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Validation and comparison of three formulae to estimate sodium and potassium excretion from a single morning fasting urine compared to 24-h measures in 11 countries
(Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2014)Background and objectives: Although 24-h urinary measure to estimate sodium and potassium excretion is the gold standard, it is not practical for large studies. We compared estimates of 24-h sodium and potassium excretion ... -
Validation of a community collective efficacy scale in an African context
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Validation of a coping scale in an African context
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Validation of the Basic Psychological Needs Scale in a South African student group
(Sage, 2018)The aim of this study was to validate the English version of the Basic Psychological Needs Scale with subscales Autonomy, Competence, and Relatedness in a South African student sample. The participants were a nonprobability ... -
Validation of the child and youth resilience measure among South African adolescents
(Public Library of Science, 2017)Resilience is a dynamic, interactive process between resources that contribute to safeguarding a person and the adversities they experience. Within this promotional framework of resilience, this study sought to validate ... -
Validation of the children's leisure activities study survey questionnaire for 12-year old South African children
(LAM Publications; AJOL; Sabinet, 2014)This study evaluated the reliability and construct validity of a modified Children's Leisure Activities Study Survey (CLASS) questionnaire for 12-year old South African children. Test-retest reliability of the questionnaire ... -
Validation of the short self–regulation questionnaire in a group of black teachers: the SABPA study
(AOSIS, 2013)Orientation: Recent literature has emphasised the important role that self-regulation plays in the mental health of individuals. The lack of a validated psychometric instrument to accurately measure self-regulation amongst ... -
Validation of the Stress Overload Scale and Stress Overload Scale-short form among a Setswana-speaking community in South Africa
(Sage, 2018)Although there has been extensive research on the phenomenon of stress, there is still a lack of assessment tools, especially in the South African context, that have strong theoretical underpinnings, tapping into both ... -
Validation of the Teacher Stress Inventory (TSI) in a multicultural context: the SABPA study
(UP, 2018)The aim of this study was to validate the Teacher Stress Inventory (TSI) for use in a South African context. The process of scale validation also sheds significant light on this culturally diverse group of participants’ ... -
Validation of the values in action inventory of strengths for youth (VIA-youth) among South African learners
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Validity and reliability of the Setswana translation of the Short Form-8 health-related quality of life health survey in adults
(AOSIS, 2018)Background: The absence of culturally relevant measures in indigenous languages could pose a challenge to epidemiological studies on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in developing nations. Aim: To explore the ... -
Validity of the 16-metre PACER and six-minute walk test in adults with Down syndrome
(Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2016)Purpose: The purpose was to establish criterion-related validity of the 16-metre PACER and six-minute walk distance (6MWD) tests to VO2 peak as well as predictors of VO2 peak in adults with Down syndrome (DS). Methods: ... -
Variable-temperature X-ray powder diffraction analysis of the crystal transformation of the pharmaceutically preferred polymorph C of mebendazole
(Elsevier, 2005)Mebendazole is a common benzimidazole anthelmintic that is water insoluble. It is reported to exist in three different polymorphic forms in the solid state, i.e. polymorph A, B and C. Form C is the pharmaceutically preferred ... -
Variations in high-intensity running and fatigue during semi-professional soccer matches
(Taylor & Francis, 2016)The aim of the study was to determine the fatigue rates and pacing strategies of players during matches by quantifying high-intensity running (HIR) in rolling 5-min periods. Ten semi-professional players were monitored ... -
Variations in risks from smoking between high-income, middle-income, and low-income countries: an analysis of data from 179 000 participants from 63 countries
(Elsevier BV, 2022)Background Separate studies suggest that the risks from smoking might vary between high-income (HICs), middle- income (MICs), and low-income (LICs) countries, but this has not yet been systematically examined within a ... -
Vascular structure and inflammation in a South African population: the SABPA study
(Karger, 2020)Background and Objective: Inflammation plays a role in the early onset of cardiovascular disease. However, longitudinal studies on this topic, especially in South African populations, are scant. We explored whether early ... -
Veranderinge ten opsigte van antropometriese en motoriese komponente vanaf die 2000- tot 2001-seisoen by o/19, o/21- en senior elite-klubrugybyspelers
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Verband tussen fisieke aktiwiteit en sedentêre tyd, en akademiese prestasie by graad 7-leerders in Potchefstroom
(NWU, 2018)The aim of the study was to establish the relationship between physical activity and sedentary time, and academic performance of Grade 7 learners in Potchefstroom, South Africa. Incorporating a once-off cross-sectional ... -
Vesicular carriers for skin drug delivery: the Pheroid™ technology
(Bentham Science, 2015)The skin remains an attractive area for drug delivery. The skin, however, often limits the ingress of drugs, because of its very low permeability. Much research, focusing on employing a variety of physical and chemical ...