Browsing Research Publications by Author "van Wyk, Brian Eduard"
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Adolescent mental wellness: A systematic review protocol of instruments measuring general mental health and well-being
Orth, Zaida; van Wyk, Brian Eduard (BMJ Publishing Group, 2020)Introduction The promotion of mental health well-being among global adolescent populations is of great public health and social significance. This is particularly true for adolescents living with chronic illnesses as studies ... -
The comparison of teen clubs vs. standard care on treatment outcomes for adolescents on antiretroviral therapy in Windhoek, Namibia
Munyayi, Farai K.; van Wyk, Brian Eduard (Hindawi, 2020)Adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) are challenged to adhere to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and achieve and maintain virologic suppression. Group-based adherence support interventions, such as adherence clubs, have been ... -
The effects of teen clubs on retention in HIV care among adolescents in Windhoek, Namibia
Munyayi, Farai K.; van Wyk, Brian Eduard (OpenJournals Publishing AOSIS (Pty) Ltd, 2020)Adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) are notably underserved by the national HIV programmes globally because of their unique needs. Of particular concern is limited access to and availability of adolescent-friendly ... -
HIV/AIDS competent households: Interaction between a health-enabling environment and community-based treatment adherence support for people living with HIV/AIDS in South Africa
Masquillier, Caroline; Wouters, Edwin; Mortelmans, Dimitri; van Wyk, Brian Eduard; Hausler, Harry; Van Damme, Wim (Public Library of Science, 2016)In the context of severe human resource shortages in HIV care, task-shifting and especially community-based support are increasingly being cited as potential means of providing durable care to chronic HIV patients. ... -
Inequity in the distribution of non-communicable disease multimorbidity in adults in South Africa: An analysis of prevalence and patterns
Roomaney, Rifqah A.; van Wyk, Brian Eduard; Cois, Annibale (Frontiers Media, 2022)The present study examined the prevalence and patterns of noncommunicable disease multimorbidity by wealth quintile among adults in South Africa. The South African National Income Dynamics Study Wave 5 was conducted ... -
Knowledge and awareness of human papillomavirus and intention with regard to human papillomavirus vaccine uptake by female tertiary students in the Eastern Cape province
van Wyk, Brian Eduard; Chikandiwa, Admire (MedPharm, 2013)In 2008, two human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines, Cervarix and Gardasil, were licensed for use in South Africa. Initial models showed that vaccination could lead to an approximate 70% decline in cervical cancer cases. ... -
Prevalence of multimorbidity in South Africa: A systematic review protocol
Roomaney, Rifqah A.; van Wyk, Brian Eduard; Turawa, Eunice Bolanle (BMJ Publishing Group, 2020)Introduction Multimorbidity has increased globally over the past two decades, due to ageing populations and increased burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). In a country like South Africa, with a growing burden of ... -
Realist evaluation of the antiretroviral treatment adherence club programme in selected primary healthcare facilities in the metropolitan area of Western Cape Province, South Africa: a study protocol
Mukumbang, Ferdinand C.; Van Belle, Sara; Marchal, Bruno; van Wyk, Brian Eduard (BMJ, 2016)INTRODUCTION: Suboptimal retention in care and poor treatment adherence are key challenges to antiretroviral therapy (ART) in sub-Saharan Africa. Communitybased approaches to HIV service delivery are recommended to ... -
Two-year viral load suppression among adolescents receiving antiretroviral therapy in the Cape Metropole, South Africa, 2013 - 2015: A retrospective cohort analysis
van Wyk, Brian Eduard; Kriel, Ebrahim; Mukumbang, Ferdinand C. (South African Medical Association, 2020)Background. In 2018, 4% of all people living with HIV globally were adolescents aged 10 - 19 years. It is reported that adolescents on antiretroviral therapy (ART) are at increased risk of poor viral load suppression (VLS) ...