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Analyzing implementation dynamics using theory-driven evaluation principles: lessons learnt from a South African centralized chronic dispensing model
(BioMed Central, 2017)
BACKGROUND: Centralized dispensing of essential medicines is one of South Africa’s strategies to address the shortage of
pharmacists, reduce patients’ waiting times and reduce over-crowding at public sector healthcare ...
Children’s representations of nature using photovoice and community mapping: perspectives from South Africa
(Co-Action Publishing:, 2017)
The aim of the study was to explore children’s representations and perceptions of natural spaces using photovoice and community mapping. The sample consisted of 28 children aged 12–14 years residing in urban and rural ...
Towards developing an initial programme theory: Programme designers and managers assumptions on the antiretroviral treatment adherence club programme in primary health care facilities in the metropolitan area of Western Cape province, South Africa
(PLOS one, 2016)
Background
The antiretroviral adherence club intervention was rolled out in primary health care facilities
in the Western Cape province of South Africa to relieve clinic congestion, and improve
retention in care, and ...
Barriers to adherence to antiretroviral treatment in a regional hospital in Vredenburg, Western Cape, South Africa
(AOSIS, 2016)
BACKGROUND: South Africa currently runs the largest public antiretroviral treatment (ART)
programme in the world, with over 80% of people living with HIV and/or AIDS on ART.
However, in order to appreciate the benefits ...
Development of the health system in the Western Cape: experiences since 1994
(Health Systems Trust (HST), 2017)
Provincial governments in South Africa have a critical responsibility in terms of population health, yet few provincial-level analyses of health-system development have been undertaken. This chapter reports on research ...
The state of methamphetamine ('tik') use among youth in the Western Cape, South Africa
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2016)
BACKGROUND Methamphetamine use among youth in the Western Cape Province of South Africa has increased at alarming rates over the
past decade. Although current estimates of youth use exist, they range from 2% to 12%.
OBJECTIVES ...
The experiences of individuals with schizophrenia using The model of Occupational Self-Efficacy in enhancing work skills and returning to work in the open labour market in Western Cape, South Africa
(South African Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2021)
Introduction: Evidence suggests that supported employment strategies improve the rates of employment for individuals with schizophrenia. The Model of Occupational Self-Efficacy (MOOSE) is such a strategy aimed at enhancing ...
Understanding and responding to prescribing patterns of sodium valproate-containing medicines in pregnant women and women of childbearing age in Western Cape, South Africa
(Springer Nature, 2020)
Growing evidence of the teratogenic potential of sodium valproate (VPA) has changed prescribing practices across the globe; however, the impact of this research and the consequent dissemination of a Dear Health Care ...
A service user perspective informing the role of occupational therapy in school transition practice for high school learners with TBI
(Wiley/Hindawi, 2019-08)
Background. In the South African context, there are no specific guidelines regarding how to prepare and support adolescents for the transition from a health care to a high school setting post TBI. This raises questions ...
Emerging from the Shadows: Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors Facing Community Health Workers in Western Cape, South Africa
(MDPI, 2020)
Community health workers (CHWs) have been identified as a key component of the health workforce in South Africa. However, the efficacy of CHW programs continues to be limited by a poor understanding of facilitators and ...