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Journal articles on the topic "Health risk communication – South Africa – Western Cape"

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Namusisi, Shamilah, Michael Mahero, Dominic Travis, Katherine Pelican, Cheryl Robertson, and Lawrence Mugisha. "A descriptive study of zoonotic disease risk at the human-wildlife interface in a biodiversity hot spot in South Western Uganda." PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 15, no. 1 (2021): e0008633. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0008633.

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Zoonotic diseases pose a significant health challenge at the human–wildlife interface, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa where ecosystem services contribute significantly to local livelihoods and individual well-being. In Uganda, the fragmented forests of Hoima district, form part of a “biodiversity and emerging infectious disease hotspot” composed of communities with high dependency on this wildlife protected areas, unaware of the associated health risks. We conducted a cross-sectional mixed methods study from March to May 2017 and interviewed 370 respondents, using a semi-structured questionn
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Stander, Melanie, Lee Alan Wallis, and Wayne Patrick Smith. "Hospital Disaster Planning in the Western Cape, South Africa." Prehospital and Disaster Medicine 26, no. 4 (2011): 283–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1049023x11006571.

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AbstractIntroduction: The aim of this study was to describe the current state of disaster preparedness in hospitals in the public sector in the Western Cape, South Africa with the advent of the FIFA 2010 Soccer World Cup. The objectives included the completion of a self-reported assessment of readiness at all Western Cape public sector hospitals, to identify best practice and shortfalls in these facilities, as well as putting forward recommendations for improving disaster preparedness at these hospitals.Methods: The National Department of Health, as part of the planning for the FIFA 2010 World
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Saunders, Colleen Jayne, Robyn Adriaanse, Abigail Simons, and Ashley van Niekerk. "Fatal drowning in the Western Cape, South Africa: a 7-year retrospective, epidemiological study." Injury Prevention 25, no. 6 (2018): 529–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/injuryprev-2018-042945.

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IntroductionDrowning is a neglected public health threat in low-income and middle-income countries where the greatest drowning burden is observed. There is a paucity of drowning surveillance data from low-resource settings, particularly in Africa. Understanding local epidemiological factors will enable the development of context-specific drowning prevention initiatives and the appropriate allocation of resources.AimThe primary aim of this study was to describe the epidemiology of fatal drowning in the Western Cape, South Africa.MethodThis retrospective study describes fatal drowning incidents
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Simons, Abigail, Rajen Govender, Colleen Jayne Saunders, Robyn Singh‐Adriaanse, and Ashley Van Niekerk. "Childhood vulnerability to drowning in the Western Cape, South Africa: Risk differences across age and sex." Child: Care, Health and Development 46, no. 5 (2020): 607–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/cch.12786.

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Darikwa, Timotheus B., and Samuel O. Manda. "Spatial Co-Clustering of Cardiovascular Diseases and Select Risk Factors among Adults in South Africa." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 10 (2020): 3583. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17103583.

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Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are part of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in developing countries, including South Africa, where they are a major public health issue. Understanding the joint spatial clustering of CVDs and associated risk factors to determine areas in need of enhanced integrated interventions would help develop targeted, cost-effective and productive mediations. We estimated joint spatial associations and clustering patterns of 2 CVDs (stroke and heart attack) and 3 risk factors (hypertension, high blood cholesterol (HBC) and smoking) among adults in
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Davis, Burt, and Carel J. M. Jansen. "Deploying a Fotonovela to Combat Methamphetamine Abuse among South Africans with Varying Levels of Health Literacy." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 12 (2021): 6334. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18126334.

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Poor health literacy in the Western Cape Province of South Africa is one of the main factors hampering methamphetamine (MA) use prevention efforts in the area, where the abuse of this drug is a major health and social problem affecting especially previously disadvantaged communities. In the first part of a two-part study, we compared a health-related fotonovela about MA to an existing brochure group and a control group. Main findings show that the vast majority of readers preferred the fotonovela over the existing brochure. This included participants from all three age groups and for both leve
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Abels, Melissa D., and Renette J. Blignaut. "Sexual-risk behaviour among sexually active first-year students at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa." African Journal of AIDS Research 10, no. 3 (2011): 255–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.2989/16085906.2011.626295.

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Timothy, Andrea, David Coetzee, Christopher Morgan, Margaret Kelaher, Ross Stewart Bailie, and Margie Danchin. "Using an adaptive, codesign approach to strengthen clinic-level immunisation services in Khayelitsha, Western Cape Province, South Africa." BMJ Global Health 6, no. 3 (2021): e004004. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2020-004004.

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IntroductionOptimal immunisation programme service delivery and childhood vaccine coverage remains an ongoing challenge in South Africa. Previous health systems approaches have made recommendations on how to address identified barriers but detailed local implementation studies are lacking. This study aimed to improve immunisation service delivery in children under 24 months in Khayelitsha, Western Cape Province using an adaptive, co-design approach to assess and improve childhood immunisation service delivery at the clinic level.MethodsA rapid, adaptive approach to identification of barriers a
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May, Philip A., J. Phillip Gossage, Lesley E. Brooke, et al. "Maternal Risk Factors for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in the Western Cape Province of South Africa: A Population-Based Study." American Journal of Public Health 95, no. 7 (2005): 1190–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.2105/ajph.2003.037093.

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Plüddemann, Andreas, Neo Morojele, Bronwyn Myers, et al. "The prevalence of risk for mental health problems among high school students in the Western Cape Province, South Africa." South African Journal of Psychology 44, no. 1 (2014): 30–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0081246313516264.

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Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Health risk communication – South Africa – Western Cape"

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Yeager, Valerie (Valerie Ann). "Beyond the barriers : HIV prevention and treatment in South African public sector - a Western Cape Science Communication Study." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/17254.

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Thesis (MPhil)--Stellenbosch University, 2005.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This work provides a comprehensive overview of the South African HIV/AIDS epidemic. It examines the historical and social background of the HIV/AIDS situation and looks at the importance of the media and science communication in combating the effects of the epidemic on society. This research explores the different forms of health communication and the varied benefits of each. Overall, it highlights positive media efforts that have helped redirect the HIV/AIDS epidemic within the social and political context of the HIV epi
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Johnson, Bridget Ann. "Mental health promotion in Western Cape schools :an exploration of factors relating to risk, resilience and health promotion." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2005. http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&amp.

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Recent South African research has confirmed that there is reason to be concerned about the mental health status and well-being of our youth. School-going youth are engaging in a wide array of risk behaviours that seriously threaten their well-being and hamper their chances of experiencing success in the future. The aim of this research was to explore factors relating to risk, resilience and health promoting schools in order to enhance the well-being of youth in South Africa.
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Louw, E. J. M. "Climate change in the Western Cape : a disaster risk assessment of the impact on human health." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/1158.

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Thesis (DPhil (Geography and Environmental Studies))—University of Stellenbosch, 2007.<br>Background The Disaster Management Act (Act 57 of 2002) instructs a paradigm shift from preparedness, response and recovery towards risk reduction. In order to plan for and mitigate risks, all spheres of government must firstly assess their hazards, vulnerabilities, capacity to cope and therefore risks. Studies in this regard, in South Africa, have however only focussed on current risks. Climate Change has now been accepted by leading international studies as a reality. Climate change can impact upo
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Madasa, Vuyolwethu. "Survival and secondary medical conditions of persons with traumatic spinal cord injury in South Africa." University of the Western Cape, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/6742.

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Magister Scientiae (Physiotherapy) - MSc(Physio)<br>Background: A spinal cord injury (SCI) results in a change, either temporary or permanent, in the cord’s normal motor, sensory or autonomic function. In addition, secondary medical complications are common, following an SCI. As such, mortality risk in the spinal cord community remains higher, when compared to the general population. Understanding the complexity of factors related to mortality, remains paramount. Aim: The overarching aim was to assess mortality and secondary medical complications, four years after traumatic spinal cord i
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Lipito, Hedvig Nyanyukweni Kakoko. "A mobile-based service to promote reproductive health for youth-at-risk: the case of Grabouw, Western Cape, South Africa." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/1399.

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Thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Master of Technology: Information Technology in the Faculty of Informatics and Design, at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology<br>Transitioning from childhood to adulthood is typically coupled with many puberty related challenges, and such challenges are heightened by access deficiency to reproductive health information. The situation is worsened in under-resourced communities in Southern Africa as the youth’s socio-economic status is hampered by a lack of timely informed education. Such youth groups are referred to as yo
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Petersen, Fazlyn. "Determinants for the acceptance and use of mobile health applications: Diabetic patients in the Western Cape, South Africa." University of Western Cape, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7832.

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Philosophiae Doctor - PhD<br>The increased pervasiveness of information communication and technology and increasing internet access creates anticipation for how contemporary technologies can address critical developmental problems. Non-communicable diseases are the leading cause of death globally, even though more than 40% of the deaths are premature and avoidable. Diabetes is such a disease that causes 80% of non-communicable disease deaths in low and middle-income countries. Diabetes is also the leading cause of death in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Diabetes thus constitutes a
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Ayuk, Julius Nkongho. "A cross-sectional study of tuberculosis among workers in Tygerberg Academic Hospital, Western Cape province, South Africa." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/85836.

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Thesis (MMed)--Stellenbosch University, 2013.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction: The morbidity and mortality associated with tuberculosis (TB) disease is of grave consequences for the health and employment of afflicted individuals. Healthcare workers are identified amongst high risk groups in communities. The prevalence/incidence of TB is dependent on the presence of associated risk factors which varies in diversity and intensity in different communities and workplaces. Understanding the risk factors operating in any given environment is indispensable to any tuberculosis control programme
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De, Klerk Danelle Ria. "The prevalence of coronary risk factors among children, ages 11 to 13, in selected Western Cape schools." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/53146.

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Thesis (MScSportSc)--University of Stellenbosch, 2002.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Numerous studies have shown that coronary artery disease (CAD) has its origin in childhood. Several risk factors that increase a person's risk for the development of CAD are prevalent amongst children. South African statistics concerning the prevalence of these risk factors are limited. Research has shown that early intervention to eliminate risk factors can decrease the risk for the development of CAD. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of certain coronary risk factors amongst children a
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Rivas, Federico Andrade. "Influence of risk perceptions and social context on working for water herbicide sprayers' Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) compliance in the Western Cape of South Africa." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/6097.

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Includes abstract.<br>Includes bibliographical references.<br>The exposure of workers and farmers to herbicides in middle- and low-income countries is an important public health issue with a significant negative impact on their short- and long-term health status. Besides the possible acute effects, long term exposures to low doses of herbicides leads to accumulation in the body which might lead to chronic health effects. The exposure to herbicides of substances is associated with different types of cancers, Parkinson’s, insulin resistance, obesity and endocrine disruptions. Maternal exposure t
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Mustafa, Alrasheed. "Information practices in midwifery: a case study of an antenatal and intrapartum care environment in the Western Cape, South Africa." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/1394.

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Thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Master of Technology in Information Technology in the Faculty of Informatics & Design at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology<br>Research on health informatics has seen a steady increase during this decade as the role of information technology in the health sector becomes pertinent. Findings of previous research in this domain have uncovered vast information needs of health workers, particularly in developing countries. However, there is a need to continue with multidisciplinary research in priority areas such as midwifer
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Book chapters on the topic "Health risk communication – South Africa – Western Cape"

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Ojomo, Cynthia Omoseyitan, and Taye Babaleye Babaleye. "Media Awareness Preferences for Information on Sickle Cell Disorder Among University Students in Southwestern Nigeria." In Dialectical Perspectives on Media, Health, and Culture in Modern Africa. IGI Global, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-8091-1.ch004.

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Sickle cell disorder (SCD) is a defective blood disorder that causes pain associated with blood genotypes of victims who risk dying before their 30th birthday. SCD is best controlled when victims avoid getting married to one another to prevent the spread of susceptible genotype. Many youths lack basic facts of SCD. For long, its awareness was limited to broadcast and print media. But today, social media platforms—Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and WhatsApp—are also used to create awareness on the disease. This study attempts to determine the preferred communication channels for creating awareness on SCD among university students in South-Western Nigeria. Survey research design was adopted. Respondents were 259 students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, and University of Ibadan, both in South-West Nigeria. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. Social media awareness was 51.6%, and conventional media was 48.4%. Thus, more of the respondents preferred awareness on SCD through social media platforms.
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Banderker, Nesaar, and Jean-Paul Van Belle. "Adoption of Mobile Technology by Public Healthcare Doctors." In Handbook of Research on Advances in Health Informatics and Electronic Healthcare Applications. IGI Global, 2010. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-030-1.ch022.

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Doctors working in the South African public healthcare sector are faced with the unique resource constraints prevalent in a developing country. Mobile information and communication technologies (ICTs) hold the promise of improving the quality of healthcare, but this potential can only be unlocked if individuals decide to adopt the new technologies. Understanding the factors that influence the doctor’s adoption of a technology is therefore vital. This chapter reports on an investigation into the factors influencing the adoption of mobile devices by doctors in the public healthcare sector in the Western Cape, South Africa. The research methodology was shaped by qualitative enquiry and described through thematic analysis. The authors confirmed the key adoption factors identified in prior research: job relevance, usefulness, perceived user resources and device characteristics. However, some additional adoption factors were uncovered in this research, namely patient influence, support structures from national government and hospital administration, and unease in respect of malpractice legal suits.
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