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Identification of suicidal ideation in HIV-infected patients : development of a suicide risk assessment tool and a suicide intervention plan for HIV-infected patients following voluntary counselling and testing.
(2014)
ABSTRACT
Background. Globally, suicide and HIV/AIDS remain two of the greatest healthcare issues, particularly
in low- and middle-income countries where approximately 85% of suicides occur. Every year, more than
800,000 ...
The acceptability and efficiency of routine "opt-out" HIV testing in a South African antenatal clinic setting.
(2008)
Background and Objectives The improved uptake of antenatal Opt-out testing has been documented internationally. In South Africa little is known about the efficiency and die acceptability of Opt-out testing. This study ...
Twenty four hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in general practice.
(1997)
Objectives: To assess the role of ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in the diagnosis of hypertension in general practice. Background: Hypertension is usually diagnosed by casual office blood pressure readings. However, ...
A study investigating the prevalence of erectile dysfunctional in a primary health care clinic in KwaZulu-Natal. Centre : Addington Hospital - Primary Health Care Clinic.
(2009)
Introduction: Erectile dysfunction, the persistent inability to achieve and maintain an erection
sufficient to permit satisfactory sexual performance, is a common problem.
Aim: To determine the prevalence of erectile ...
Cigarette smoking among Indian matriculants at ex-House of Delegates schools in Northern Kwa-Zulu Natal.
(1995)
A descriptive study of cigarette smoking in a sample of Indian matriculation students was undertaken in Northern Kwa-Zulu Natal in order to establish the prevalence of cigarette smoking; reasons for developing cigarette ...
The prevalence of infertility in women attending a general practice in Katlehong.
(1987)
A study to determine the prevalence of infertility in females in a patient population attending a general practice in Katlehong was done over seven weeks in 1985. In this study 40.6% out of a total of 143 patients interviewed ...
Knowledge and utilisation of contraception in Indian females attending an urban general practice.
(1995)
459 Indian female patients between the ages of 16 and 50. attending the practice of the
researcher were asked to complete a confidential questionnaire on the knowledge and
utilisation of ...
The prevalence of obesity and associated medical conditions in an urban Indian general practice.
(1986)
The prevalence of obesity and associated medical conditions amongst Indian patients attending an urban Indian general practice in Phoenix was investigated. Data were collected using standardized questionnaires and checklists. ...
Dietary factors in overweight adults.
(1986)
The often stated inability of many patients to lose weight or maintain weight reduction is a common complaint heard in general practice and the dietary reasons underlying the problem was studied. The study was carried out ...
The profile of maternal deaths in a district hospital : a five-year review of maternal deaths at Northdale Hospital (2006-2010).
(2011)
Background
The estimated global number of maternal deaths has decreased from 536000 in 2005 to 358000 deaths in 2008. Sub Saharan Africa contributed with 57% of maternal deaths in 2008. Although there is a general decrease ...