Browsing Faculty of Health Sciences by Subject "Compliance"
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Factors influencing compliance with universal precautions in operating theatres in northern KwaZulu–Natal
(SASOM (The South African Society of Occupational Medicine), 2016)Background: Healthcare workers in operating theatres are constantly at risk of occupational exposure to blood and body fluids; however, research suggests that the implementation of universal precautions significantly ... -
The impact of HIV/AIDS on compliance with antidepressant treatment in major depressive disorder: a prospective study in a South African private healthcare cohort
(BioMed Central, 2015)Background: MDD and HIV/AIDS have a high prevalence worldwide with severe consequences for patients. In both conditions, compliance with treatment is key to successfully treat these disorders. In the current study, ... -
Prospective analysis of the medicine possession ratio of antidepressants in the private health sector of South Africa, 2006-2011
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2015)Background: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a disabling mental illness with high morbidity and mortality rates. Inadequate treatment efficacy, unfavourable side-effect profiles and consequent shortfalls in compliance ...