Thousands of children in need of care and protection in South Africa, especially in the rural communities are indigenously protected and taken care of by their close family members or relatives. The Homu 14B Rural Community ...

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that is increasing at an alarming rate in school-aged children. Due to the elaborate insulin regimen and day-to-day management and care of this disease, school-going children will ...

Background: Childhood overweight and obesity is on the rise in South Africa. If no obesity prevention strategies are implemented, South Africa could experience an overwhelming burden of obesity-related morbidities. Research ...

Individuals living with disabilities demand the assistance of their loved ones, as they perform an indispensable role of informal caregiving to support them in performing their activities of daily living, something that ...

Various researchers reported that children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) are more likely to be overweight and obese than their typically developing peers. Furthermore, several studies have found that ...

Background - The study recognises that healthcare institutions are perceived as extremely stressful environments in which to be admitted. Children find hospitalisation as a threatening and stressful experience, and this ...

BACKGROUND: Corona virus brought changes in paediatric wards globally. The changes included restrictions of caregivers as a measure to curb the spread of the virus, paediatric admissions decreased due to caregivers’ ...

When there is any suspicion of sexual abuse it is always important for any professional to make sure that the child is safe and follow a scientific process that confirms the allegation is true or false. Any family going ...