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Knowledge, attitude, and practices on diabetic foot care among nursing staff at primary health care facilities in Sol Plaatje sub-district, Kimberley
(University of the Free State, 2020-08)As essential team members of the healthcare system, nurses have more contact with the patients and are indispensable in patients' education. They can ameliorate diabetic patients' quality of life by aiding in preparing and ... -
Reasons cited for the interruption of anti-retroviral treatment in the Bloemfontein/Mangaung area
(University of the Free State, 2020-11)Background: HIV infection is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide and causes significant morbidity and mortality. It is however treatable with anti-retroviral treatment. This does require regular, ... -
A study of the knowledge, attitudes and practice of lifestyle modifications among patients with type 2 Diabetes mellitus attending the Outpatient Department of the National District Hospital, Bloemfontein, Free State
(University of the Free State, 2020-09)Introduction: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM), no doubt, constitutes a major public health burden globally with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus often resulting in several short and longterm complications. It may also sometimes ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices of health care providers on smoking cessation intervention – a case of Sol Plaajtie Subdistrict, Northern Cape
(University of the Free State, 2020-01)Background: Clinicians are crucial in influencing smokers to quit through provision of behavioural (counselling) or pharmacological smoking cessation interventions. Numerous studies conducted across different parts of the ... -
Characteristics of patients with recurrent involuntary admissions for seventy-two hour assessment at Kimberley Hospital Complex, Northern Cape Province, Republic of South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2019-04)Introduction: Mental illness is common throughout the world, yet the true prevalence is underestimated. Forty-three percent (43%) of all psychiatric admissions in South Africa are involuntary, with a cyclical rise in ...