Haiyambo, Daniel H.; Uusiku, Petrina; Mumbengegwi, Davies R.; Pernica, Jeff M.; Bock, Ronnie; Malleret, Benoit; Renia, Laurent; Greco, Beatrice; Quaye, Isaac K.(2019)
Knowledge of the foci of plasmodium species infections is critical for a country with an elimination agenda. Namibia is targeting malaria elimination by 2020. To support decision making regarding targeted intervention, we ...
Background: Early diagnosis and treatment of drug resistant tuberculosis are crucial in the control of the disease and treatment success. In Namibia, there is a gap in empirical data on the diagnosis and treatment initiation ...
Shilunga, Anna; Amukugo, Hans J.; Mitonga, Kabwebwe H.(2018)
Background: Water, sanitation and hygiene played a significant role in schools by reducing water and sanitation related diseases; subsequently improving the health and learning performance of school-aged children. However, ...
Mulenga, Ester; Amukugo, Hans J.; Shilunga, Anna(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 ...
Muyakui, Emmely; Nuuyoma, Vistolina; Amukugo, Hans J.(2019)
Good nursing practice requires detailed record-keeping, which should be timely, comprehensive and accurate. Undergraduate nursing students experience challenges with record-keeping. As a result, a phenomenal qualitative ...
Tuberculosis (TB) is a leading cause of mortality globally, leading to an annual death rate of 1.8 million. In 2017, over 700 people died from TB in Namibia. Moreover, despite the scale-up of high-quality Directly Observed ...
Ngaujake-Kavari, Colleen(University of Namibia, 2019)
A majority of patients do not fully understand their health, diagnosis, proposed treatment/procedure and possible risks because of limited knowledge on the importance of informed consent according to previous studies. It ...
Likando, Annety Kabuba(University of Namibia, 2019)
Breast cancer cases are on the increase globally. Studies have shown that breast cancer awareness is generally low in African women, thus most cases are detected late, indicating a low level of screening uptake. In 2011 ...
The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices on
cervical cancer screening among healthcare workers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia.
Descriptive quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted, ...
Active Management of Third Stage of Labour can prevent post-partum haemorrhage. According to Prevention of Postpartum Hemorrhage Initiative (POPPHI, 2009), active management of the third stage of labor (AMTSL) can reduce ...
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is a major public health and human rights problem involving all ages and sexes throughout the world. However, the manifestations of GBV among men often go undetected and a large number of men ...
Mulokoshi, Theopolina(University of Namibia, 2019)
Emerging multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR/XDR-TB) has become a major public health concern, placing millions at risk. Moreover, nosocomial transmission of MDR/XDR-TB places both patients and healthcare workers at an ...
Mhlope, Helena Ndahambelela(University of Namibia, 2019)
This study is aimed at assessing knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) of Kangaroo Mother Care among Health Care Professionals (HCPs) in the care of low birth weight babies in the Keetmanshoop district. The study was ...
The admission of a relative to an intensive care unit (ICU) is a stressful experience for family members because most admissions are urgent and unexpected. Hence, it is imperative for health care professionals to be ...
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are disorders affecting the musculoskeletal system of the human body and are common in nurses. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, risk factors and impact of musculoskeletal ...
Available data has shown that most deaths due to liver cancer and cirrhosis are primarily attributed to the complications of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infections, globally. Countries ought to have well-documented information ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Phenomena such as urbanisation and individual traits such as health literacy, affect people’s exposure and vulnerability to coronary artery disease risk factors. Namibia, as a developing country, is no exception. Although ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...