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Evidence-informed decision making for nutrition: African experiences and way forward
(Cambridge Univ Press, 2017)
Although substantial amount of nutrition research is conducted in Africa, the research agenda is mainly donor-driven. There is a clear need for a revised research agenda in Africa which is both driven by and responding to ...
Prevalence of hypertension in older people in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Wolters Kluwer, 2017)
Objective: The prevalence of hypertension in older people living on the African continent has not been comprehensively assessed. We aimed to provide accurate estimates of hypertension prevalence and variations by major ...
Outcome of the second Medicines Utilisation Research in Africa Group meeting to promote sustainable and appropriate medicine use in Africa
(Taylor & Francis, 2017)
The second Medicines Utilization Research in Africa (MURIA) group workshop and symposium again brought researchers together from across Africa to improve their knowledge of drug utilization (DU) methodologies and exchange ...
Consumers’ knowledge about and attitudes towards lucerne (Medicago sativa l.)
(SAAFECS, 2017)
Over the past few years, interest has grown about the health benefits of lucerne (alfalfa), however, little is known about consumers’ attitudes towards consuming this forage legume. Therefore, the aim of this study was to ...
The psychology of forgiveness and its importance in South Africa
(Sage, 2017)
The purpose of this qualitative review is to stimulate empirical research on forgiveness within South Africa (and other portions of Africa). The article explores a Western understanding of the psychology of forgiveness, ...
Changes in body composition and cardiometabolic risk among black South African adults
(Karger, 2017)
Background and objectives:
Obesity-related health risk may
differ by ethnicity at the same body mass index (BMI). The objectives of this study were too determine the predictive value of the
World Health Organization ...
Developing transformational nutrition leaders in Africa
(Karger, 2017)
Most African countries are burdened by undernutrition and
all indications are that we are set to be particularly hard-hit by the
growing burden of overnutrition. Despite significant investments,
progress to ...
Trends in obesity and diabetes across Africa from 1980 to 2014: an analysis of pooled population-based studies
(Oxford Univ Press, 2017)
Background
The 2016 Dar Es Salaam Call to Action on Diabetes and Other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) advocates national multi-sectoral NCD strategies and action plans based on available data and information from countries ...
Strengthening capacity for evidence-informed decision-making in Africa: evident lessons and opportunities
(Karger, 2017)
Background and objectives:
Unacceptably high rates of
malnutrition in Africa persists, despite considerable knowledge
and technology to address its determinants. A missing link is the
access to and ...