Essays about: "prevention of HIV"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 63 essays containing the words prevention of HIV.

  1. 16. The detrimental effect of alcohol on HIV treatment adherence : A systematic review and meta-analysis

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Miljövetenskap

    Author : Watz Viktor; [2017]
    Keywords : HIV; alcohol; treatment adherence;

    Abstract : Introduction: The fight against HIV is addressed in both the Sustainable Development Goals and in the 90-90-90-goals set by the United Nations.Emerging evidence is suggesting a “neglected interface” between alcohol consumption and HIV. READ MORE

  3. 17. Prevention of malnutrition in South Africa among children

    University essay from Sophiahemmet Högskola

    Author : Camilla Pettersson; Fanny Enström; [2016]
    Keywords : South Africa; Malnutrition; Education; Prevention; Children;

    Abstract : Background Malnutrition among children in South Africa is a substantial public health problem. Especially young children are vulnerable and exposed to malnutrition. Children suffering from malnutrition develop many short- and long-term health-consequences. READ MORE

  4. 18. Ethiopian nurses' work with primary prevention : a minor field study in Addis Ababa

    University essay from Sophiahemmet Högskola

    Author : Julia Ansved; Maja Lingerhed; [2016]
    Keywords : Ethiopia; Health Promotion; HIV; Nursing; Primary Prevention;

    Abstract : Background One central task within nursing is health promotion, which can be done at different levels. Primary prevention aims to promote health and protect against illness by preventing problems before they occur. READ MORE

  5. 19. “No more buzz” : An extended case study of the engagement in HIVin the Anglican Church in Ocean View, Cape Town

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Missionsvetenskap

    Author : Simon Hallonsten; [2016]
    Keywords : South Africa; HIV; AIDS; stigma; Anglican Church; Western Cape; Cape Town; Church;

    Abstract : The paper studies the degree of engagement in questions of HIV in the local Anglican Church in Ocean View, Cape Town, using a triangulation design combining participant observation, survey results and interviews. Survey results from two other parishes in the Cape Town area and from clergy in the dioceses of Cape Town and False Bay are used to extend the material and to establish wider patterns in an extended case study approach. READ MORE

  6. 20. Free Human Agency through Sport? Exploring the impact on agency among volunteer peer-educators in sport based HIV/AIDS prevention interventions in a disadvantaged urban area in South Africa

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

    Author : Emanuel Raptis; [2015]
    Keywords : sport for development; peer-education; agency; self-esteem; self-efficacy; HIV AIDS; critical realism; South Africa; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : To this date, a growing body of scientific literature has emerged focusing on the effects of sport for development programs towards the intended primary beneficiaries. Less is known, however, about the effects on those individuals tasked with delivering those interventions in the field. READ MORE