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Advancing the agenda on noncommunicable diseases: prevention and management at community level
(Health Systems Trust (HST), 2017)
South Africa is experiencing an increase in the prevalence of non-communicable
diseases (NCDs), which imposes a heavy burden on healthcare services. The
South African government has made great strides towards management ...
Prevalence and socio-demographic correlates of physical activity levels among South African adults in Cape Town and Mount Frere communities in 2008-2009
(BioMed Central, 2016)
BACKGROUND: Physical activity has been linked to reduced risk of various cardiometabolic disease, cancer, and
premature mortality. We investigated the prevalence and socio-demographic correlates of physical activity
among ...
The roles, training and knowledge of community health workers about diabetes and hypertension in Khayelitsha, Cape Town
(AOSIS, 2018)
BACKGROUND: The current roles and capacity of community health workers (CHWs) in the
management and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) remain poorly understood.
Objectives: To assess CHWs’ current roles, training ...
Health-seeking behaviours of older black women living with non-communicable diseases in an urban township in South Africa
(BioMed Central, 2016)
BACKGROUND: Various studies have shown that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) especially diabetes and
hypertension are prevalent among older women living in South African urban areas, placing a heavy burden on
the healthcare ...