Faculty of Health Sciences: Recent submissions
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Outcome of the second Medicines Utilisation Research in Africa Group meeting to promote sustainable and appropriate medicine use in Africa
(Taylor & Francis, 2017)The second Medicines Utilization Research in Africa (MURIA) group workshop and symposium again brought researchers together from across Africa to improve their knowledge of drug utilization (DU) methodologies and exchange ... -
A mixed methods approach to adapting and evaluating the functional assessment of HIV infection (FAHI), Swahili version, for use with low literacy populations
(Public Library of Science, 2017)Background Despite bearing the largest HIV-related burden, little is known of the Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) among people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa. One of the factors contributing to this gap in ... -
Adolescent experiences of sense of self in the context of family violence in a South African community
(Taylor & Francis, 2017)This study explored the self-identity constructions of South African adolescents with a history of family violence Twelve school learners were purposively selected for the study (11 females, ages 15-18 years) They completed ... -
Defensive coping and essential amino acid markers as possible predictors for structural vascular disease in an African and Caucasian male cohort: the SABPA study
(Wiley, 2017)Defensive coping (DefS), oxidative stress, inflammation, and related amino acids (phenylalanine [Phe] and tyrosine [Tyr]) have been implicated in cardiovascular disease. This study assessed whether inflammation, oxidative ... -
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 ... -
The association between seven-day objectively measured habitual physical activity and 24 h ambulatory blood pressure: the SABPA study
(Springer Nature, 2017)Few studies have examined objective physical activity in relation to 24 h ambulatory blood pressure (BP). We aimed to assess the association of 7-day objectively measured habitual physical activity with ambulatory BP in a ... -
Preferred physical activity among setswana-speaking community-dwelling adults in Potchefstroom
(Univ Stellenbosch, 2017)Promoting physical activity (PA) in a population by means of enjoyable activities may serve as motivation for long-term participation in PA and improve health outcomes. The purpose of this study was to determine the most ... -
Troponin T release is associated with silent myocardial ischaemia in black men: the SABPA study
(Sage, 2017)Background High sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) is a validated marker of myocardial damage and may reflect the degree of silent myocardial ischaemia (SMI) and ventricular strain. Our aim was to compare hs-cTnT ... -
The evaluation of 1,4-benzoquinones as inhibitors of human monoamine oxidase
(Elsevier, 2017)The monoamine oxidase (MAO) enzymes are of considerable pharmacological interest and inhibitors are used in the clinic for the treatment of major depressive disorder and Parkinson's disease. A limited number of studies ... -
A strength-based approach to athlete engagement: an exploratory study
(Univ Stellenbosch, 2017)Strength-based interventions have proven effective in the sport and athletic environment in a number of studies. However, few studies have investigated the effect of an integrated strength-based approach on positive athlete ... -
Activity preferences of 9- to 10-year-old girls and the relationship between object control skills and physical activity levels : the NW-Child Study
(Univ Stellenbosch, 2017)Early object control (OC) skills proficiency is reported to be related to long-term physical activity (PA). The percentage of participation in moderate- and high-intensity PAs and the relationship between PA levels and OC ... -
Evolution of the profession of biokinetics
(Univ Stellenbosch, 2017)The profession of Biokinetics has been undergoing significant evolution over the last decades. This paper provides an overview of the history of Biokinetics and the progressive changes to the professional bodies regulating ... -
The sodium content of processed foods in South Africa during the introduction of mandatory sodium limits
(MDPI, 2017)Background: In June 2016, the Republic of South Africa introduced legislation for mandatory limits for the upper sodium content permitted in a wide range of processed foods. We assessed the sodium levels of packaged foods ... -
Change in renin, cardiovascular and inflammatory markers over three years in a black and white population: the SABPA study
(BioMed Central, 2017)Background: To investigate if percentage change (%Δ) in renin over a 3 year follow-up is associated with %Δ in cardiovascular and inflammatory markers in a low renin bi-ethnic group. Methods: Blood pressure, active renin, ... -
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 ... -
Patient-related beliefs and adherence toward their medications among the adult hypertensive outpatients in Tanzania
(Future Medicine, 2017)Aim: Hypertension is a leading global health problem requiring lifelong treatment. However, adherence to antihypertensive medicines is a problem, greater among developing countries. Consequently, there is a need to determine ... -
A desire for weight loss in season increases disordered eating behaviour risk and energy deficiency in athletes
(MedPharm Publications, 2014)Objective: The objective was to explore eating behaviour, body image and energy status in female university team sport athletes. Design: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive study design. Setting: The setting was ... -
Prevalence of overweight and obesity in grade 1 learners in the North West Province of South Africa: the NW-CHILD study
(South African Medical Association, 2014)OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity among grade 1 learners, taking into account age, gender, race and school socioeconomic profile METHODS: The study is based on the baseline prevalence of ... -
Interactions of the antimicrobial peptide nisin Z with conventional antibiotics and the use of nanostructured lipid carriers to enhance antimicrobial activity
(Elsevier, 2017)Antimicrobial resistance is an imminent threat to the effective prevention and treatment of bacterial infections and alternative antimicrobial strategies are desperately needed. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) may be promising ... -
Elimination of Schistosoma mansoni in infected mice by slow release of artemisone
(Elsevier, 2017)The current treatment of schistosomiasis is based on the anti-helminthic drug praziquantel (PZQ). PZQ affects only the adult stages of schistosomes. In addition, resistance to PZQ is emerging. We suggest a drug, which ...
