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(2008)HIV/AIDS is a worldwide problem generally and a particular one in Namibia. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a fatal disease caused by the Human Immune Virus (HIV). This disease has become an epidemic, infecting ...
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(2015)The Himba people are a semi-nomadic community with rich cultural beliefs and practices and are unique among other communities in Namibia. The prevalence rate among the Himba community is slightly less than 8%, which is a ...
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(2016)A gap still exists between the propositions of the policy and guidelines on the application of the elements of informed choice in family planning services and the reality in practice. This paper presents the findings of ...
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(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 ...
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(University of Namibia, 2020)Globally, the projected number of foods found to be contaminated from street vendors particularly in developing countries is on the increase. It is however unclear; the contribution unhygienic practices make to food ...
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(University of Namibia, 2016)Since the beginning of the outbreak of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) epidemic, more than 78 million people have been infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and 39 million people have died globally ...
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(2013)About 2.4 billion people globally live under highly unsanitary conditions and practice such poor hygiene that the risks of their exposure to the spread of infection are enormous. The World Health Organization (WHO) has ...
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(University of Namibia, 2020)Male circumcision is one of the popular intervention methods that is fully supported by modern health practitioners to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS with estimate of 60%. About 58 % of men are estimated to have been circumcised ...
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(University of Namibia, 2018)Despite guidelines on essential and obstetric emergency care devised by the Ministry of Health and Social Services to address obstetric and neonatal related challenges in Namibia, the report on perinatal and neonatal death ...
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(University of Namibia, 2017)Adolescents are sensitive people who can easily get derailed by a number of challenges which can sometimes lead to detrimental results if they are not taken care of appropriately. Despite the existence of the National ...
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(2007)Since the identification of the first human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) case, developments have been underway to find treatment for the virus. Antiretroviral agents, especially when used in highly active antiretroviral ...
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(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 ...
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(2014)Emergency contraception (EC) has been available in Namibia for many years; however, there has been little research on knowledge, attitudes and practice of female learners about it. The aim of this study was to assess the ...
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An assessment of the Measles immunisation status and management in Engela district, Ohangwena region (University of Namibia, 2016)Immunisation is one of the most cost effective public health interventions that provide protection against infectious diseases. The purpose of this study was to assess and describe the measles immunisation status and vaccine ...
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(2016)This study involved a quantitative, quasi-experimental and contextual design. The target population for this phase was senior student nurses registered at the University of Namibia, in their fourth year of nursing studies ...
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(2012)People with physical impairments are entitled to using health facilities at least as much as the general population if not more. Inadequate health services coupled with the absence of a physical impairment-friendly health ...
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