Browsing by Author "12912654 - Covic, Namukolo Margaret"
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Applying a transdisciplinary mixed methods research design to explore sustainable diets in rural South Africa
Claasen, Nicole; Covic, Namukolo M.; Idsardi, Ernst F.; Sandham, Luke A.; Gildenhuys, Anél (Sage, 2015)This article describes a conceptual framework for exploring sustainable diets, using a case study example of ongoing research in the Vaalharts region, a rural setting in South Africa. A qualitative research approach is ... -
Effect of small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements on growth, psychomotor development, iron status, and morbidity among 6- to 12-mo-old infants in South Africa: a randomized controlled trial
Smuts, Cornelius M.; Matsungo, Tonderayi M.; Malan, Linda; Kruger, Herculina S.; Rothman, Marinel; Covic, Namukolo; Joosten, Karen; Lombard, Carl J.; Faber, Mieke (Oxford Univ Press, 2019)Background Evidence on the effect of small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements (SQ-LNSs) on early child growth and development is mixed. Objective This study assessed the effect of daily consumption of 2 different ... -
Effects of a multi-micronutrient-fortified beverage, with and without sugar, on growth and cognition in South African schoolchildren: a randomised, double-blind, controlled intervention
Taljaard, Christine; Covic, Namukolo M.; Van Graan, Averalda E.; Kruger, Herculina S.; Smuts, Cornelius M.; Baumgartner, Jeannine; Wright, Hattie H.; Jerling, Johann C. (Cambridge University Press, 2013)Little is known about the effects of combined micronutrient and sugar consumption on growth and cognition. In the present study, we investigated the effects of micronutrients and sugar, alone and in combination, in a ... -
Infant development at the age of 6 months in relation to feeding practices, iron status, and growth in a peri-urban community of South Africa
Rothman, Marinel; Faber, Mieke; Covic, Namukolo; Matsungo, Tonderayi M.; Cockeran, Marike; Smuts, Cornelius M. (MDPI, 2018)Background: Evidence on the association between feeding practices, iron deficiency, anaemia, stunting, and impaired psychomotor development during infancy is limited. This study assessed the association between psychomotor ... -
Inventory on the dietary assessment tools available and needed in Africa: a prerequisite for setting up a common methodological research infrastructure for nutritional surveillance, research, and prevention of diet-related non-communicable diseases
Pisa, Pedro T.; Vorster, Hester H.; Jerling, Johann; Covic, Namukolo; Kruger, Annamarie; Landais, Edwige (Taylor & Francis, 2018)Objective: To carry out an inventory on the availability, challenges, and needs of dietary assessment (DA) methods in Africa as a pre-requisite to provide evidence, and set directions (strategies) for implementing common ... -
Point-of-use micronutrient fortification: lessons learned in implementing a preschool-based pilot trial in South Africa
Covic, Namukolo Margaret; Hanekom, Susanna Magrietha; Jerling, Johann Carl; Kruger, Herculina Salome; Kvalsvig, Jane; Mamabolo, Ramoteme Lesley; Ogunlade, Adebayo Olakunle; Smuts, Cornelius Mattheus (Informa Healthcare, 2011)This current pilot trial assessed the feasibility of implementing a point-of-use (PoU) micronutrient fortification in preschool settings. Preschool children (n = 151) aged 36–79 months were randomized into intervention (n ... -
Stakeholder attitudes towards donating and utilizing donated human breastmilk
Lubbe, Welma; Oosthuizen, Charlene S.; Dolman, Robin C.; Covic, Namukolo (MDPI, 2019)The promotion and support of human milk banks (HMBs) can enhance exclusive breastfeeding rates. The success and sustainability of HMBs depend on the support from relevant healthcare workers and related communities. This ... -
Strengthening implementation and utilization of nutrition interventions through research: a framework and research agenda
Menon, Purnima; Covic, Namukolo M.; Harrigan, Paige, B.; Horton, Susan, E.; Kazi, Nabeeha, M. (Wiley, 2014)Undernutrition among women and children contributes to almost half the global burden of child mortality in developing countries. The impact of nutrition on economic development has highlighted the need for evidence-based ... -
Studies since 2005 on South African primary schoolchildren suggest lower anaemia prevalence in some regions
Taljaard, C.; Covic, N.M.; Van Graan, A.; Kruger, H.S.; Jerling, J.C. (MedPharm Publications, 2013)The objective of this study was to report on the iron status of South African primary schoolchildren, as reported in independent studies conducted since the last National Food Consumption Survey-Fortification Baseline ... -
UNICEF training package for scaling up skilled community infant and young child feeding counselors: Zimbabwe experience
Dube, Wisdom G.; Nyadzayo, Tasiana K.; Covic, Namkulo M. (Elsevier, 2015)In the context of improving nutrition in Zimbabwe and other developing "countries, the need to build the capacity" of community–based healthworkers (CBWs) is well recognized.1 This capacity is needed to support mothers and ...