Essays about: "HIV positive mothers"

Found 4 essays containing the words HIV positive mothers.

1. 1. Assessing the Relationship between Christian Congregations and Teenagers Infected with HIV as Infants: a Qualitative Study in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Marie Kristin Pauline Kalender; [2019]
   Keywords : HIV AIDS; teenagers; Christian; church; South Africa;

   Abstract : Problem: With 20% being infected, South Africa still has the highest HIV prevalence worldwide, implying a large number of children being infected as infant over the past decades. Nowadays, many of these infants are in their teenage years. Little research has been conducted about those adolescents. READ MORE

3. 2. 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. 3. Nurse's recommendations to HIV positive mothers about breastfeeding : A qualitative study performed in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

   University essay from Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskap

   Author : Johanna Janson; Emmy Wakäng; [2011]
   Keywords : HIV positive mothers; breastfeeding; recommendation; Tanzania;

   Abstract : AIM: The aim of this study was to a) find out which recommendations are given by nurses regarding breastfeeding to HIV infected mothers, at Muhimbili hospital and the adherence of these, and (b) to find out the nurses’ opinions regarding the WHO recommendations and the parents’ adherence to these. The study will also look into if the nurses are aware of any changes in knowledge among the parents in an HIV context. READ MORE

5. 4. Nurses’ counseling to mothers to prevent mother to child transmission of HIV through breastfeeding : A qualitative study

   University essay from Omvårdnad; Hälsouniversitetet

   Author : Emma Staflin; Jennie Lundkvist; [2011]
   Keywords : HIV Infections prevention control*; Nursing; Counseling; Qualitative content analysis;

   Abstract : Introduction: HIV is a serious problem in Namibia, 13.1% of the adult population is HIV-positive or is a carrier of AIDS. This is one of the highest numbers in the world. HIV is passed from mother to child during pregnancy, during labour or through breast milk. READ MORE