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Browsing Masters Degrees (CHNS) by Title
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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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(University of Namibia, 2021)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 ...
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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, 2019)Tobacco use is a top leading cause of preventable death in the world and a risk factor for several non-communicable diseases including cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases. Smoking ...
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(University of Namibia, 2022)Mortality information is most directly valuable in the health sector. They help to identify high mortality areas and high-risk groups in the population. They are necessary to determines health services and the mostly needed ...
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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, 2020)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 ...
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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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(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 ...
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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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(University of Namibia, 2019)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 ...
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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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