Knowledge, attitude and practice study of HIV in female adolescents presenting for contraceptive services in a rural health district in the north-east of Namibia
نویسندگان
چکیده
How to cite this article: Ntumba A, Scott V, Igumbor E. Knowledge, attitude and practice study of HIV in female adolescents presenting for contraceptive services in a rural health district in the north-east of Namibia. Afr J Prm Health Care Fam Med. 2012;4(1), Art. #342, 7 pages. http:// dx.doi.org/10.4102/phcfm. v4i1.342 Background: Namibia bears a large burden of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and the youth are disproportionately affected.
منابع مشابه
O-17: Female Genital Mutilation: A Curse or Blessing among Women of Reproductive Age in Nigeria
Background: Female genital mutilation (FGM) practice is mostly carried out by traditional circumcisers, who often play other central roles in communities, such as attending childbirths. Increasingly, FGM is also performed by health care providers. However, FGM is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights of girls and women. The study investigates a broad cross-cultural study...
متن کاملSexual and Reproductive Health Needs of HIV-Positive People in Tehran, Iran: A Mixed-Method Descriptive Study
Background People Living with HIV (PLHIV) are highly stigmatized and consequently hard-to-access by researchers and importantly, public health outreach in Iran, possibly due to the existing socio-cultural situation in this country. The present study aimed to evaluate the sexual and reproductive health needs of PLHIV in Tehran, the capital of Iran. Methods As a mixed-method descriptive study, ...
متن کاملO-18: Sexual Behavior, Knowledge and Attitude of Young Adolescent in Nigeria
Background: Health information on adolescents, by contrast is not widely available in many developing countries apart from indicators on sexual and reproductive health collects by major international health surveys, particularly in the context of HIV/AIDS. Adolescents are a key target group for HIV and pregnancy prevention efforts, yet very little is known about the youngest adolescent: those u...
متن کاملCauses, Patterns, and Economic Implications of Carcass Condemnation of Cattle Slaughtered at Oshana Region, North of Namibia Based on Post-Mortem Inspection
Background: Meat inspection is one of the essential tools for ensuring good quality and safe meat. The objective of this study was to evaluate carcass condemnation of cattle slaughtered in Oshana region, North of Namibia. Methods: In this 4-year retrospective study, causes, patterns, and economic implications of carcass condemnation of cattle slaughtered in Oshana region, North of Namibia were...
متن کاملKnowledge, Attitude and Practice of Female Employees of Health Network in Guilan-Gharb County about Cervical Cancer and Pap Smear
Background and Objectives: Cervical cancer can be recognized in pre-malignancy phase using Pap smear test. Health services employees can play an important role in educating women to participate in regular screening program. The purpose of this study was to determine knowledge, attitude and practice of female employees of health network in Guilan-Gharb about Pap smear and cervical cancer ...
متن کامل