Faculty of Health Sciences: Recent submissions

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Prevalence of hypertension and associated factors amongst chronic psychiatric patients on antipsychotics at Thabamoopo Hospital, Capricorn District, Limpopo

Phalane, Mmakoma Mary (2025)

The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of hypertension and its associated factors amongst chronic psychiatric patients at Thabamoopo Hospital. This was a cross-sectional descriptive study which involved ...
The use of antimicrobial agents and smart regulations to prevent antimicrobial resistance in poultry farms : towards one health

Mathobela, Caswell Kwena Kedishi (2025)

Background: A quiet pandemic known as antimicrobial resistance (AMR) coexists with the COVID-19 pandemic and is caused by the widespread, careless use of antimicrobial medicines in self-medication and unsupervised therapy ...
Assessment of the knowledge and attitudes of women regarding the use of implanon NXT® as a birth control method in Shotong Local Area Clinics Greater Letaba Municipality, Limpopo Province

Rabopape, Lerato Ermitia (2025)

Introduction and Background: Contraceptives remain the pillars for reducing pregnancy among women. Millions of women in undeveloped countries would like to delay or stop childbearing by using long-acting contraceptives ...
Development of strategies to reduce under-5 mortality rate at selected public hospitals in Sekhukhune District, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Moimana, Oumakie (2024)

BACKGROUND The most common causes of under-five mortality rates are due to conditions such as diarrhoea, malaria, Human Immunodeficiency Virus / Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, prematurity, and congenital abnormalities. ...
Exploring the availability of support strategies for unemployed-community services professional nurses in Bojanala District North West Province, South Africa

Ragimane, Michael Thabo (2024)

The research study was carried out in North-West Province Bojanala district to explore and describe the availability of support strategies for unemployed post-community service professional nurses. A qualitative, explorative ...
The diagnostic value of contrast administration following normal non-contrast brain computed tomography in Mankweng Hospital

Sibiya, Rivalani Queen (2024)

BACKGROUND: The use of intravenous contrast during computed tomography (CT) scans enhances the detection and characterization of pathologies. However, its high cost, along with the potential adverse effects of the contrast ...
Challenges experienced by caregivers of children under five admitted with malnutrition at a regional hospital in Waterberg District, Limpopo Province

Tshivhase, Tshimangadzo (2025)

Background: For children under five, malnutrition is the most dangerous consequence of food poverty. Caregivers traditionally play a larger role in food provision. There are various problems that caregivers can face that ...
Clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of patients with Steven-Johnson syndrome/ toxic epidermal necrolysis at Pietersburg Hospital

Rafumbedzani, Mikovhe Karyn (2025)

Background: Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN) are a spectrum of a life threatening illness commonly caused by drugs. There is a paucity of studies on this condition in the country, and to ...
Perceptions and knowledge of community members regarding mental health disorders in Matsafeni Village, Ehlanzeni

Mboweni, E. N. (2024)

Background Mental health disorders and illnesses are common across the world, but individuals struggling with their psychological health find it difficult to disclose or discuss their conditions with other people. This ...
Health-seeking behavioural challenges as experienced by males at selected primary health care facilities in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga Province

Mbokota, Victress Inheritance (2024)

Background This study provides a comprehensive review of health-seeking behaviour among males, focusing on understanding the factors influencing their healthcare utilisation patterns. Despite growing recognition of the ...
Factors influencing adherence to antiretroviral therapy among young adults at clinics around Mankweng Hospital, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Mashele, Victoria (2024)

Background: The study sought to understand factors influencing adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) among young adults accessing HIV care at clinics around Mankweng Hospital located at Capricorn district in Limpopo ...
Developing an evidence-based management model to mitigate the risk factors associated with gestational diabetes mellitus in the Mopani District of Limpopo Province, South Africa

Ntshauba, Elelwani Thelma (2024)

Background: A model of care for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) has been developed to combat the growing burden of diseases in low-and-middle income countries due to sedentary lifestyles and westernised diets. Resources ...
The attitudes and perceptions of doctors at Letaba Hospital towards family medicine discipline : a qualitative study

Saidiya, Nasibu Sisa Christian (2015)

Aim: The aim of this research was to develop an understanding of the perceptions and attitudes of doctors in Letaba Hospital about the discipline of Family Medicine. The study objectives were: To identify positive and ...
The prevalence of syphilis infection and its associated factors among psychiatric patients at Mankweng Hospital, Limpopo Province

Lebotsa, Matholwane Salminah (2024)

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that is prevalent among the sexually active age group of 15 to 49 years. In psychiatry, neurosyphilis may cause or aggravate mental illness, however data relating to the infection ...
Development of a model to support midwives experiencing adverse events in obstetric units of the Tshwane District, Gauteng Province

Morobe, Rebotile Violet (2024)

Background: The World Health Organisation has reported that Adverse Events (AEs) are announced daily internationally and nationally. An AE is an unintentional event that is and could be harmful to the patient, occurring ...
Prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus is psychiatric patients admitted in Mankweng Hospital

Makhomisane, Wisani (2023)

The prevalence of HIV in psychiatric patients has been studied in urban communities in South Africa but there currently appear to be no published studies concerning Limpopo and limited others focusing on rural communities ...
Prevalence of depression and its associated factors amongst pregnant young women at Dimamo in Limpopo Province

Moshia, Mashilo Benjamin (2024)

Introduction: Since depression in young pregnant women affects both mothers and their unborn children, it is a serious public health concern. The lack of thorough research on the subject and conflicting priorities have ...
The development and implementation of coping strategies for people living with diabetes mellitus to adapt to changing temperatures at health centres of Limpopo province,South Africa

Mbombi, Khizamane Joyce (2023)

Introduction: Several parts of South Africa, including Limpopo Province, have been experiencing high temperatures with limited rainfall and desertification. The effects of both cold and hot temperatures have been noticed ...
Effects of dysfunctional uterine bleeding among women in the selected primary health care facility at Ehlanzeni District, Mpumalanga Province

Mkhatshwa, Ntombizonke Thandeka (2024)

Dysfunctional uterine bleeding is a worldwide health problem marked by irregular menstrual cycles and excessive bleeding. It affects women all over the world. It affects between 10% and 30% of women in the United States. ...
Factors contributing to the transmission of selected infections : klebsiella species in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Thelle Mogoerane Regional Hospital, Gauteng Province, South Africa

Mothapo, Mmatsie Rahab (2023)

Background: Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) are regarded as a specialized area in any hospital and are extremely risky wards which are more likely to spread transmissions. Moreover, neonates get easily infected as a ...

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