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View article: Deterioration of sleep and mental health in individuals with insomnia during South Africa’s COVID-19 lockdown
Deterioration of sleep and mental health in individuals with insomnia during South Africa’s COVID-19 lockdown Open
Sleep and mental health difficulties have been observed in response to COVID-19 pandemic-induced lockdowns, but few studies have described the impact of lockdown on individuals with self-reported insomnia. The purpose of this study was to …
View article: Reflections on an engaged research approach to understanding patient record-keeping systems in a local clinic in Makhanda
Reflections on an engaged research approach to understanding patient record-keeping systems in a local clinic in Makhanda Open
The taking and archiving of accurate record-keeping is an essential part of caregiving in health care. There is extensive evidence that record-keeping systems are affected by systemic problems that impact healthcare provision globally and …
View article: Reflections on an engaged research approach to understanding patient record-keeping systems in a local clinic in Makhanda
Reflections on an engaged research approach to understanding patient record-keeping systems in a local clinic in Makhanda Open
The taking and archiving of accurate record-keeping is an essential part of caregiving in health care. There is extensive evidence that record-keeping systems are affected by systemic problems that impact healthcare provision globally and …
View article: Sunglass tint does not impact the indoor catching performance of cricket fielders
Sunglass tint does not impact the indoor catching performance of cricket fielders Open
Introduction Sunglasses are worn by outdoor athletes such as cricketers for many reasons, including comfort and glare reduction, which may help to improve vision. Anecdotally they are purported to have performance-enhancing benefits, but t…
View article: Designing a greywater treatment system in a highly adaptive urban environment: an ergonomics and human factors observational analysis
Designing a greywater treatment system in a highly adaptive urban environment: an ergonomics and human factors observational analysis Open
Unplanned, high-density settlements in low-middle income countries often lack functional wastewater management systems. Nature-based solutions, such as constructed wetlands, are an option for the treatment of greywater, provided they are u…
View article: The barriers and opportunities to support the early career academics and professionals in human factors/ergonomics - revisiting reflections from IEA2015, IEA2018 & IEA2021
The barriers and opportunities to support the early career academics and professionals in human factors/ergonomics - revisiting reflections from IEA2015, IEA2018 & IEA2021 Open
BACKGROUND: The Early-Career Community (ECC) comprises researchers, practitioners, and professionals in their “early-career” stages in the Human Factors/Ergonomics (HFE) profession. Early-career HFE professionals are essential to both curr…
View article: The effect of time of day on adolescent fast bowling performance: A pilot study
The effect of time of day on adolescent fast bowling performance: A pilot study Open
The game of cricket is played at various times of the day and no studies have investigated the time of day effects on perceptual, physical and performance measures of cricketers. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to focus on adolesc…
View article: The impact of sleep, physical activity and sedentary behaviour on symptoms of depression and anxiety before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in a sample of South African participants
The impact of sleep, physical activity and sedentary behaviour on symptoms of depression and anxiety before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in a sample of South African participants Open
During lockdowns associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals have experienced poor sleep quality and sleep regularity, changes in lifestyle behaviours, and heightened depression and anxiety. However, the inter-relationship and relat…
View article: The Impact Of Sleep, Physical Activity And Sedentary Behaviour On Symptoms of Depression And Anxiety Before And During The COVID-19 Pandemic
The Impact Of Sleep, Physical Activity And Sedentary Behaviour On Symptoms of Depression And Anxiety Before And During The COVID-19 Pandemic Open
During lockdowns associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals have experienced changes in sleep and lifestyle behaviours, and heightened depression and anxiety. However, the inter-relationship and relative strength of those behaviour…
View article: Reflections on experiences working alongside informal traders at Warwick Junction in Durban: A human factors and ergonomics perspective
Reflections on experiences working alongside informal traders at Warwick Junction in Durban: A human factors and ergonomics perspective Open
Human factors and ergonomics: an overviewHuman factors and ergonomics (HFE), as defined by the International Ergo nomics Association (IEA, 2020), refers to the scientific discipline concerned with the under standing of interactions among h…
View article: From Theory to Real-World Integration: Implementation Science and Beyond
From Theory to Real-World Integration: Implementation Science and Beyond Open
The increasing complexity and dynamicity of our society (and world of work) have meant that healthcare systems have and continue to change and consequently the state of healthcare systems continues to assume different characteristics. The …
View article: The impact of a fast bowling spell on physiological, perceptual and performance responses in non-elite cricketers
The impact of a fast bowling spell on physiological, perceptual and performance responses in non-elite cricketers Open
Background: The demands placed on fast bowlers may elicit unique responses that contribute towards increased injury risk and comprised performance capabilities. Despite this, very few investigations have attempted to quantify these demands…