Browsing by Subject "Patients"
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Experiences of patients having tuberculosis (TB) regarding the use of Directly Observed Treatment Short-Course (DOTS) in the North West Province, South Africa
(AOSIS, 2016)Background: Tuberculosis (TB) management remains a major challenge despite the implementation of Directly Observed Treatment Short-Course (DOTS). Some of the challenges include defaulting treatment, low TB cure rates and ... -
Incorporation of the traditional healers into the national health care delivery system
(North-West University, 2005)The process for the incorporation, integration or collaboration of traditional healers into the National Health Care Delivery System of South Africa was marred by an array of mixed attitudes from all the parties concerned, ... -
Influence of age and gender on the psychological well–being of people with HIV/AIDS
(Sabinet SA ePublications, 2014)The study explored the influence of age and gender on the psychological well-being of people living with HIV/AIDS. Using a cross-sectional design, two hundred males and females drawn from Polokwane/Mankweng Hospital complex ... -
Pharmacists' perceptual systems regarding their role in medication adherence in South Africa : an interactive qualitative analysis approach
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)The major purpose of this exploratory study was to understand what the perceptions are of pharmacists in South Africa regarding their role in the medication adherence of a patient. The WHO (World Health Organization) ... -
The Phelophepa train, “train of hope, train of healing”
(School for Basic Sciences, North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, Vanderbijlpark, 2021)This article explores the significance of the Phelophepa train, also known as the Phelophepa Health Care Train (HCT). This train started out with only three coaches but because of the need for its services and its ... -
The place and role of prayer for HIV and AIDS patients in the Vaal Triangle churches
(North-West University, 2009)There are many challenges that are facing the world today. One of those challenges is HIV and AIDS. Thousands of people are infected as well as affected by the HIV and AIDS pandemic in the world. In spite of many efforts ... -
The recognition of euthanasia and physicianassisted suicide in South African law
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)This study assesses the current legal position of euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide in South Africa and the possibility of legalizing the two practices. Currently, the legal position of euthanasia and physician-assisted ... -
Socio-demographic factors affecting adherence to antiretroviral therapy in a wellness centre in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Patients' non-adherence to antiretroviral treatment remains a public health challenge in most developing countries, including South Africa. Although the Government avails all efforts to ensure ART availability in hospitals ... -
Socio-demographic factors affecting adherence to antiretroviral therapy in a wellness centre in South Africa
(North-West University, 2019)Patients’ non-adherence to antiretroviral treatment remains a public health challenge in most developing countries, including South Africa. Although the Government avails all efforts to ensure ART availability in hospitals ...