Micronutrient Malnutrition Module Guide
This module, Micronutrient Malnutrition, aims to equip Public Health professionals with sufficient knowledge of micronutrients to recognise and address the problem of micronutrient deficiency at a community and population level. The module concentrates on four micronutrients, i.e. vitamin A, iron, iodine and zinc that are considered critical to Public Health, particularly in developing... more
The Revolving Door: Child Malnutrition in Mount Frere, Eastern Cape South Africa: Case Study
This case study focuses on the multiple factors which feed into under 5 malnutrition (including the social determinants of disease). It is set in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa in 2002. The UNICEF Conceptual Framework is used as a tool for analysis. The case is structured as a short narrative case study followed by an introduction to the UNICEF Conceptual Framework. In addition,... more
Health Management II Module Guide
Health Management is considered an important skill area for Public Health professionals. The Health Management II module is thus included as one of the core modules of the Masters Degree in Public Health. The module covers three key management areas: change management, planning and resource management. The concept of change is a recurrent theme across the module. A second underlying theme is... more
Inguinal Canal Powerpoint
Undergraduate medical students learning functional anatomy. This resource is used to complement cadaver dissection practicals. This presentation gives a stylised overview of the gross anatomical structure of the walls of the inguinal canal suitable for undergraduate medical students. It illustrates how herniation of the abdominal contents is prevented while still allowing the spermatic cord... more
Digital Professionalism
A new initiative teaching first year health science students about their online identity has proven valuable. The importance of communication skills and respect for others through social media is identified and explained. The rapid, expansive and evolving use of social media has prompted the need to interrogate its impact for future health professionals. Students in the Health Sciences... more
Consortium for Health Policy & Systems Analysis in Africa
All CHEPSAA’s African members have produced reports that provide an overview of the HPSR+A capacity needs and assets in their organizations and its wider context. They each include recommendations about how to develop capacity. The assessment reports are from Ghana, South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya and Nigeria, and there are also comparative assessments with guidance on how to approach the... more
Blood Culture Procedure
This video was created for medical students at the University of Cape Town, to demonstrate how to appropriately do a Blood Culture procedure and limit the number of samples being compromised. Emphasis is placed on sterile gloving, aseptic technique and procedural steps to follow. more
Growing an Institutional Health OER Initiative: A Case Study of the University of Cape Town
This case study is the result of semi-structured interviews and email engagement with teaching and support staff involved in OER activities in the Facutly of Health Sciences (FHS) and for the OpenContent Directory (web portal) at UCT. The contributors (listed at the end of this study) gave their consent for the author to use their names and direct quotations, and their words are included... more
Development of Oro-Facial Structures and Its Clinical Correlation
Facial anomalies are frequent conditions in children in every part of the world. If these anomalies are not treated appropriately and adequately, there will be imposition of severe psychosocial problems on the parents of such children. And, the appropriateness and adequacy of the definitive treatment, which is often surgery, lie in the proper understanding of the anatomic and embryologic... more
One Step Pregnancy Dipstick Test
This pharmacological procedure demonstrates the procedure in a pregnancy test. The One Step Pregnancy Test Strip would be used in the test, utilizing a combination of antibodies including a monoclonal hCG antibody to selectively detect elevated levels of hCG. more
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