Doctoral Degrees (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)

Fit for purpose? the strengths and weaknesses of Gauteng maternity services health care organisation / configuration in the context of reducing maternal deaths

Chauke, Hlengani Lawrence (University of the Free State, 2021-03)

BACKGROUND: Despite the availability of evidence-based and cost-effective interventions that are accessible to low and middle-income countries (LMICs), women continue to die of preventable pregnancy-related causes worldwide. ...
Severe morbidity and mortality associated with cardiac disease during pregnancy in the Free State public health service

Schoon, Marthinus Gerhardus (University of the Free State, 2000-11)

English: Cardiac disease in pregnancy is an important component of maternal mortality. No good population based study on the extent of cardiac disease in pregnancy has, as yet, been published. A previous study conducted ...
Evaluation and management of a rectocele in a resource limited setting

Henn, Etienne Wilhelm (University of the Free State, 2017-01)

English: INTRODUCTION: A rectocele can be expected in approximately 11-19% of women and is present in 40-85% of women requiring pelvic floor surgery for other disorders. There is considerable international variation in the ...