The risky behaviours such as concunent sexual partnerships is increasingly recognised as important in the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STis), particularly of heterosexual Human Immunodeficiency Virus ...
Ashipala, Emilia Shiwa(University of Namibia, 2019)
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases continues to be the major development challenges in the 21st century and causes more than 40 million deaths ...
Ngenokesho, Padelia N.(University of Namibia, 2020)
ntroduction: Malaria remains a public health problem in Africa and other countries of subtropical. In 2017, an estimated 219 million cases of malaria occurred worldwide (95% confidence interval [CI]: 203–262 million), ...
Nghitongo, Aina Ndapandula(University of Namibia, 2021)
Excessive alcohol consumption has been on the rise globally and Namibia is no exception, thus making the rise thereof and its adverse effects a public health concern. Various studies indicated that excessive alcohol ...
Hypertension is a preventable major risk cardiovascular non-communicable disease with a prevalence of 57% among adults aged 35 to 64 years in Khomas region, which is the highest in all regions in Namibia. The Health ...
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), the leading cause of death in Africa (57%), has recently been recognised as an essential cause of morbidity and mortality among People Living with HIV (PLHIV). Multiple opportunities exist ...
This study focuses on the correlation between climatic factors and health in informal settlements in Windhoek, Namibia, to investigate if climatic factors have a role to play in respiratory disease occurrences. The objectives ...
Maternal death is a major health problem in Namibia, and in particular, at Intermediate Hospital Oshakati (IHO), Oshana region. Despite the introduction of several interventions by the Ministry of Health and Social Services ...
The study was conducted at Katutura Intermediate Hospital in Windhoek, Khomas region, in Namibia. It focused on adolescent clients receiving ART who attended their monthly teen club
meetings during the time of the data ...
Tibinyane, Maria Boraunyane(University of Namibia, 2019)
The prevalence of gout has increased over the last few decades. Of the 291 conditions studied in the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) (2010), gout ranked 138th for disability and 173rd for the overall burden of disability-adjusted ...
Kanahole, Honratus Jalombweleni(University of Namibia, 2019)
Musculoskeletal disorders are the most cause of injuries and disabilities among construction industries around the globe. The purpose of this study was to investigating risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among ...
Cervical Cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer related deaths in women worldwide. These deaths are unnecessary, as there is evidence that Cervical Cancer is preventable and treatable if detected early and managed ...
Hakwenye, Helena Lamanguluka(University of Namibia, 2019)
Food safety is a key component of food security as food can only be considered to exist, if it is safe for human consumption. Food handlers play a massive role in food safety, it is for this purpose we conducted a study ...
Kanutus, Benediktus Shiikufeni(University of Namibia, 2020)
Rabies is a viral zoonotic disease of warm-blooded animals caused by Lyssavirus of the Rhabdoviridae family that attacks the Central Nervous System, provoking fatal acute encephalitis. Domesticated dogs are the main vector, ...
Uushona, Selma Ingandipewa(University of Namibia, 2019)
The purpose of this study is to explore and describe the socio-cultural factors that influence Malaria prevention and control, conceptualise the study findings by developing the socio- culturally congruent training model, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Nsengimana, Ferdinand(University of Namibia, 2011)
Teenage pregnancy is a worldwide problem. Some of the consequences associated with teenage pregnancy are restriction in educational opportunities, reduced quality of life, exposure to sexually transmitted infections, social ...
Magesa, Emmanuel Salvatory(University of Namibia, 2019)
Malaria and HIV/AIDS are two most widely spread diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa. The co-infection is very common in the region, especially in unstable malaria transmission areas with the prevalence of 29.9 - 40%. In Namibia ...
Communication is the ideas and information exchanged and actions or reactions that arise from that exchange and contact. What really defines the communication is the relationship between the communicator and the recipient. ...
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 Panduleni; 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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...