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View article: Psychosocial Factors Influencing the Sexual Risk Behaviour of Adolescents Living with and Affected by HIV Who Reside in HIV-Affected Homes in Uganda
Psychosocial Factors Influencing the Sexual Risk Behaviour of Adolescents Living with and Affected by HIV Who Reside in HIV-Affected Homes in Uganda Open
We examined the psychosocial factors that predict sexual risk behaviour of adolescents who reside in HIV affected homes in Uganda, to provide evidence for developing suitable interventions. Structured questionnaires were used to collect da…
View article: The Effects of Environmental and Management Factors on the Quality of the Corpus Luteum and Subsequent Conception Rates of Beef and Dairy Cows in South Africa
The Effects of Environmental and Management Factors on the Quality of the Corpus Luteum and Subsequent Conception Rates of Beef and Dairy Cows in South Africa Open
The corpus luteum (CL) controls the success of pregnancy. The current study investigated the effects of some environmental and management factors on the development of the CL and the subsequent impact on conception rates of beef and dairy …
View article: Knowledge and attitude of nurses in primary health care regarding climate change in Mpumalanga
Knowledge and attitude of nurses in primary health care regarding climate change in Mpumalanga Open
Background: Climate change is increasingly recognised as a critical public health challenge, a perspective reinforced by its inclusion as Sustainable Development Goal 13. Given its significant disease burden, climate change should be refra…
View article: Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Men and Women Regarding Infertility in the City of Tshwane, Pretoria, South Africa
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Men and Women Regarding Infertility in the City of Tshwane, Pretoria, South Africa Open
Introduction Infertility continues to be a major public health issue with deep social and psychological effects, particularly in low- and middle-income environments. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and p…
View article: DATA CONSISTENCY AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR MUNICIPAL POLICYMAKING IN SOUTH AFRICA: AN ANALYSIS OF SURVEY, DEEDS, VALUATION ROLLS, AND MUNICIPAL BUDGETS
DATA CONSISTENCY AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR MUNICIPAL POLICYMAKING IN SOUTH AFRICA: AN ANALYSIS OF SURVEY, DEEDS, VALUATION ROLLS, AND MUNICIPAL BUDGETS Open
This paper seeks to present some empirical findings on the implications of inconsistencies in spatial data and valuation rolls on municipal budgets using a case study from South Africa. The focus is to inform policy and practice about the …
View article: Self-perception and clinical presentation of eating and swallowing difficulties within elderly care
Self-perception and clinical presentation of eating and swallowing difficulties within elderly care Open
Background: The growing ageing population requires effective management of complex medical diagnoses and healthy ageing support within residential care facilities. However, limited access to guidelines on monitoring residents’ eating and s…
View article: The Outcomes of A Multifaceted Educational Intervention to Reduce Moral Distress Among Critical Care Nurses
The Outcomes of A Multifaceted Educational Intervention to Reduce Moral Distress Among Critical Care Nurses Open
Aim To measure the outcome of the implementation of a multifaceted educational intervention on the impact of moral distress among critical care nurses. Background The complex nature of critical care settings exaggerates different morally d…
View article: Factors That Affected South African Students’ Sense of Self-Perceived Academic Competence During the COVID-19 Lockdown and the Rapid Transition to Online Learning
Factors That Affected South African Students’ Sense of Self-Perceived Academic Competence During the COVID-19 Lockdown and the Rapid Transition to Online Learning Open
The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown restrictions had significant impacts on the well-being and academic functioning of students worldwide. When universities closed campuses and moved teaching and learning online, students faced numerous challen…
View article: Development of the Sandro Application (Statistics on Android) as a Learning Media in the Educational Statistics
Development of the Sandro Application (Statistics on Android) as a Learning Media in the Educational Statistics Open
This study focuses on the development of an Android-based learning application to enhance student interest and understanding in the course of Educational Statistics at IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo. Using a research and development (R&D) appr…
View article: Psycometric Validation of an Instrument to Measure Person‐Centred Teamwork in Hospital Settings
Psycometric Validation of an Instrument to Measure Person‐Centred Teamwork in Hospital Settings Open
Aim: To validate an instrument for measuring healthcare workers’ perceptions of person‐centred teamwork in hospital units. Design: Quantitative cross‐sectional descriptive design. This approach collected numerical data to explore and descr…
View article: The evaluation of safe zones for the corona mortis using a cadaver simulation of the Modified Stoppa approach
The evaluation of safe zones for the corona mortis using a cadaver simulation of the Modified Stoppa approach Open
BACKGROUND :
\nThe Modified Stoppa approach is a minimally invasive method of accessing the pelvis when treating pelvic ring and acetabular fractures. Although this approach is reported to be effective in exposing pelvic fractures, there a…
View article: Epidemiology and clinical characteristics of football injuries among academy players in Ghana
Epidemiology and clinical characteristics of football injuries among academy players in Ghana Open
Objective To determine the epidemiology and clinical characteristics of match and training injuries among football players at an academy in Ghana. Methods In this prospective observational study, we followed 80 youth and adult football pla…
View article: A study of the incidence of the corona mortis within a South African patient sample using computerized tomographic angiography
A study of the incidence of the corona mortis within a South African patient sample using computerized tomographic angiography Open
The inconsistencies presented in angiogram studies compared to cadaver studies suggest that angiograms should be limited to a diagnostic and therapeutic role of identifying the CM or injury thereof in the retropubic region. However, measur…
View article: T-Cell Phenotypes and Systemic Cytokine Profiles of People Living with HIV Admitted to Hospital with COVID-19
T-Cell Phenotypes and Systemic Cytokine Profiles of People Living with HIV Admitted to Hospital with COVID-19 Open
Whether SARS-CoV-2 infection leads to a higher mortality and morbidity in people living with HIV (PLWH) in Africa remains inconclusive. In this study, we explored the differences in the T-cell phenotypes between people with and without HIV…
View article: Investigation of Neopterin and Neurophysiological Measurements as Biomarkers of Anxiety and Stress
Investigation of Neopterin and Neurophysiological Measurements as Biomarkers of Anxiety and Stress Open
The aim of this study was to investigate whether the inflammatory marker neopterin and certain neurophysiological measurements could be used as complementary markers for stress and anxiety symptoms as determined by the Depression, Anxiety,…
View article: Strategies that leadership employ to support teacher professional development in Namibia
Strategies that leadership employ to support teacher professional development in Namibia Open
This article is partially based on the author’s thesis entitled
\n‘School leadership competencies for teacher professional
\ndevelopment: a Namibian case study’ towards the degree of
\nPhilosophiae doctor in the Education Management, Law a…
View article: Pregnant women's dietary patterns and knowledge of gestational weight gain: A cross‐sectional study
Pregnant women's dietary patterns and knowledge of gestational weight gain: A cross‐sectional study Open
Objective Excess gestational weight gain (GWG) is a risk factor for various unfavorable maternal and neonatal outcomes that may be preventable. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle while pregnant can help prevent uncontrollable weight gain. The…
View article: Elevated factor VIII level in cerebral venous thrombosis: a case-control study
Elevated factor VIII level in cerebral venous thrombosis: a case-control study Open
Background: Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is an uncommon disorder accounting for approximately 1% of strokes worldwide There is a paucity of data regarding the association between an elevated factor VIII level and cerebral venous thromb…
View article: Fetal Dosimeter Access, Usage, and Training Among Pregnant Radiographers in South Africa
Fetal Dosimeter Access, Usage, and Training Among Pregnant Radiographers in South Africa Open
BACKGROUND : Pregnant radiographers require more stringent occupational safety monitoring through
\nfetal dosimetry because of the sensitivity of their fetuses’ cells to radiation. This study aims to describe
\nfetal dosimetry among pregna…
View article: Relationship between demographic characteristics and return-to-work for loss of income claimants at the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund, Botswana
Relationship between demographic characteristics and return-to-work for loss of income claimants at the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund, Botswana Open
BACKGROUND: The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund Botswana compensates claimants who lose their incomes due to road traffic accidents. In Botswana, road traffic accidents are becoming more frequent, and the MVA Fund is experiencing escalat…
View article: Improving the reading proficiency of mature students through a task-based language teaching approach
Improving the reading proficiency of mature students through a task-based language teaching approach Open
BACKGROUND: Mature age admission at universities is increasing rapidly all over the world and
\nGhanaian universities, both private and public, are no exception. The language proficiency of
\nthe admitted mature students, especially in rea…
View article: The Practice of Oral Medicine in South Africa
The Practice of Oral Medicine in South Africa Open
Oral medicine is a clinical discipline, practiced by periodontists, which concerns itself mostly with the non surgical management of oral mucosal diseases. Many of these diseases are rare and the discipline less well known – making it esse…
View article: Risk factors associated with football injury among male players from a specific academy in Ghana: a pilot study
Risk factors associated with football injury among male players from a specific academy in Ghana: a pilot study Open
There seems to be no information on the incidence of injury and associated risk factors for academy football players in Ghana. We determine the risk factors associated with match and training injuries among male football players at an acad…
View article: Prevalence of free-living acanthamoeba and its associated bacteria in energy-efficient hot water systems in South Africa
Prevalence of free-living acanthamoeba and its associated bacteria in energy-efficient hot water systems in South Africa Open
As part of the Eskom rebate programme, energy-efficient hot water systems such as solar water heaters (low pressure), heat pumps and energy-efficient showerheads were rolled out to the public as a measure to conserve and save energy. There…