scholarly journals Pathways to and factors associated with rape stigma experienced by rape survivors in South Africa: Analysis of baseline data from a rape cohort

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Jewkes ◽  
S. Mhlongo ◽  
E. Chirwa ◽  
S. Seedat ◽  
B. Myers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Baseline Data ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Rape Survivors

scholarly journals Sociodemographic and lifestyle correlates of exclusive breastfeeding practices among mothers on antiretroviral therapy in the Eastern Cape, South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Ter Goon ◽  
Anthony Idowu Ajayi ◽  
Oladele Vincent Adeniyi
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Hiv Transmission ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Eastern Cape ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Breastfeeding Practice

Abstract Background Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is associated with a reduction of postnatal HIV transmission and optimal infant growth. Given that the factors influencing exclusive breastfeeding are multi-factorial and context-specific, we examined the prevalence and factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding practice in the first 6 months among mothers on antiretroviral therapy in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Methods This was a cross-sectional study conducted between January to May 2018, on 469 parturient women enlisted in the prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission cohort study in the Eastern Cape. Mothers were asked to recall whether they breastfed their infant exclusively with breast milk from birth and if so, to state how long they did. We collected relevant sociodemographic, lifestyle, and maternal information by interview. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were fitted to determine the sociodemographic and lifestyle factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding practice. Results The prevalence of six-month exclusive breastfeeding, measured since birth, was 32.0%. E Exclusive breastfeeding’s prevalence was significantly higher among married women (36.8%), unemployed women (36.6%), non-smokers (32.7%), and those who never drank alcohol (37.0%). Unemployed women (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 1.66, 95% Confidence Interval [CI] 1.08–2.56) and those with grade 12 or less level of education (AOR 2.76, 95% CI 1.02–7.49) had a higher likelihood of practising EBF for 6 months since birth while mothers who consumed alcohol (AOR 0.54, 95% CI 0.34–0.85) were less likely to practice EBF for 6 months. Conclusions The prevalence of six-month exclusive breastfeeding in the study, although comparable with sub-Saharan Africa and worldwide prevalence, remains suboptimal. Advocacy campaigns on EBF must target alcohol cessation and the creation of a favourable workplace environment for lactating mothers.

scholarly journals Social and Demographic Factors Associated with Postnatal Depression Symptoms among HIV-Positive Women in Primary Healthcare Facilities, South Africa

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 65
Author(s):  
Kebogile Elizabeth Mokwena ◽  
Nontokozo Lilian Mbatha
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Primary Healthcare ◽  
Postnatal Depression ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
P Value ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Hiv Positive Women ◽  
Kwazulu Natal

Background: Mothers living with HIV are at risk for mental health problems, which may have a negative impact on the management of their HIV condition and care of their children. Although South Africa has a high prevalence of HIV, there is a dearth of studies on sociodemographic predictors of postnatal depression (PND) among HIV-positive women in South Africa, even in KwaZulu Natal, a province with the highest prevalence of HIV in the country. Objective: The objective of the study was to determine sociodemographic factors associated with the prevalence of postnatal depression symptoms among a sample of HIV-positive women attending health services from primary healthcare facilities in Umhlathuze District, KwaZulu Natal. Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional survey was used to collect data from 386 HIV-positive women who had infants aged between 1 and 12 weeks. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPNDS), to which sociodemographic questions were added, was used to collect data. Results: The prevalence of PND symptoms among this sample of 386 HIV-positive women was 42.5%. The age of the mothers ranged from 16 to 42 years, with a mean of 29 years. The majority of the mothers were single or never married (85.5%; n = 330), living in a rural setting (81.9%; n = 316%), with a household income of less than R 2000 (estimated 125 USD) per month (64.9%; n = 120). The government child support grant was the main source of income for most of the mothers (53%; n = 183). PND symptoms were significantly associated with the participant’s partner having other sexual partners (p-value < 0.001), adverse life events (p-value = 0.001), low monthly income (p-value = 0.015), and being financially dependent on others (p-value = 0.023). Conclusion: The prevalence of PND symptoms among the sample is high, with a number of social and demographic factors found to be significantly associated with PND. This requires the consideration of sociodemographic information in the overall management of both HIV and postnatal depression. Addressing the impact of these factors can positively influence the health outcomes of both the mother and the baby.

scholarly journals Prehospital Factors Associated with Discharge Outcomes: Baseline Data from the Andhra Pradesh Traumatic Brain Injury Project

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 100020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kodanda Ram ◽  
Kadali VaraPrasad ◽  
Murali K. Krishna ◽  
Nithya Kannan ◽  
Venkataraman Sundar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Baseline Data ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Discharge Outcomes

Factors Associated With History of HIV Testing Among Pregnant Women and Their Partners in Cameroon: Baseline Data From a Behavioral Intervention Trial (ANRS 12127 Prenahtest)

2011 ◽  
Vol 57 ◽  
pp. S9-S15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrice Tankam Tchendjou ◽  
Paul Ndombo Koki ◽  
Fred Eboko ◽  
Karen Malateste ◽  
Angeline Ngo Essounga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Hiv Testing ◽  
Behavioral Intervention ◽  
Baseline Data ◽  
Intervention Trial ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
History Of

scholarly journals Gender factors associated with sexual abstinent behaviour of rural South African high school going youth in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

2008 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 450-460 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Dlamini ◽  
M. Taylor ◽  
N. Mkhize ◽  
R. Huver ◽  
R. Sathiparsad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
High School ◽  
South African ◽  
Rural South ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Kwazulu Natal

scholarly journals Factors associated with mortality in HIV-infected people in rural and urban South Africa

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 25488 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kennedy N. Otwombe ◽  
Max Petzold ◽  
Tebogo Modisenyane ◽  
Neil A. Martinson ◽  
Tobias Chirwa
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Infected People ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Urban South

Risk factors associated with occurrence of anthelmintic resistance in sheep of resource-poor farmers in Limpopo province, South Africa

2018 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 555-563
Author(s):  
Morutse Mphahlele ◽  
Ana M. Tsotetsi-Khambule ◽  
Rebone Moerane ◽  
Majela L. Mashiloane ◽  
Oriel M. M. Thekisoe
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Anthelmintic Resistance ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Resource Poor
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