Browsing by Author "Leach, Lloyd"
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Alcohol consumption, physical activity, and cad risk factors in firefighters
Ras, Jaron; Leach, Lloyd (Bentham Open, 2023)Firefighting is a physically and psychologically stressful occupation, where firefighters often resort to alcohol use as a coping strategy. Firefighters are particularly vulnerable to alcohol misuse and alcohol disorders, ... -
Association between major coronary artery disease risk factors in the city of Cape Town firefighter and rescue service
Leach, Lloyd; Ras, Jaron (Bentham Science Publishers, 2021)Background: Many CAD risk factors occur concurrently, increasing the odds of the development of other risk factors, which is particularly seen in male and older firefighters. Objective: The purpose of this study was ... -
Child in Africa : Opportunities and Challenges
Davids, Eugene Lee; Roman, Nicolette Vanessa; Leach, Lloyd (Nova, 2016)The study aimed to establish the perceived parenting styles, decision making styles and engagement in healthy lifestyle behaviours of male and female learners in secondary schools in the Western Cape, South Africa. A ... -
Does family structure matter? Perceived parenting, decision making and healthy lifestyle behaviours of adolescents in rural South Africa.
Roman, Nicolette Vanessa; Leach, Lloyd; Davids, Eugene Lee (Nova Publishers, 2015)The aim of the study was to compare perceived parenting styles, decision making styles and healthy lifestyle behaviours of adolescents from single and two-parent families within a rural setting in South Africa. The study ... -
The effect of carbohydrate ingestion on the motor skill proficiency of soccer players
Zeederberg, C.; Leach, Lloyd; Lambert, Estelle V.; Noakes, Timothy D.; Dennis, S.C.; Hawley, J.A. (Human Kinetics Publishers Inc., 1996)This study examined the effects of ingesting a glucose-polymer (GP) solution on the motor skill proficiencies of association football (soccer) players from two teams playing during two matches in a cool environment. Fifteen ... -
Effect of physical activity on coronary heart disease risk factors among firefighters: a scoping review protocol
Achmat, Ghaleelullah; Erasmus, Charlene; Leach, Lloyd; Kanaley, Jill (BMJ open, 2023)Introduction: Physical activity interventions have been used for various health conditions, including cardiovascular disease. However, the literature is still limited regarding the effect of physical activity on coronary ... -
Effects of an exercise programme with people living with HIV: Research in a disadvantaged setting
Ley, Clemens; Leach, Lloyd; Barrio, María Rato; Bassett, Susan (Routledge, 2014)This study aimed to analyse the physical health effects of a community based 10-week physical activity programme with people living with HIV. It was developed, implemented and evaluated in a disadvantaged community in South ... -
Factors influencing participation in physical activity among 11-13 year-old school children in the Western Cape, South Africa
Cozett, C.; Bassett, Susan; Leach, Lloyd (AFAHPER-SD, 2016)South African adolescents, in general, are physically inactive, and obesity amongst the youth at schools has become an alarming trend. This study aimed to identify the predisposing, reinforcing and enabling factors of ... -
Health behaviour, decision making and perceived parenting: Are male and female learners significantly different?
Davids, Eugene Lee; Roman, Nicolette V.; Leach, Lloyd (IFE Centre for Psychological Studies (ICPS), 2016)The study aimed to establish the perceived parenting styles, decision making styles and engagement in healthy lifestyle behaviours of male and female learners in secondary schools in the Western Cape, South Africa. A ... -
The link between parenting approaches and health behavior: a systematic review
Davids, Eugene Lee; Roman, Nicolette V.; Leach, Lloyd (Routledge, 2017)The familial home environment, where parenting takes place, plays an important role in the health behaviors that children and adolescents engage in and has implications on health and well-being in later life. Lifestyle-related ... -
Physical activity interventions for the management of chronic disease in low-income populations: A systematic review
Mabweazara, S.Z.; Ley, Clemens; Leach, Lloyd (AFAHPER-SD, 2016)The objectives of the study were to conduct a systematic literature review examining the specific intervention techniques in an updated taxonomy of behaviour change techniques that were included in successful interventions ... -
Physical and performance measures of university cricket players
November, R.V.; Leach, Lloyd (AFAHPER-SD, 2016)The ability to throw a ball at high velocity and with great accuracy is critical for successful performance in many ball sports. This study examines the physical characteristics and performance measurements amongst university ... -
Predicting coronary artery disease risk in firefighters – a cross-sectional study
Ras, Jaron; Leach, Lloyd (2021-07-30)Background: Firefighters are placed under severe cardiovascular load in performing active duty and, when carrying various coronary artery disease (CAD) risk factors, firefighters are predisposed to significant morbidity ... -
Predicting swimming performance using state anxiety
Mabweazara, Smart Z.; Leach, Lloyd; Andrews, Barry S. (SAGE Publications Inc., 2017)Competitive state anxiety is a common response to stressful competitive sports situations that could affect athletic performance. The effects of state anxiety on swimming performance need further inquiry. The aim of the ... -
Prevalence of coronary artery disease risk factors in firefighters in the city of Cape Town fire and rescue service – A descriptive study
Ras, Jaron; Leach, Lloyd (PAGEpress, 2021)Over 45% of firefighter deaths are attributable to sudden cardiac death related to coronary artery disease (CAD), with many of these deaths attributed to comorbidities. The purpose of the study is to determine the ... -
Profile of coronary heart disease risk factors in first-year university students
Leach, Lloyd; Leach, N.; Bassett, Susan (LAM Publications Limited, 2013)There is substantial evidence that coronary heart disease risk factors are present in people of all ages. The extent to which the problem exists in university students in South Africa has not been confirmed in the literature ... -
The relationship between binge drinking and metabolic syndrome components amongst young adults aged 21 to 31 years: Ellisras longitudinal study
Leach, Lloyd; Monyeki, Kotsedi Daniel K.; Siweya, Hlengani James (MPDI, 2020)Background: Evidence is lacking on the effects of binge alcohol consumption on metabolic syndrome in the rural South African population. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between binge drinking ... -
Relationship between physical activity, coronary artery disease risk factors and musculoskeletal injuries in the City of Cape Town fire and rescue service
Ras, Jaron; Leach, Lloyd (SAGE, 2022)Musculoskeletal injuries in firefighters are a common occurrence, that increase as firefighters age, and may be related to the firefighters’ physical activity habits outside of the job. Certain CAD risk factors, such as ... -
Research capacity development in a South African higher education institution through a north-south collaboration
Frantz, Jose M.; Leach, Lloyd; Pharaoh, Hamilton; Bassett, Susan; Roman, Nicolette V.; Smith, M.R.; Travill, Andre L. (Unisa Press, 2014)One of the constraints that prevent higher education institutions (HEIs) in developing countries from engaging in effective and essential research is a lack of research capacity. This study reports on a north-south ... -
A six week contextualised physical activity intervention for women living with HIV and AIDS of low socioeconomic status: a pilot study
Mabweazara, Smart Z.; Leach, Lloyd; Ley, Clemens; Smith, M. (Taylor & Francis, 2018)Research has consistently shown the benefits of regular physical activity (PA) for women living with HIV and AIDS (WLWHA). This study is a pilot, randomised controlled crossover trial, reporting the effects of a ...