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Low intake of commonly available fruits and vegetables in socio-economically disadvantaged communities of South Africa: influence of affordability and sugary drinks intake
(BMC, 2019)
Consumption of fruits and vegetables reduces the risk of obesity, diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular
mortality and all-cause mortality. The study assessed the pattern of intake and the factors that influence daily intake
of ...
Health economic evidence in clinical guidelines in South Africa: a mixedmethods study
(BMC, 2021)
Evidence-informed clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) are useful tools to inform transparent healthcare
decision-making. Consideration of health economic evidence (HEE) during CPG development in a structured
manner remains ...
Adolescent girls’ perceptions of breastfeeding in two low-income periurban communities in South Africa
(Routledge, 2019)
In South Africa, exclusive breastfeeding rates are low, and
rates of teenage pregnancy are high. Educational policy enables mothers’ return to school, which conflicts with policy
emphasizing exclusive breastfeeding. We ...
All bad? Experiences of aging among LGBT elders in South Africa
(SAGE, 2019)
There is an almost complete dearth of research on the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual,
and transgender (LGBT) elders in South Africa. This study was a qualitative exploration through focus group discussions of the lived ...
All bad? experiences of aging among LGBT elders in South Africa
(SAGE, 2019)
There is an almost complete dearth of research on the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual,
and transgender (LGBT) elders in South Africa. This study was a qualitative exploration through focus group discussions of the lived ...
An exploration of the challenge's fathers' experience when parenting a child that presents with dyspraxia
(Emerald Group Holdings Ltd, 2021)
Purpose: Due to the limited research on fatherhood and dyspraxia, this study is critical as it highlights the challenges that fathers face in parenting a child that presents with dyspraxia. The purpose of this study is to ...
A pooled prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in South Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol
(BMC, 2021)
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) remains a global public health problem. South Africa is
estimated to have the highest recorded prevalence of FASD. However, no study has systematically evaluated the
available ...
Access to healthcare for people with disabilities in South Africa: Bad at any time, worse during COVID-19?
(AOSIS, 2021)
People with disabilities, especially those living in low- and middle-income countries,
experience significant challenges in accessing healthcare services and support. At times of
disasters and emergencies, people with ...
Mediation of detention trauma via perceived locus of control
(South African Journal of Psychology, 1990)
Political detention in South Africa has been documented to contain conditions inherently detrimental to psychological health. Reports indicate high levels of stress reponses associated with conditions of solitary confinement, ...
Poverty, protests and pandemics: what can we learn from community resilience?
(SAGE, 2021)
The destruction of property, theft and violence that occurred in South Africa, particularly in KZN
and Gauteng in the week of 12 July 2021 had a significant impact on the national psyche. As we
try to come to terms with ...