Faculty of Health Sciences: Recent submissions
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The association of oxidative stress with arterial compliance and vascular resistance in a bi-ethnic population: the SABPA study
(Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2016)A loss of arterial elasticity increases the risk for cardiovascular events. Oxidative injury to the vessel wall may be one of the underlying mechanisms influencing arterial elasticity. We compared markers of oxidative ... -
Test-retest reliability and minimal detectable change scores of twelve functional fitness tests in adults with Down syndrome
(Elsevier, 2016)Aim The purpose of the study was to explore the test–retest reliability and minimal detectable change of selected functional fitness test items in adults with Down syndrome. Methods Forty-three adults with Down syndrome ... -
Anthropometrical, physical, motor and sport psychological profile of adolescent males with sprinting potential
(Stellenbosch Univ, 2016)This study determined whether anthropometrical, physical, motor and sport psychological differences exist between a group of male adolescents who show talent for sprinting and their less talented counterparts. Grade 8 boys ... -
Surveillance of antibiotic use in the private sector in Namibia using sales and claims data
(PKP, 2016)Introduction: Antibiotics are among the most commonly used therapeutic agents for humans globally, and their use has been associated with the development of resistance. The objective of this study was to identify sources ... -
Strength, running speed, agility and balance profiles of 9- to 10-year-old learners: NW-child study
(Univ Stellenbosch, 2016)The purpose of this study was to determine the strength, running speed and agility, and balance profiles of 9- to 10-year old learners and the relation between these skills of the learners. Using a stratified random selection ... -
Sodium and potassium intake in South Africa: an evaluation of 24-hour urine collections in a white, black, and Indian population
(Elsevier, 2016)Limited number of studies on salt intake has been conducted in the South Africa. The present study established the sodium and potassium excretion (24-hour urine collection) of three different South African populations. In ... -
Specificity vs. generalizability: emergence of especial skills in classical archery
(Frontiers Media SA, 2016)There is evidence that the recall schema becomes more refined after constant practice. It is also believed that massive amounts of constant practice eventually leads to the emergence of especial skills, i.e., skills that ... -
South African metropolitan consumers’ response to health-related messages regarding fresh vegetables
(SAAFECS, 2016)The high prevalence of nutrition-related conditions and diseases in South Africa and scientific evidence regarding the health benefits offered by vegetables, guided this nationally representative study among South African ... -
An only-child adolescent's lived experience of parental divorce
(SAPSAC, 2015)The aim of this qualitative case study was to explore and describe the experience of an only-child adolescent's lived experience of parental divorce. Gestalt field and phenomenological theory in conjunction with current ... -
Sex differences in fundamental movement skills of a selected group of 6-year-old South African children
(Taylor & Francis, 2016)Background: Motor competence is emerging as an important marker of health, while adequate basic movement patterns, body control and body awareness are important building blocks of more specialized body movements and ... -
Self-reflection and self-insight predict resilience and stress in competitive tennis
(Scientific Journal Publishers Limited, 2016)We investigated the relationships among the self-reflection and self-insight components of self-awareness, and resilience and stress in competitive South African tennis players. A sample of 175 male and 158 female athletes ... -
Results from South Africa’s 2016 report card on physical activity for children and youth
(Human Kinetics, 2016)Background: We present results of the 2016 Healthy Active Kids South Africa (HAKSA) Report Card on the current status of physical activity (PA) and nutrition in South African youth. The context in which we interpret ... -
Resistance in the classroom - from dysfunctional to functional: a future necessary skill?
(Taylor & Francis, 2016)This article reports on resistance in primary schools, more specific grade five learners as perceived by teachers. A qualitative phenomenological interpretative approach was followed utilising focus group discussions and ... -
Relationship building during the initial phase of social work intervention with child clients in a rural area
(Stellenbosch Univ, 2016)Establishing a helping relationship between child clients and social workers is essential to the successful outcome of social work intervention. This research qualitatively explored, with a case study design through ... -
Relationship of adiposity and cardiorespiratory fitness with resting blood pressure of South African adolescents: the PAHL study
(Springer Nature, 2016)Obesity and low level of cardiorespiratory fitness are associated with high blood pressure in both adolescents and adults. The objective of this study was to assess the relationship of adiposity and cardiorespiratory fitness ... -
Relationship between autonomic markers of heart rate and subjective indicators of recovery status in male, elite badminton players
(JSSM, 2016)The primary aim of the study was to determine if heart rate variability (HRV), and heart rate recovery (HRR) are related to several subjective indicators of recovery status (muscle soreness, hydration status, sleep quality ... -
Relationship between body image and socio-economic status in South African adolescents: PAHL-study
(Stellenbosch Univ, 2016)The aim of this study was to determine the body image (BI) and its relationship with socio-economic status (SES) among adolescents. The 15-year-old adolescents (N=287), consisting of 111 boys and 176 girls, were grouped ... -
An evaluation of the community-based care and support services for older persons in a specific community
(Stellenbosch Univ, 2016)Community-based care and support services for older persons aim at enhancing their quality of life and keeping them in their communities for as long as possible. The aim of this study was to evaluate these services in a ... -
Relation of socio-economic status to the independent application of self-care in older persons of South Africa
(Elsevier, 2016)Background Many older persons in South Africa (SA) are affected by a poor socio-economic status, leading to an increase in the use of the public healthcare sector. However, the public healthcare sector is burdened by high ... -
Registered counsellors' perceptions of their role in the South African context of providing mental health-care services
(Sage Publications Ltd, 2016)Mental health-care statistics in South Africa indicate that large numbers of individuals do not have access to mental health-care practitioners and that mental health difficulties appear to be exacerbated by significant ...
