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Barriers to Accessing Oncology Services for Effective Cancer Care in the Public Health Institutions in Limpopo Province, South Africa: A Qualitative Study

Nursing Reports, 2023
It is estimated that by 2030, 24 million people worldwide will develop cancer, and 13 million will die annually, with 75% of deaths in low- and middle-income countries.
Neo Jacqueline Ramutumbu, D. Ramathuba, M. Maputle   +2 more
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Psychosocial challenges of children with disabilities in Sekhukhune District, Limpopo province of South Africa: Towards a responsive integrated disability strategy

African Journal of Disability, 2022
Background: Disability, and everything it encompasses, presents major challenges to individuals, families and communities worldwide. Children with disabilities (CWD) are marginalised and excluded in most societies.
Matthews M. Makwela, Elizabeth I. Smit
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Cultural barriers to male partners’ involvement in antenatal care in Limpopo province

Health SA = SA Gesondheid, 2023
Background Participation of male partners in antenatal care (ANC) is a complicated process that involves social and behavioural transformation. It necessitates that males take a more active part in reproductive health.
Kenneth V Nesane, F. Mulaudzi
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Caregivers’ and Family Members’ Knowledge Attitudes and Practices (KAP) towards Epilepsy in Rural Limpopo and Mpumalanga, South Africa

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2023
Epilepsy, a common neurological disease, has a significant impact on people living with epilepsy (PLWE), their caregivers, and their family members. Research has consistently shown that the quality of life of PLWE is low.
O. Musekwa, L. Makhado, A. Maphula
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Strategies to Reduce Maternal Death Rate and Improve the Provision of Quality Healthcare Services in Selected Hospitals of Vhembe District Limpopo Province

Nursing Reports, 2023
The maternal death rate remains high in South Africa despite the availability of many existing strategies to improve the quality of service. A 30% increase in the maternal mortality rate was reported between 2020 and 2021, with Limpopo ranking fourth ...
Tshisikhawe Mahada, T. Tshitangano, A. Mudau   +2 more
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Enhancing the Resilience and Adaptive Capacity of Smallholder Farmers to Drought in the Limpopo Province, South Africa

Conservation, 2022
Climate change has caused substantial losses, especially to smallholder farmers whose main source of livelihood is derived from agriculture. Climate change impacts can be reduced by enhancing coping and adaptation strategies.
S. Shikwambana, N. Malaza
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Experiences and perceptions of birth companions supporting women in labour at a District Hospital in Limpopo, South Africa

Curationis, 2021
Background: South Africa has included birth companions in its national guidelines for maternity care and the revised Maternity Case Record, in and effort to improve the quality and experience of care.
Joy V. Summerton, Tsakani R. Mtileni, Maphei E. Moshabela   +2 more
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Antibiotic consumption by Access, Watch and Reserve index in public sector of Limpopo province, South Africa: 2014–2018

Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2022
Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) classified antibiotics into three categories in 2017 – Access, Watch and Reserve (AWaRe) – intending to reduce the consumption of Watch and Reserve antibiotics while increasing the use of Access antibiotics.
Tiyani C. Mthombeni, Johanita R. Burger, Martha S. Lubbe, Marlene Julyan   +3 more
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Potential of ecotourism as a mechanism to buoy community livelihoods: the case of Musina Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa

Journal of Business and Socio-economic Development, 2021
PurposeThis study evaluates prospects of using ecotourism industry to advance community livelihoods in Musina Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa.Design/methodology/approachUsing questionnaire surveys, interviews primarily, supplemented by focus group ...
Azwindini Isaac Ramaano
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Drought patterns: their spatiotemporal variability and impacts on maize production in Limpopo province, South Africa

International journal of biometeorology, 2022
Due to global climate change, droughts are likely to become more frequent and more severe in many regions such as in South Africa. In Limpopo, observed high climate variability and projected future climate change will likely increase future maize ...
N. C. Ferreira, R. P. Rötter, G. Bracho-Mujica, William C. D. Nelson, Q. Lam, Claus Recktenwald, I. Abdulai, J. Odhiambo, S. Foord   +8 more
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