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Item Molecular detection of P. vivax and P. ovale foci of infection in asymptomatic and symptomatic children in Northern Namibia(2019) Haiyambo, Daniel H.; Uusiku, Petrina; Mumbengegwi, Davis R.; Pernica, Jeff M.; Bock, Ronnie; Malleret, Benoit; Renia, Laurent; Greco, Beatrice; Quaye, Isaac K.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 examined for the first time, the foci of Plasmodium species infections and regional prevalence in northern Namibia, using nested and quantitative polymerase chain PRC methods.Item Knowledge and attitudes of infection prevention and control among health sciences students at University of Namibia(2012) Ojulong, J.; Mitonga, Kabwebwe H.; Iipinge, S.N.Background: Health Sciences students are exposed early to hospitals and to activities which increase their risk of acquiring infections. Infection control practices are geared towards reduction of occurrence and transmission of infectious diseases. Objective: To evaluate knowledge and attitudes of infection prevention and control among Health Science students at University of Namibia. Methods: To assess students’ knowledge and attitudes regarding infection prevention and control and their sources of information, a self-administered questionnaire was used to look at standard precautions especially hands hygiene. Results: One hundred sixty two students participated in this study of which 31 were medical, 17 were radiography and 114 were nursing students. Medical students had better overall scores (73%) compared to nursing students (66%) and radiology students (61%). There was no significant difference in scores between sexes or location of the high school being either in rural or urban setting. Conclusion: Serious efforts are needed to improve or review curriculum so that health sciences students’ knowledge on infection prevention and control is imparted early before they are introduced to the wards.