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Stakeholders’ experiences in implementation of rapid changes to the South African prevention of mother-to-child transmission programme
BACKGROUND: South Africa's prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) programme has undergone rapid changes in …
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A mortality review of tuberculosis and HIV co-infected patients in Mahalapye, Botswana: Does cotrimoxazole preventive therapy and/or antiretroviral therapy protect against death?
BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization aims to reduce tuberculosis (TB) mortality rate from 15% in 2015 to 6.5% by 2025. …
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The pattern and characteristics of sexual assault perpetrators and survivors managed at a sexual assault referral centre in Lagos
BACKGROUND: There has presumably been an increase in cases of sexual assault in Nigeria; however, accurate data on the characteristics …
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The role of gender in the spread of HIV and AIDS among farmworkers in South Africa
BACKGROUND: Gender inequality and men's perceived sexual and economic superiority over women are central to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. …
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Knowledge and practices of parents about child eye health care in the public sector in Swaziland
BACKGROUND: Swaziland, like many other developing countries, lacks appropriate eye health services, particularly for children. AIM: To determine the knowledge …
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Effect of diabetes self-management education on glycaemic control among type 2 diabetic patients at a family medicine clinic in Kenya: A randomised controlled trial
BACKGROUND: Diabetes self-management education (DSME) is a key component of diabetes care aimed at delaying complications. Unlike usual care, DSME …
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Electronic health record system in the public health care sector of South Africa: A systematic literature review
BACKGROUND: South Africa is planning to implement the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme in the near future. The NHI is …
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Contributions des tradipraticiens de santé au traitement antirétroviral : Étude de cas à Nampula, Mozambique
Contexte: L'épidémie du virus de l'immunodéficience humaine au Mozambique est un problème grave de santé publique et le Ministère de …
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How clinicians experience a simulated antiretroviral therapy adherence exercise: A qualitative study
BACKGROUND: With the shift of paediatric antiretroviral therapy (ART) from tertiary to primary health care, there has been a need …
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Outbreak of scurvy in Tana River County, Kenya: A case report
Over a five-month period, clinicians in Tana River County Kenya observed an increasing number of patients presenting to health facilities …
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Distribution of cervical abnormalities detected by visual inspection with acetic acid in Swaziland, 2011–2014: A retrospective study
BACKGROUND: Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer worldwide among women, with the number of new cases increasing from …
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Perceptions about family-centred care among adult patients with chronic diseases at a general outpatient clinic in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Few studies in Africa have described patients' perceptions about family-centred care (FCC). AIM: The aim of this study was …
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Building consensus for the development of child eye care services in South Darfur State of Sudan using the Delphi technique
BACKGROUND: Global estimates suggest there are almost 19 million visually impaired children worldwide, most of whom reside in poor countries, …
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Perceptions regarding the scope of practice of family doctors amongst patients in primary care settings in Nairobi
BACKGROUND: Primary care (PC) is the foundation of the Kenyan health care system, providing comprehensive care, health promotion and managing …
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An audit of the management of ectopic pregnancies in a district hospital, Gauteng, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Ectopic pregnancy (EP) is a life-threatening condition; at Odi Hospital, approximately 7-10 EPs are managed weekly. Our study is …
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Factors related to married or cohabiting women’s decision to use modern contraceptive methods in Mahikeng, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Sexual and reproductive decision-making has emerged as an important health indicator in family reproductive health issues. While there is …
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The hearing screening experiences and practices of primary health care nurses: Indications for referral based on high-risk factors and community views about hearing loss
BACKGROUND: In South Africa, primary health care is the first point of contact with the health system for at least …
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Development and validation of a tool to measure patient experience in chronic disease care
BACKGROUND: There is a global increase in the prevalence of non-communicable diseases and a growing understanding that patients need to …
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Baseline measures of primary health care team functioning and overall primary health care performance at Du Noon Community Health Centre
BACKGROUND: Research consistently demonstrates the importance of effective team work for improving the quality of health care. We conducted a …
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Emergency contraceptive knowledge, attitudes and practices among female students at the University of Botswana: A descriptive survey
BACKGROUND: Unintended pregnancies are associated with unsafe abortions and maternal deaths, particularly in countries such as Botswana, where abortion is …