Browsing Health Sciences by Subject "Pregnancy"
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Associations of dietary patterns during pregnancy with perinatal fatigue and depression among urban women in South Africa : the NuPED study
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Background: Perinatal depression is a serious problem worldwide and the prevalence is higher in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) than in high-income countries (HIC). The South African prevalence of perinatal depression ... -
Coping mechanisms used by pregnant teenagers in Mafikeng Sub-district clinics, North West Province
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2022)Background: Teenage pregnancy among adolescents is a global concern. Studies have revealed that teenage pregnancy negatively affects the health of teenagers as it interrupts their education and reduces their chances of a ... -
Exploring and addressing the psychosocial challenges faced by pregnant teenagers in Ditsobotla sub-district
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2022)Pregnant teenagers globally are faced with psychosocial challenges such as stigmatisation, depression, and financial constraints. In Ditsobotla sub-district, pregnant teenagers come to the health facilities presenting with ... -
Factors influencing termination of pregnancy among young women in Mafikeng, North West Province, South Africa
(2012)The purpose of the study was to explore and describe factors influencing termination of pregnancy and describe measures that can be implemented to reduce the high rate of Termination of pregnancy (TOP). A qualitative, ... -
Genetic characterisation of delta-5 and delta-6 fatty acid desaturases and associations with fatty acid status in pregnant women of African descent
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Introduction and aim - Globally, dietary habits have shifted over the years from a traditional rural diet to a more Westernised diet. This has caused a drastic change in the intake ratio of n-6:n-3 polyunsaturated fatty ... -
Health practices related to Dikgaba in pregnancy in the Bojanala district of the North West province, South Africa
(North-West University, 2010)The use of traditional medicine during pregnancy and childbirth is common among the Black traditional cultures of Southern Africa. Any pregnancy–related problem is believed to be somehow associated with dikgaba, a phenomenon ... -
Intake and status of iron and fatty acids during pregnancy in association with birth outcomes in women residing in urban South Africa
(North-West University (South-Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2019)Nutrient requirements increase during pregnancy and women are vulnerable to inadequate nutritional status during this period of rapid foetal growth. Poor dietary intake and nutritional status during pregnancy have been ... -
Physical activity and energy balance in relation to birth outcomes during pregnancy in the Tlokwe municipality area: a longitudinal study
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)The high prevalence of obesity in South-African women poses a significant health risk for mother and offspring during pregnancy. Obesity and excessive gestational weight gain during pregnancy are associated with an increased ... -
The relationship between gait mechanics and walking economy throughout pregnancy
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)Pregnancy is characterized by significant physiological changes that manifest through variability of symptoms, largely stemming from the weight gain, and foetal development. Consequent adaptations in posture, balance, and ...