Intimate partner violence is a problem that affects women worldwide. It is a form of gender-based violence usually where women / victims are violated and abused by their male intimate partners. The issue of intimate partner ...
The prospect of decolonisation has gained importance and emphasis worldwide. Decolonisation aims to give voice and respect to people of non-European decent. In higher education institutions the concern is that identities ...
Introduction: Tenofovir, Lamivudine and Dolutegravir, also known as TLD drug, is a new fixed dose combination Antiretroviral therapy drug that is taken once daily by individuals living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. ...
The exposure of healthcare workers (HCWs) to HIV in the workplace is a significant issue, as they face a high risk of infection from patient body fluids and blood. The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge, ...
Homelessness continues an upward trajectory of being a global social security problem affecting both developed and developing countries. The World Population review estimates that Nigeria has the highest numbers of homeless ...
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in millions of confirmed cases and numerous deaths worldwide. The food sector has also experienced increased demand due to panic-buying and hoarding of food products. This study aimed to ...
Background: As domestic animals, dogs have frequent interaction with humans, resulting in possible conflicts causing dog bite incidents. Dog bites result in physical injuries to, psychological trauma, emotional damage, and ...
Introduction: Prohibited malingering of patients from psychiatric wards is a critical concern among professionals responsible for their care. This is because patients who abscond from psychiatric hospitals pose a risk of ...
Background: The disorder known as epilepsy is characterized by disturbed brain nerve cell activity, which results in seizures. It mostly affects children, especially those in primary school, and may be caused by a genetic ...
BACKGROUND: Professional Nurses are required continue to actively engage in continuing professional development to maintain high standards of quality nursing care. Enhancing their participation in CPD is crucial for ...
In Zimbabwe, growth monitoring and promotion, as conducted by community health workers, are part of the nutritional surveillance system. This study seeks to develop a new index combining caregiver behaviours, attitudes and ...
Violence against women in South Africa is regarded as a national emergency. Although the national picture reflects a decrease of 69.4% from 9 990 cases between 29 March and 22 April 2019 to 3,061 since the lockdown until ...
Introduction: Midwives observe childbirth as a normal physiological process which is, however, associated with risks that may lead to loss of life. Pregnancy and childbirth are socially constructed events that bring joyous ...
ntroduction: Global management of diabetes mellitus is guided by the World Health Organization and International diabetes guidelines. Global literature revealed different strategies that are used in the management of ...
Despite several developed strategies, policies and guidelines, malnutrition is still an ongoing challenge. According to the District Health Information System (DHIS), 24 of 141 (17%) children in the Kutama Clinic of the ...
Sickness comes to families unexpectedly and frustrates family members, especially when a child falls ill. The whole family is affected by the experience of sickness and the health care process. Sickness in children happens ...
Student nurses’ absenteeism has become an ongoing challenge in public and private nursing higher education institutions of learning globally. This study was conducted to develop strategies to mitigate student nurses’ ...
Background: Lifestyle modification is fundamental in the management of hypertension. Although there is a wealth of literature in this regard, most patients are failing to comply with lifestyle modification guidelines.
Purpose: ...
HIV testing, treatment and prevention approaches are implemented to ensure that all people are tested and know their HIV status, but approximately 36,9 million people are living with HIV without being aware. Globally, ...
COVID-19, as an infectious disease, is transferred from one person to another if standard precautionary measures are not complied with. Obese and older people, as well as those with chronic conditions, are more at risk of ...