Publications by authors named "Thinavhuyo R Netangaheni"
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- Despite efforts like surgery and antibiotics under the SAFE strategy, trachoma remains a significant issue in Ethiopia, particularly in areas like Nyangatom and Uba Debretsehay.
- The study involved qualitative interviews and discussions to investigate the reasons behind continuous high rates of trachoma in these regions, revealing factors like suboptimal treatment and logistical challenges.
- Key barriers identified include treatment fatigue, misinformation, and geographical difficulties, leading to a lack of support for key populations such as children and women who are most in need of care.
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- Ethiopian maternal mortality rates are still high, indicating that current health programs are not fully utilized, especially in public health facilities in Addis Ababa.
- The study conducted from August to October 2023 involved interviews with 354 women across five hospitals and 10 health centers, revealing a 70.8% overall utilisation of maternal health services. Factors such as travel time to facilities and the number of prenatal visits significantly influenced service use.
- Results suggest that despite resource concentration, maternity healthcare service usage remains suboptimal, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to improve accessibility and education on maternal health.
Background: Communication within healthcare settings is crucial for a therapeutic relationship between nurse and patient especially in preventing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) among adolescent girls. The school health programme in South Africa provides an opportunity to provide HIV prevention services among adolescent girls, however, uptake is low and effective communication can address this.
Aim: The study's purpose was to describe factors affecting HIV prevention communication between professional nurses and high school learners in eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality.
Background: Individuals strive to maintain their sexual and reproductive health (SRH) by being exposed to correct information, having access to contraceptives, and promoting safe sex practices. Adolescent SRH promotion efforts should consider the influence of role models. This review explored the availability and nature of strategies and programmes on adolescents' SRH role modelling and described them using a scoping review.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInterventions for Type 2 Diabetes reduction among older people living with HIV in Harare.
S Afr Fam Pract (2004)
March 2024
Background: Interventions for Type 2 Diabetes reduction among older people aged more than 50 years living with HIV (PLWH) are pertinent as they face excess risks amid a growing population of ageing PLWH.
Aim: To describe interventions for Type 2 Diabetes reduction among older people living with HIV in Harare Urban DistrictSetting: The study was conducted in a low socio-economic setting from five primary health care clinics in Harare urban District.
Methods: A qualitative multi-method approach was applied using an exploratory descriptive design and an integrative review literature.
Background: People living with HIV (PLWH) are ageing, and face increased risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes. Physical activity and diet are effective in reducing Type 2 Diabetes risk. However, there is variation in how older PLWH engage in physical activity and healthy eating.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The phenomenon of gender-based violence is a pertinent social problem in South Africa. The fear of reporting gender-based violence contributes to its continuation, marginalisation and silencing of victims.
Objectives: The study sought to explore the psychosocial effects of gender-based violence among women in Vhembe district.
Risks of Type 2 diabetes among older people living with HIV: A scoping review.
S Afr Fam Pract (2004)
May 2023
Background: The effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy has enabled people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (PLWH) to live longer. With this longevity, there is the risk of developing age-related chronic conditions like Type 2 diabetes. Older PLWH have an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (Type 2 DM) because of the natural physiological processes of ageing and risks posed by HIV infection and antiretroviral therapy use.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Nyaope injecting practice brought the field of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) prevention and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) together. It is complex and requires multidisciplinary approach. Women who use drugs face individual, social, and structural factors that fuel their vulnerability to contract HIV, and other blood-borne infections.
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