Publications by authors named "Regis R Marie Modeste"
Background: The public health concern posed by HIV in South Africa is significant, particularly among young adults aged 15-34 years. Within this age range, university students present a unique demographic, concurrently managing their HIV condition and academic pursuits, thus raising concerns about HIV management within university environments. Research into the experiences of South African university students living with HIV is relatively sparse.
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- - Breast cancer is a major health issue for women globally, and breast self-examination (BSE) is a crucial, low-cost method for early detection; involving nursing students in teaching BSE to their relatives can enhance awareness and practice.
- - A study involving 197 nursing students in North-Central Nigeria found that while 98.5% were aware of BSE and 89.8% practiced it, about 25% did not share this knowledge with their relatives.
- - To increase early breast cancer detection, nursing students should be encouraged to teach BSE to relatives and community members, highlighting the need for ongoing education and sensitization on this important health practice.
HIV and tuberculosis (TB) co-infection remain the leading causes of mortality in many developing countries. Several policies for their prevention and management exist; however, progress to meet the World Health Organization's indicators is slow. As nurses in rural areas are the main health care professionals responsible for the implementation of policies, questions arose about nursing knowledge regarding TB and HIV policies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Being in its fourth decade, HIV remains an epidemic that requires combined efforts for the global fight. The strategies planned and implemented in the fight against HIV include reversing and halting the spread of HIV, increasing health care access, and strengthening the health care system. South Africa has made the fight one of its top priorities, and has developed plans to increase the role of nurses in the management of HIV, demonstrating its willingness, commitment and progress in the fight against HIV.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: It has been reported that South Africa has the highest number of people living with HIV worldwide, with more women being infected than men. Women living with HIV have been documented as experiencing various symptoms related to HIV and use various strategies to manage these symptoms.
Objective: The objective of this study was to explore the sources and types of information regarding self-care symptom management strategies received by women living with HIV.