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View article: Stakeholder Perceptions of the utility of SNA Visuals in Strengthening Community-Based Health Programmes
Stakeholder Perceptions of the utility of SNA Visuals in Strengthening Community-Based Health Programmes Open
Introduction: Non-communicable diseases [NCDs] are an ever-increasing burden globally. Community-based programmes [CBPs], have been identified as a cost-effective prevention and management strategy of NCDs. However, evidence for scaling-up…
View article: Community resilience to climate change and non-communicable disease vulnerability in Yaoundé, Cameroon: insights from community-based systems dynamics
Community resilience to climate change and non-communicable disease vulnerability in Yaoundé, Cameroon: insights from community-based systems dynamics Open
Background Climate change and rapid urbanisation have intensified flood risk in Global South cities, exacerbating health inequities, especially through non-communicable diseases (NCDs). However, little is known about how community resilien…
View article: Youth Engagement for Better Outcomes – Social Networks, Physical Activity and Nutrition (YEBO-SPAN): Protocol for “Future-Proofing” South African Adolescents (Preprint)
Youth Engagement for Better Outcomes – Social Networks, Physical Activity and Nutrition (YEBO-SPAN): Protocol for “Future-Proofing” South African Adolescents (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Adolescence represents a critical period where health behaviours emerge that track into adulthood. In South Africa, 22.4% of girls and 10.2% of boys aged 10-14 years are overweight or obese, with only 40% meeting physical activ…
View article: Energy expenditure and obesity across the economic spectrum
Energy expenditure and obesity across the economic spectrum Open
Global economic development has been associated with an increased prevalence of obesity and related health problems. Increased caloric intake and reduced energy expenditure are both cited as development-related contributors to the obesity …
View article: Qualitative research exploring the complexities of exercise promotion in prostate cancer survivorship
Qualitative research exploring the complexities of exercise promotion in prostate cancer survivorship Open
Our study identified key multilevel influences surrounding exercise promotion and integration in routine care for prostate cancer survivors receiving treatment in private and public healthcare settings. While highlighting the opportunities…
View article: Heat Adaptation Benefits for Vulnerable groups In Africa (HABVIA): a study protocol for a controlled clinical heat adaptation trial
Heat Adaptation Benefits for Vulnerable groups In Africa (HABVIA): a study protocol for a controlled clinical heat adaptation trial Open
Background Temperatures across Africa are expected to rise at up to twice the rate of mean global temperatures, posing significant health threats to vulnerable communities. Prolonged exposure to high day- and night-time temperatures has be…
View article: Toxic metals impact gut microbiota and metabolic risk in five African-origin populations
Toxic metals impact gut microbiota and metabolic risk in five African-origin populations Open
Underlying mechanisms by which exposures to toxic metals/metalloids impact obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2DM) risk remain largely unknown. Gut microbiota have been strongly associated with cardiometabolic risk. To assess relationships betw…
View article: Predictive equation derived from 6,497 doubly labelled water measurements enables the detection of erroneous self-reported energy intake
Predictive equation derived from 6,497 doubly labelled water measurements enables the detection of erroneous self-reported energy intake Open
Nutritional epidemiology aims to link dietary exposures to chronic disease, but the instruments for evaluating dietary intake are inaccurate. One way to identify unreliable data and the sources of errors is to compare estimated intakes wit…
View article: Clustering of diet and physical activity behaviours in adolescents across home and school area-level deprivation in Cameroon, South Africa, and Jamaica
Clustering of diet and physical activity behaviours in adolescents across home and school area-level deprivation in Cameroon, South Africa, and Jamaica Open
An inverse clustering of sedentary behaviour duration and eating habits remained consistent across different strata for at least two sites, suggesting that interventions to reduce sedentary time could have a ripple effect on multiple NCD r…
View article: Toxic Metals Impact Gut Microbiota and Metabolic Risk in Five African-Origin Populations
Toxic Metals Impact Gut Microbiota and Metabolic Risk in Five African-Origin Populations Open
Exposure to toxic metals impacts obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2DM) risk. Yet, the underlying mechanisms remain largely unknown. Gut microbiota has been strongly associated with progression of cardiometabolic risk. To determine whether hig…
View article: 8513 Toxic Metals Are Associated With Increased Diabetes And Obesity Through Gut Microbiota Changes In Five African-Origin Populations
8513 Toxic Metals Are Associated With Increased Diabetes And Obesity Through Gut Microbiota Changes In Five African-Origin Populations Open
Disclosure: J. Jorgensen: None. C. Choo-Kang: None. L. Issa: None. J.A. Gilbert: None. G. Ecklu-Mensah: None. A. Luke: None. K. Bedu-Addo: None. T. Forrester: None. P. Bovet: None. E.V. Lambert: None. D. Rae: None. M. Argos: None. Y. Dai: …
View article: Heat Adaptation Benefits for Vulnerable groups In Africa (HABVIA): A study protocol for a controlled clinical heat adaptation trial
Heat Adaptation Benefits for Vulnerable groups In Africa (HABVIA): A study protocol for a controlled clinical heat adaptation trial Open
Background Temperatures across Africa are expected to rise at up to twice the rate of mean global temperatures, posing significant health threats to vulnerable communities. Prolonged exposure to high day- and night-time temperatures has be…
View article: The Effect of Text Message-Based mHealth Interventions on Physical Activity and Weight Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The Effect of Text Message-Based mHealth Interventions on Physical Activity and Weight Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Physical inactivity and obesity are detrimental to one’s overall health, as they increase the risk of developing non-communicable diseases. Fortunately, physical inactivity and obesity can be improved by supporting lifestyle behavior chang…
View article: Women’s access to health care for non-communicable diseases in South Africa: A scoping review.
Women’s access to health care for non-communicable diseases in South Africa: A scoping review. Open
Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as obesity, hypertension (HPT), and type II diabetes (T2D) are of increasing concern in South Africa (SA), with women being more at risk. Authors conducted a scoping review to identify and m…
View article: Stakeholder mapping to explore social and economic capital of Rotating Savings and Credit Associations (ROSCAs) to increase demand for and access to healthy food
Stakeholder mapping to explore social and economic capital of Rotating Savings and Credit Associations (ROSCAs) to increase demand for and access to healthy food Open
Introduction South Africa, grappling with the complexities of malnutrition, faces a dual challenge of undernutrition in children and overnutrition in adults, particularly among women. This situation is exacerbated by high rates of food ins…
View article: Silhouette showcards confirm altered obesity-associated body image perception in international cohort study of African-origin populations
Silhouette showcards confirm altered obesity-associated body image perception in international cohort study of African-origin populations Open
Objectives Given the increasing prevalence of obesity and need for effective interventions, there is a growing interest in understanding how an individual’s body image can inform obesity prevention and management. This study’s objective wa…
View article: Integrated health system intervention aimed at reducing type 2 diabetes risk in women after gestational diabetes in South Africa (IINDIAGO): a randomised controlled trial protocol
Integrated health system intervention aimed at reducing type 2 diabetes risk in women after gestational diabetes in South Africa (IINDIAGO): a randomised controlled trial protocol Open
Introduction South Africa has a high prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM; 15%) and many of these women (48%) progress to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) within 5 years post partum. A significant proportion (47%) of the women a…
View article: Prevalence of obesity, hypertension and diabetes among people living with HIV in South Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Prevalence of obesity, hypertension and diabetes among people living with HIV in South Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
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 living with HIV (PLHIV) and research evidence indicates that …
View article: Charting a Course: Navigating Rigor and Meaning in Global Health Research
Charting a Course: Navigating Rigor and Meaning in Global Health Research Open
In the rapidly evolving landscape of global health research, the tension between scientific rigor and contextual meaning presents a critical challenge. Drawing on our work with the Global Diet and Physical Activity Network, this commentary…
View article: Barriers and Facilitators to Participation and Key Components of Sleep Health Programs
Barriers and Facilitators to Participation and Key Components of Sleep Health Programs Open
Objective The aim of the study is to explore the barriers and facilitators of participation and key components for sleep health programs designed for corporate work environments. Methods Semistructured interviews with corporate executives …