Browsing Health Sciences by Subject "Adults"
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Antibiotic usage in South Africa: a longitudinal analysis of medicine claims data
(2014)The main aim of the study was to determine the prescribing patterns of antibiotics with an emphasis on fluoroquinolones in the private health sector of South Africa. The empirical study followed a quantitative, descriptive, ... -
Fitness testing, exercise intervention and health-related quality of life validation in Setswana speaking community dwelling Potchefstroom adults
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)This study was a series of linked investigations in which we explored self-reported health-related quality of life and fitness tests, as well as exercise preferences and effects among black South African adults. We (1) ... -
Serum selenium levels, the selenoprotein glutathione peroxidase and cardiovascular function in black South Africans
(North-West University (South-Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2019)In especially black South Africans non-communicable diseases such as hypertension and cardiovascular disease (CVD) have become an increasing burden with increased morbidity and mortality. Currently South Africa is undergoing ... -
The subjective experience of creativity and posttraumatic growth after the loss of a loved one
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)The purpose of this research was to explore the subjective experience of creativity and posttraumatic growth (PTG) after an adult had lost a loved one, and to explore whether creativity might contribute to PTG. Creativity ...