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Inequalities in the use of secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease by socioeconomic status: evidence from the PURE observational study
(Elsevier, 2018)Background There is little evidence on the use of secondary prevention medicines for cardiovascular disease by socioeconomic groups in countries at different levels of economic development. Methods We assessed use of ... -
Infant development at the age of 6 months in relation to feeding practices, iron status, and growth in a peri-urban community of South Africa
(MDPI, 2018)Background: Evidence on the association between feeding practices, iron deficiency, anaemia, stunting, and impaired psychomotor development during infancy is limited. This study assessed the association between psychomotor ... -
Inflammation and salt in young adults: the African-PREDICT study
(Springer, 2020)Purpose Low-grade inflammation and a diet high in salt are both established risk factors for cardiovascular disease. High potassium (K+) intake was found to counter increase in blood pressure due to high salt intake and ... -
Inflammation as possible mediator for the relationship between lung and artirial function
(Springer, 2016)Introduction Reduced lung function is associated with a risk for the development of cardiovascular disease. This association may be due to chronic inflammation which is often present in those with reduced lung ... -
The influence of a diversion programme on the psycho-social functioning of youth in conflict with the law in the Northwest Province
(CRIMSA, 2011)Diversion is a process of channelling children away from the formal court system to programmes that are re-integrative. A child can be diverted when he / she acknowledges responsibility for the act and both he / she and ... -
The influence of an unplanned caesarean section on initial mother-infant bonding: mothers' subjective experiences
(Taylor & Francis, 2013)This study explored the impact of an unplanned Caesarean section on mother-infant bonding, by examining the development of maternal identities and mothers’ subsequent relationships with their babies. In-depth interviews ... -
The influence of biological maturation on anthropometric determinants of talent identification among u-14 provincial girl tennis players – a pilot study
(Sabinet, 2012)The aim of this study was to determine whether biological maturation would significantly influence the anthropometric determinants of talent identification among U-14 provincial girl tennis players. Twenty-six of the top ... -
Influence of body composition on the prevalence of postural deformities in 11 to 13 Year Old black South African children in the North West Province
(NWU, 2009)The aim of this study is to investigate the influence of body composition on the prevalence of postural deformities among Black South African children aged 11 to 13 years in selected schools in the Potchefstroom area in ... -
The influence of cardiac and vascular responses on basesline cardiovascular parameters in black african children
(Allen Press Online Publishing, 2008)Background: The prevalence of hypertension among Black adults in South Africa is high. Because cardiovascular reactivity can be used to predict hypertension in later life, we attempted to determine whether cardiac ... -
Influence of cold-water immersion on limb blood flow after resistance exercise
(Taylor & Francis, 2017)This study determined the influence of cold (8°C) and cool (22°C) water immersion on lower limb and cutaneous blood flow following resistance exercise. Twelve males completed 4 sets of 10-repetition maximum squat exercise ... -
Influence of CYP2B6 516G>T polymorphism and interoccasion variability (IOV) on the population pharmacokinetics of efavirenz in HIV-infected South African children
(Springer, 2012)Objective To investigate the influence of CYP2B6 516G>T polymorphism, as a covariate, and of interoccasion variability (IOV) on the oral clearance (CL/F) of efavirenz (EFV) in treatment-naïve black South African children ... -
Influence of different visual perceptual constructs on academic achievement among learners in the NW-CHILD study
(Sage, 2018)Visual perception plays an important and integrating role in the development of cognitive abilities and perceptual-motor skills. Visual perception comprises different independent constructs that may function in an integrative ... -
The influence of pH on the in vitro permeation of rhodium through human skin
(Sage, 2017)Workers in precious metals refineries are at risk of exposure to salt compounds of the platinum group metals through inhalation, as well as through the skin. Rhodium salt permeation through the skin has previously been ... -
The influence of resistance training on the magnitude of change in the resting metabolic rate, program compliance and related obesogenic anthropometric parameters in obese and normal–weight female employees
(AJOL, 2015)Obesity is a global health concern affecting all walks of life, with alarming prevalence in South African employees. Various companies have already implemented health promotion programs in order to improve employee health; ... -
The influence of the clothing sales assistant on the female consumer's purchasing decision: an exploratory investigation
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Influence of the composition of water/ethanol mixtures on the solubility and recrystallization of nevirapine
(ACS, 2010)Anhydrous nevirapine was recrystallized from ethanol containing various amounts of water to determine its effects on the products obtained. The solubility of the anhydrous form was determined for each of the binary solvent ... -
Influence of the practice environment on community service nurses’ subjective well-being, compassion practice and psychological capital
(Elsevier, 2020)Background The practice environment as experienced by community service nurses (CSNs) has not been explored in the South African context, and few studies have explored the influence of the practice environment on intrapersonal ... -
Influence of variation in eumelanin content on absorbance spectra of liquid skin-like phantoms
(Wiley, 2011)The attenuation behavior of two different types of skin-like phantoms representing the range of Fitzpatrick skin Types I–VI was investigated and compared with real human skin. Intralipid (IL) and Pheroid™ artificial lipid ... -
The influence of vibration and noise from a handheld pneumatic (sculptors) chisel on the human cardiovascular system
(Mine Ventiliation Society of South Africa, 2009)Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) in the South African mining industry can be prevented, but only by incorporating more proactive and innovative measures into NIHL prevention programmes. At present, direct and indirect ...