Browsing Research Publications by Author "Tsolekile, Lungiswa"
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"Big Food", the consumer food environment, health and the policy response in South Africa
Igumbor, Ehimario U.; Sanders, David; Puoane, Thandi; Tsolekile, Lungiswa; Schwarz, Cassandra; Purdy, Christopher; Swart, Rina; Durao, Solange; Hawkes, Corinna (Public Library of Science, 2012)Summary Points: * In South Africa, as in other jurisdictions, ‘‘Big Food’’ (large commercial entities that dominate the food and beverage environment) is becoming more widespread and is implicated in unhealthy eating. * ... -
Challenges faced by the urban black South Africans in the prevention of non-communicable diseases
Puoane, Thandi; Tsolekile, Lungiswa (Kamla-Raj Enterprises, 2008)This paper was conducted to describe some of the circumstances that increases the risk factors for non-communicable diseases amongst the previously disadvantaged South African population. The work presented here is based ... -
Chronic non-communicable diseases
Puoane, Thandi; Tsolekile, Lungiswa; Sanders, David; Parker, Whadiah (Health Systems Trust, 2008)This chapter will examine the current actions, including lifestyle measures, for the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases within a South African context. It will also focus on the biological, behavioural ... -
Evaluation of an adapted version of the diabetes prevention program for low- and middle-income countries: A cluster randomized trial to evaluate “Lifestyle Africa” in South Africa
Delwyn, Catley; Puoane, Thandi; Tsolekile, Lungiswa; Resnicow, Ken (Public library of Science, 2022)Background Low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) are experiencing : major increases in diabetes and cardiovascular conditions linked to overweight and obesity. Lifestyle interventions such as the United States National ... -
An exploration into the determinants of noncommunicable diseases among rural-to-urban migrants in periurban South Africa
Stern, Ruth; Puoane, Thandi; Tsolekile, Lungiswa (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2010)Introduction Noncommunicable diseases are increasing in developing countries, exacerbated by growing urbanization. We examined the experiences and perceptions about noncommunicable diseases of people who migrated from ... -
The household economic burden of non-communicable diseases in 18 countries
Tsolekile, Lungiswa; Murphy, Adrianna; Palafox, Benjamin (BMJ Publishing Group, 2020)Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death globally. In 2014, the United Nations committed to reducing premature mortality from NCDs, including by reducing the burden of healthcare costs. Since 2014, ... -
Low intake of commonly available fruits and vegetables in socio-economically disadvantaged communities of South Africa: influence of affordability and sugary drinks intake
Okop, Kufre Joseph; Ndayi, Kululwa; Tsolekile, Lungiswa (BMC, 2019)Consumption of fruits and vegetables reduces the risk of obesity, diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular mortality and all-cause mortality. The study assessed the pattern of intake and the factors that influence daily intake of ... -
Perceptions about body image and sizes among Black African girls living in Cape Town
Puoane, Thandi; Tsolekile, Lungiswa; Steyn, Nelia (International Society on Hypertension in Blacks, 2010)OBJECTIVE: To assess beliefs about body size (fatness and thinness) and body image in Black girls aged 10–18 years living in Cape Town. DESIGN: Exploratory using qualitative methods. SETTING: Cape Town, South Africa. METHOD: ... -
The roles of community health workers in management of non-communicable diseases in an urban township
Tsolekile, Lungiswa; Puoane, Thandi; Schneider, Helen; Levitt, Naomi S.; Steyn, Krisela (AOSIS OpenJournals, 2014)BACKGROUND: Community health workers (CHWs) are increasingly being recognised as a crucial part of the health workforce in South Africa and other parts of the world. CHWs have taken on a variety of roles, including community ... -
Variations between women and men in risk factors, treatments, cardiovascular disease incidence, and death in 27 high-income, middle-income, and low-income countries (PURE): A prospective cohort study
Tsolekile, Lungiswa; Walli-Attaei, Marjan; Joseph, Philip G. (Elsevier, 2020)Some studies, mainly from high-income countries (HICs), report that women receive less care (investigations and treatments) for cardiovascular disease than do men and might have a higher risk of death. However, very few ...