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Southern African HIV Clinicians Society guidelines for antiretroviral therapy in adults: 2020 update
Get PDFComprehensive data on the mechanical properties and biodegradation profile of polylactide composites developed for hard tissue repairs
Get PDFExploring national human resource profile and trends of Prosthetists/Orthotists in South Africa from 2002 to 2018
Get PDFImpact of Virtual Laboratory Delivery Environment on Grade 11 Learners’ Learning Outcomes in Physical Sciences: A Case of Two Low Performing Schools in OR Tambo Inland
Get PDFThis study sought to evaluate factors affecting the quality of food provided by the school nutrition programme in Mthatha, OR Tambo Inland Education District. This was a qualitative study in the form of case study research design. Two (2) schools were conveniently selected and from these, 2 principals, 2 school nutrition coordinators, 4 food handlers and 10 learners were purposefully selected to form the sample. Thus, 18 participants were selected in total. Interviews were used to collect data. A review of literature demonstrated that the school nutrition programme was valuable and played an important role towards addressing some of challenges prevalent in South Africa due to the history of the country. The literature reviewed also highlighted challenges faced by the school nutrition programme despite its tremendous success. These are some of the findings: the school nutrition programme was successful towards improving learner punctuality and engaging in the classroom. This had the potential to improve learner health overall; however, it was observed that lack of training around food preparation and hygiene could reduce the effectiveness of the programme. The provision for appropriate storage facilities was also noted as an issue that placed the programme at risk. These are some of the recommendations: the government should provide appropriate training and proper storage facilities in schools with nutrition programme; this could contribute meaningfully towards improving the quality of food provided by the school nutrition programme.Thesis (M.Ed) -- Faculty of Education Sciences, 202
On the Generation of Infinitely Many Conservation Laws of the Black-Scholes Equation
Get PDFConstruction of conservation laws of differential equations is an essential part of the mathematical study of differential equations. In this paper we derive, using two approaches, general formulas for finding conservation laws of the Black-Scholes equation. In one approach, we exploit nonlinear self-adjointness and Lie point symmetries of the equation, while in the other approach we use the multiplier method. We present illustrative examples and also show how every solution of the Black-Scholes equation leads to a conservation law of the same equation
The impact of HIV knowledge and attitudes on HIV testing acceptance among patients in an emergency department in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
Get PDFTransmission of HIV in South Africa continues to be high due to a large proportion of individuals living with undiagnosed HIV. Uptake of HIV testing is influenced by a multitude of factors including the patient’s knowledge and beliefs about HIV. Methods: This study sought to quantify the impact of knowledge and attitudes on HIV testing acceptance in an emergency department by co-administering a validated HIV knowledge and attitudes survey to patients who were subsequently offered HIV testing. During the study period 223 patients were interviewed and offered HIV testing. Individuals reporting more negative overall attitudes (p = 0.006), higher levels of stigma to HIV testing, and individuals who believed their test was confidential were more likely to accept an HIV test. Interventions focused on improving patient perceptions around testing confidentiality will likely have the greatest impact on testing acceptance in the emergency department
Level and determinants of postpartum adherence to antiretroviral therapy in the Eastern Cape, South Afric
Get PDFProvision of immediate postpartum contraception to women living with HIV in the Eastern Cape, South Africa; a cross‑sectional analysis
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