Prevalence of health risk behaviours related to non-communicable diseases amongst South African university students: a systematic review
GE Florence, WE Derman, JM Popperwell… - Journal of Public …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Background Engagement in risk behaviours adopted during university continues after
graduation, increasing the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This systematic …
graduation, increasing the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This systematic …
Factors associated with accessing and utilisation of healthcare and provision of health services for residents of slums in low and middle-income countries: a scoping …
Objective To identify factors associated with accessing and utilisation of healthcare and
provision of health services in slums. Design A scoping review incorporating a conceptual …
provision of health services in slums. Design A scoping review incorporating a conceptual …
[HTML][HTML] Predictors of contraceptive use among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) aged 15 to 24 years in South Africa: results from the 2012 national …
Background Despite a variety of contraceptives being available for women in South Africa, a
considerable number of adolescent girls and young women still face challenges in using …
considerable number of adolescent girls and young women still face challenges in using …
[HTML][HTML] The comorbidity of HIV, hypertension and diabetes: a qualitative study exploring the challenges faced by healthcare providers and patients in selected urban …
M Godongwana, N De Wet-Billings… - BMC health services …, 2021 - Springer
Background PLWH are living longer as a result of advancement and adherence to
antiretroviral therapy. As the life expectancy of PLWH increases, they are at increased risk of …
antiretroviral therapy. As the life expectancy of PLWH increases, they are at increased risk of …
[HTML][HTML] Physical activity level during pregnancy in South Africa: a facility-based cross-sectional study
Physical activity participation during pregnancy confers many maternal and foetal health
benefits to the woman and her infant and is recommended by various health bodies and …
benefits to the woman and her infant and is recommended by various health bodies and …
Osteoporosis, rather than sarcopenia, is the predominant musculoskeletal disease in a rural South African community where human immunodeficiency virus …
CL Gregson, T Madanhire, A Rehman… - Journal of Bone and …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
The rollout of antiretroviral therapy globally has increased life expectancy across Southern
Africa, where 20.6 million people now live with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). We …
Africa, where 20.6 million people now live with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). We …
[HTML][HTML] Results From South Africa's 2022 Healthy Active Kids' Report Card on Physical Activity, Body Composition Proxies, and Nutritional Status in Children and …
ZZ Nyawose, R Naidoo, C Christie… - … of Physical Activity …, 2024 - journals.humankinetics.com
Background: Physical activity (PA) and nutrition in children have an impact on overall
physical and mental well-being, cognitive, and social development. This study aims to report …
physical and mental well-being, cognitive, and social development. This study aims to report …
Relationship between Psychosocial Factors and Physical Activity among Undergraduate Students from a South African University
Psychosocial factors such as mental health, motivation, and social support are key
determinants of behavior that play a significant role in physical activity participation. Limited …
determinants of behavior that play a significant role in physical activity participation. Limited …
[HTML][HTML] Sustainable effects of a motor skill programme on physical activity levels in 7–8 years old children, in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa
M Idamokoro, AE Pienaar, B Gerber, G Maya - BMC pediatrics, 2024 - Springer
Background Deteriorating global physical activity (PA) levels among children warrants new
and sustainable approaches to increase PA levels. This study aimed to determine the …
and sustainable approaches to increase PA levels. This study aimed to determine the …
Effect of the KaziBantu school-based health intervention on noncommunicable disease risk factors of children from low-income schools in Gqeberha, South Africa
D Dolley, R Du Randt, M Gerber, U Pühse… - African Journal for …, 2023 - journals.co.za
This study aimed to determine the effects of a 20-week school-based intervention
programme on non-communicable disease (NCD) risk factors of children from low-income …
programme on non-communicable disease (NCD) risk factors of children from low-income …