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Best practice guidelines to address barriers to treatment completion for patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis in Ethiopia

Ahmed Reshid Tusho (2022-11)

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop best practice guidelines to address barriers to treatment completion of patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) in Ethiopia. Method: This study utilised a research ...
A social support framework for mental health care users to promote continuity of care

Phakula, Lenny Tina (2024-02-28)

Mental healthcare users (MHCUs) often face mental health challenges such as relapse, consequently leading to readmissions due to inadequate continuity of care. The study aimed to develop a social support framework for MHCUs ...
Utilization of health management information system for data driven decisions in maternal healthcare in Addis Ababa

Kasu Tola Bifa (2024-04-29)

A Health Management Information System (HMIS) is the essential component of the country's Health Information System (HIS) and is vital for the functioning of the country’s healthcare system. It consists of prescribed data ...
Exploring perceptions and experiences of young adults regarding condoms use as prevention with-in a Johannesburg South community, South Africa

Molungoa-Monyela, Muriel Lebohang (2024-03-01)

The world has made notable progress towards the eradication of the human-immunodeficiency virus / acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV and AIDS) pandemic in the past three decades, and condom use during sex has been a ...
The experiences and perceptions of mental health care users suffering from major depressive disorder regarding treatment

Lekoloane, Frans Mmakwena (2024-06)

Major Depressive Disorder is a burden to public health affecting millions of people worldwide. However, many people do not receive treatment. More research has been done on the efficacy of medications rather than the ...
Strategies to improve contraceptive use among women and young girls attending postnatal care at selected hospitals and clinics in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Zinaw Mesafint Dessie (2023-11)

This study aimed to develop strategies to improve contraceptive use among women and young girls attending postnatal care at selected hospitals and clinics in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. An explanatory sequential mixed research ...
Strategies for utilization of Routine Health Information System (RHIS) for management of child healthcare in Namibia

Namukwambi, Rauna Ndalila (2024-01-26)

The Health Information System (HIS) encompasses all the information that can be utilised for planning and decision-making in the health sector. Namibia still experiences childhood illnesses such as diarrhoea, malaria, and ...
The effect of diabetic peripheral neuropathy on quality of life among persons attending podiatry clinics in Ekurhuleni

Mafhege, Avhashoni Granny (2024-02)

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is associated with the damage or impairment of peripheral nerve fibres in people with diabetes mellitus. The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of diabetic peripheral neuropathy ...
Perceptions of teenage girls regarding the use of contraceptives in the Ekurhuleni District, Gauteng Province

Moloi, Pretty Thulisine (2023-11)

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to explore teenage girls’ perceptions regarding the use of contraceptives in the Ekurhuleni District, Gauteng Province. Setting: The study was conducted at two high schools in Tembisa, ...
Mentorship in the primary health care facilities in Sedibeng District of Gauteng Province, South Africa

Msiza, Itumeleng Gladys (2023-11)

Mentoring is recommended as a method to assist nurses in developing their leadership skills. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of facility managers with regard to mentorship at primary healthcare ...
Knowledge and attitudes of HIV counsellors on HIV self-testing in Manzini, Eswatini

Dlamini, Celiwe Zakhona (2024-02-27)

HIV self-testing is currently provided by HIV counsellors to reach the high risk, unreachable population. The purpose of the study was to determine HIV counsellors’ knowledge and attitudes in offering HIV self-testing as ...
Development of a model to support primary eye-care service provision in rural south Omo Zone, Ethiopia

Kentayiso, Temesgen Wolde (2024-02)

Primary eye-care is an important component of comprehensive eye-care services, enabling communities to enjoy high-quality basic services. However, due to various factors, the community does not use the service properly. ...
Model of support for family caregivers of traumatic brain injury patients following discharges from hospital rehabilitation in the OR Tambo District Municipality of the Eastern Cape

Mjekula, Nomawethu Constance (2018-11)

The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences and challenges of family caregivers of traumatic brain injury patients in the rural communities of the OR Tambo District Municipality of the Eastern Cape, South ...
Same-day antiretroviral therapy initiation and its association with viral suppression and retention in HIV care in Ethiopia

Kidanu Hurisa Chachu (2024-03)

Same-day antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation has emerged as a promising strategy to enhance treatment outcomes by reducing the time between HIV diagnosis and the commencement of ART. However, the impact of same-day ART ...
Mathematical modelling of the transmission dynamics of cholera

Ndungu, Mwaura Stephen (2024-01)

In the present research, analysis of a mathematical model of cholera which includes vaccinated individuals was performed. It is proved that if control reproduction number RC < 1, a suitable Lyapunov function is used to ...
Strategies for the prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus among adults in Bale Zone, South East Ethiopia

Tesfaye Assefa Tadesse (2023-11-10)

The purpose of this study was to develop strategies to prevent type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) among adults in the Bale Zone, south-east Ethiopia. The study was organised into three phases. Phase I involved a population-based ...
Factors motivating early antenatal attendance in Lesotho

Lenkoane, Matholoana Elizabeth (2024-02)

Early antenatal care (ANC) attendance in the first trimester of pregnancy provides a unique opportunity for early identification of health concerns, prompt treatment and health education. There are several national and ...
The challenges faced by nurses in the implementation of HIV universal test and treat strategy in primary health care clinics in a Kwazulu-Natal District

Mthembu, Nomcebo (2023-11-06)

The purpose of this study is to describe the challenges that nurses working in primary health care clinics faced when implementing HIV Universal Test and Treat (UTT) strategy in a KwaZulu-Natal district. The researcher ...
An action plan to enhance the transfer of learning of pain management competencies of nurses in Saudi Arabian teaching hospitals

Kolobe, Litaba Efraim (2024-02-18)

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop an action plan that would facilitate the enhancement of the transfer of learning (TOL) of pain management competencies amongst nurses at teaching hospitals in Saudi ...
Factors associated with stunting in children 0-59 months in the Manzini region in eSwatini

Khumalo, Sukoluhle (2023-11-30)

This study aimed to identify and describe factors associated with stunting in children the Manzini region so that evidence-based recommendations could be made to relevant policymakers. A quantitative, cross-sectional study ...

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