Igumbor, EhimarioPuoane, ThandiShange, Nkosinathi2021-03-252026-06-102021-03-252026-06-102020https://hdl.handle.net/10566/23682Master of Public Health - MPHNon-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death globally, affecting a significant proportion of the economically active population, the majority of these occurring in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In South Africa, over 40% of deaths are attributable to NCDs. The use of healthcare services by individuals who have NCDs is putatively high but has yet, not been adequately quantified. Furthermore, there is a paucity of research data on factors that influence healthcare services use among those experiencing NCDs in South Africa.enNon-communicable diseasesHealth service utilizationHealth systemsSouth AfricaHealthcare accessUniversity of Western Cape