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Comparison of the ability of anthropometric indices to predict the risk of diabetes mellitus in South African males: Sanhanes-1
(MDPI, 2022)This study aimed to assess the sensitivity of body mass index (BMI) to predict the risk of diabetes mellitus (DM) and whether waist circumference (WC), waist-to-hip (WHR) and waist-toheight (WHtR) ratios are better ... -
Comparison of the prevalence of overweight and obesity in 9-13 year-old children from two countries using CDC and IOTF reference charts
(Science Alert, 2018)Background and Objectives: The epidemic of obesity is frequently prevailing, certainly among pediatric inhabitants and could be influenced by environmental and heritable factors. So, the aim of this study was to compare ... -
A comparison of the relationship between parental efficacy and social support systems of single teen mothers across different family forms in South African low socioeconomic communities
(BCM, 2021)Teenage parenting is recognised as one of the greatest health and social problems in South Africa. Research in South Africa has shown that by the age of 18 years, more than 30% of teens have given birth at least once. Teen ... -
Completeness of patient-held records: observations of the Road-to-Health Booklet from two national facility-based surveys at 6 weeks postpartum, South Africa
(Edinburgh University Global Health Society, 2018)BACKGROUND Continuity of care is important for child well-being in all settings where postnatal retention of mother-infant pairs in care remains a challenge. This analysis reports on completeness of patient-held infant ... -
Computational drug repurposing strategy predicted peptide-based drugs that can potentially inhibit the interaction of SARS-CoV 2 spike protein with its target (humanACE2
(Public Library of Science, 2020)Drug repurposing for COVID-19 has several potential benefits including shorter development time, reduced costs and regulatory support for faster time to market for treatment that can alleviate the current pandemic. The ... -
Concept mapping: Stakeholders perceptions of what should be included in interventions programmes aimed at reducing engagement in health risk behaviour amongst youth
(African Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance (AFAHPER-SD), 2014)Engagement in health risk behaviours (HRBs) amongst young people is increasing despite numerous programmes to address such behaviours. The active engagement of multiple stakeholder groups, including youth, in articulating ... -
A conceptual framework for cost management training in the Limpopo Province of South Africa
(Journal of Nursing Management, 2013)This paper describes the perceptions of nurse managers about their dual role in nursing units as cost centres. -
Conceptual framework for establishing the African Stroke Organization
(SAGE, 2021)Africa is the world’s most genetically diverse, second largest, and second most populous continent, with over one billion people distributed across 54 countries. With a 23% lifetime risk of stroke, Africa has some of the ... -
A conceptual framework for sustainable waste management in small municipalities: The cases of Langebaan, South Africa and Swakopmund, Namibia
(Springer, 2023)Municipal waste management is a major challenge for local governments in South Africa and Namibia, as in other developing countries. The circular economy concept in waste management is an alternative sustainable development ... -
A conceptual framework of the resemblance in self-leadership and professional core values of nurses in the South African context
(AFAHPER-SD, 2014)In a country such as South Africa with its widely diverse values and belief systems, it could be a challenge to bring about a common understanding of professionalism amongst nurses in a multicultural society. When novice ... -
Conceptual research on the term facilitation: reducing an elephant to chewable chunks
(University of Stellenbosch, 2007)Aim of the article: With this article the researchers used a conceptual research process to: explore the meanings of the concept of facilitation; identify the key facilitating actions/behaviours of the facilitator and the ... -
Conceptualisations of childhood in Namibia: new legislation versus public perception
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)BACKGROUND: Namibia is in the process of developing new children's legislation. The aim of this research paper is to explore how the public conceptualisation of childhood in Namibia compares to provisions in the Child ... -
Conceptualising COVID-19’s impacts on household food security
(Springer Nature, 2020)COVID-19 undermines food security both directly, by disrupting food systems, and indirectly, through the impacts of lockdowns on household incomes and physical access to food. COVID-19 and responses to the pandemic could ... -
Conceptualising the factors affecting retention in care of patients on antiretroviral treatment in Kabwe District, Zambia, using the ecological framework
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2017)BACKGROUND. HIV remains a major public health challenge in Zambia.The roll-out of antiretroviral treatment (ART) has engendered new challenges in retention in care. OBJECTIVE. To conceptualise the factors affecting retention ... -
Concerns about physical inactivity among adolescents in the Strand, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)INTRODUCTION: Strong evidence exist to support the assumption that regular physical activity is one of the most cost effective interventions for the prevention and management of chronic diseases of lifestyle, and should ... -
Conducting research with African elderly persons: Is their vulnerability a concern to researchers?
(AFAHPER-SD, 2013)The African elderly population is currently estimated to be slightly over 38 million. In order to provide best practice and quality management strategies, health care professionals need to conduct research that can assist ... -
Conflicts of interest are harming maternal and child health: time for scientific journals to end relationships with manufacturers of breast-milk substitutes
(BMJ Global Helah, 2022)The promotion and support of breastfeeding globally is thwarted by the USD $57 billion (and growing) formula industry that engages in overt and covert advertising and promotion as well as extensive political activity ... -
Constraints to implementing an equity-promoting staff allocation policy: understanding key actors perspectives affecting implementation in South Africa
(Oxford University Press, 2012)Much of current research on issues of equity in low- and middle-income countries focuses on uncovering and describing the extent of inequities in health status and health service provision. In terms of policy responses ... -
Consumption patterns of street food consumers in Cape Town
(South African Association of Family Ecology and Consumer Sciences (SAAFECS)., 2016)Street foods (SF) contribute significantly to the diet of people living in low- and middle-income countries, however there is a paucity of data on consumption patterns of SF. Since many South Africans consume SF regularly, ... -
Context-specific components of a training programme for cost centre managers in a public hospital in Limpopo Province, South Africa
(LAM Publication, 2014)The purpose of the study was to determine the context-specific components of a training programme for cost centre managers in a public hospital in Limpopo Province, South Africa. A qualitative, descriptive, exploratory and ...