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Health-related quality of life and associated factors in adults living with HIV in Rwanda
(Taylor & Francis, 2018)
In Rwanda, as in other sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries, life expectancy of people living with HIV (PLWH) has increased dramatically as a result of combined antiretroviral therapy (cART). People living with HIV can now ...
A knowledge assessment questionnaire relating to risk factors for chronic disease of lifestyle for high school learners: validity and reliability
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
OBJECTIVE:
The author aimed to develop a valid and reliable questionnaire that would measure the knowledge of learners
relating to risk factors for chronic disease of lifestyle such as stroke, diabetes and hypertension. ...
The impact of a school-based health education programme on knowledge regarding risk factors for chronic diseases of lifestyle: a pilot study
(LAM Publications Limited, 2011)
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a health education programme on the risk factors of chronic diseases of lifestyle. This study adopted a one-group pretest posttest non-experimental design. The ...
Prevalence and ergonomic risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal injuries amongst underground mine workers in Zambia
(Japan Society for Occupational Health, 2013)
Work-related musculoskeletal injuries (WMSIs) are common in both developed and third world countries. Most researchers agree that exposure to ergonomic risk factors is a major contributor to these injuries. Objective: The ...
Risk factors for chronic non communicable diseases in Mombasa, Kenya: epidemiological study using WHO stepwise approach
(OASIS, 2011)
OBJECTIVE: To describe the prevalence and distribution patterns of the major common risk factors
for non communicable diseases among the people living in Mombasa, Kenya.
METHODS: Using the WHO STEPwise approach, risk ...
Epidemiology of soccer-related injuries among male high school players in Kigali, Rwanda
(LAM Publications Limited, 2012)
Soccer in Rwandan high schools can expose players to the risk of injury warranting prevention programmes. The aim of this study was to determine the type, causes, severity and management of injuries among high school soccer ...
Physical inactivity as one of the chronic disease risk factors among high school learners in public schools in a local community in South Africa
(Stellenbosch University, 2006)
This study aimed to determine the physical activity levels and existence of risk factors
associated with chronic diseases of lifestyle among high school learners. A crosssectional
research design was used to obtain ...
A knowledge assessment questionnaire relating to risk factors for chronic diseases of lifestyle
(Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, University of the Western Cape, 2008)
Objective:
The author aimed to develop a valid and reliable questionnaire that would measure the knowledge of learners relating to risk factors for chronic disease of lifestyle such as stroke, diabetes and hypertension. ...