factors influencing the availability of the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) programme of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in positive pregnant women at the rural health ...

Determinants of Non-Adherence to Treatment Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Kenya: A Systematic Review

Masaba, Brian Barasa; Mmusi-Phetoe, Rose M. (Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 2021-01)

Introduction: Non-adherence to the prescribed treatment regimen in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus is quite high. Furthermore, it has been associated with higher rates of hospital admissions, suboptimal health ...

Views of HIV positive pregnant women on accessibility of the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission programme in North West Province, South Africa

Habedi, Debbie SK (AFAHPER-SD, 2015-06)

Many governments, including the South African government, have made health care services accessible to their citizens. However, studies have revealed that most services are inadequate and inaccessible for all in rural ...

Factors associated with the uptake of the measles immunization program in Luderitz District, Namibia

Nyamupfukudza, Nyarai (2020-07)

Measles immunization coverage in Namibia has not yet reached the WHO target of 90% in all provinces and districts, particularly in Luderitz district. The study aimed to determine the factors associated with the uptake of ...

Community and healthcare providers’ perceptions of quality of private sector outpatient malaria care in North-western Ethiopia: a qualitative study

Argaw, Mesele D; Mavundla, Thandisizwe R; Gidebo, Kassa D (2021-03-17)

Abstract Background Malaria is one of the most important public health problems in Ethiopia contributing to significant patient morbidity and mortality. Prompt diagnosis ...

Cervical cancer screening services utilisation among women living with HIV in Hawassa City Administration: Southern Ethiopia

Sinafikish Ayele Berhanu (2020-01)

Cervical cancer remains the main source of mortality among women around the world. It is a burden in developing countries and generally recognized through the complications of the advanced stages. The aim of this study was ...

Cultural practices and beliefs affecting HIV and AIDS management among Tsonga people in Bushbuckridge

Baloyi, Lynette Fanisa (2019)

This ethnographic study explored and described practices and beliefs that may have an impact on the management of HIV and AIDS among Tsonga people in Bushbuckridge. Data was collected through face to face in-depth individual ...

Absenteeism amongst student midwives at a nursing college in the Eastern Cape

Musoke, Thozama Maureen (2020-10)

The purpose of the study was to determine the reasons for student midwives’ absenteeism during midwifery classroom facilitation and clinical placement, and the effects of such absenteeism. A quantitative, descriptive, ...

Perceptions of girl children's parents regarding HPV vaccine roll-out programme at schools in Tshwane District

Calder, Catherine Mary (2020-01)

The aim of the study was to gain an in-depth understanding of the girl children’s parents perceptions regarding the papillomavirus vaccine roll-out programme at schools in Tshwane District, Gauteng Province. The researcher ...

Development of strategies to reduce unmet need for modern contraception among agro-pastoral women in Eastern Ethiopia

Dereje Kifle Moges (2020-05)

The aim of the study was to develop strategies to reduce the unmet need for modern contraception among agro-pastoral women. The objectives of the study were to determine the prevalence of unmet need for modern contraception, ...

Developing policy guidelines to promote quality of life of young adults with perinatally acquired HIV in Botswana

Karugaba, Grace (2020-02)

Due to the successful rollout of the Antiretroviral Therapy Program, an increasing number of perinatally HIV infected adolescents are emerging into young adulthood throughout Botswana. Young adulthood is a critical period ...

Guidelines on the use of indigenous-western anti-hypertensive therapies in Belize

Husaini, Danladi Chiroma (2020-09)

This study’s objectives were to identify, describe, and provide guidelines on using indigenous-western antihypertensive therapies in Belize to examine indigenous therapies’ efficacy in lowering blood pressure. The researcher ...

Nigusso, Fikadu T.; Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Azwihangwisi Helen (2021-02-25)

Abstract Background Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) serves as a direct measure of individuals’ health, life expectancy and the impact that the utilization of health ...

Enhancing utilization of health facility-based delivery among attendees of focused antenatal care in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Endalew Gemechu Sendo (2019-02)

The purpose of this study was to propose women-centered guidelines to enhance the utilization of health facility-based delivery among attendees of FANC in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A qualitative exploratory and descriptive ...

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