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Analyzing implementation dynamics using theory-driven evaluation principles: lessons learnt from a South African centralized chronic dispensing model
(BioMed Central, 2017)
BACKGROUND: Centralized dispensing of essential medicines is one of South Africa’s strategies to address the shortage of
pharmacists, reduce patients’ waiting times and reduce over-crowding at public sector healthcare ...
Technology-assisted communication in older persons in a residential care facility in South Africa
(SAGE Publications, 2017)
Relocation to residential care facilities by older persons (60þ) can decrease their social connectedness with their primary networks. The purpose of the study was to identify the use and acceptance of technology-assisted ...
Perceived parental control, restructuring ability, and leisure motivation: a cross-cultural comparison
(Taylor & Francis, 2017)
Leisure is viewed worldwide as an important developmental context for adolescents. As leisure research and programs are shared across nations, it is crucial to examine the cultural equivalence of leisure-related constructs ...
South-Africa (Goodstart III) trial: community-based maternal and newborn care economic analysis
(Oxford University Press, 2017)
In light of South Africa’s generalized HIV/AIDS epidemic coupled with high infant mortality, we undertook
a cluster Randomized Control Trial (2008–10) assessing the effect of Community Health Worker
(CHW) antenatal and ...
Children’s discourses of natural spaces: considerations for children’s subjective well-being
(Springer Verlag, 2017)
Based on the evidence provided in the literature, it is manifest that increased time spent in nature increases various aspects of children’s well-being. Using discourse analysis on focus group interviews with 28 children ...
South-Africa (Goodstart III) trial: community based maternal and newborn care economic analysis
(Oxford University Press, 2017)
In light of South Africa’s generalized HIV/AIDS epidemic coupled with high infant mortality, we undertook a cluster Randomized Control Trial (2008–10) assessing the effect of Community Health Worker (CHW) antenatal and ...
Inefficient procurement processes undermine access to medicines in the Western Cape Province of South Africa
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2017)
BACKGROUND. South Africa (SA) has experienced several stock-outs of life-saving medicines for the treatment of major chronic infectious
and non-communicable diseases in the public sector.
OBJECTIVE. To identify the causes ...
Experiences of secondary trauma amongst spouses of emergency service personnel
(Stellenbosch University, 2017)
South African emergency service personnel (ESP) regularly face traumatic, stressful and life-threatening situations which influences them physically, emotionally and psychologically. They are exposed to an unpredictable ...
Mental healthcare providers’ attitudes towards the adoption of evidence-based practice in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder in South Africa
(SAGE Publications, 2017)
South African society is characterised by a high prevalence of exposure to traumatic events that can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder. In treating post-traumatic stress disorder, mental healthcare providers are tasked ...
Children’s representations of nature using photovoice and community mapping: perspectives from South Africa
(Co-Action Publishing:, 2017)
The aim of the study was to explore children’s representations and perceptions of natural spaces using photovoice and community mapping. The sample consisted of 28 children aged 12–14 years residing in urban and rural ...