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The protective role of oestradiol against silent myocardial ischemia and hypertension risk in South African men: the SABPA study
(Elsevier, 2017)Background Oestradiol has a protective effect on coronary artery health in women but the effect it has on men, is controversial. A translational approach was followed to assess whether sex hormone levels are associated ... -
Protein and fat meal content increase insulin requirement in children with type 1 diabetes: role of duration of diabetes
(Elsevier, 2017)Background and objective Hyperglycaemia remains a challenge in type 1 diabetes since current regimes used to determine meal insulin requirements prove to be ineffective. This is particularly problematic for meals containing ... -
Proteomics insights on how physical inactivity can influence cardiovascular health
(Sage, 2019)The World Health Organization (WHO) has set a global target to reduce physical inactivity by 10% by 2025,1 but according to a pooled analysis of 1.9 million participants during 2001 to 2016, the progress of the WHO target ... -
A protocol for the empowerment of non-offending parents to report child sexual abuse
(SAPSAC, 2012)The prevalence of child sexual abuse in South Africa is very high, and even though the reporting of child sexual abuse is legislated by the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act (32 of 2007), the ... -
Providing male rats deficient in iron and n-3 fatty acids with iron and alpha-linolenic acid alone affects brain serotonin and cognition differently from combined provision
(BioMed Central, 2014)Background: We recently showed that a combined deficiency of iron (ID) and n-3 fatty acids (n-3 FAD) in rats disrupts brain monoamine metabolism and produces greater memory deficits than ID or n-3 FAD alone. Providing ... -
Proximate composition and serving sizes of selected composite ghanaian soups
(ASSCAT, 2020)Soups are major components of Ghanaian dishes. The composite nature of Ghanaian soups, in general, tend to make the calorie and macronutrient composition highly variable. This study sought to determine the proximate ... -
Psigososiale behoeftes van adolessente dogters met selfmoordneigings
(Stellenbosch University, 2012)Adolessente dogters wat vir die eerste keer ʼn selfmoordpoging aanwend, loop die risiko om met die tweede poging daarin te slaag. Selfmoordpogings word toegeskryf aan ʼn verskeidenheid omstandighede en gebeure wat ʼn persoon ... -
A psycho-behavioral perspective on modelling obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in animals: the role of context
(Bentham Science, 2017)Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a heterogeneous and debilitating condition, characterized by intrusive thoughts and compulsive repetition. Animal models of OCD are important tools that have the potential to contribute ... -
A psycho-diagnostic tool for psychotherapy: Interactional Pattern Analysis (IPA)
(Taylor & Francis, 2013)This article proposes a description of a psycho-diagnostic tool for psychotherapists, the Interactional Pattern Analysis (IPA). Sixteen interpersonal variables are proposed to describe the observable behaviour that ... -
Psycho-hormonal effects of aerobic fatigue on collegiate female soccer players
(AOSIS, 2020)Up to 95% of a soccer match entails aerobic actions that may cause fatigue. Little is known about the effects of fatigue on the hormonal and psychological states of female players. Cortisol values (saliva sample), state ... -
The psycho-hormonal influence of anaerobic fatigue on semi-professional female soccer players
(Elsevier, 2017)Globally it is assumed that high-intensity activities are the general cause of fatigue experienced during a soccer match. However, little is known about the hormonal and psychological effects of fatigue due to these ... -
A psycho-philosophical view on the ‘conceptualisation’ of psychological measure development
(AOSIS, 2019)Orientation: When researchers’ understanding and application of ‘conceptualisation’ can allude to nearly anything, it loses its philosophical purpose and stature. Negating the philosophical meaning of the term ‘conceptualisation’, ... -
A psycho-social therapeutic group work programme preventing the onset of post-traumatic stress disorder among police officials attached to the specialised units in the South African Police Service
(Univ Stellenbosch, 2017)This article focuses on the development of a psycho-social therapeutic programme (PTP) for police officials attached to the specialised units in the North West province. The objective is to prevent the onset of post-traumatic ... -
Psychological distress and the development of hypertension over 5 years in Black South Africans
(Wiley–blackwell, 2015)Alarming increases in the incidence of hypertension in many low– and middle–income countries are related to alcohol overuse. It is unclear whether alcohol overuse is a symptom of psychological distress. The authors ... -
Psychological effects of multimedia-induced sexualisation of girls in middle childhood: a systematic literature review
(NISC, 2018)Objective: The aim of this study was to systematically review available literature pertaining to the psychological effects of multimedia-induced sexualisation of girls in middle childhood (between ... -
The psychological implications of the closing of a mine for workers and their families
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Psychological mindedness and academic achievement of psychology students in a higher education environment
(SUN MeDIA Bloemfontein, 2011)This article aims to determine the relationship between psychological mindedness and academic achievement and whether there are differences in demographic variables in relation to both psychological mindedness and academic ... -
Psychological mindedness and academic achievement of psychology students in a higher education environment
(Sun Media Bloemfontein, 2011)Abstract: This article aims to determine the relationship between psychological mindedness and academic achievement and whether there are differences in demographic variables in relation to both psychological mindedness ... -
Psychological skills of provincial netball players in different playing positions
(University of Stellenbosch, 2011)Differences regarding the psychological skill levels of soccer, basketball, rugby union and American football players in different playing positions have been reported. These differences are believed to be the result of ... -
Psychological well-being among Tanzanian university students
(Taylor & Francis, 2013)This study explored the prevalence of levels of psychological well-being in a group of Tanzanian university students. A quantitative cross-sectional survey design was implemented for data-gathering. A convenience sample ...