Abstract Corpse handlers in mortuaries are a distinct population, prone to the development of psychological challenges. Previous studies have linked their susceptibility to stressful work environments, characterized by recurrent confrontation with corpses. During the year 2016, 46 staff members at the state mortuary facility in Windhoek handled 4 347 human bodies, highlighting the frequency with which they make contact with human remains. Moreover, corpse handlers are frequently subjected to ...
Abstract Background: The World Health Organization recommends that regular efficacy monitoring should be undertaken by all malaria endemic countries that have deployed artemisinin combination therapy (ACT). Although ACT is still efficacious for treatment of uncomplicated malaria, artemisinin resistance has been reported in South East Asia suggesting that surveillance needs to be intensified by all malaria endemic countries. This study assessed the efficacy and safety of artemether-lumefantr...
ABSTRACT Musculoskeletal disorders are the most cause of injuries and disabilities among construction industries around the globe. The purpose of this study was to investigating risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among building construction workers in Windhoek. This will help companies to develop ergonomic analysis tools to prevent pain and injuries among workers. The study was conducted through assessments, whereby a researcher assesses participants through questionnaires. This...
Abstract The well-being of the foetus is influenced by a number of factors[1] including maternal characteristics, the placenta and umbilical cord morphology and functions.[2] The placenta is a fantastic organ yet often neglected due to its transient existence; it performs functions that are later taken on by separate organs, including the lungs, liver, gut, kidneys and endocrine glands.[3] It is the interface between mother and foetus and influences maternal and newborn mortality.[4] Careful ...
ABSTRACT This study intended to determine the factors that influence the implementation of eGovernment initiatives at the PO-RALG in Dodoma. The specific objectives of this study included determining the social demographic factors that influence the implementation of e-Government, examining the influence of individual factors on the implementation of e-Government, analyzing the influence of organizational factors on the implementation of e-Government and determining the influence of technol...
Abstract Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease caused by flukes. This infection creates a reaction in the human tissue that manifests as scarring of the bladder, urethra, or colon. Schistosomiasis is closely associated with water, as snails carry the parasite. The purpose of this study was to describe and explore any factors (variables) that could be associated with the persistence of the high infection rate of schistosomiasis iii in school children between the ages 6 – 17 years in the Out...
ABSTRACT Health facilities do provide mothers with information regarding feeding practice of children under the age of five years. It seems however that the impact of such information is extremely minimal because poor feeding practices remain a problem in Namibia. Such practices contribute to undernutrition in children under the age of five years. The Oshikoto region is among the top five regions with children affected by undernutrition. The purpose of this study was to develop an educational...
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Abstract Although advances in support of informed choice were made a wide gap still exists between what is documented in policy and guidelines and the reality at the service delivery sites in Khomas region. However the extent to which nurses are implementing the family planning policy and guidelines regarding the elements of informed choice is not known as no study was conducted so far in Namibia. The aim of the study was therefore to explore the extent to which nurses applied the elements of...
ABSTRACT Salmonella infection in humans is a major public health problem worldwide. There is an increasing concern with this pathogen due to the emergence and spread of antibiotic resistant and potentially more pathogenic strains. Failure to control Salmonella in a country presents a potential problem for other countries. To minimise the burden of this pathogen, it is helpful to monitor Salmonella serovars distribution in many countries, implement Salmonella control measures throughout the fo...
ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to provide insight into the nature of homophobic discourse and how it manifests itself in Namibia. Therefore, the first objective of the study was to explore homophobic discourse in Namibia. The second research objective was to examine a few gay men’s awareness and experience of the homophobic discourse in Namibia. The third objective of the study was to investigate the psychological outcomes of homophobic discourse on gay men in Namibia. The literature re...
ABSTRACT HIV testing continues to be very important for monitoring the progress of the epidemic, and for diagnosing individuals with HIV. HIV voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) is one of the key strategies in the prevention of HIV and AIDS and it is a critical entry point of access to HIV and AIDS treatment and care. The scale up of HIV treatment is important to the response. However, enrolment into treatment and care continues to be hampered by the low uptake of VCT, especially among me...
ABSTRACT Unnecessarily high alcohol consumption is linked to a range of diseases, from common steatosis to steatohepatitis, cirrhosis, and, in some situations, hepatocellular carcinoma. Although the histological description of alcoholic steatohepatitis varies, one common characteristic is the presence of shrinking hepatocyte degeneration. Perivenular, centrilobular, and pericellular fibrosis are all present in varying degrees. There may be precirrhotic portal hypertension if the condition ...
ABSTRACT HIV is considered a global disease, infecting and affecting the lives of millions of people. So far, the psychological experience of being HIV-positive has not yet been investigated sufficiently. The aim of this study is to explore how HIV-infected individuals evaluate their own lives, particularly how they find meaning in living with this life-threatening virus and how they cope with their HIV-positive status by making meaning out of it. Work done on meaning making and coping by Par...