Browsing by Subject "Incidence"
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Dynamics of Napier stunt phytoplasma between the cultivated and wild graminae in East Africa
(North-West University, 2015)Cultivation of Napier grass, Pennisetum purpureum, the most important livestock crop in East Africa is severely constrained by Napier Grass Stunt (NGS) disease. The disease spreads via an insect vector or vegetative ... -
Epidemiology of childhood cancer in a section of the private health sector of South Africa
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)The study aimed at determining the incidence, prevalence and trends of childhood cancers over time, as well as identifying the common coexisting conditions in children and adolescents on treatment for cancer in the private ... -
Field and laboratory performance of False codling moth, Thaumatotibia Leucotreta (Lepidoptera: Troticidae) on orange and selected vegetables
(MDPI, 2019)False codling moth (FCM), Thaumatotibia leucotreta is a key pest of citrus orange and other plants causing fruit loss through larval feeding. Although this pest is native to sub-Saharan Africa little is known on its ... -
Incidence and gender differences in bullying behaviour in a South African high school
(North-West University, 2010)There is widespread concern for the mental well–being of adolescents. Various studies have indicated the deleterious consequences of bullying for both victims and bullies, implying the serious need for interventions to ... -
Incidence patterns of childhood cancer in two tertiary hospitals in Ghana from 2015 to 2019: A retrospective observational study
(Elsevier, 2023)Background: Accurate epidemiological data are vital in estimating the burden of disease in a country. Little is known about the incidence of childhood cancer in Ghana. This study describes the incidence patterns of cancer ... -
Medication administration safety in medical and surgical units of the Gauteng Province
(2015)Background: Several international studies have been published on the incidence of medication administration, as well as causes and solutions thereof. However, no similar research has been conducted in Africa, and nothing ... -
Sexual harassment of academic staff at higher education institutions in South Africa
(North-West University, 2009)The efforts to create an equal non-discriminatory South African society should also manifest in the workplace and, more specifically, in the academic arena. Academics are regarded as the leaders of society and the shapers ... -
Statistical neural network modelling of cholera in Nigeria and South Africa with implications for psychosocial support
(Kamla-Raj, 2017)Cholera has been studied from different perspectives since its first outbreak in the 16th century. However, little is known about the psychosocial support needed, which becomes critical because its eradication has continued ... -
Usage of central nervous system medication in HIV/AIDS patients: Longitudinal analysis (2005-2015) of prevalence and prescribing pattern changes
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)The treatment of HIV/AIDS and coexisting psychiatric disorders is critical to the wellbeing of patients. There is currently a dearth of information on the scope of prescribing of central nervous system (CNS) medication ...
