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Persistent problems in African integration and peace-keeping
(Sabinet, 2018)African economic integration and peacekeeping constitute respectively the largest institutionalization, and the largest operationalization, of the African Union (AU) and its sub-regional organisations. The number of ... -
Results from the healthy active kids South Africa 2018 report card
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2019)Healthy Active Kids South Africa (HAKSA) Report Cards were produced in 2007, 2010, 2014 and 2016. The 2018 Report Card aims to report on the latest available evidence relating to the physical activity (PA), nutrition and ... -
Development of a context-sensitive physical activity intervention for persons living with HIV and AIDS of low socioeconomic status using the behaviour change whee
(BCM, 2019): Regular physical activity (PA) has been recommended for the management of HIV and AIDS. The purpose of this study was to develop a contextualised intervention for promoting PA among women living with HIV and AIDS (WLWHA) ... -
Relationship between shoulder complex strength and throwing velocity in club cricketers
(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 ... -
Experiences of young South African gymnasts, parents and coaches about the health benefits of sport participation
(AFAHPER-SD, 2019)Gymnastics, as a physical activity, presents young people with opportunities to learn physical skills, improve eye-hand coordination, develop gross and fine motor skills, and socially develop through engagement with other ... -
Physical activity, including active commuting, and health status of rural school children in South Africa
(University of Stellenbosch, 2019)Physical activity is considered a key preventative measure for various diseases, such as diabetes and cardio-vascular disorders. The majority of South Africans studied in various regional cross sectional surveys, suggest ... -
Learning from experience in Hangzhou: WLCE leisure experience research opportunity
(Taylor & Francis, 2020)This text was collaboratively written by the 12 students – from Brazil, Canada, China, Hong Kong and Hungary – who participated in the WLCE Leisure Experience Research Opportunity, a fieldwork project focusing on resident, ... -
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 ... -
High incidence of injuries at the Pyeongchang 2018 paralympic winter games: A prospective cohort study of 6804 athlete days
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2020)Given the increase in health surveillance research in the sporting arena, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) seeks to preserve the health of the para athlete in several ways including high-quality epidemiological ... -
Perceptions of Physical Activity among Students Living on and off Campus in a University in the Western Cape
(The Open Public Health Journal, 2020)Background: Universities are said to have a responsibility to offer holistic education and should, therefore, include ways to prevent risky behaviour such as sedentary living. University students are expected to make ... -
Physical activity and non-communicable disease risk factors: Knowledge and perceptions of youth in a low resourced community in the Western Cape
(Bentham Open, 2020)The youth's lack of knowledge and misconception on Physical Activity (PA) and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) risk factors aid the growing burden of NCDs globally. This study explored the knowledge and perception of youth ... -
Leisure pursuits in South Africa as observed during the COVID-19 pandemic
(Taylor & Francis, 2020)This paper aims to present the leisure pursuits in South Africa as observed during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the world was hit by the pandemic as early as January 2020, South Africa recorded its first case on 5 March ... -
COVID-19, disability and the context of healthcare triage in South Africa: Notes in a time of pandemic
(OpenJournals Publishing AOSIS (Pty) Ltd, 2020)During disasters, when resources and care are scarce, healthcare workers are required to make decisions and prioritise which patients receive life-saving resources over others. To assist healthcare workers in standardising ... -
Novel coronavirus and regular physical activity involvement: Opinion Read
(AOSIS, 2020)The novel coronavirus (NCOVID-19) has quickly become a public health concern globally and needs urgent attention. While there is no current evidence of vaccines and specific drugs to prevent and treat the ailments emanating ... -
Body image, weight discrepancy and body mass index among university students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
(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 ... -
Mental health and physical activity: A COVID-19 viewpoint
(Bentham Open, 2021)COVID-19, which has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation, has become a public health emergency across the globe. It is a highly contagious disease, which elicits high levels of fear amongst the world ... -
Exercise therapy education enriched through interprofessional
(2021)Biokineticist and physiotherapy professional scopes of practice are explicit that they are both exercise therapists, meaning that they use exercise as a treatment modality. Despite these well-defined scopes of the profession ... -
Access to healthcare for people with disabilities in South Africa: Bad at any time, worse during COVID-19?
(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 ... -
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 ... -
Knowledge and attitude toward health and CVD risk factors among firefighters in Cape Town, South Africa
(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). ...