Browsing Faculty of Community and Health Sciences by Subject "Asthma"
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Access to medicines for asthma, diabetes and hypertension in eight counties of Kenya
(Wiley, 2018)OBJECTIVES: To assess access to noncommunicable diseases (NCD) medicines in Kenya for patients diagnosed and prescribed treatment for asthma, diabetes and hypertension. METHODS: Households in eight purposively chosen ... -
Admission rates as an indicator of the prevalence of severe asthma in the community
(Wiley, 1998)BACKGROUND: A reliable indicator of the prevalence of severe asthma in the community is needed to monitor population-based asthma control strategies. We examined the potential use of asthma admissions to hospital as such ... -
An assessment of the adherence to guidelines for the management of asthma exacerbations in selected primary healthcare facilities in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)INTRODUCTION: Asthma is described as a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways. Recurrent episodes of "acute attacks" or exacerbation may occur in susceptible individuals. The onset of these episodes maybe associated ... -
Experiences of caregivers of asthmatic children regarding implementation of an asthma education programme at a community health centre in Cape Town
(AFAHPER-SD, 2014)This study explored the experiences of caregivers of children with asthma regarding implementation of an asthma education programme at a community health centre in the Western Cape. The study explored the experiences of ...