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A systematic review of children’s construction of the self: implications for children’s subjective well-being
(Springer Verlag, 2017)
This research aimed to systematically review academic literature focused on how children construct and assign meaning to the ‘self.’ An article search and appraisal yielded 38 articles that met the inclusion criteria. ...
Accuracy of clinical neurological examination in diagnosing lumbo-sacral radiculopathy: a systematic literature review
(BMC, 2017)
BACKGROUND: Lumbar radiculopathy remains a clinical challenge among primary care clinicians in both assessment
and diagnosis. This often leads to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment of patients resulting in poor ...
A qualitative study of the challenges of providing pre-prosthetic rehabilitation in rural South Africa
(SAGE Publications, 2017)
BACKGROUND: There is a known shortage of rehabilitation staff in rural settings and a sharp increase in the number of lower limb amputations being performed. A lack of adequate pre-prosthetic rehabilitation will result in ...
Body circumference parameters predict body mass index in children aged 2-5 years
(Kamla-Raj Enterprises, 2017)
Body circumference parameters have become simple screening measurements that can be used as an indicator of body fat distribution to detect pediatric obesity. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationships ...
Cochrane corner: beta-blockers for hypertension
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2017)
Beta-blockers refer to an assorted group of medications that block the action of endogenous catecholamines on beta-adrenergic receptors.1 The ß1 and ß2 receptorsare the primary beta-adrenergic receptors in the human ...
“If donors woke up tomorrow and said we can't fund you, what would we do?” A health system dynamics analysis of implementation of PMTCT option B+ in Uganda.
(BioMed Central, 2017)
BACKGROUND: In October 2012 Uganda extended its prevention of mother to child HIV transmission (PMTCT) policy
to Option B+, providing lifelong antiretroviral treatment for HIV positive pregnant and breastfeeding women. ...
Illiteracy among caregivers: implications for children’s educational and social development
(UNISA Press, 2017)
The ability of primary caregivers to provide a healthy, nurturing and stimulating environment for their children is essential for children’s educational advancement and emotional development. However, caregivers who live ...
Children’s subjective well-being: Multi-group analysis among a sample of children from two socio-economic status groups in the Western Cape, South Africa
(Springer Verlag, 2017)
Recent advancements in child well-being research have shown an increased importance of subjective well-being in understanding children and adolescents’ quality of life. These advancements have raised questions concerning ...
Understanding internal accountability in Nigeria’s routine immunization system: Perspectives from government officials at the national, state, and local levels
(Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 2017)
BACKGROUND: Routine immunization coverage in Nigeria has remained low, and studies have identified a lack of accountability as a barrier to high performance in the immunization system. Accountability lies at the heart of ...
Children’s discursive constructions of the ‘self’
(Springer Verlag, 2017)
The ways in which children construct and assign meaning to the ‘self’ could have an impact on their social and emotional well-being, including their coping skills, relationship formation, and behaviour. Furthermore, a ...