Masters Degrees (Family Medicine)
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Stress, depression and suicidal ideation amongst family members caring for a patient with brain injury.
(2021)Background This study investigated the relationship between stress, depression, ill health and suicidal ideation in family members caring for a patient with acquired brain injury. The sample consisted of 80 family ... -
Stavudine induced lactic acidosis, risk factors and predictive laboratory markers : a nested case-control study in South Africa.
(2012)Introduction The incidence of antiretroviral therapy induced lactic acidosis and its associated mortality may be reduced by appropriate dosing, risk stratification and early detection. This study describes the epidemiology, ... -
An audit of the standard of care received by HIV positive patients on ART at a community health centre in KZN.
(2013)Introduction: South Africa has the highest number of HIV infected individuals in the world.2 The South African government has established National treatment guidelines for HIV positive patients to help ensure quality of ... -
An analysis of the use of African traditional medicine by adult patients attending a primary health care clinic in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2013)Background: Current evidence indicates that more and more people worldwide are using complementary and alternate medicines. About 80% of people in Africa and Asia have been reported to be using traditional medicines in ... -
A review of the management of patients with Type 2 diabetes at Leratong Hospital, 2010.
(2012)Introduction: The Society for Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa (SEMDSA) acknowledge in their guidelines that diabetic care is complex and requires that numerous issues, beyond glycaemic control, be ... -
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 ... -
Tuberculosis in medical doctors in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa : personal experiences and perceptions related to their diagnosis and treatment.
(2011)Title: Tuberculosis in medical doctors in KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa): Personal experiences and reflections related to their diagnosis and treatment. Background: The high tuberculosis (TB) incidence and prevalence ... -
An exploration of anaemia in low birth weight infants exposed to perinatal zidovudine at the neonatal unit in King Edward VIII Hospital.
(2013)Large clinical trials beginning with the PACTG-076 trial and other trials across Europe and America have showed that perinatal exposure to Zidovudine (AZT) results in haematological side effects in the neonate, mainly ... -
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 ... -
Characteristics of women having first trimester termination of pregnancy in a district/regional hospital in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2011)Introduction: Despite the availability of contraceptives, some women still seek an induced abortion. If these women are known, they can be targeted for intensive contraceptive counseling. An accessible termination of ... -
Profile of the asthma clinic at Addington hospital, Durban.
(1996)A study was done about the Asthma Clinic at Addington Hospital to show the characteristics and demography of the patients attending the clinic during the study period of one year. Some of the aspects studied were: the onset ... -
Profile and management of patients presenting with asthma in outpatients at a community hospital in Escourt.
(1997)Much work has been done in urban areas to implement national guidelines in the treatment of asthma. There is however a dearth of studies done in rural and semi-rural areas. For this reason this study on the profile and ... -
The impact of Laduma, a health education intervention, on the knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and practices regarding sexually transmitted infections among secondary school learners in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2005)Purpose To evaluate the impact of Laduma, a health education intervention, on the knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and practices regarding sexually transmitted infections among secondary school learners in KwaZulu-Natal. ... -
Profile of sexually transmitted diseases at Addington Hospital, Durban.
(1986)During the period January 1985 to December 1985, 537 consultations were undertaken at the Special Clinic at Addington Hospital, 483 of these were specifically for venereal disease. The male to female ratio was 2.2:1. The ... -
A follow-up study of the respiratory health status of automotive spray painters exposed to paints containing isocyanates.
(1997)In order to evaluate the respiratory health status of spray painters exposed to paints containing hexamethylene diisocyanates (HDI) and to obtain more insight into the relationship between occupational exposures to isocyanates ... -
Cannabis use : social risk factors and knowledge of health risks in a sample of adolescents.
(1997)A study was conducted at a Durban high school which has a mixture of socioeconomic classes and races. All grade 10 pupils present on the day of the study were asked to complete a questionnaire under examination-like ... -
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, ... -
Isoenzyme polymorphism in entamoeba histolytica : an epidemiological survey in a rural South African population.
(1989)Isoenzyme characterisation of Entamoeba histolytica into pathogenic and non-pathogenic zymodemes substantiated previously held views that this parasite con5titutes two distinct strains or even sub-species that ...
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