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HIV/AIDS knowledge, attitudes and sexual practices among intellectually impaired and mainstream learners in selected schools in Oyo state, Nigeria.
(2011)
In the absence of a cure and/or vaccine, the best approach to HIV is to focus on prevention. However, preventative measures that are presently available in Nigeria do not target persons with intellectual disability despite ...
The role of leptin in HIV associated pre-eclampsia.
(2013)
HIV and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, in particular pre-eclampsia, are the main causes of maternal mortality in South Africa. In HIV associated pre-eclampsia, it is biologically plausible that the immune activation ...
The effect of vitamin B-6 deficiency on copper, zinc and iron balance in the rat.
(1988)
In order to address the contradictory reports on the rat trace element
status during a vitamin 8-6 deficiency, Zn, Cu and Fe balance was
assessed over 8 weeks in 3 groups of young male rats.
Group 1 was the control group ...
Physiotherapy rehabilitation in the context of HIV and disability in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2012)
Aim: The purpose of this study was to describe the experiences of people living with the human immunodeficiency virus who underwent a physiotherapy rehabilitation programme, with the aim of informing and improving future ...
Respiratory health of the informal stone crushers in Dar-Es-Salaam.
(2010)
Introduction.
Stone crushing in Dar-es-Salaam Tanzania is largely an informal occupational activity,
with approximately 7000 workers exposed to varying level of respirable dust. A highly
marginalized, self employed, ...
The role of trophoblast cells in HIV-1 passage across the placenta.
(2015)
Background
The combination of pre-eclampsia and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remains a major obstetric dilemma in South Africa and, consequently, mother to child transmission of HIV remains a burden in our community.
The ...
Exploring the impact of experience-based medical learning on students' clinical preparedness : a case study of the South African-Cuban medical training collaboration programme at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2014)
Background:
The South-African-Cuban Medical Collaboration (SACMC) programme involves medical training being offered to rural South African (SA) origin students in Cuban facilities with the view of future medical practice ...
Exploring students' evaluation of the teaching and learning process at a selected nursing campus in KwaZulu-Natal : lecturers' and students' perspective.
(2013)
Background: The World Bank realizes the significance of investment in higher education for economic growth and social development, and greater focus is placed on quality assurance to ensure educational relevance. Most ...
A descriptive study on the utilization of internet as an academic tool among undergraduate nursing students, at a selected University in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2013)
Background to the study: The Internet is rapidly becoming an important learning tool in academic institutions and workplaces. In academic institutions it plays a pivotal role in meeting information and communication needs ...