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Understanding goal motivations in deprived contexts: perspectives of adults in two rural South African communities
(Springer, 2018)
The aim of the present study was to explore and describe the goals and motivations underlying them for adults living in rural African contexts using an inductive approach. Seventy participants (n = 25 males, n = 45 females) ...
Psychosocial well-being of people living with HIV and the community before and after a HIV stigma-reduction community "hub" network intervention
(NISC, 2016)
The purpose of the research was to determine whether an HIV stigma-reduction community “hub” network intervention in a South African urban area would bring about a difference in the psychosocial well-being of people living ...
A tale of two systems-Nurses practice environment, well being, perceived quality of care and patient safety in private and public hospitals in South Africa: a questionnaire survey
(Elsevier, 2013)
Objective: To examine the practice environment, nurse reported quality of care and patient safety, and nurse workforce outcomes in medical and surgical units in private and public hospitals in South Africa (SA), and determine ...
HIV stigma experiences and stigmatisation before and after a HIV stigma-reduction community “hub” intervention
(Taylor & Francis, 2017)
This study sought to explore, describe and determine whether an HIV stigma-reduction community “hub”
intervention would change the HIV stigma experiences of people living with HIV (PLWH) and the stigmatisation
by the ...
Alcohol metabolism and health hazards associated with alcohol abuse in a South African context: a review
(Medpharm Publications, 2010)
The World Health Organization recently stated that alcohol consumption is the fifth leading cause of death worldwide and that intakes are increasing, especially in developing countries. Alcohol-related effects are major ...
The social aspects of alcohol misuse/abuse in South Africa
(Medpharm Publications, 2010)
Use of alcohol in Africa, particularly in South Africa, has a long history and is a way of life for many people, regardless of their socio-economic
background. Alcohol abuse has many negative economic, social and health ...
Methylphenidate and atomoxetine prescribing trends in children in the Western Cape Province of South Africa, 2005-2013
(AOSIS, 2018)
Background: There is paucity of data on methylphenidate and atomoxetine prescribing patterns in South African children.
Aim: To describe the prescribing trends of these agents in children residing in the Western Cape ...
Comparison of the prevalence of overweight and obesity in 9-13 year-old children from two countries using CDC and IOTF reference charts
(ANSINET, 2018)
Background and Objectives:
The epidemic of obesity
is frequently prevailing, certainly am
ong pediatric inhabitants and could be influenced
by environmental and heritable factors. So, the aim of this study was to ...
Prevalence and associated factors of enacted, internalized and anticipated stigma among people living with HIV in South Africa: results of the first national survey
(Dove Press, 2019)
Background: This paper reports on the first national implementation of the “People Living with
HIV (PLHIV) Stigma Index” in South Africa. The aim of this study was to investigate the
prevalence and correlates of HIV-related ...
Which dietary diversity indicator is best to assess micronutrient adequacy in children 1 to 9 y?
(Open Access, 2014)
Objectives
The aim of this study was to determine the best dietary diversity indicator to measure dietary diversity and micronutrient adequacy in children.
Methods
A national representative cross-sectional survey of ...