A5049376468- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Teacher Professional Development and Motivation
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment
- Emotional Intelligence and Performance
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- HIV Research and Treatment
University of the Western Cape
2017-2024
Stellenbosch University
2014
Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) associated with antiretroviral therapy (ART) can rapidly reverse the gains of ART resulting in poor health outcomes. We need an improved understanding specific ART-related ADRs that influence virologic outcomes.To investigate frequency clinical and assess their effect on failure patients ART.We described prevalence major ADRs, association between a clinic cohort HIV-1 infected Nigerians aged ≥18 years, firstline June 2004 February 2012. Multivariable logistic...
Antibiotic resistance is a significant public health problem. Prudent use of antibiotics crucial in reducing this resistance. Acute bronchitis common reason for consultations with general medical practitioners, and are often prescribed even though guidelines recommend not prescribing them uncomplicated acute bronchitis.To analyse the antibiotic prescription patterns South African (SA) practitioners treatment bronchitis.The 2013 claims members 11 insurance schemes were analysed to assess...
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a worldwide problem, with 68% of infected people residing in sub-Saharan Africa. Antiretroviral therapy used as post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) to prevent cases occupational exposure, and use has recently been expanded nonoccupational exposure. Studies have demonstrated lack awareness non-occupational PEP (NOPEP) the general population.The aim this study was evaluate knowledge attitudes towards availability of, access NO-PEP amongst first-...
Background Rational medicines use (RMU) is the prescribing/dispensing of good quality to meet individual patient’s clinical needs. Policy-makers, managers and frontline providers play critical roles in safeguarding medicine usage thus ensuring their rational use. This study investigated perspectives key health system actors on prescribing practices factors influencing these Eswatini. Public sector healthcare service delivery through facilities (public sector, not-for-profit faith-based,...
Irrational medicine use is a global problem that may potentiate antimicrobial resistance.
Oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uses antiretroviral medication to reduce HIV risk in HIV-negative individuals. Despite its effectiveness, global uptake faces policy and accessibility challenges. In Eswatini, PrEP introduction 2017 showed promise despite stigma COVID-19 disruptions. This study compared retention during after COVID-19. An analytical cross-sectional was conducted among clients accessing testing services selected Eswatini facilities. Data from the register, Client...