[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of obesity, hypertension and diabetes among people living with HIV in South Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
JM Gizamba, J Davies, C Africa, C Choo-Kang… - BMC Infectious …, 2023 - Springer
Background HIV has become a manageable chronic condition due to the success and scale-
up of antiretroviral therapy (ART). Globally, South Africa has the highest number of people …
up of antiretroviral therapy (ART). Globally, South Africa has the highest number of people …
[HTML][HTML] Diabetic control and compliance using glycated haemoglobin (HbA1C) testing guidelines in public healthcare facilities of Gauteng province, South Africa
Objective This study aimed at evaluating diabetic control and compliance with testing
guidelines, across healthcare facilities of Gauteng Province, South Africa, as well as factors …
guidelines, across healthcare facilities of Gauteng Province, South Africa, as well as factors …
[HTML][HTML] Multimorbidity, Treatment, and Determinants among Chronic Patients Attending Primary Health Facilities in Tshwane, South Africa
The growing burden of non-communicable diseases amidst the largest burden of HIV in
South Africa leads to disease combinations of multimorbidity with the complexity of care. We …
South Africa leads to disease combinations of multimorbidity with the complexity of care. We …
[HTML][HTML] Multimorbidity patterns in a national HIV survey of South African youth and adults
Introduction Information pertaining to multimorbidity is frequently informed by studies from
high income countries and it is unclear how these findings relate to low and middle income …
high income countries and it is unclear how these findings relate to low and middle income …
[HTML][HTML] Corneal sensitivity is inversely correlated with severity of diabetic retinopathy in a predominantly underrepresented population
M Singer, P O'Brien, L Mein, A Olvera - American Journal of Ophthalmology, 2024 - Elsevier
PURPOSE To assess the relationship between diabetic retinopathy (DR) and corneal
sensitivity. METHODS In this prospective study, 100 eyes of 50 patients from primarily …
sensitivity. METHODS In this prospective study, 100 eyes of 50 patients from primarily …
Health and related indicators 2021
This chapter aims to provide a repository of data, focusing on the national and provincial
levels, that describes the broad status of the South African health system (socio …
levels, that describes the broad status of the South African health system (socio …
[HTML][HTML] Obesity as a risk factor for hypertension and diabetes among truck drivers in a logistics company, South Africa
Despite the occupational nature of truckers predisposing them to cardiovascular diseases
and risk factors, data is scarce on their prevalence of obesity and its association with …
and risk factors, data is scarce on their prevalence of obesity and its association with …
[HTML][HTML] Kidney function in healthcare clients in Khayelitsha, South Africa: Routine laboratory testing and results reflect distinct healthcare experiences by age for …
R Osei-Yeboah, O Ngwenya, N Tiffin - PLOS Global Public Health, 2024 - journals.plos.org
In South Africa, PLHIV are eligible for free ART and kidney function screening. Serum
creatinine (SCr) laboratory test data from the National Health Laboratory Service are …
creatinine (SCr) laboratory test data from the National Health Laboratory Service are …
[HTML][HTML] Combining HbA1c and glycated albumin improves detection of dysglycaemia in mixed-ancestry South Africans
Summary Background Combining HbA 1c with glycated albumin (GA) may improve
detection of dysglycaemia. As BMI correlates positively with HbA 1c and negatively with GA …
detection of dysglycaemia. As BMI correlates positively with HbA 1c and negatively with GA …
[HTML][HTML] Adapting and developing a diabetes prevention intervention programme for South Africa: curriculum and tools
J Hill, M Faber, N Peer, C George, B Oldenburg… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
The South African Diabetes Prevention Programme (SA-DPP) is a lifestyle intervention
targeting individuals at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). In this paper …
targeting individuals at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). In this paper …