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Fibrinogen concentration and its role in CVD risk in black South Africans – effect of urbanisationtion
(Schattauer, 2011)
The aim of this study was to investigate correlates of fibrinogen concentration in black South Africans, as well as its association with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and whether urbanisation influences this association. ...
Energy availability in athletes
(Taylor & Francis, 2011)
This review updates and complements the review of energy balance and body composition in the Proceedings of the 2003 IOC Consensus Conference on Sports Nutrition. It argues that the concept of energy availability is more ...
Baroreceptor sensitivity, cardiovascular responses and ECG left ventricular hypertrophy in men: the SABPA study
(Informa Health care, 2011)
Aim. Research has shown a significant relationship between hypertension and attenuated baroreceptor sensitivity (BRS), which in turn reflects alterations of autonomic control of the cardiovascular system. The objective of ...
Is HIV-1 infection associated with endothelial dysfunction in a population of African ancestry in South Africa?
(Clinics Cardive, 2011)
The chronic infection status suffered by HIV-infected individuals promotes chronic arterial inflammation and injury, which leads to dysfunction of the endothelium, atherosclerosis and thrombosis. Although HIV-1 subtype C ...
Associations of cholesterol and glucose with cardiovascular dysfunction in black Africans: the SABPA study
(Informa healthcare, 2011)
The aim was to determine whether blood glucose or cholesterol is the more prominent contributor to cardiovascular dysfunction in 101 African men and 99 African women. We measured ambulatory daytime blood pressure (BP), ...
Effect of a Kinderkinetics programme on components of children’s perceptual-motor and cognitive functioning
(University of Stellenbosch, 2011)
The aim of this research was to determine the effect of a Kinderkinetics programme on components of children’s perceptual-motor and cognitive development. A pre-/post-test design with an intervention group and a control ...
Legal instruments to consider in structuring parenting plans
(Department of Social Work, University of Stellenbosch, 2011)
With amendments made to the Children’s Act 38 of 2005 that makes provision for parenting plans, legal and mental health professionals now have the responsibility of structuring plans for divorcing families in South Africa. ...
Aanmelding van seksuele misbruik deur adolessente
(Department of Social Work, University of Stellenbosch, 2011)
There is a high incidence of sexual abuse of adolescents in South Africa. Despite this, only a small number of sexual abuse cases are reported immediately. The main purpose of this research was to investigate the reasons ...
Knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of older men regarding HIV and AIDS in South Africa
(Department of Social Work, University of Stellenbosch, 2011)
The aim of the study was to ascertain the level of knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of the aged male on HIV and AIDS, and to what extent daily living has been influenced by the disease. The focus of the study was on older ...
Iron status and cardiovascular disease risk in black South African women: the PURE study
(MedPharm Publishers, 2011)
Objective: To examine the associations between measures of iron status and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in South African women. Method: In a cross-sectional study, demographic information and health history ...