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Physical and performance measures of university cricket players
(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 ...
The relationship between binge drinking and metabolic syndrome components amongst young adults aged 21 to 31 years: Ellisras longitudinal study
(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 ...
Predicting coronary artery disease risk in firefighters – a cross-sectional study
(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 ...
Research capacity development in a South African higher education institution through a north-south collaboration
(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 ...
Profile of coronary heart disease risk factors in first-year university students
(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 ...
Child in Africa : Opportunities and Challenges
(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.
(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 ...
Prevalence of coronary artery disease risk factors in firefighters in the city of Cape Town fire and rescue service – A descriptive study
(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 ...
Relationship between physical activity, coronary artery disease risk factors and musculoskeletal injuries in the City of Cape Town fire and rescue service
(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 ...
Association between major coronary artery disease risk factors in the city of Cape Town firefighter and rescue service
(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 ...