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Barriers to effective partner notification amongst Patients with sexually transmitted infections at a Health center in Windhoek district, Namibia.
(University of the Western Cape, 2011) Shonhiwa Shepherd Ushe; Schaay Nichola
The notification and treatment of sexual partner(s) is a key element in the prevention and control of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Partner notification interrupts the chain of STI transmission, prevents STI complications and long-term sequelae in the sexual partner(s), and also prevents re-infection of the treated index patient. Partner notification is a recognized component of the syndromic management of STIs in Namibia and yet the partner notification rates in the country remain low - as low as 7% in the district of Windhoek currently. In this district, which has the highest number of STIs cases in Namibia, the specific factors that hinder partner notification have not yet been documented. This study sought to investigate the perceived and experienced barriers to partner notification amongst STI patients attending an urban primary health center in the district. An explorative, qualitative study with eight patients (four males and four females), aged 16 years and over, who presented with a new/recurrent episode or a STI follow up was conducted. The participants were purposively selected with the aid of the deputy nurse in charge of the health center after agreeing to take part in the study. The patients were asked about what they felt were personal, partner-relationship and health services related factors that hindered partner notification. Three health workers working at the health center served as key informants and were asked about barriers to partner notification based on their experience of delivering preventative and curative STI - related services over the past three or more years.
Regsinstellings en die reg aan die Kaap van 1806 tot 1834
(University of the Western Cape, 1984) van der Merwe , Petrus; Visaqie , G
Die doel van hierdie verhandeling is om die regspleging en die reg aan die Kaap van 1806 tot 1834 te ondersoek. Daar is op die aanvangsdatum 1806 besluit nie aileen omdat dit 'n nuwe bedeling na die tweede Britse besitname van die Kaap ingelei het nie, maar ook omdat die regsgeskiedenis vanaf die begin van die volksplanting aan die Kaap tot 1806 reeds deeglik deur prof. G. G. Visagie nagevors is in sy baanbrekerswerk Regspleging en die reg aan die Kaap van 1652 tot 1806. Die huidlge verhandeling sluit af by die datum 1834 aangesien dit die datum is van die inwerkingtreding van die tweede Regsoktrooi. Tussen 1806 en 1834 het daar, wat die regswese aan die Kaap betref, spreekwoordelik gesproke oneindig baie water in die see gevloei.
Factors that influence intention to stay amongst health workers in Kabaya, Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2012) Melence , Gatsinda; Schneider , Helen
Adequate human resources for health playa crucial role in improving access to services and quality of care. Human resources for health are often inequitably distributed between rural and urban areas within countries. In Rwanda, almost 88% of physicians and 58% of nurses in the country work in urban areas, despite the fact that 82% of the population lives in rural areas. Kabaya is located in a remote rural area in Ngororero District; its health facilities consist of one hospital and four health centers. Living and working conditions are poor for health .This study aimed to assess factors that influence the intention to stay in Kabaya amongst health workers currently in Kabaya's health facilities. The specific objectives were to analyze the associations between the following factors and intention to stay among health workers in Kabaya: socio-demographic and job characteristics; working and living conditions; and financial and non-financial incentives.
Wildflowers of Table Mountain and the Cape Peninsula
(University of the Western Cape, 1991) University of the Western Cape
This, the eighth such calendar to be produced, focusses on one of South Africa’s and indeed one of the world’s natural highlights — Table Mountain and the Cape Peninsula. This is just one of the areas which is enjoying attention by the Environmental Education Unit as it endeavours to make conservation a relevant factor for a new South Africa.
A case study of the social coping experiences of an adolescent with Arthrogryposis Multitplex Congenita
(University of the Western Cape, 2009) Van wyk, Morne
Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita or A.M.C. is a disorder, which is characterized by multiple contractures of the joints. The disorder presents with varied grades of severity. Despite the physical deformities, intelligence is intact. The aim of this research was to explore the social coping experiences of an adolescent living with Arthrogryposis. This research was a qualitative study. The research design was a case study. Phenomenology was the theoretical framework used. The data collection was done by using one sample, an adolescent living with Arthrogryposis who shared her social coping experiences. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. This research was a personal journey for the researcher because he too lives with Arthrogryposis. Objectivity was maintained. After securing the participant's consent, I emphasized anonymity, confidentiality and the voluntary nature of the study to her. The significance of this research was to develop an understanding of and support for people living with Arthrogryposis and for the disabled in general. The major issues, which arose from this research was the role of transport, social relationships, communication with the non-disabled, the role of the community, making friends, the role of the parent in socialization and others' perceptions of Arthrogryposis. There were limitations to the study, which included interviews, which were partially inaudible, the absence of the participants' father, the shyness of the participant, the social inexperience of the participant, lack of other participants and complications Mwith transportation