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Theses and Dissertations (School of Health Systems and Public Health (SHSPH)): Recent submissions
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(University of Pretoria, 2019-07-10)Background Cervical cancer is one the fastest growing public health challenges in low to middle income countries. About 85% of new diagnoses worldwide are reported in low-income countries and cervical cancer is the fourth ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2018)Background: Tenofovir (TDF) forms part of the backbone of first and second line HIV infection management. There is limited data from resource-constrained settings on nephrotoxic adverse effects of Tenofovir based antiretroviral ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2018)Background: Multi-Drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB, resistance to at least Isoniazid and rifampicin) is a disease of public health importance, accounting for an estimated 490,000 new cases globally in 2016. Historically, ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2018)Introduction: Stunting is a national public health problem in South Africa affecting approximately 15.4% of children. Among the many possible causes of growth retardation is exposure to toxic substances by dietary means. ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2018)Introduction Cervical cancer is the most common female cancer in sub-Sahara Africa. In 2018, Swaziland was rated with the highest burden globally. In 2014, 21% female deaths in Swaziland were due to cancer and almost half ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2018)Introduction Successful control of malaria vectors requires the control of the larval and the adult stages. There is currently enough evidence on effectiveness of adult control methods through indoor residual spraying and ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2018)Introduction: The scale up of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in sub-Saharan Africa has seen a great reduction in morbidity and mortality related to human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV). Recent advances in ART has seen the ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2018)Background: Chronic and persistent infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most important factor associated with the development of cervical cancer. Cervical cancer deaths have been on the rise in recent years ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2018)Background: In developing countries hunger, poverty and malnutrition are constraint to learning. Unfortunately, the primary school children are the most affected group due to their vulnerability. Implementation of school ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2018)Background: A landfill site is a site for the disposal of waste materials and it is the oldest form of waste treatment. In developing countries, informal recycling proves effective in reducing the amount of waste disposed ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2018)Introduction Studies in the literature indicate that women are vulnerable to develop psychiatric conditions during the perinatal period. Mental health is a neglected topic and that of women’s mental health to a greater ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2017)No abstract
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(University of Pretoria, 2017)The eagerness to overcome workforce health crises in the mining industry continues to be a challenge, undermining health system transformation globally and more specifically in South Africa. Despite policy implementation ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2018)Tobacco use is the world’s leading preventable cause of illness and death and the most important risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly cardiovascular and chronic respiratory diseases (heart attack, ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2017)There is paucity of information on whether exposure to emissions from a cement factory has pulmonary ill effects on communities residing close to these factories. This study investigated the association of exposure to ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2017)Past studies have reported various occupational risks to municipal solid waste handlers (MSWHs). However, no generic framework has been developed for assessing the risks. Therefore, this thesis’ aim sought to develop a ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2017)Background: Nosocomial bloodstream infections constitute a significant public health problem and may be an important cause of morbidity and mortality in patients who are hospitalized. The presence of living microorganisms ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2017)Background: Malaria has remained a major public health burden in Malawi despite recent global progress in its control. Children under the age of five and pregnant women are among the groups most affected by the disease. ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2017)Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are ubiquitous in the environment and their presence in water bodies is documented. They discharge into surface water (SW) unmonitored, posing a threat to both aquatic and terrestrial ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2017)Introduction: The magnitude of low birth weight was estimated to be 13% globally in 2013 by UNICEF. Some studies have alluded that adolescence is associated with low birth weight. This study was done to assess whether ...
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