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Waardes en die noodsaak van 'n karakteropvoedingsprogram binne kollegeverband in die Noordwesprovinsie: verkenning en voorlopige voorstelle
(AOSIS, 2011)Waarde- en karakteropvoeding bevat boustene om 'n gesonde samelewing in stand te hou. Waarde- en karakteropvoeding het die potensiaal om morele kwessies in die samelewing te hanteer, veral by opvoedingsinstansies soos ... -
Waist circumference percentiles of black South African children aged 10 - 14 years from different study sites
(HMPG, 2019)Background. Waist circumference (WC) is a useful predictor of cardiometabolic risk in children. Published data on WC percentiles of children from African countries are limited. Objectives. To describe age- and sex-specific ... -
Water and the relationship to the crystal structure stability of azithromycin: thermal investigations of solvatomorphism, amorphism and polymorphism
(Springer, 2018)This study investigated the solid-state physical stabilities of azithromycin dihydrate (AZM-DH), thermally prepared anhydrate and hemihydrate modifications. Programmed thermal treatment of AZM-DH in DSC yielded the formation ... -
Ways of relating and interacting in school communities: lived experiences of learners, educators and parents
(Elliott & Fitzpatrick, 2011)This article reports on the findings of a baseline study on social interaction in schools as experienced by learners, educators and parents. A qualitative phenomenological approach was followed, utilising a cross-sectional ... -
“We help each other”: relational patterns among older individuals in South African samples
(Springer, 2019)The present study aimed to describe the reasons for the importance of relationships for older individuals living in urban and rural sites in South Africa. Participants were selected from urban (n = 50, males = 14, females = 36; ... -
Wealth and cardiovascular health: a cross-sectional study of wealth-related inequalities in the awareness, treatment and control of hypertension in high-, middle- and low-income countries
(BioMed Central, 2016)Background Effective policies to control hypertension require an understanding of its distribution in the population and the barriers people face along the pathway from detection through to treatment and control. One key ... -
Well-being in the Batswana cultural context: constructs and measures
(Elliott & Fitzpatrick, 2011)This article reports on the findings of a baseline study on social interaction in schools as experienced by learners, educators and parents. A qualitative phenomenological approach was followed, utilising a cross-sectional ... -
What are the dangers of drug interactions with herbal medicines?
(Taylor & Francis, 2020)Plants have been used in the treatment of many diseases since ancient times, while also having served as a major source of modern single compound drugs. Herbal medicines continue to be widely used globally due to specific ... -
What are the financial implications of the 2017 AHA/ACC High Blood Pressure Guideline?
(Sage, 2018)Since the publication of the 2017 High Blood Pressure Guideline from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA),1 commentaries have been published debating medical perspectives on the ... -
What do the true experts say? Young adults' recommendations for coping with parental divorce
(UNISA Press, 2016)Parental divorce affects countless families every year around the globe. Literature reveals detrimental effects of parental divorce on families, particularly on children and adolescents. Few studies, however, explored ... -
What is the ideal ratio of categories of nurses for the South African public health system?
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What is the nutritional status of children of obese mothers in South Africa?
(Elsevier, 2011)Objective To evaluate the anthropometric status of children of obese (body mass index [BMI] ≥30 kg/m2) mothers who participated during the 2005 National Food Consumption Study. Methods The survey population consisted ... -
What is the research experience of young scientists in South Africa?
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2013)The results of an online survey – the SAYAS Survey of Young Scientists that involved the participation of 1021 postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows from tertiary institutions in South Africa – were released in ... -
What is the status of soccer injuries among female players? A systematic review
(LAM Publications Limited, 2016)This review provides an overview of the literature pertaining to female soccer injuries from 2007-2016. The dissemination of female soccer injury surveillances in Africa, America and Europe ... -
What motivates consumers to choose sugared dairy products? A cross-sectional, online survey
(SAAFECS, 2018)Too much sugar is known to have a negative effect of consumers’ health, however the intake of added sugars has risen steadily over the years, resulting in a less healthy diet. A constant high intake of sugar-rich foods can ... -
When is the use of pacifiers justifiable in the baby-friendly hospital initiative context? A clinician’s guide
(BioMed Central, 2017)Background: The use of pacifiers is an ancient practice, but often becomes a point of debate when parents and professionals aim to protect and promote breastfeeding as most appropriately for nurturing infants. We discuss ... -
Whey protein/polysaccharide-stabilized emulsions: effect of polymer type and pH on release and topical delivery of salicylic acid
(Springer, 2014)Emulsions are widely used as topical formulations in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. They are thermodynamically unstable and require emulsifiers for stabilization. Studies have indicated that emulsifiers could ... -
Whey protein/polysaccharide-stabilized oil powders for topical application: release and transdermal delivery of salicylic acid from oil powders compared to redispersed powders
(Springer, 2015)Oil-in-water (o/w) emulsions are commonly converted into solid-like powders in order to improve their physical and chemical stabilities. The aim of this study was to investigate whether whey protein/polysaccharide-stabilized ... -
Which dietary diversity indicator is best to assess micronutrient adequacy in children 1 to 9 y?
(Open Access, 2014)Objectives The aim of this study was to determine the best dietary diversity indicator to measure dietary diversity and micronutrient adequacy in children. Methods A national representative cross-sectional survey of ... -
White rice intake and incident diabetes: a study of 132,373 participants in 21 countries
(American DIabetes Association, 2020)OBJECTIVE Previous prospective studies on the association of white rice intake with incident diabetes have shown contradictory results but were conducted in single countries and predominantly in Asia. We report on the ...
