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Dietary patterns and colorectal cancer risk in Zimbabwe: A population based case-control study
(Elsevier, 2018)
BACKGROUND: The rising incidence of colorectal cancer in sub-Saharan Africa may be partly caused by changing dietary patterns. We sought to establish the association between dietary patterns and colorectal cancer in ...
Children's subjective well-being in Africa: A comparative analysis across three countries
(Elsevier, 2017)
Recent trends in child well-being research have shown a substantial advancement in studies investigating children's subjective well-being (SWB). This advancement has raised questions concerning the measurement of SWB and ...
Protocol for a scoping review of existing policies on the prevention and control of obesity across countries in Africa
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2017)
INTRODUCTION: The obesity epidemic is a public health
challenge for all, including low-income countries. The
behavioural patterns known to contribute to the rise in
obesity prevalence occur in an environmental context
which ...
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 ...
Provision of inpatient rehabilitation and challenges experienced with participation post discharge: quantitative and qualitative inquiry of African stroke patients
(BioMed Central, 2015)
BACKGROUND: The provision of rehabilitation differs between developed and developing countries, this could
impact on the outcomes of post stroke rehabilitation. The aim of this paper is to present provision of in-patient
stroke ...
The root cause for the exclusion of older persons from participation in developmental activities in the society - African perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
This paper review the literature regarding the barriers to participation of older persons in the
African society. Studies have shown that older persons are vulnerable and thus do not participate
in most development ...
A systematic review of the relationship between family structure and health risk behaviours amongst young people: An African perspective
(Bentham Science Publishers, 2015)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to review the published literature on the relationship between family structure and engagement in health risk behaviour amongst youth in African countries.
METHODS: A systematic review ...
Challenges facing physiotherapy education in Africa
(Nova Southeastern University, 2007)
Health care is changing and the demands put on health professionals are increasing. Physiotherapy education should reflect the health and social priorities of the nation. The World Confederation of Physical Therapy (WCPT) ...
Factors impacting on menstrual hygiene and their implications for health promotion
(Sage, 2018)
Background: In the lives of women, puberty is marked by the onset of menarche. From this stage onwards until menopause, reproductive health and menstrual hygiene are important aspects of
women’s lives. In Zambia’s Western ...
Using the RE-AIM framework to identify and describe nutritional feeding styles and intervention model best practices for primary caregivers in Africa: A narrative review
(SAGE, 2020)
Current research shows that across the world people are eating poorly. This is leading to increased
incidences of nutrition-related health problems.This paper aims to provide a synthesis of research on the nutritional ...