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View article: Using ChatGPT in family medicine and primary health care
Using ChatGPT in family medicine and primary health care Open
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View article: Emergency care visits at a South African hospital: Implications for healthcare services and policy
Emergency care visits at a South African hospital: Implications for healthcare services and policy Open
Although most ED users were self-referred, their clinical presentations were appropriate and underscore the need for policy strategies to reduce the burden of trauma in the catchment populationContribution: The study findings may have an i…
View article: After action review of the COVID-19 pandemic response in North West province, South Africa
After action review of the COVID-19 pandemic response in North West province, South Africa Open
This review contributes to the body of knowledge emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic and provides guidance on enhanced public health response to future emergencies.
View article: Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of chronic disease patients in Bojanala towards COVID-19
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of chronic disease patients in Bojanala towards COVID-19 Open
The level of knowledge was good in general, with optimistic attitudes and good practices by the patients. Those aged 70 years and above need special attention because older persons have poorer knowledge of and practices towards COVID-19, w…
View article: Review of: "[Commentary] The WHO strategies to reduce tobacco-related deaths are insufficient"
Review of: "[Commentary] The WHO strategies to reduce tobacco-related deaths are insufficient" Open
Potential competing interests: No potential competing interests to declare.Very well considered and written commentary.It provides a clear background
View article: Impact of short message service and peer navigation on linkage to care and antiretroviral therapy initiation in South Africa
Impact of short message service and peer navigation on linkage to care and antiretroviral therapy initiation in South Africa Open
Objective: We examine the efficacy of short message service (SMS) and SMS with peer navigation (SMS + PN) in improving linkage to HIV care and initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART). Design: I-Care was a cluster randomized trial conduc…
View article: Corrigendum to: Addressing tobacco smoking and drinking to improve TB treatment outcomes, in South Africa: a feasibility study of the ProLife program
Corrigendum to: Addressing tobacco smoking and drinking to improve TB treatment outcomes, in South Africa: a feasibility study of the ProLife program Open
Alcohol and tobacco use may lead to negative treatment outcomes in tuberculosis (TB) patients, and even more so if they are HIV-infected. We developed and tested the feasibility of a complex behavioral intervention (ProLife) delivered by l…
View article: Effect of a brief motivational interview and text message intervention targeting tobacco smoking, alcohol use and medication adherence to improve tuberculosis treatment outcomes in adult patients with tuberculosis: a multicentre, randomised controlled trial of the ProLife programme in South Africa
Effect of a brief motivational interview and text message intervention targeting tobacco smoking, alcohol use and medication adherence to improve tuberculosis treatment outcomes in adult patients with tuberculosis: a multicentre, randomised controlled trial of the ProLife programme in South Africa Open
Objective To investigate the effectiveness of a complex behavioural intervention, ProLife, on tuberculosis (TB) treatment success, medication adherence, alcohol use and tobacco smoking. Design Multicentre, individual, randomised controlled…
View article: Impact of SMS and peer navigation on retention in HIV care among adults in South Africa: results of a three‐arm cluster randomized controlled trial
Impact of SMS and peer navigation on retention in HIV care among adults in South Africa: results of a three‐arm cluster randomized controlled trial Open
Introduction Few interventions have demonstrated improved retention in care for people living with HIV (PLHIV) in sub‐Saharan Africa. We tested the efficacy of two personal support interventions – one using text messaging (SMS‐only) and th…
View article: An assessment of erectile dysfunction among male diabetics attending Temba Community Health Centre, Pretoria
An assessment of erectile dysfunction among male diabetics attending Temba Community Health Centre, Pretoria Open
Introduction: Erectile dysfunction is common among men with diabetic mellitus and has a negative effect on their quality of life. The proportion of male diabetics who disclosed their problematic sexual performance was increasing at Temba C…
View article: Salmonella food-poisoning outbreak linked to the National School Nutrition Programme, North West province, South Africa
Salmonella food-poisoning outbreak linked to the National School Nutrition Programme, North West province, South Africa Open
A timeously-initiated epidemiological, environmental and microbiological an investigation led to the conclusion that the etiologic agent of this outbreak was S. Heidelberg, and the most probable food vehicle of transmission was cooked samp…
View article: An assessment of erectile dysfunction among male diabetics attending Temba Community Health Centre, Pretoria
An assessment of erectile dysfunction among male diabetics attending Temba Community Health Centre, Pretoria Open
Introduction: Erectile dysfunction is common among men with diabetic mellitus and has a negative effect on their quality of life. The proportion of male diabetics who disclosed their problematic sexual performance was increasing at Temba C…
View article: ImPROving TB outcomes by modifying LIFE-style behaviours through a brief motivational intervention followed by short text messages (ProLife): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
ImPROving TB outcomes by modifying LIFE-style behaviours through a brief motivational intervention followed by short text messages (ProLife): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial Open
ISRCTN Registry, ISRCTN62728852. Registered on 13 April 2018.
View article: The management of snakebites in South Africa
The management of snakebites in South Africa Open
Snake bites are common in southern Africa especially in the rural and remote areas. Although all snake bites are not venomous, people bitten by venomous snakes require urgent medical attention and many will require antivenom. In the health…
View article: ImPROving TB outcomes by modifying LIFE-style behaviours through a brief motivational intervention followed by short text messages (ProLife): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
ImPROving TB outcomes by modifying LIFE-style behaviours through a brief motivational intervention followed by short text messages (ProLife): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial Open
Background South Africa is among the 7 highest tuberculosis (TB) burden countries. Harmful lifestyle behaviours, such as smoking and alcohol, and poor medication adherence can affect clinical outcomes. Modification of these behaviours is l…
View article: Feasibility of an integrated complex intervention targeting tobacco and alcohol cessation among patients with tuberculosis in three South African provinces
Feasibility of an integrated complex intervention targeting tobacco and alcohol cessation among patients with tuberculosis in three South African provinces Open
Background South Africa's protracted battle with the dual epidemic of HIV and TB is well-documented. TB patients who smoke tobacco are often faced by low socio-economic status and alcohol dependence, with poor TB treatment outcomes. This p…
View article: Characteristics of pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Moses Kotane region North West Province, South Africa
Characteristics of pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Moses Kotane region North West Province, South Africa Open
Aim: To determine the characteristics of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis registered in primary health care facilities in Moses Kotane region North West Province.
Method: A retrospective record review of pulmonary TB patients regist…
View article: Knowledge and practice of the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV guidelines amongst doctors and nurses at Odi Hospital, Tshwane District
Knowledge and practice of the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV guidelines amongst doctors and nurses at Odi Hospital, Tshwane District Open
Background: Almost 60 million people are infected with and 25 million people have already died from HIV/AIDS. Sub-Saharan Africa is the region most affected, with 67% of all people living with HIV and 91% of all new infections amongst chil…
View article: Knowledge and practice of the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV guidelines amongst doctors and nurses at Odi Hospital, Tshwane District
Knowledge and practice of the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV guidelines amongst doctors and nurses at Odi Hospital, Tshwane District Open
Background: Almost 60 million people are infected with and 25 million people have already died from HIV/AIDS. Sub-Saharan Africa is the region most affected, with 67% of all people living with HIV and 91% of all new infections amongst chil…
View article: Evaluation of short message service and peer navigation to improve engagement in HIV care in South Africa: study protocol for a three-arm cluster randomized controlled trial
Evaluation of short message service and peer navigation to improve engagement in HIV care in South Africa: study protocol for a three-arm cluster randomized controlled trial Open
NCT02417233, registered 12 December 2014.
View article: Abdominal compartment syndrome complicating peptic ulcer disease
Abdominal compartment syndrome complicating peptic ulcer disease Open
Background: Abdominal compartment syndrome is a severe condition of tension generated within the closed abdominal cavity from perforation of peptic ulcer. Due to the chemical reaction and pressure consequences it has poor prognosis with ve…
View article: Need for improvements in clinical practice to retain patients in pre-antiretroviral therapy care: Data from rural clinics in North West Province, South Africa
Need for improvements in clinical practice to retain patients in pre-antiretroviral therapy care: Data from rural clinics in North West Province, South Africa Open
We examined current challenges with patient engagement in HIV prevention and care in South Africa by assessing the procedures of eight public health clinics in the North West Province. Procedures consisted of (1) an inventory/audit of the …
View article: Adherence of doctors to a clinical guideline for hypertension in Bojanala district, North-West Province, South Africa
Adherence of doctors to a clinical guideline for hypertension in Bojanala district, North-West Province, South Africa Open
Background: Clinical guidelines are systematically developed statements that assist practitioners and patients to make healthcare decisions for specific clinical circumstances. Non-adherence of doctors to guidelines is thought to contribut…