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Physical activity and health status among undergraduate …

WebIntroduction: Physical inactivity is a known risk factor for many non-communicable diseases. The increasing prevalence of low physical activity level among young adults, particularly …

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The assessment of health promoting lifestyle knowledge, …

WebIntroduction Factors that contribute to the risk of developing a stroke are largely modifiable such as eating a healthy diet, exercising, and having regular health screenings for early …

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Menstrual health matters :states’ obligations under …

WebWomen make up 52 percent of the world's population and yet a normal body function, such as menstruation, often interrupts the ability of women or girls to take part in daily …

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QUEUES AND THEIR RESULTS ON QUALITY OF HEALTH …

WebInappropriate technology also emerged as one of the main contributory factors in delays and altered quality health care experienced at Mofolo Clinic. The study …

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Community perspectives on tuberculosis care in rural …

WebThis qualitative study forms part of a larger project on communica‐tion issues in HIV and TB care in a rural community in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. We aimed to explore …

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The perceived role of digitisation of electronic health …

WebIn South Africa, patients experience stark differences in the health care provided by private and public hospitals (Ward et al., 2017). Patients in public hospitals often feel neglected …

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Reproductive labors: the politics of women's health in …

WebThis dissertation opens the theme of reproduction in southern Africa to historical scrutiny. To do this, the work is divided into nine chapters, each tackling related aspects of this field …

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Implementation of the mental health care act in …

WebIntroduction Mental illness is prevalent in all regions of the world and contributes significantly to premature mortality, high morbidity and loss of economic …

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Experiences of mental health help-seeking among …

WebA greater sense of belonging and shared experiences among the students regarding mental health difficulties were experienced as promoting help-seeking behaviour and preventing …

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Environmental health practice in a South African …

WebThe purpose of this study on environmental health practices in South Africa was two-fold. It first attempted to articulate what the “ideal” ought to be regarding the legal, professional …

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Adjusting aspirations: exploring agency in early motherhood in an …

WebBackground In South Africa, the health and wellbeing of adolescent girls and young women is a critical consideration in development policy. Addressing high rates of early …

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EXPERIENCE OF CONGOLESE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WORKING …

WebABSTRACT Migration of health professionals plays a pivotal role in the South African health care system. There are always challenges that face foreign health professionals …

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Exploring the perceptions of mental illness among Pedi

Web2 ABSTRACT Mental illness is conceptualised differently across cultural and religious groups. Perceptions of mental illness that are held in communities play a role in the …

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THE USE OF THE ROAD-TO-HEALTH BOOKLET …

Webiii ABSTRACT Context: The use of the Road-to-health booklet (RTHB) developmental screening checklist may aid in the early detection of, referral and intervention for …

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EXPERIENCES OF TRADITIONAL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS …

Webvi ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This research has been undertaken in partial fulfilment for the Degree of Master of Public Health, in the School of Health Sciences, Witwatersrand …

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A LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF ANTENATAL DEPRESSION AND …

Webvii List of tables Table 1.1 Studies of the prevalence of antenatal depression in South Africa..26 Table 1.2 Studies of the prevalence of antenatal anxiety in South Africa and …

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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 RATIONALE OF THE …

Web1.6 OUTLINE OF CHAPTERS. The first chapter has provided the introductory arguments regarding the study’s rationale, problem statement, the aims, underlying assumptions, …

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INTRODUCTION, LITERATURE REVIEW, AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

Web1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION, LITERATURE REVIEW, AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.1 Introduction 1.1.1 Background With the advent of multiracial democracy in 1994, the …

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 PROBLEM STATEMENT

Web1.1 PROBLEM STATEMENT. Adolescent pregnancy has long been a worldwide social and educational concern for the developed, developing and underdeveloped countries. Many …

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