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Effect of an immunisation campaign in Natal and KwaZulu on vaccination coverage rates 1990-1991.
(1992)In 1990 the Department of National Health and Population Development of South Africa launched a nationwide immunisation coverage campaign targetted mainly at measles. In order to measure the effect of the campaign on ... -
The effect of improved water and sanitation on the prevalence of schistosomiasis and soil transmitted helminths (STH) amongst female primary school aged children in Ugu District of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2014)Background: Inadequate water supply and sanitation adversely affect the health and socio-economic development of communities and place them at risk of contracting S. haematobium and soil transmitted helminths (STH). AIM. ... -
Effectiveness of early initiation of antiretroviral therapy in adults with HIV associated tuberculosis in Lesotho in 2012.
(2015)Background Today Africa is confronted with a huge burden of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) associated tuberculosis (TB). In 2010, 77% of the TB in Lesotho was HIV associated. The problem is intensified by many ... -
The effectiveness of the induction and orientation programme in the Nkangala Health District of Mpumalanga Province, 2006 to 2007.
(2010)INTRODUCTION The high staff turnover and high rates of absenteeism in health professionals poses an alarming challenge in the Public Health Facilities in the Nkangala Health District of Mpumalanga province. This could ... -
The epidemiology of motor vehicle collisions involving pedestrians in eThekwini Municipality, 2001-2006.
(2009)Introduction Road traffic collisions in developing countries contribute towards the greatest burden of disabilities and fatalities globally. Concern has arisen about the high proportion of pedestrians involved in ... -
The epidemiology of parasuicide at RK Khan Hospital.
(1984)It was suspected that about 2 cases of parasuicide were admitted daily to RK Khan Hospital and this suspicion was confirmed by this study. Most of the cases were female, and in the 15 - 24 year age group. Patients were ... -
The epidomiology of childhood tubercolusis and clinical outcomes in South Africa 2008 - 2012.
(2017)Tuberculosis (TB) in children, particularly in those under five years is regarded as an indicator of there being an infectious pool in the community. The World Health Organization (WHO) has focused on childhood tuberculosis, ... -
Evaluation of drinking water quality in Lake Mzingazi in Richards Bay.
(2009)Introduction Lake Mzingazi is the only suitable source of domestic water supply for the Richards Bay community. Rapid industrialisation in the city of uMhlathuze, accompanied by an influx of people, has resulted in informal ... -
An evaluation of needlestick injuries amongst staff at a large urban hospital.
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An evaluation of the implementation and capacity of hospital boards at district hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal in 2008.
(2009)Introduction Hospital boards are vital structures that represent the needs and aspirations, of the community that hospitals serve. Aim This study aims to determine whether district-level hospital boards in KwaZulu-Natal ... -
Examination of management roles and functions of the clinic registered nurse-in-charge in Ethekwini District.
(2008)Background: South Africa, similar to most developing countries is faced with ever increasing demands for health care emanating from various reasons, which include a quadruple burden of disease. More appropriate health ... -
The experiences of professional nurses in caring for patients with HIV and AIDS at Ngwelezana Hospital, Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2010)Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection and Auto-Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) have spread globally during the past twenty-eight years and 67% of people living with HIV live in sub-Saharan Africa. HIV and AIDS are ... -
Experiences of social support among volunteer caregivers of people with AIDS living in the Kwangcolosi community, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2009)HIV/AIDS is a significant social problem impacting on families, communities, the public health sector and greater society. This qualitative study looked at the experiences of social support among volunteer caregivers of ... -
Factors associated with HIV seroconversion during pregnancy in Manzini region, Swaziland in 2012.
(2013)Background: The HIV epidemic has greatly affected sub-Saharan Africa, with the highest prevalence in the world found in Swaziland. One in three pregnant women in Swaziland has HIV. One of the PMTCT strategies is primary ... -
Follow-up care of infants born in a prevention of mother-to-child transmission programme in an urban hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2011)Introduction. The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is the main contributor to rising child mortality in South Africa. Although prevention of mother-to-child transmission programmes have been implemented in the country, ... -
Geriatric attendance at Outpatients Department Addington Hospital, Durban.
(1997)This is a cross section study of the White elderly patients who attended Addington Hospital, Durban, Out-patient Department during a two week period in July 1985. Screening was by means of systematic sampling, a standard ... -
Health care waste management in public clinics in the iLembe District : situational analysis and intervention strategy.
(2007)INTRODUCTION All waste generated at health care facilities in the past was regarded as hazardous and needed to be incinerated first before it was disposed. The purpose of this study was to investigate health care waste ... -
A health expenditure review of the South African private health care sector from 2003 to 2006.
(2010)Introduction South Africa has a two tiered health care system: a private sector catering for seven of the 47 million people and public sector providing care to the majority. The private sector consists of for-profit providers ... -
The health needs and priorities of a semi-urban African community.
(1984)This commentary is essentially a report on various aspects of assessment of health needs and priorities in a peri-urban black community (mainly African) situated near Pinetown. The study was initially conducted under the ...