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An assessment of external HIV-related stigma in South …

WEBBackground Globally, external HIV-related stigma is a major threat to all HIV prevention, care and treatment interventions including the recently launched Universal Test and …

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Community systems strengthening project: the successes …

WEBCommunity participation is an effective strategy for strengthening health systems and progressively realising health rights. For meaningful community participation to occur, …

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The nature and impact of cyberbullying among South …

WEBCyberbullying, bullying via electronic media and communication, is on the increase. It has been thrust to the forefront of the public agenda, with concerns about the psychological …

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Bridging the health inequality gap: an examination of …

WEBde Villiers Infect Dis Poverty Page 2 of 7 Background South Africa is a land of painful contrasts. Its vast moun-tain ranges, rolling farmland and vineyards, and glitter-

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Women's social position and their health : a case study of …

WEBThis thesis examines the social determinants of women's health status, health knowledge and knowledge and use of health services in a peri-urban area, using Kbayelitsha in …

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Prison health care in South Africa: a study of prison …

WEBThis quantitative and qualitative study investigates the type and quality of health care and conditions of imprisonment that prevailed in some South African prisons in the late …

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Assessment of health related quality of life in HIV positive …

WEBBackground: Quality of life is an important concept because it is the essence of health as defined by the WHO. Pain and other distressing symptoms affect children's quality of …

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The burden and cost of sickness absenteeism amongst …

WEBA high burden of sickness-related absenteeism (SRA) amongst healthcare workers (HCWs) may impact health service delivery. The burden is known in high-income settings but not …

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Economic costs, impacts and financing strategies for …

WEBOver the past decade, calls to address the increasing burden of mental, neurological and substance-use (MNS) disorders and to include mental health care as an essential …

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The impact of coal mining on the environment and …

WEBCoal is South Africa's major primary energy source, and plays a significant role in supplying the chemicals and steelmaking industries. The benefits of coal production are relevant in …

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Determinants of health in Nigeria : a case study of Nsukka L.G.A

WEBThe primary aim of this study is to identify the major determinants of health status in Nigeria. This is done with a view to inform policy making in the health sector. Because …

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Mental Health Services in South Africa: Taking stock

WEBThere is new policy commitment to mental health in South Africa, demonstrated in the national mental health summit of April 2012. This provides an opportunity to take stock …

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THE ROLE OF DOCUMENT REVIEWS IN HEALTH POLICY …

WEBii Abstract Health policy analysis (HPA) contributes to the development and understanding of policies and their implementation that in turn helps to strengthen health system reforms.

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The nature and impact of cyberbullying among South African …

WEBCyberbullying, bullying via electronic media and communication, is on the increase. It has been thrust to the forefront of the public agenda, with concerns about the psychological …

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Post Graduate Diploma in Health Professional Education

WEBCourse participants' knowledge and experience in health professional education will be strengthened in the areas of teaching and learning within a Primary Health Care system …

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Town Cape of University

WEB4.3.5.1 Stigma surrounding mental issues 55 4.3.6. Solution students believe should be implemented in order to address social exclusion and mental illness within universities 57

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