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Assessment of neural tube deffects in two Northern Namibia hospitals: Incidence, seasonal variation, risk factors and prevention strategies for folate sensitive defects

Amaambo, Filemon (University of Namibia, 2021)

Neural tube defects (NTDs) represent severe congenital abnormalities of the nervous system and are among significant abnormalities associated with a high mortality and morbidity rates. Studies reported that the incidence ...
Molecular detection of P. vivax and P. ovale foci of infection in asymptomatic and symptomatic children in Northern Namibia

Haiyambo, Daniel H.; Uusiku, Petrina; Mumbengegwi, Davis R.; Pernica, Jeff M.; Bock, Ronnie; Malleret, Benoit; Renia, Laurent; Greco, Beatrice; Quaye, Isaac K. (2019)

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 ...
Implications of the 2015 World Health Organization isoniazid preventive therapy recommendations on Tuberculosis prevention efforts in Namibia

Oloo, Stella A. (2016)

http://www.samj.org.za/index.php/samj/article/view/10787

The World Health Organization recently released guidelines recommending 36-month use of isoniazid preventive therapy in adults and adolescents living with HIV in resource-limited settings. Namibia continues to grapple with ...
Facilitating the mental health of individuals living with chronic mental illness in the Northwest health directorate - Northern Namibia: A community involvement approach

Shifiona, Ndapeua N. (2014)

https://ujcontent.uj.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/uj:12600?root=uj%3A686&root=uj%3A687&root=uj%3A688&root=uj%3A689&root=uj%3A690&root=uj%3A15610&root=uj%3A691&root=uj%3A692&root=uj%3A693&root=uj%3A694&root=uj%3A695&root=uj%3A696&root=uj%3A15617&collection=uj%3A638

Living with chronic mental illness in Namibia is a challenge. It often means a permanent fight against stigma and a daily struggle to make ends meet. The impact of living with the illness produces enormous subjective ...
Knowledge and attitudes of infection prevention and control among health sciences students at University of Namibia

Ojulong, J.; Mitonga, Kabwebwe H.; Iipinge, S.N. (2012)

http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v13i4.30

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 ...

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