Browsing Faculty of Community and Health Sciences by Issue Date
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Increasing resilience to the SARS-CoV-2 virus and other health threats in food-insecure communities
(MedPharm Publications, 2021)The health of the majority of South Africa’s population is seriously threatened by hunger and micronutrient deficiency, with impaired immune response a real threat, which the current SARSCoV-2 virus pandemic has highlighted. ... -
Prevalence of coronary artery disease risk factors in firefighters in the city of Cape Town fire and rescue service – A descriptive study
(PAGEpress, 2021)Over 45% of firefighter deaths are attributable to sudden cardiac death related to coronary artery disease (CAD), with many of these deaths attributed to comorbidities. The purpose of the study is to determine the ... -
Knowledge and attitude toward health and CVD risk factors among firefighters in Cape Town, South Africa
(PAGEpress, 2021)Firefighting is a hazardous occupation, and the firefighters’ fitness for duty is affected by their knowledge of and attitudes toward their health and their relationship in the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD). ... -
Prevalence of coronary artery disease risk factors among male fire-fighters in Cape Town, South Africa
(bioRxiv, 2021)Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of morbidity and on-duty mortality among fire-fighters. This study investigated the prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD) risk factors among firefighters in Cape Town, South ... -
Working towards inclusive, socially accountable and resilient community health systems: An introduction to a special issue
(Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 2021)This editorial introduces the eleven papers in the special issue titled: The multiple lenses on the community health system: implications for research and action. Our editorial begins by describing the collaboration that ... -
Prioritizing people and rapid learning in times of crisis: A virtual learning initiative to support health workers during the COVID‐19 pandemic
(Wiley, 2021)The Western Cape province was the early epicentre of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic in South Africa and on the African continent. In this short article we report on an initiative set up within the provincial ... -
Measuring mental wellness among adolescents living with a physical chronic condition: A systematic review of the mental health and mental well-being instruments
(BMC, 2021)Globally, promoting mental health and well-being among adolescents has become a public health priority, especially for adolescents living with a physical chronic condition (CC), as research suggests they may be more at ... -
Stress and coping among unmarried pregnant university students in South Africa
(BMC, 2021)The improvement of maternal and child health (MCH) outcomes is an important part of the sustainable development goals (SDGs). MCH remains an important issue globally as the SDGs have not yet been achieved in most countries. ... -
A facility-based family support intervention to improve treatment outcomes for adolescents on antiretroviral therapy in the Cape Metropole, South Africa
(SAGE, 2021)Adolescents living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (ALHIV) globally, report worse treatment outcomes compared to adults and children on antiretroviral therapy (ART). We conducted a photovoice study with eighteen ... -
Perceptions, attitudes and understanding of health professionals of interprofessional practice at a selected community health centre
(AOSIS, 2021)Despite being identified as a solution to the challenges related to healthcare service delivery, the incorporation of interprofessional practice (IPP) into clinical practice has been limited. To implement an interprofessional ... -
Decade of research into the acceptability of interventions aimed at improving adolescent and youth health and social outcomes in Africa: a systematic review and evidence map
(BMJ Open, 2021)Objective Interventions aimed at improving adolescent health and social outcomes are more likely to be successful if the young people they target find them acceptable. However, no standard definitions or indicators exist ... -
Substitute behaviors following residential substance use treatment in the Western Cape, South Africa
(MPDI, 2021)The dynamics of substitute behaviors and associated factors remain poorly understood globally, and particularly in low- and middle-income contexts. This prospective study describes the prevalence and types of substitute ... -
Risk factors for Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) death in a population cohort study from the Western Cape province, South Africa
(Oxford University Press, 2021)Risk factors for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) death in sub-Saharan Africa and the effects of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis on COVID-19 outcomes are unknown. We conducted a population cohort ... -
A serial model of the interrelationship between perceived vulnerability to disease, fear of COVID-19, and psychological distress among teachers in South Africa
(Elsevier, 2021)The current study examined the serial relationship between perceived vulnerability to disease, fear of COVID-19, anxiety, and psychological distress among schoolteachers. Participants were South African school teachers (N ... -
Achievements and challenges for Higher Education during the COVID-19 pandemic: A rapid review of media in Africa
(MPDI, 2021)The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic struck globally and has affected higher education institutions (HEIs) and their operations, indirectly impacting the progress of the Sustainable Development Goal 4 achieved thus far. ... -
Stress and coping – Perceptions of final year nursing students returning to clinical practice during the COVID-19 pandemic, South Africa
(AOSIS, 2021)The novel nature of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic places challenges on nursing students as they try to complete the clinical requirement of their training. Nursing faculties need to understand these ... -
Local dynamics of collaboration for maternal, newborn and child health: A social network analysis of healthcare providers and their managers in Gert Sibande district, South Africa
(Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 2021): Accountability for maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) is a collaborative endeavour and documenting collaboration dynamics may be key to understanding variations in the performance of MNCH services. This study ... -
Assessment of the realisation of the right to adequate food in the Blue Crane Route (Eastern Cape, South Africa)
(National Inquiry Services Centre (NISC), 2021)To assess whether the right to adequate food (RtF) is realised by children and primary caregivers and what actions are required to fully realise this right.A cross-sectional, descriptive study was undertaken using a ... -
Exploring factors associated with diabetic retinopathy treatment compliance behaviour in Cape Town, South Africa
(MPDI, 2021)Complete patient adherence to treatment for diabetic retinopathy (DR) is critical to limit vision loss. There is a dearth of evidence regarding the reasons why South African patients referred for suspected vision-threatening ... -
Primary care nurses’ preparedness for COVID-19 in the Western Cape province, South Africa
(AOSIS, 2021)The novel coronavirus 2019 or COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a global public health crisis. Primary care (PC) nurses render first line care, or refer for more specialised services. To investigate the preparedness ...