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The development of food based dietary guidelines (FBDGs) for 6 to 23 month old Rwandan children
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Background: Stunting (low height for age), a measure of chronic malnutrition among young children, is a public health problem in Rwanda. Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months is common and routinely practised. ... -
The effect of protein and fat meal content on the insulin requirement of type 1 diabetic children
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)BACKGROUND AND AIMS : In type 1 diabetes, post-prandial hyperglycaemia remains a major challenge. Determining meal bolus insulin is mainly dependent on carbohydrate counting and the carbohydrate content of a meal. Recent ... -
A framework to regulate the marketing of foods and beverages to children in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Globally the childhood obesity prevalence has increased dramatically and appears to be rapidly increasing in low-income and middle-income countries as well. In South Africa the rates of childhood obesity have increased by ... -
Cross-sectional comparisons of violence and injuries among adults in a rural community, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Violence and injuries are a global multifaceted health phenomenon with biological, psychological, social and environmental roots combining individual, relationship, social, cultural and environmental factors. Violence and ... -
Prevalence of carbapenem resistance in adult patients admitted to a private hospital in Daspoort, Tshwane
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of organisms that are resistant to the carbapenem class, in patients admitted to a private hospital. A quantitative descriptive (non-experimental) cross-sectional ... -
Prevalence and consequences of hospital malnutrition associated outcomes at a teaching hospital in Ghana
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Background At admission, malnutrition in hospitalised adults is a highly prevalent problem and has been associated with adverse clinical outcomes. Therefore, nutritional risk screening has been recommended as a quick and ... -
Most appropriate information communication technology for health education in HIV management in rural communities : a systematic review
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)The World Health Organization (WHO) coined the concept of eHealth in 1999. Ever since, information communication technology (ICT) has been explored as a possible means to assist health systems, to improve health education ... -
Prescribing patterns of ADHD medication in children under the age of eighteen years in the Western Cape
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)The study consisted of a quantitative, retrospective drug utilisation review analysing medicine claims data from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2013 provided by a nationally representative Pharmaceutical Benefit Management ... -
A systematic literature review pertaining to the psychological effects of multimedia-induced sexualisation of girls in middle childhood
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)International reports recently issued in countries such as America, England, Australia and Scotland have sparked debate pertaining to the sexualisation of young children. Healthcare clinicians, psychologists, caregivers, ... -
Developing coping strategies for children who lost a mother during middle childhood
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Death is a powerful experience that has the potential to cause disruption, displacement, and profound emotional suffering. The death of a mother has been described as one of the most stressful life events one may have to ... -
Design and synthesis of dual acting carbamate inhibitors of acetylcholinesterase and monoamine oxidase
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most common neurodegenerative disorder, affects about 10% of the population over the age of 65 years. The disease is typified by symptoms such as memory loss and impairment in abilities including ... -
Respiratory exposure during the additive manufacturing of sand casting moulds
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Background: During additive manufacturing (AM) of sand casting moulds, potential dust species of unknown particle size or mineral composition, and hazardous chemical substances (HCS’s) such as silica (crystalline), volatile ... -
Synthesis and biological evaluation of novel 11-azaartemisinin derivatives
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Malaria is a devastating mosquito-borne disease caused by several species of Plasmodium protozoa, of which the most important is Plasmodium falciparum (Pf). Globally, the disease caused approximately 438 000 deaths in 2014; ... -
The role of endothelin-1 in cardiometabolic and vascular function in a bi-ethnic population : the SABPA study
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Motivation The black population in South Africa has a high prevalence of hypertension and atherosclerosis. Endothelin-1 (ET-1), a potent vasoconstrictor peptide, has been implicated as an important biomarker in the ... -
Character strengths and the role thereof in the recovery of cardiac surgery patients
(North-West University (South Africa), Vaal Triangle Campus, 2017)In this qualitative study the role that character strengths played in the recovery process of cardiac artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery patients was explored. Semi-structured interviews were the main means of collecting ... -
Application of character strengths by educators
(North-West University (South Africa), Vaal Triangle Campus, 2017)This study aimed to explore how teachers use their signature strengths in the teaching context and their experiences regarding the use thereof. Further aims were to study the outcomes of the use of teachers' character ... -
The influence of the practice environment on community service nurses' subjective well-being and compassion fatigue
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Background: International and national research has established that a positive practice environment is associated with better nurse, patient and organisational outcomes. Although similar findings have been identified among ... -
Illegal substance use prevention programme for adolescent learners
(North-West University (South Africa) Mafikeng Campus, 2016)Illegal substance use among adolescent learners is a major global concern for government policy-makers, researchers and mental health care practitioners. The consequences of illegal substance use among adolescent learners ... -
The synthesis and evaluation of imidazopyridines as adenosine receptor antagonists
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common occurring neurodegenerative disorder worldwide and includes deficiencies in memory and cognitive impairment. Both the hippocampus and cortex are important neuronal areas in the ... -
Fostering teachers' experiences of well-being : a participatory action learning and action research approach
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Teachers face many challenges with regard to their well-being. A growing body of research indicates that if teacher well-being could improve, a more enabling climate for teaching and learning would be created. The aim of ...
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