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Exploring the perspectives of South African parents and primary caregivers living in low-income communities on what children need to thrive within the first 1000 days of life
(MPDI, 2020)
The first 1000 days is recognised as a critical period for the development of children. What children need to thrive in this particular phase of development may be different from any other phase. In South Africa, parents’ ...
Exploring the perspectives of South African parents and primary caregivers living in low-income communities on what children need to thrive within the first 1000 days of life
(MDPI, 2021)
The first 1000 days is recognised as a critical period for the development of children. What children need to thrive in this particular phase of development may be different from any other phase. In South Africa, parents' ...
Policy requirements for the prevention and management of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in South Africa: A policy brief
(Frontiers Media, 2021)
This policy brief is aimed to guide policymakers in developing a comprehensive and
multi-sectoral policy for the prevention and management of fetal alcohol spectrum
disorder (FASD). FASD is a leading source of non-genetic ...
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 ...
Developing a logic model of change for the determinants of parental nurturance in the first 1000 days: A mixed-method study protocol
(Public Library of Science, 2021)
Parents play a key role in providing nurturance and nurturing care to their child during the
first 1000 days which is important for optimal child development. Various factors have been
found to influence parenting but ...
Investigating the resurgence of malaria prevalence in South Africa between 2015 and 2018: A scoping review
(Bentham, 2020)
Malaria remains a serious concern in most African countries, causing nearly one million deaths globally every year. This review aims to examine the extent and nature of the resurgence of malaria transmission in South Africa. ...