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HIV/AIDS education in a South African rural-based university in the Limpopo Province

Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Azwihangwisi Helen Netshandama, Vhonani Olive Risenga, P.R (2014)

Whilst it can be confidently assumed that institutions of higher education are attempting to mainstream HIV/AIDS into the curriculum, the impact of doing this as far as reducing HIV infections is concerned is simply not ...

Sexual risk behaviours among secondary school youths in Enemay District, East Gojam Zone, Ethiopia

Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Azwihangwisi Helen Sandy, Peter Gamtie, D.G (Sabinet African Journals, 2016-06)

Youths are more likely to engage in sexual risky behaviours, such as unsafe sexual practices and substance abuse. Despite this, youths are not considered a health priority because of their lower morbidity and mortality ...

The needs and expectations of staff and students living with HIV and AIDS in a South African Rural University

Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Azwihangwisi Helen (Unisa Press, 2014-01-01)

HIV and Aids are making an impact in institutions of higher education. Studies have revealed that though few students and staff have been recorded as suffering from HIV/Aids, more have become ill and some have died in ways ...

Zero new HIV infections: Mission impossible with current perceptions of young adults in Vhembe District regarding condom use

Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Azwihangwisi Helen (AOSIS, 2016-05-25)

Background: Millennium Development Goal (MDG) number 6, target 6A focuses on halting and reversing the spread of HIV by 2015. South Africa is amongst the 189 countries that are involved in trying to meet the MDGs. In order ...

The experiences of HIV serodiscordant couples at the Perinatal HIV Research Unit in Soweto, Gauteng province. Ethno Med, 8(2): 119-125

Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Azwihangwisi Helen Lelaka, Matshidiso Constance Sandy, Peter Thomas (Kamla-Raj, 2014)

The incidence of HIV-sero-discordancy among heterosexual couples is estimated between 30 to 50%. This poses great risk to increased spread of HIV as seronegative partners in a sero-discordant relationship have higher risk ...

Nurses' experiences of delivering Voluntary Counselling and Testing Services for people with HIV and AIDS in the Vhembe District, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Azwihangwisi Helen Netshandama, Vhonani Olive Davhana-Maselesele, Mashudu (Wiley Online Library, 2007)

Voluntary counseling services are seen as a cost-effective strategy for HIV prevention and management because they help people to cope with their illness and reduce infection rates in others. This study explored and described ...

Factors determining coordination of HIV/AIDS programmes in Ugu District Municipality of KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa

Mnguni, M.B Sandy, Peter Thomas Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Azwihangwisi Helen (2015-12)

There is poor coordination of Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) programmes in Ugu District Municipality. The purpose of this study was to explore factors that determine effective ...

Management of Staff and Students Living with HIV and AIDS in a South African Rural-Based University

Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Azwihangwisi Helen (Kamla-Raj, 2014)

Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is making its toll in South African institutions of higher education. Studies revealed that several students and staff became ill and some died ...

The association of household and child food insecurity with overweight/obesity in children and adolescents in an urban setting of Ethiopia

Biadgilign, Sibhatu Gebremariam, Mekdes K. Mgutshini, Tennyson (2021-07-07)

Abstract Background Existing evidence on the association between food insecurity and childhood obesity is mixed. In addition, literature from developing countries in general ...

Strategies to enhance participation in the prevention of tuberculosis by religious leaders in Khomas Region, Namibia

Robert, Kopano (2021-01)

Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the top-ranking causes of death in many countries, including Namibia. The purpose of this research study was to determine the knowledge and the attitudes of religious leaders and congregants ...

Factors affecting WHO breastfeeding recommendations in Kenya

Masaba, Brian Barasa Mmusi-Phetoe, Rose M Mokula, Lebeloane Lazarus Donald (Elsevier, 2021)

Objectives The present review aimed at synthesizing the current available evidence on factors affecting World Health Organization (WHO) breastfeeding recommendations in Kenya. Method The present study was conducted ...

Development of mental health guidelines to be followed throughout the perinatal period in Zimbabwe

Gwatiringa, Calleta (2020-02)

This study was carried out as part of efforts to analyse the maternal mental health interventions that are done by midwives on women and then develop mental health guidelines to be followed throughout the perinatal period ...

Effects of Positive HIV Status Disclosure on Sexual Behaviour Change

Taiswa, Jonathan Mukhisa, Erastus Lewis Omolloh, Rukia Mochache, Dolphine Masaba, Brian Barasa (International Journal of Nursing Education, 2020-12)

Introduction: Disclosure of HIV serostatus is critical to controlling the spread of HIV, and understanding the experience for disclosure enhances the development of prevention interventions and ultimately leads to better ...

Measles immunization coverage and dropout rate on children between 6 months and 14 years in the City of Tshwane, Hammanskraal

Mogotsi, Charmaine Koketso (2021-02)

Measles is a highly contagious virus that can affect the entire population if an effective immunisation programme is not in place. This study was aimed at determining the measles immunisation coverage and the dropout ...

Assessment of the availability of public health services in humanitarian responses in Gambella, Ethiopia

Deng Chuol Yiech (2020-12)

The purpose of the research was to assess the availability of public health services in response to humanitarian crises in Gambella, Ethiopia. This informed the development of a public health service protocol for humanitarian ...

Exploring the experiences of women injecting nyaope residing in the City of Tshwane Municipality, Gauteng

Lefoka, Moganki Hendrick (2019-09)

The purpose of the study was to explore the experiences of female nyaope injectors residing in City of Tshwane Municipality, Gauteng. The study was conducted at COSUP sites namely; Soshanguve, Pretoria CBD, Sunnyside, ...

Factors influencing reproductive health choices of women living with HIV in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Thema, Moyagabo Mogau (2021-04)

The purpose of this research study is to determine the factors influencing reproductive health choices of women living with HIV attending primary health care services. The need for this research study is evident in that ...

Women’s utilisation of prevention of mother-to-child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus services in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Negash, Tefera G Ehlers, Valerie J (AOSIS, 2018-08-27)

Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) can be prevented when HIV-positive pregnant women use effective prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV services. ...

Experiences of professional nurses on the shortage of resources in a tertiary hospital in Tshwane district

Jiyane, Makoasha Philistus (2020-11)

South Africa is experiencing shortage of resources in most health services, including tertiary hospitals. This leads to a situation where health care workers, especially professional nurses (PNs) leave to private nursing ...

A strategy to facilitate transition from masters degree nursing studies to PhD/doctoral thesis proposal writing

Zvandasara, Lynette (2019-11)

Background: Challenges in thesis proposal writing have resulted in doctoral students dropping from research studies resulting in the shortage of doctoral prepared nurses. Impediments include lack of human and non-human ...

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