[HTML][HTML] Measuring organizational readiness for implementing change in primary care facilities in rural Bushbuckridge, South Africa
Meaningful gains in health outcomes require successful implementation of evidence-based
interventions. Organizations such as health facilities must be ready to implement efficacious …
interventions. Organizations such as health facilities must be ready to implement efficacious …
Obstacles to intergenerational communication in caregivers' narratives regarding young people's sexual and reproductive health and lifestyle in rural South Africa
B Nilsson, K Edin, J Kinsman, K Kahn, SA Norris - BMC public health, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Background Statistics from South Africa show the world's highest HIV prevalence
with an estimated seven million people living with the virus. Several studies have pointed to …
with an estimated seven million people living with the virus. Several studies have pointed to …
Traditional healers use of personal protective equipment: a qualitative study in rural South Africa
Background Traditional healers are frequently exposed to hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis
C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) through the widespread practice of …
C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) through the widespread practice of …
[HTML][HTML] The age pattern of increases in mortality affected by HIV: Bayesian fit of the Heligman-Pollard model to data from the Agincourt HDSS field site in rural …
Background We investigate the sex-age-specific changes in the mortality of a prospectively
monitored rural population in South Africa. We quantify changes in the age pattern of …
monitored rural population in South Africa. We quantify changes in the age pattern of …
[HTML][HTML] Antiretroviral therapy and aging as resources for managing and resisting HIV-related stigma in rural South Africa
The widespread roll-out of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Africa has contributed to a large
population of adults aging with HIV. However, little is known about how HIV-related stigma …
population of adults aging with HIV. However, little is known about how HIV-related stigma …
Working with teams of “insiders” qualitative approaches to data collection in the global south
BACKGROUND The convergence of two qualitative methodological strategies–working in
“teams” and with “insiders”–can facilitate access, efficiency, and insights into research …
“teams” and with “insiders”–can facilitate access, efficiency, and insights into research …
HIV treatment cascade for older adults in rural South Africa
JK Rohr, J Manne-Goehler, FX Gómez-Olivé… - Sexually Transmitted …, 2020 - sti.bmj.com
Objectives The HIV treatment cascade is a powerful framework for understanding progress
from initial diagnosis to successful treatment. Data sources for cascades vary and often are …
from initial diagnosis to successful treatment. Data sources for cascades vary and often are …
Child support grant expansion and cognitive function among women in rural South Africa: Findings from a natural experiment in the HAALSI cohort
Background Cash transfers are a promising but understudied intervention that may protect
cognitive function in adults. Although South Africa has a rapidly ageing population, little is …
cognitive function in adults. Although South Africa has a rapidly ageing population, little is …
Mortality variability and differentials by age and causes of death in rural South Africa, 1994–2018
B Houle, C Kabudula, SA Mojola, N Angotti… - BMJ Global …, 2024 - gh.bmj.com
Introduction Understanding mortality variability by age and cause is critical to identifying
intervention and prevention actions to support disadvantaged populations. We assessed …
intervention and prevention actions to support disadvantaged populations. We assessed …
The relationships between cognitive function, literacy and HIV status knowledge among older adults in rural South Africa
M Rosenberg, FX Gómez‐Olivé… - African Journal of …, 2020 - journals.lww.com
Introduction: Although HIV prevalence is exceptionally high in South Africa, HIV testing rates
remain below targeted guidelines. Older adults living with HIV are substantially more likely …
remain below targeted guidelines. Older adults living with HIV are substantially more likely …