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Knowledge and practice of breast self-examination among rural women in South-West Nigeria: Implications for development of women empowerment programme
(UNISA Press, 2017)
Cancer is a major public health concern globally. In Nigeria, over 10 000 cancer deaths and 250 000 new cases of cancer are recorded yearly. It was reported that the number of women at risk of breast cancer increased ...
State of newborn care in South Sudan’s displacement camps: a descriptive study of facility-based deliveries
(BMC, 2017)
BACKGROUND: Approximately 2.7 million neonatal deaths occur annually, with highest rates of neonatal mortality in
countries that have recently experienced conflict. Constant instability in South Sudan further strains a ...
Student midwives' knowledge, skills and competency in relation to the active management of the third stage of labour: A correlational study
(Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa, 2020)
BACKGROUND: Lesotho has been experiencing health challenges as indicated by its high maternal mortality ratio of 620 per 100 000 live births for the year 2010, which has been linked to its limited human resources. OBJECTIVES: ...
Knowledge of undergraduate physiotherapy students in the Western Cape regarding the correct administration of bronchodilators via metered dose inhalers
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
BACKGROUND: International studies have shown that there is a lack of practical and theoretical knowledge amongst
various health professionals regarding the correct administration of bronchodilators via metered dose inhalers ...
The outcomes of a sport-based intervention on risky sexual behaviours among rural school-going adolescents
(AFAHPER-SD, 2014)
The spread of HIV infection in sexually active adolescents and young adults has been attributed to the increasing risky sexual behaviours including early sexual activity, multiple sexual partnership, and irregular condoms ...
A knowledge assessment questionnaire relating to risk factors for chronic disease of lifestyle for high school learners: validity and reliability
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
OBJECTIVE:
The author aimed to develop a valid and reliable questionnaire that would measure the knowledge of learners
relating to risk factors for chronic disease of lifestyle such as stroke, diabetes and hypertension. ...
Knowledge and perception of cardiovascular disease risks of female university students
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
INTRODUCTION:
Cardiovascular disease (CVD), traditionally thought of as a "man's disease", is the leading cause of death and
disability amongst women world-wide. Research demonstrates a lack of knowledge and perceived ...
HIV/AIDS education in South Africa: knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of high school learners in Paarl and Wellington
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
INTRODUCTION:
In South Africa about 1500 people become HIV infected every day. More than half of these new infections
occur in young people. HIV/AIDS programmes have been implemented to combat the disease, but yet ...
Predictors of nurses’ and midwives’ intentions to provide maternal and child healthcare services to adolescents in South Africa
(BioMed Central, 2016)
BACKGROUND: Adolescent mothers are at a much higher risk for maternal mortality compared to mothers aged
20 years and above. Newborns born to adolescent mothers are also more likely to have low birth weight, with the
risk ...
Knowledge and attitudes of physiotherapy students towards obesity
(AOSIS, 2009)
Obesity has been recognised as a risk factor for non-communicable diseases, with more than one billion adults worldwide who are overweight, of which approximately 300 million are obese. Obesity puts an individual in danger ...