Browsing Research Output by Subject "Child"
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Effects of iodized salt and iodine supplements on prenatal and postnatal growth: a systematic review
(Oxford Univ Press, 2018)Hypothyroidism due to iodine deficiency can impair physical development, most visibly in the marked stunting of myxedematous cretinism caused by severe in utero iodine deficiency. Whether iodine repletion improves growth ... -
Experiences of mothers of sexually abused children in North-West province, post disclosure
(AOSIS, 2016)Background: Sexual violence against children is increasing at an alarming rate in South Africa. In 2010 the South African Police Service (SAPS) reported 21 538 rape cases of children under 18 years. In the North-West ... -
Influence of different visual perceptual constructs on academic achievement among learners in the NW-CHILD study
(Sage, 2018)Visual perception plays an important and integrating role in the development of cognitive abilities and perceptual-motor skills. Visual perception comprises different independent constructs that may function in an integrative ... -
Long-term effects of pre-pubertal fluoxetine on behaviour and monoaminergic stress response in stress-sensitive rats
(Cambridge Univ Press, 2017)Although prescription rates of antidepressants for children and adolescents have increased, concerns have been raised regarding effects on neurodevelopment and long-term outcome. Using a genetic animal model of depression, ... -
The road to reading for South African learners: the role of orthographic depth
(Elsevier, 2014)The study examined profiles of reading skills and cognitive skills for South African children from schools that differed in opacity of medium of instruction. The sample included 122 third graders instructed in Afrikaans ... -
Vitamin A supplementation among children aged 6-59 months in 23 sub-Saharan African countries
(Oxford Univ Press, 2018)Background: Vitamin A deficiency is a major contributor to under-five mortality. Improving vitamin A status of children through supplementation increases their resistance to disease and reduces childhood mortality. ...