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Comparison of weight gain to age- and sex-specific norms in children 2 to 10 years old on highly active anti-retroviral treatment
(North-West University, 2018)
Background: Growth charts are essential tools used for the evaluation of children's health and nutritional status. Growth monitoring has been used to identify children who may require highly active anti-retroviral therapy ...
Factors affecting mothers' choice of infant feeding method
(North-West University, 2008)
The benefits of breastfeeding are well known. It has been shown that HIV is transmitted through breast milk. The HIV epidemic is threatening exclusive breastfeeding in South Africa. It is important that mothers make the ...
The impact of breastfeeding practices on under-five mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Systematic review, meta-analysis and evaluation of its attributable costs
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
Background: Sub-Saharan Africa has lower exclusive breastfeeding rates compared to other low- and middle-income countries, and globally holds the highest under-five mortality rates. The aims of this project were: to conduct ...
Mothers' breastfeeding experiences and practices: An explorative mixed methods study in the sub-district of Tlokwe, North West Province, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
Background: The World Health Organization has set a target for exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) of 50% at country level by 2025. Despite national efforts, without accelerated efforts at scale, South Africa will not meet the ...
Dietary and plasma fatty acids in association with obesity in black South Africans
(North-West University, 2019)
Background South Africa is currently experiencing rapid nutritional, economic, demographic and epidemiological transitions with grave consequences for lifestyle and health. Obesity has escalated to epidemic levels and is ...
Meaning in life in relation to healthy eating, weight status and physical activity among South African National Defence Force members at Lenz Military Base
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)
Good health behaviours such as physical activity and healthy eating are central to both the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases. However, even with nutrition knowledge, practice and maintenance of good ...
The association between fracture risk and bone mineral density in black postmenopausal HIV-positive women on HAART
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)
Background: Osteoporosis affects millions of people, especially postmenopausal women, worldwide. Osteoporosis and associated fractures are also becomming a concern in the HIV-positive population as a result of higher life ...
Haemostatic variables in African adolescents : the PLAY study
(North-West University, 2006)
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major cause of adult morbidity and mortality in developed as well as in developing countries. In black population groups, stroke is more prominent than ischaemic heart disease. This may ...
The management of dyslipidemia in a private health care setting : a managed pharmaceutical care approach
(North-West University, 2004)
The global anti-dyslipidemic market grew by 19% from 2000 to 2001, achieving sales of over $21 billion (Smith, 2004: 2). This market is currently well sewed by a number of effective and well-tolerated treatments. Lipid-lowering ...
Dietary calcium intake and obesity in adult women : the POWIRS study
(North-West University, 2004)
Background: The role of dietary calcium in weight management is gaining support in the nutrition research community. It has been hypothesized that high calcium diets protect against fat gain by creating a balance of lipolysis ...