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Assessing the extent of violations of the International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes in South African advertising media
(2014)Introduction: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) contributes towards reducing infant and young child mortality however global EBF rates are sub-optimal. One of the factors that influences a mothers' choice to exclusively ... -
Assessment and evaluation of in-patient diagnosis and discharge protocols of Ghanaian infants and children (0 - 59 months) diagnosed with severe acute malnutrition - the SAMAC study
(North-West University, 2018)Introduction: Complicated severe acute malnutrition (SAM) poses an enormous threat to the survival of children 0 - 59 months old. Even though the World Health Organisation (WHO) has provided diagnostic guidelines for ... -
Assessment of adverse drug reactions caused by HAART at antiretroviral clinics in the Maseru district, Lesotho
(2014)Antiretroviral drugs are successful in controlling HIV/AIDS and reducing disease progression. Antiretroviral regimens are stopped in up to 25% of all patients during their initial treatment therapy as a result of adverse ... -
Assessment of dermal exposure and skin condition of refinery workers exposed to selected metals
(North-West University, 2010)Aims and objectives: The research aims and objectives of this thesis were: (i) to review literature pertaining to different dermal exposure assessment methods; (ii) to assess dermal exposure of refinery workers to ... -
Assessment of food security-related projects of the Student Rag Community Service Potchefstroom Campus, North-West University
(2015)Food security is a global concern, experienced at a household level in South Africa (SA). The country experiences income inequality with a high unemployment rate. Many that are employed live under the international poverty ... -
Assessment of hazard analysis and critical control points principles in primary school feeding schemes in the Western Region of Gauteng
(North-West University, 2009)Assessment of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points Principles in Primary School Feeding Schemes in the Western Region of Gauteng Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the need for standard hygiene ... -
An assessment of life skills education at primary, middle & high school
(2003)In South Africa, many health and social problems such as HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, teenage pregnancy, truancy and violence are constantly on the increase. Measures to combat these problems have until now proved unsuccessful. ... -
Assessment of potentially inappropriate medicine prescribing for elderly patients in the South African private health sector
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)The aim of this study was to investigate the medicine prescribing patterns for elderly patients in the private health sector of South Africa utilising different screening tools for potentially inappropriate prescribing. The ... -
An assessment of the biodistribution, biopersistence and toxicity of gold nanoparticles
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)The interest in biomedical applications of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) has increased dramatically in the last decade due to their ease of synthesis, unique surface and optical properties. The main driver of this surge in ... -
Assessment of the characteristics of chitosan processed by spherical agglomeration
(North-West University, 2005)Chitosan, derived from the most abundant natural polymer available next to cellulose, lacks the micrometric properties a pharmaceutical excipient intended for direct compression has to comprise. Excellent flowability, ... -
Assessment of the indoor air quality at the corporate offices of a South African mining company
(2013)The aim of the study was to evaluate the indoor air quality (IAQ) of a semi-airtight (the building only utilises mechanical means to ventilate the occupied spaces however an airtight seal is not established as a result of ... -
Assessment of the occupational exposure to cobalt at a base metal refinery
(2015)Objectives: The objectives for this study were (i) to assess the respiratory exposure of base metal refinery workers to cobalt sulphate; (ii) to assess the dermal exposure of these workers to cobalt sulphate; (iii) to ... -
Assessment of the quality of services provided by the home community based care programme to people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS
(North-West University, 2007)The North-West Province has the fifth highest prevalence of HIV/AIDS in the country and has an estimated HIV prevalence of 22.9%. On the 24th November 1999 cabinet approved a special allocation of funds to finance a National ... -
Assessment of the tableting properties of chitosan through wet granulation and direct compression formulations
(North-West University, 2004)Chitosan is a natural polysaccharide that is obtained by the partial deacetylation of chitin, the second most abundant natural polymer. Chitosan is currently extensively utilised in various pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical ... -
Assessment of venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in a South African private hospital group
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)Background: Prophylactic venous thromboembolism (VTE) strategies have the greatest impact on patient outcomes. Both global and local guidelines support VTE prophylaxis for hospitalized patients. However, studies have ... -
Association between admission and transfer criteria and clinical outcomes of infants and children (0-59 months) treated for severe acute malnutrition in Botswana
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)Background: Complicated severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in children under 59 months demonstrates an increase on a country’s economic burden and higher child mortality rates. Despite focussed efforts, 17 million children ... -
The association between alcohol consumption, PAI-1 activity and fibrinogen concentration in black South Africans
(North-West University, 2010)INTRODUCTION AND AIM: The prevalence of cardiovascular disease(CVD) is increasing in the black South African population. At increased levels, plasminogen activator inhibitor type-1 (PAI-1) and fibrinogen, which are two ... -
The association between anthropometric measures and physical performance in black adults of the North West Province, South Africa
(North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)South Africa, like many low and upper middle income countries, is undergoing urbanisation with a rapid socio-economic and nutrition transition that may affect the body composition and physical activity patterns of individuals. ... -
The association between black tea consumption and iron status of African women in the North West Province : THUSA study
(North-West University, 2005)Motivation: A variety of factors including food shortage, poor hygiene and low education levels affects the nutritional status of black women. Women also have a high risk for the development of iron deficiency because ... -
The association between cardiac troponin, inflammation and target organ damage : the SABPA study
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)Motivation - Inflammation has been shown to be involved in the pathogenesis and progression of heart failure, and multiple cytokines seem to play a role in the inflammatory response by regulating haematopoiesis, immune- ...