Public Health

A Study Of Schistosomiasis Among School Children Between The Ages Of 6 - 17 Years In The Outapi Health District In Namibia

Abstract Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease caused by flukes. This infection

An Educational Programme To Empower Mothers And Caregivers On Feeding Practices Of Children Under The Age Of 5 Years In Oshikoto Region, Namibia

ABSTRACT Health facilities do provide mothers with information regarding feeding

Effectiveness Of Health Education In Prevention Of Diarrhea Among The Refugees In Osire Refugee Camp, Namibia

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Study Of The Informed Choice Of Modern Contraceptives Among Reproductive Aged Women In The Khomas Region: Provider And Client Perspectives

Abstract Although advances in support of informed choice were made a wide gap sti

Perceptions Of Men With Regard To Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Hiv) Voluntary Counselling And Testing, Windhoek

ABSTRACT HIV testing continues to be very important for monitoring the progress o

An Analysis Of The Implementation Of The School Supplementary Feeding Programme In Windhoek, Namibia

ABSTRACT The school supplementary feeding programme is a national initiative impl

Comparison Of Factors Associated With Utilization And Non-Utilization Of Child Delivery Services Among Multiparous And Grandmultiparous Women At Oshakati Intermediate Hospital And Nearby Heal

Abstract Attendance at antenatal clinic during pregnancy and delivery in health f

Quality Of Maternal Healthcare In Four Districts In Northern Region, Ghana

ABSTRACT Background: The quality of maternal healthcare women receive during preg

Malaria And HIV Infections In Pregnancy: Maternal, Perinatal And Infant Health Issues

ABSTRACT In sub-Saharan Africa, several hundreds of pregnancies are exposed to bo

Determinants Of Adherence And Treatment Outcomes Among Adolescents Living With HIV In Cameroon

Background: Despite over three decades of HIV, its prevalence especially among ad

Peripheral Plasmodium Falciparum Infection And Antibody Levels Among Pregnant Women On Intermittent Preventive Treatment In Ghana: Implications For Malaria And Transfer Of Immunity To Babies

The effect of pregnancy associated malaria (PAM) differs according to the level o

Predictors Of Intrapartum Stillbirths In Singletons In Six Public Hospitals In The Greater Accra Region, Ghana

Introduction  Globally. 2.6 million stillbirths are recorded annually 50% occur d

Knowledge, Attitudes And Practices Of Medical Doctors On Pharmacotherapy For Smoking Cessation In Khomas Region, Namibia

ABSTRACT Smoking is a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases and remains

A Quality Improvement Training Programme For Health Professionals In The Ministry Of Health And Social Services In Namibia

ABSTRACT A quality improvement training programme is important to address the cha

The Relationship Between Age At First Diagnosis And Treatment Outcome Of Breast Cancer In Namibia

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between age a

JOYCE TWAHAFIFWA SHATILWE

ABSTRACT This descriptive quantitative study was conducted out at Oshakati State

Home-Based Care Provided To Hiv And Aids Infected Patients In Onandjokwe Health District, Namibia

ABSTRACT Namibia is a country with a high prevalence of HIV infection. Similar to

Knowledge, Attitudes And Practices Of Kangaroo Mother Care Among Health Care Professionals In Keetmanshoop District In //Kharas Region Of Namibia

ABSTRACT This study is aimed at assessing knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KA

Incidence Of Childhood Overweight And Obesity Among Schoolchildren Aged 6-17 Years In Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

ABSTRACT  Overweight and obesity are reported to be increasing worldwide and curr

An Investigation Of Antibiotic Prescribing In Patients With Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (Urtis) At Katutura Health Centre

ABSTRACT Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTIs) are viral in 80% of the cases

A Survey On Knowledge, Attitudesand Practicesof Hiv-Positive Women Of Reproductive Age (15 –49 Yrs) At Katutura Health Centre Towards Different Family Planning Methods

ABSTRACT In recent years there has been an increase in the incidence of pregnanci

Glaucoma Awareness Among Clients Present At The Outpatient Department Of Intermediate Hospital, Oshakati, Northern Namibia

ABSTRACT Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is the major cause of irreversible bl

Cost And Effectiveness Of Hiv Testing And Counseling Service Delivery Strategies In Namibia

ABSTRACT HIV Testing and Counseling (HTC) remains an important entry to HIV Preve

A Study On The Knowledge, Beliefs And Practices Of Patients Diagnosed With Tuberculosis In Katutura, Khomas Region, Namibia

ABSTRACT Tuberculosis is a preventable and curable disease. In spite of this, glo

Behavioural And Socio-Demographic Factors Associated With Preterm Birth Among Women Who Deliver In Public Hospitals In Windhoek, Namibia.

ABSTRACT Preterm birth, the birth of an infant prior to 37 completed weeks of ges

An Evaluation Of Medicine Prescribing Practices In Out-Patient Departments In Public Health Facilities In Khomas Region, Namibia

ABSTRACT It is estimated by the World Health Organisation (WHO, 2004) that global

The Link Between Routine Diet, Attention Span And Scholastic Performance Among Grade 2 Scholars In Circuit One In Khomas Region

ABSTRACT In Namibia almost one out of every three children under the age of five

Factors Associated With The Measles Immunisation Coverage In The Opuwo Health District, Kunene Region, Namibia

ABSTRACT Childhood immunisation is a cost-effective public health strategy. Immun

An Assessment of the Adolescent Participation, Adolescent Friendly Health Service Providers, and Adolescent Friendly Environment components of the AFHS Standards by Nurses in Otjozondjupa Reg

ABSTRACT Adolescents are sensitive people who can easily get derailed by a number

Causes Of Malnutrition Among Children 1–5 Years In Informal Settlements, Windhoek, Namibia

ABSTRACT This study was conducted during the month of May 2006 in the informal se