Browsing Research Publications by Author "Sekgala, Machoene Derrick"
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Anthropometric indices and cut-off points for screening of metabolic syndrome among South African taxi drivers
Sekgala, Machoene Derrick; Opperman, Maretha; Mpahleni, Buhle (Frontiers Media, 2022)Detecting the early onset of metabolic syndrome (MetS) allows for quick intervention which may slow progression to a variety of health consequences, hence, determining the best measurement to detect MetS is essential. ... -
The association between plant-based diets and dietary patterns with cardiometabolic risk in a sample of commercial taxi drivers in South Africa
Sekgala, Machoene Derrick; Lopes, Tatum; Zemlin, Annalise Edith (MDPI Journal, 2023)The consumption of unhealthy foods and a sedentary lifestyle predispose individuals to non-communicable diseases. This study investigated the distribution and the association of plant-based diets (PBDs) and dietary patterns ... -
Sociodemographic and lifestyle factors and the risk of metabolic syndrome in taxi drivers: A focus on street food
Sekgala, Machoene Derrick; Opperman, Maretha; Mpahleni, Buhle (Frontiers Media, 2023)In South Africa, similar to other populous countries, the taxi industry is an important form of transportation that contributes to the country’s development. As a result, minibus taxi driving is an occupation characterized ...