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Prevalence of overweight and underweight among Black South African children from rural areas in the North-West Province
(University of Stellenbosch. Department of Sport Science, 2012)The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of overweight and underweight according to body mass index (BMI) and percentage body fat, among Black South African children in rural areas from the North-West Province. ... -
Prevalence of possible drug-drug interactions between antiretroviral agents in different age groups in a section of the private health care sector setting in South Africa
(Wiley, 2008)Background: The chronic nature of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection requires lifelong highly active antiretroviral (ARV) therapy (HAART) to continuously suppress HIV-1 viral replication, thus reducing morbidity ... -
The prevalence of postural deformities and body composition status of 11 to 13 year old South African children in selected schools in the North West Province
(North-West University, 2008)Prolonged poor posture induces abnormal stress on supporting structures of the spinal column and can cause chronic back pain, which usually develops while standing, walking or doing other activities of daily living. Children ... -
The prevalence of posture deformities among black African children in selected schools in the North West Province
(North-West University, 2007)It is well establish that posture deformities are a common problem among children that is often ignored by parent and teachers. Posture deformities in children could be related to their socio-economic status, lifestyle, ... -
Prevalence of potentially serious drug-drug interactions among South African elderly private health sector patients using the Mimica Matanović/Vlahović‐Palčevski protocol
(Wiley, 2018)Objectives To determine the prevalence of potentially serious drug–drug interactions (DDIs) and their relationship with gender and age, among elderly in South Africa. Methods A cross‐sectional study was conducted using ... -
The prevalence of resilience in a group of professional nurses
(AOSIS, 2011)The literature and practice show that many professional nurses feel emotionally overloaded and are experiencing job dissatisfaction, which often results in them leaving the profession. Paradoxically, some nurses choose to ... -
Prevalence of selected intermediate risk factors for non-communicable diseases in an apparently healthy Indian community in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
(Springer, 2017)South Africa, burdened with the emerging chronic diseases, is home to one of the largest migrant Indian population, however, little data exists on the risk factors for non-communicable diseases in this population. The aim ... -
The prevalence of selected risk markers for noncommunicable diseases and associations with lifestyle behaviours in an Indian community in KwaZulu-Natal
(North-West University, 2009)Globally, noncommunicable diseases have increased rapidly. They represent the major health burden in industrialised countries and are fast increasing in developing countries. In South Africa, a culturally diverse developing ... -
Prevalence of self-reported diagnosed cataract and associated risk factors among elderly South Africans
(MDPI, 2017)This paper estimates the prevalence of self-reported cataract and associated risk factors among individuals aged ≥50 years in South Africa. Data from a nationally-representative cross-sectional Study on Global AGEing and ... -
Prevalence of stunting, wasting and underweight in grade 1-learners: the NW-CHILD Study
(AOSIS, 2014)BACKGROUND: Child undernutrition remains a major public health concern in developing countries, with many negative consequences to child development. OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence of stunting, wasting and ... -
The prevalence of the strategist role in senior communication manager roles at South African universities
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)South Africa’s higher education sector is a highly unpredictable environment in various respects, which, in recent years, has faced severe adversity. Many of these adversities are a result of the country’s volatile economy, ... -
The prevalence of well-being on teachers in Afri Twin schools as well as non Afri Twin schools
(Taylor & Francis, 2013)This study explored the prevalence of well-being in Afri Twin and non Afri Twin teachers. The Afri Twin project allows schools of comparable type and size in Britain and South Africa to be ‘twinned’ with each other, with ... -
Prevalence of workplace bullying of South African employees
(AOSIS, 2012)Orientation: Workplace bullying has negative physical and psychological effects on employees and several negative effects on organisationsResearch purpose: The purpose of the research was to determine the prevalence of ... -
Prevalence of zinc deficiency among primary school children in a poor peri-urban informal settlement in South-Africa
(AOSIS, 2010)This cross-sectional study assessed the risk of zinc deficiency in randomly selected children, aged between 7 and 11 years, living in a poor, peri-urban informal settlement in South Africa. Dietary intake of 149 respondents ... -
Prevalence, antibiotic resistance and virulence of Enterococcus spp. From wastewater treatment plant effluent and receiving waters in South Africa
(IWA Publishing, 2020)Poorly operating wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) result in faecal pollution of receiving waters, posing a health risk to humans and animals. The aim of this study was to determine the antimicrobial resistance patterns ... -
Prevalence, risk factors and outcomes of maternal near Miss in the central region of Uganda : a community based study
(North-West University (South Africa), 2016)Despite the commendable reduction in global maternal mortality ratios, more women continue to suffer from severe maternal morbidities, which poses serious health risks to survivors (maternal near misses) and their new-born ... -
Prevalent Bovine internal parasites using different techniques in communal farms around Mafikeng
(Kamla-Raj, 2016)Knowledge of the nematodes species present in a particular geographical location and their biology and epidemiology has important implications for the control of gastrointestinal parasites. The main objective of the study ... -
A preventative group work programme on HIV/AIDS for high school learners in a rural area
(North-West University, 2004)There is a well-documented evidence to confirm that the largest number of people living with the HI-virus is in Africa and especially in South Africa. The prospect of a significant breakthrough in treatment looks uncertain ... -
Preventative measures for avoiding disclaimers in the Department of Public Works : Mmabatho Regional Office
(North-West University (South Africa), 2014)The purpose of the study is investigating causes of disclaimer by finding preventative measures at the National Department of Public Works in the Mmabatho Regional Office. The study was conducted from sixty sampled ... -
A preventative program for young adolescent boys to build resiliency as a life skill
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2013)In this study the term resilience in relevance to adolescents is explored in depth with the aim to suggest a preventative programme for social workers working with young adolescent boys within the child and youth care ...
