Research Publications: Recent submissions
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An educational intervention to update health workers about HIV and infant feeding
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2020)Clinical guidelines are used to translate research findings into evidence-based clinical practice but are frequently not comprehensively adopted by health workers (HWs). HIV and infant feeding guidelines were revised by ... -
Factors associated with increased Neonatal deaths at a Regional hospital in Namibia
(University of South Africa, 2020)The increased neonatal mortality rate in a regional hospital in Namibia is a concern. According to the 2013 records of the hospital, there were 333 neonatal deaths from 1 January to 31 December 2013. The aim of the study ... -
The association between dietary consumption, anthropometric measures and body composition of rural and urban Ghanaian adults: A comparative cross-sectional study
(Springer Nature, 2020)Overweight and obesity have become threats to public health in all regions across the globe including sub-Saharan Africa where prevalence used to be low. Policies to regulate the food environment and promote healthy food ... -
Return for prenatal care and childbirth services among Nigerian women using primary health care facilities
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2020)Commonly, women from low socio‐economic background are vul‐ nerable to pregnancy‐related complications (Iliyasu, Abubakar, Galadanci, & Aliyu, 2010; Obiechina, Okolie, Eleje, Okechukwu, & Anemeje, 2011). The peculiarity ... -
Association between selected food purchase practices, physical activity and sociodemographic factors among people living in a low socioeconomic periurban and rural area of South Africa
(Bentham, 2020)This study examined the association between sociodemographic factors, Physical Activity (PA) engagement, and the selected Food Purchasing Practices (FPP) among people living in a low socioeconomic peri-urban and rural ... -
The relationship between female adiposity and physical attractiveness amongst adults in rural Ranaka village, Botswana
(Taylor & Francis, 2020)The obesity problem persists in many countries despite growing evidence on the development of effective strategies directed at promoting healthy eating and physical activity to reduce obesity prevalence globally.1 ... -
Reduced glucose tolerance and skeletal muscle GLUT4 and IRS1 content in cyclists habituated to a long-term low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet
(Human Kinetics Publishers Inc., 2020)Very little is known about how long-term (>6 months) adaptation to a low-carbohydrate, high-fat (LCHF) diet affects insulin signaling in healthy, well-trained individuals. This study compared glucose tolerance; skeletal ... -
Fortified foods are major contributors to apparent intakes of vitamin A and iodine, but not iron, in diets of women of reproductive age in 4 African countries
(American Society for Nutritional Sciences, 2020)Food fortification is implemented to increase intakes of specific nutrients in the diet, but contributions of fortified foods to nutrient intakes are rarely quantified. We quantified iron, vitamin A, and iodine intakes ... -
Mothers' experiences of exclusive breastfeeding in a postdischarge home setting
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2020)Malnutrition contributes to direct and indirect causes of maternal mortality, which is particularly high in Afghanistan. Women's nutritional status before, during, and after pregnancy affects their own well‐being and ... -
Levels and patterns of physical activity in stroke survivors with different ambulation status living in low-income areas of Cape Town, South Africa
(Taylor & Francis, 2020)Little is known about physical activity (PA) in people with stroke living in low-income areas. The aim of this study was to characterize and contrast the levels and patterns of PA between stroke survivors with different ... -
Food sources and dietary quality in small Island developing states: Development of methods and policy relevant novel survey data from the Pacific and Caribbean
(MPDI, 2020)Small Island Developing States (SIDS) have high and increasing rates of diet-related diseases. This situation is associated with a loss of food sovereignty and an increasing reliance on nutritionally poor food imports. ... -
School-based interventions targeting nutrition and physical activity, and body weight status of African children: A systematic review
(MPDI, 2020)Background: Overweight/obesity is an emerging health concern among African children. The aim of this study was to summarise available evidence from school-based interventions that focused on improving nutrition and physical ... -
Snapshots of urban and rural food environments: EPOCH-based mapping in a high-, middle-, and low-income country from a non-communicable disease perspective
(MPDI, 2020)A changing food environment is implicated as a primary contributor to the increasing levels of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This study aimed to generate snapshots of selected external food environments to inform ... -
Social capital and mental wellbeing of older people residing in a residential care facility in Durban, South Africa
(Taylor & Francis, 2015)INTRODUCTION: Global increases in life expectancy are expected to continue, with accompanying physical and mental wellbeing challenges specifically for older people living in residential care settings. OBJECTIVE: The aim ... -
Nurses’ knowledge of tuberculosis, HIV, and integrated HIV/TB care policies in rural Western Cape, South Africa
(Elsevier, 2018)HIV and tuberculosis (TB) co-infection remain the leading causes of mortality in many developing countries. Several policies for their prevention and management exist; however, progress to meet the World Health ... -
Challenges of Student and Nurse Tutor interactions in Malawi Nursing Colleges
(International Journal of Scientific Research, 2015)INTRODUCTION: nurse tutors must encourage teaching and learning discovery through deliberate interactive teaching actions. However, Some outcome actions or interactive behavior of the nurse tutor are much to be desired in ... -
A systematic review of screening instruments for depression for use in antenatal services in low resource settings
(BMC, 2017)BACKGROUND: In low resource settings, short, valid and reliable instruments with good high sensitivity and specificity are essential for the screening of depression in antenatal care. A review of published evidence on ... -
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 ... -
Performance in grade 12 mathematics and science predicts student nurses’ performance in first year science modules at a university in the Western Cape
(AOSIS, 2017)BACKGROUND: The demand for highly qualified and skilled nurses is increasing in South Africa as well as around the world. Having a background in science can create a significant advantage for students wishing to enrol ... -
Fears associated with maternal death: Selected midwives’ lived experiences in the Ashanti Region of Ghana
(Numid Horizon, 2017)Like the fear associated with the demise of loved ones, maternal deaths at any health facility equally illicit fear among midwives. This jeopardises their ability to achieve the quality of work expected of them. There is ...