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Background: The study purpose was to assess knowledge, attitudes and practices of healthcare workers on data routine reporting where doctors and nurses from Walvis Bay and Windhoek central hospitals were participants. The aim of the study was to evaluate healthcare workers' knowledge, attitudes, and practice regarding routine data reporting.

Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted and quantitative method was used for data collection. Probability sampling method was used to randomly draw a sample size of 102, where 51 participants were drawn from each hospital. Respondents were given self-administered structured questionnaires, and data were analyzed using google forms and Microsoft excel. The data were compiled and summarized using cross-tabulations.

Results: The results indicated that among 102 respondents, the majority of respondents (n=59; 58%) were aware of the key components of data routine reporting and more than half of the respondents (n=75; 74%) have knowledge of what data routine reporting is. Workload was one of the contributors which are the highest chosen as more than 44% of healthcare workers complain of time constraints due to workload. 39% of healthcare workers indicated that they had not received proper training on the data reporting system and more than half 63% were not trained occasionally.

Conclusion: HCWs from both hospitals showed an excellent level of knowledge and practice toward reporting however, bad attitude was determined to be their main weakness. Finally, occasional training and hiring administrators were highly recommended.

This essay provides an in-depth exploration of anorexia nervosa, a serious and complex eating disorder characterized by a distorted body image and an intense fear of weight gain. The essay delves into the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for anorexia nervosa. It highlights the genetic, psychological, and environmental factors contributing to the disorder, as well as the physical and psychological symptoms experienced by individuals with anorexia nervosa. The diagnostic criteria and evaluation methods are discussed, emphasizing the importance of early intervention. The essay also delves into the multidisciplinary approach to treatment, including medical, nutritional, and psychological interventions. The role of therapy, medication, and relapse prevention strategies are outlined. Finally, the essay emphasizes the need to dispel misconceptions and stigmas surrounding anorexia nervosa, and advocates for increased awareness and support for individuals affected by this debilitating disorder.

Aging is a universal and natural process that affects all living organisms. This essay provides an in-depth exploration of aging, encompassing its biological processes, sociocultural dimensions, and implications for individuals and society. The biological processes of aging involve the programmed aging theory and the damage accumulation theory, which explain how genetic factors and accumulated damage to cells and tissues contribute to the aging process. Sociocultural dimensions of aging highlight the influence of cultural perceptions and societal attitudes towards aging. The concept of successful aging and its implications on physical health, cognitive abilities, and social engagement are discussed. The implications of aging include challenges in healthcare, social and economic impacts, and psychological well-being. The essay emphasizes the need for promoting healthy aging through lifestyle choices, lifelong learning, social engagement, and comprehensive healthcare and support systems. Understanding and addressing the complexities of aging are essential for creating inclusive societies that value and support individuals as they age.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) remains a significant global health issue despite advancements in medical research and public health efforts. This comprehensive article aims to provide an in-depth understanding of AIDS, covering its history, causes, transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and global impact. By exploring these aspects, we can enhance awareness and knowledge about AIDS and work towards eradicating this devastating disease.

Background: The application of SM in healthcare is increasing from time to time, which might highly benefit patients, professionals, and healthcare providers. Studies suggested that patients, professionals, and healthcare providers’ use of SM for healthcare purposes could significantly benefit individuals and institutes to improve healthcare management. However, little is known about the use of social media in healthcare in developing countries, this systematic review is based on the objective of exploring the uses of SM in healthcare in developing countries and identifying effective SM platforms used in healthcare in developing countries.

Methods: We developed the search strategy, which includes five databases: PubMed, Science direct, ERIC, IEEE, and Google scholars. Searching on those databases included all English language studies published since 2018 and discussed SM use in developing countries for health care. Searching was conducted between October 2021 and July 2022.

Results: The search obtained 1535 article titles based on the search strings formed by the combination of keywords. Of the total searched article titles, each database has a share of Pubmed=241, ERIC=222, Science direct=995 and IEEE=77 of these 16 studies are identified as relevant. From studies included in the review the number of articles is in South Africa (4), Nigeria (4), Ghana (2), Cameroon (1), China (2), Pakistan (1), Colombia (1), and Indonesia (1). 37.5% of the included studies were focused on the use of SM for organizing healthcare campaigns and promotion, 18.75% of the included studies were focused on the application of SM for healthcare information sharing, of the included studies 18.75% of them discussed the use of SM for health communication, and 25% of the included studies focused on SM content analysis. It is identified that Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Instagram, Wechat, Nairland, WhatsApp, Grindr, Wikipedia, Google Plus, and LinkedIn were the SM platforms used by the authors of the included studies as interventions to conduct their research.

Conclusion: This review gave a significant view on the uses of SM in developing countries for healthcare and identified SM platforms that are effective for healthcare. In doing so, in the review, we understand that the use of SM is not only limited to social and individual interactions for social affairs; it also has a great role in healthcare sectors. The use of SM in healthcare in developing countries improves healthcare activities such as campaign organizations, information sharing and healthcare communication by increasing the access and availability of relevant healthcare information.