• Experiences of patients with extensive drug-resistant tuberculosis regarding prolonged isolation in a TB ward at a selected hospital in Namibia. 

  Sirongo, Eine H. (University of Namibia, 2021)

  The focus of this study is to understand the experiences of participants with Extensive Drug Resistance (XDR) regarding prolonged isolation. The participants with XDR-TB are admitted in isolation for a minimum of twenty ...
• Development of strategies for registered nurses to facilitate services rendered by community health workers in Hardap, Kavango east and Khomas regions, Namibia 

  Black, Sofia Hanstein (University of Namibia, 2022)

  With the adoption of the community health worker programme, the primary health care directorate of the ministry of health aimed at delivering family and community-centred promotive, preventive, rehabilitative and basic ...
• Effects of the shortage of midwives on performance and quality of care, in maternity ward, Rundu Intermediate hospital and Nyangana district hospital, Kavango East region 

  Kandjimi, Emilie (University of Namibia, 2021)

  Midwives play a vital role in improving maternal and neonatal health. An adequate number of professional midwives is associated with improved quality of care and decreased maternal and newborn mortality. An increased ...
• An educational programme to support the caregivers of adolescents living with HIV regarding disclosure in Oshikoto region, Namibia 

  Ikeakanam, Ottilie Tangeni Omuwa (University of Namibia, 2021)

  ln 20 l 7 about 1.8 million adolescents, between the ages of 10 and 19, were living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) worldwide, acco unting for about 5% of all people living with HIV and about 16% of new adult HIV ...
• Assessment of compliance to Tobacco products control Act of 2010 after its implementation at public premises of Oshakati town, Namibia 

  Pangwashime, Ndilimeke Muudikange (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 ...
• Experiences of patients with extensive drug-resistant Tuberculosis regarding prolonged isolation in a TB ward at a selected hospital in Namibia 

  Sirongo, Eine K H (University of Namibia, 2021)

  The focus of this study is to understand the experiences of participants with Extensive Drug Resistance (XDR) regarding prolonged isolation. The participants with XDR-TB are admitted in isolation for a minimum of twenty ...
• Factors associated with the unsuccessful Tuberculosis treatment outcomes of the DOTS programme in Kunene and Oshana regions, Namibia 

  Mondjila, Amkongo (University of Namibia, 2022)

  Tuberculosis (TB) is among the leading causes of death globally. In Namibia, the disease has a huge burden, with a case notification rate of at least 442 per 100,000. To date, Namibia is still among the countries with the ...
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support midwives affected by maternal deaths and stillbirths in Khomas region, Namibia 

  Endjala, Tuwilika (University of Namibia, 2022)

  Globally, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) has become a vital workplace programme that assists employees in managing personal and work-related problems. EAP aims to provide midwives with the ability to cope with the ...
• A transition support programme to facilitate the competencies of newly qualified registered nurses at public hospitals in Namibia 

  Emvula, Olivia (University of Namibia, 2021)

  Globally, competencies among newly qualified registered nurses (NQRNs) during transition have been described as a worldwide concern. Health care systems are becoming more demanding with patients and communities becoming ...
• The assessment of the University of Namibia student risky behaviour such as sexual multiple and concurrent partnerships 

  Indongo, Indongo (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 ...
• Non-communicable diseases risk factors among adults in Oshikoto region, Namibia 

  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 ...
• Incedence of Malaria in relation to residual efficacy of 2017 indoor residual spraying during 2018 Malaria season in Engela district, Ohangwena, Namibia 

  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), ...
• Assessment of quality of midwifery care during labour at maternity departments of intermediate and refferral hospitals in Namibia 

  Nghifikwa, Jonia (University of Namibia, 2021)

  Quality of midwifery care can be defined as care delivered by midwives, which is safe, effective, efficient, accessible, acceptable, patient-centred, equitable, and results in a positive pregnancy outcome. This research ...
• Assessment of the knowledge, attitudes and practices of young adults on alcohol consumption and its effects on their health- Windhoek, Namibia 

  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 ...
• Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding the risk of Hepatitis E virus among the residents of Havana information settlement in Windhoek, Namibia 

  Nangolo, Risto Ndawedapo H. (University of Namibia, 2021)

  Globally, every year there are an estimated 20 million Hepatitis E virus infections worldwide, leading to an estimated 3.3 million symptomatic cases of hepatitis E. The 237 probable and confirmed cases at health facilities ...
• Assessing risk factors associated with primary hypertension among military personnel at Peter Mweshihange Military Heakth Centre in Windhoek 

  Muleya, Lilian Njahi (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 ...
• A novel surveilance framework for tracking and predicting health outcomes of cardiovascular diseases risk factors among people living with HIV initiated on art in Khomas region, Namibia 

  Mahalie, Roswitha (University of Namibia, 2021)

  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 ...
• Relationship between climatic factors and respiratory diseases in information settlement in Windhoek 

  Amunime, Julia (University of Namibia, 2019)

  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 ...
• Factors associated with maternal deaths at Intermediate Hospital Oshakati (IHO): Oshana region, Namibia 

  Kornelius, Lidwina (University of Namibia, 2018)

  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 ...
• Factors associated with adherence to Anti-Retroviral Treatment (ART) among adolescent clients at Katutura Intermediate Hospital, Khomas region 

  Shivute, Emmi N. (University of Namibia, 2019)

  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 ...
• A self-management programme to empower adults suffering from Gout and their caregivers in the Omaheke region, Namibia 

  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 ...
• Investigation of risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders among building construction workers, Windhoek Namibia 

  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 ...
• Assessment of risk factors associated with Cervical cancer amongst women attending the oncology centre and health facilities in Windhoek, Khomas region 

  Eiman, Elmarie (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 ...
• Knowledge, attitudes and practices on food safety among food handlers in Opuwo district, Kunene region, Namibia 

  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 ...
• A household survey to assess knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding Rabies among dog owners in Omusati region 

  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, ...
• The knowledge, attitude and practices of nurses regarding the provision of services on Cervical cancer at healthcare facilities in Windhoek district, Namibia 

  Shiweda, Ndahafa A. (University of Namibia, 2019)

  The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices of nurses regarding the provision of services on cervical cancer at the health facilities in Windhoek district, Namibia. To achieve this ...
• A model to facilitate socio-cultural congruent Malaria care: The training of health extension workers in Ohagwena region, Namibia 

  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, ...
• Assessing the knowledge, attitutes and practices of street food vendors with regard to food hygiene and safety in Tobias Hainyeko constituency Windhoek, Khomas region, Namibia 

  Shaanika, Eliaser (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 ...
• Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, practices and responsiveness to medical male circumcision among males in Zambezi region, Namibia 

  Nairenge, Rosalia (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 ...
• The perception of teenagers regarding teenage pregnancy in the Rehoboth district 

  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 ...

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