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Prevalence of musculoskelatal disorders among instrumental musicians at a Center for Performing Arts in South Africa
(Science & Medicine, 2013)
The prevalence of playing-related musculoskeletal disorders
(PRMD) is high in various countries of the world, but there is a
paucity of literature in Africa. The aim of this study was to determine
the prevalence of PRMDs ...
Factors associated with injuries among first-division Rwandan female soccer players
(Faculty of Medicine, Makerere University, 2013)
Background: Female soccer has grown tremendously in the last decade. Studies have suggested that female soccer players are more susceptible to injuries than their male counterparts, and their vulnerability is due mainly ...
Translation and validation of a patient satisfaction survey: The isiXhosa version
(2013)
Background: Although the use of surveys has been supported for assessing understanding of health care service quality, it could also be argued that their main function is to quantify perceptions. The importance of assessing ...
Injuries among female Rwandan soccer players: Return-to-play decisions
(2013)
Soccer or football is regarded as an increasingly popular sport for women. Several studies highlighted the increased injury rate proportionally to its increased participation. Researchers are of the opinion that some ...
Prevalence and incidence rate of injuries in runners at a local athletic club in Cape Town
(2013)
Abstract: People across the world are running on a daily basis to improve their health status. However, running can predispose an individual to injury to the back and lower limb. Baseline data on prevalence, incidence rate ...
Prevalence of hypertension among working adults in Rwanda
(Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 2013)
The main finding of this survey is not only the high prevalence (36%) of hypertension among employees in Rwanda but also the high prevalence of individuals not aware of their hypertension (33%).
Translation and validation of a patient satisfaction survey: the isiXhosa version
(AOSIS OpenJournals, 2013)
Background: Although the use of surveys has been supported for assessing understanding of health care service quality, it could also be argued that their main function is to quantify perceptions. The importance of assessing ...