Search for dissertations about: "Cape Town"
Showing result 16 - 18 of 18 swedish dissertations containing the words Cape Town.
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16. Traumatic spinal cord injury in South Africa and Sweden : epidemiologic features and functioning
Abstract : Background: Trauma to the human spinal cord typically strikes out of the blue, leaving those surviving the initial ordeal with permanent or temporary deficits in health and functioning. Because of this, traumatic spinal cord injuries (TSCI) impose a significant burden on society. READ MORE
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17. Mobile teleconsultations in acute burn care : acceptance and user-experience among emergency care providers in resource-poor settings
Abstract : Background: Burn injuries are a global health problem with severe consequences for those affected and nearly 95% of all burns occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). While minor burns can be treated locally such as at the emergency department, severe burns need transfer to a specialist burns centre. READ MORE
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18. Smoking cessation during pregnancy : a person-centred approach among disadvantaged women in South Africa
Abstract : Smoking remains a leading cause of premature, preventable death in South Africa killing 44 000 South Africans each year. Through the introduction of comprehensive tobacco control policies, the South African government has tried to reduce the death toll and a significant reduction in tobacco use has been recorded since its peak in the 1990’s. READ MORE