• The experiences of mothers during the hospitalisation of their low birth weight babies in Neonatal unit at Windhoek Central Hospital Windhoek Khomas region Namibia 

  Shiweda, Ndahafa Annashitasia; Amukugo, Hans J. (2018)

  The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the experience of mothers during the hospitalisation of their low birth weight (LBW) babies in neonatal unit Windhoek Central Hospital, Khomas region, Namibia. A ...
• Experience of students Nurses regarding caring of mothers’ undergone Caesarean section at postnatal ward at Katutura State Hospital 

  Shikalepo, Fransina Ndapewa; Amukugo, Hans Justus (2018)

  The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the experiences of second year University of Namibia nursing students regarding caring of mothers’ undergone caesarean section at postnatal ward at Katutura state ...
• Knowledge and attitude of patients in relation to the primarry health care services provided by nurse at Okuryanagava Health Centre 

  Ndanyengwa, Thadeus Rejoice; Amukugo, Hans J. (2018)

  The purpose of this study was to assess and determine the knowledge levels and attitude of patient with regards to the health services provided by nurses at Okuryangava heath centre. The study employed a quantitative and ...
• The experiences of mothers and caregivers on feeding practices of children under the age of five years with undernutrition in Oshikoto region, Namibia 

  Amukugo, Hans J.; Shilunga, Anna Panduleni (2018)

  Background: Undernutrition in children under the age of five years is prevalent in the developing countries which increase the risk of morbidity and mortality among such age group. Lack of information related to nutrition ...
• Emergency trolley’s contents and records: Audit study at maternity sections, state hospitals, Windhoek, Namibia 

  Manetti, Benjamin Klass Sebulon; Amukugo, Hans J.; Shilunga, Anna Panduleni (2018)

  The purpose of the study sought to assess and evaluate the contents and records of the emergency trolley in the maternity section of the state hospitals in Windhoek, Namibia. A quantitative and descriptive research design ...
• Experiences of University of Namibia nursing students on needle stick injuries: a qualitative study 

  Amukugo, Hans J.; Shitokelwa, Titus H.N.; Nuuyoma, Vistolina (2018)

  Objectives: The objective of this study was to explore and describe the experiences of University of Namibia nursing students on needle stick injuries. Methods: A qualitative exploratory was used. Unstructured individual ...
• Nursing and radiography students' perceptions on their wellbeing at the School of Nursing, university of Namibia 

  Small, Louis F.; Pretorius, Louise; Walters, A.; Kuugongelwa, S.; De Villiers, E.; Amakali, Kristofina; Anyolo, Epafras; Bampton, Elizabeth L.; Brinkman, C.; Nelumbu, Lucia N. (2016)

  This paper discusses a report of perception of wellbeing among nursing and radiography students at the School of Nursing of the University of Namibia. A mixed method of descriptive, analytical quantitative and qualitative ...
• Behavioral snd socio-demographic factors associated with preterm birth among women who deliver in Public hospitals in Windhoek, Namibia 

  Madlela, Khonzani (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Preterm birth, the birth of an infant prior to 37 completed weeks of gestation is the leading cause of newborn deaths in their first four weeks of life. In addition to its contribution to mortality, preterm birth has ...
• Knowledge, attitudes and practices of patients diagnosed with Tuberculosis related to Tuberculosis treatment adherence in Keetmanshoop district, Namibia 

  Kateta, Elizabeth (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Ensuring that patients in chronic care and treatment such as tuberculosis adhere to medications has implications for their quality of life, health care costs and society at large. The purpose of this study was to assess ...
• The effect of HIV status disclosure and non-disclosure on the psychosocial wellbeing, adherence levels and treatment outcomes of adolescents on highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) at Katututra State Hospital, Namibia 

  Tjituka, Francina (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Background: With the advent and wide availability of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), HIV- infected children are currently living health lives and growing into adulthood. There has been mounting evidence on ...
• Knowledge, attitutes and practices of medical doctors on pharmacotherapy for smoking cessation in Khomas region, Namibia 

  Naikaku, Ester Ndapandula (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Smoking is a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases and remains a significant public health challenge in many lower and middle income countries (LMIC). Inspite that smoking cessation (SC) pharmacotherapy significantly ...
• Factors contributing to motor vehicle accidents and severity of related injuries in Oshana region, Namibia 

  Nghishihange, Silas (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVAs) are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the world. Namibia is one of the countries with the highest MVAs fatality rate, 23.9/100 000. According to the World Health Organization ...
• Examining the risk factors for hepatitis B infection among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Kunene region, a case control study 

  Mwaningange, Iyaloo Wilika (University of Namibia, 2018)

  The Hepatitis B is a viral infection caused by Hepatitis B virus (HBV) which is a double stranded DNA virus, a member of the Hepadnavidae family of viruses. World Health Organization estimates that about 257 million people ...
• Comparison of factors associated with utilization and non-utilization of child delivery services among multiparous and grandmultiparous women at Oshakati Intermediate Hospital and nearby health centres, Oshana region, Namibia 

  Hidengwa, Helena (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Attendance at antenatal clinic during pregnancy and delivery in health facilities by skilled birth attendants have been shown to reduce the incidence of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Despite efforts by the ...
• Material and fetal risk factors for stillbirth in Otjozondjupa region, Namibia: a case control study 

  Shikesho, Rebekka N. (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Background: Stillbirth is defined as a baby born with no signs of life (WHO). Globally, around 3.2 million stillbirths occur annually, of which, 98% are experienced in low and middle-income countries. By 2009, Namibia’s ...
• Factors associated with turnover among nurses in public health facilites in Khomas region of Namibia 

  Shava, Eusebia S. (University of Namibia, 2017)

  The Khomas Region of Namibia has witnessed the exodus of skilled nurses and this has impacted on health care performance. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors associated with staff turnover of nurses ...
• The relationship between age at first diagnosis and treatment outcome of breast cancer in Namibia 

  Chiridza, Simbarashe (University of Namibia, 2018)

  The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between age at first diagnosis and outcomes of women treated of breast cancer at Windhoek central hospital between 2009 and 2011 and to describe and compare the ...
• Knowledge, attitudes and practices on voluntary medical male circumcision for HIV prevention in the Oshana region of Namibia 

  Vejorerako, Kaauma Clerens (University of Namibia, 2016)

  The study was conducted in the Oshana region with the purpose of identifying the existing knowledge, attitudes, and practices among the men aged 18-49 years old with regard to Voluntary Medical Male circumcision (VMMC) for ...
• Factors affecting cervical cancer screening among women of child bearing age, attending Intermediate Hospital Oshakati (IHO), Oshana region, Namibia: a case-control study 

  Kakehongo, Ndiitodino (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Cervical cancer is the second most prevalent cancer among women after breast cancer, in Namibia. Human Papilloma Virus is the significant cause of cervical cancer prevalence worldwide with an estimation of 99.7%. The World ...
• Investigation of the factors associated with undernutrition among children under 5 years in Engela district hospital, Ohangwena region, Namibia 

  Haludilu, Ertha (University of Namibia, 2017)

  Undernutrition as a problem in sub-Saharan Africa is a strong indicator of retarded growth, and leads to more than 30% of deaths in children under five annually (Mtambo, Katoma, & Kazembe, 2016). Namibia has almost twice ...
• An educational programme to empower mothers and caregivers on feeding practices of children under the age of 5 years in Oshikoto region, Namibia 

  Mulenga, Ester (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Health facilities do provide mothers with information regarding feeding practice of children under the age of five years. It seems however that the impact of such information is extremely minimal because poor feeding ...
• A model to facilitate the management of sanitation and hygiene practices amongst primary schools in Ohangwena region, Namibia 

  Shilunga, Anna Panduleni (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Schools are great platforms where children can learn hygiene skills, behaviours and practices, and when these become part of children’ daily lives, this may lead to a positive impact in families and communities at large. ...
• Nursing and radiography students' perceptions of their learning climate at the School of Nursing, University of Namibia 

  Small, Louis F.; Pretorius, Louise; Kuugongelwa, S.; Brinkmann, C.; Bampton, Elizabeth L.; Anyolo, Epafras; Haoses-Gorases, Lischen; Amakali, Kristofina (2017)

  http://www.ejpmr.com/home/abstract_id/2848

  An effective learning climate is described as being humanistic, authentic, supportive and caring. Both the nurse educators and the institution alike therefore have a key responsibility to provide a caring environment that ...
• Deliverance of the adolescent friendly health service standards by nurses in Otjozondjupa region of Namibia 

  Muyenga, Marry L.; Amakali, Kristofina; Wilkinson, Wilma (2017)

  Despite the implementation of the national standards for Adolescent Friendly Health Services (AFHS) towards the prevention among others teenage pregnancy the, problem continues to rise across the regions of Namibia. This ...
• Health information about chemotherapy side-effects for patients with leukemia at an oncology ward: Do nurses still lead at the frontline? 

  Amboto, Justin N.; Amakali, Kristofina (2017)

  Chemotherapy is the universal treatment for leukemia, a common type of cancer that involves abnormal production of immature leucocytes (white blood cells). As with any medicine, chemotherapy is also associated with the ...
• An epidemiological investigation of risk factors for hypertension in Windhoek, Khomas region Namibia 

  Kaputjaza, Dianah Mukuture (University of Namibia, 2017)

  Hypertension is a major and preventable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases Khomas region has a hypertension prevalence of 57%, which is the highest in Namibia. Cardiovascular diseases related mortality is the highest ...
• Knowledge and attitudes towards prostate cancer screening amongst men in Oshana region, Namibia 

  Nakwafila, Olivia (University of Namibia, 2017)

  Early diagnosis in cancer greatly affects treatment success of which the most important components are education (knowledge) and encouragement of the target population to participate in early diagnostic procedures (World ...
• Factors associated with soft contact lens replacement noncompliance of wearers in Windhoek 

  Gwata, Shamiso G. (University of Namibia, 2017)

  Approximately hundred and twenty five million people worldwide wear contact lenses (Barr, 2006). The contact lens market is increasing at an alarming rate globally and Namibia is no exception, but there are no known national ...
• Guidelines for healthcare professionals to manage children with foetal alcohol syndrome at health facilities in Khomas region, Namibia 

  Goraseb, Marcus (University of Namibia, 2017)

  In this study, the researcher explored and described the views of health care professionals who are managing children with foetal alcohol syndrome at public health facilities in the Khomas Region in Namibia. The purpose ...
• Investigation and development of strategies to strengthen the implementation and governance of health research systems (HRS) in Namibia 

  Nangombe, Hilma (University of Namibia, 2017)

  The overall aim of the study was to investigate the status of HRS in Namibia and to develop strategies that will contribute to strengthening its implementation and governance. This study was conducted within a positivist ...

View more