Research Articles (SRES)

Alcohol consumption, physical activity, and cad risk factors in firefighters

Ras, Jaron; Leach, Lloyd (Bentham Open, 2023)

Firefighting is a physically and psychologically stressful occupation, where firefighters often resort to alcohol use as a coping strategy. Firefighters are particularly vulnerable to alcohol misuse and alcohol disorders, ...

Cardiovascular disease risk factors, musculoskeletal health, physical fitness, and occupational performance in firefighters: A narrative review

Ras, Jaron (Hindawi Journal of Environmental and Public Health, 2022)

Introduction. Firefighting is a strenuous occupation that requires firefighters to be in peak physical condition. However, many firefighters have risk factors for cardiovascular disease, impaired musculoskeletal health, ...

Can social innovation advance the PMTCT programme? A South African reflection

Mdleleni, Lwando; Velapi, Linda (Sinnergiak Social Innovation, 2022)

The prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) programme is an initiative developed to enable health care practitioners to provide essential care to mothers in order to prevent the transmission of HIV to their ...

Effects of an isometric exercise training program on muscular strength, ankle mobility, and balance in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy in the lower legs in South Africa

du Plessis, Ronél; Dembskey, Nadia; Bassett, Susan H (Springer, 2022)

Background: Patients who suffer from diabetic peripheral neuropathy in the lower leg experience a greater risk of falls due to a decrease in strength of the lower extremities. Methods: Fourteen participants, diagnosed ...

Effects of cardiovascular health, musculoskeletal health and physical fitness on occupational performance of firefighters: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

Ras, Jaron; Kengne, Andre Pascal; Smith, Denise (BMC, 2022)

Firefighting is a hazardous occupation, where firefighters are involved in life-threatening situations, being placed under tremendous physical strain, while wearing heavy and insulated equipment to protect them from ...

Association between major coronary artery disease risk factors in the city of Cape Town firefighter and rescue service

Leach, Lloyd; Ras, Jaron (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 ...

Recommendations to enhance parental involvement and adolescent participation in physical activity

Cozett, Colleen; Roman, Nicolette V. (MPDI, 2022)

Adolescents are influenced by external factors which may impact their level of physical activity. Parents require specific strategies to become involved and to increase physical activity participation in adolescence. ...

Relationship between physical activity, coronary artery disease risk factors and musculoskeletal injuries in the City of Cape Town fire and rescue service

Ras, Jaron; Leach, Lloyd (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 ...

Access to healthcare for people with disabilities in South Africa: Bad at any time, worse during COVID-19?

McKinney, Emma L.; McKinney, Victor; Swartz, Leslie (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 ...

Relationship between shoulder complex strength and throwing velocity in club cricketers

LEACH, L.L.; November, R.V.C. (Universidad de Alicante, 2019)

Cricket is a game of immense physical prowess requiring high levels of fitness and skill. Purpose: The aim of this study focused on examining the relationship between shoulder concentric strength and throwing velocity ...

Therapeutic recreation as a developing profession in South Africa

Young, Marié E.M. (Routledge, 2015)

South Africa experiences socio-economic challenges with a high prevalence of poverty resulting in disability and non-communicable diseases affecting the health and welfare of communities. Health services are not always ...

C.L.R. James and a place for history in theorising 'sport for development and peace'

Darnell, Simon C.; Kaur, Tarminder (Inderscience, 2015)

Recent research suggests the need for robust theory building in the field of sport for development and peace (SDP). Recognising this, we argue for further attention to, and appreciation of, the historical context within ...

Body image, weight discrepancy and body mass index among university students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Toriola, Olumatoyin O.; Onagbiye, Sunday O. (AJOL, 2020)

This study examined the relationship between body image, weight discrepancy and body mass index among female university students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A total of 183 university students aged 18.7±1.17 years volunteered ...

Knowledge and attitude toward health and CVD risk factors among firefighters in Cape Town, South Africa

Ras, Jaron; Mosie, Duncan; Strauss, Matthew (PAGEpress, 2021)

Firefighting is a hazardous occupation, and the firefighters’ fitness for duty is affected by their knowledge of and attitudes toward their health and their relationship in the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD). ...

Prevalence of coronary artery disease risk factors among male fire-fighters in Cape Town, South Africa

Achmat, Ghaleelullah; November, Rucia V; Leach, Lloyd L (bioRxiv, 2021)

Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of morbidity and on-duty mortality among fire-fighters. This study investigated the prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD) risk factors among firefighters in Cape Town, South ...

Prevalence of coronary artery disease risk factors in firefighters in the city of Cape Town fire and rescue service – A descriptive study

Ras, Jaron; Leach, Lloyd (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 ...