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High prevalence of HIV and malaria co-infection in urban Douala, Cameroon
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Theresa Nkuo-Akenji Etienne Emgilbert Tevoufouet Frankline Nzang Nancy Ngufor Elisabeth FonA prospective cohort study was undertaken among 684 adult hospital attendees in Douala, Littoral Province, Cameroon. The objectives were to determine the prevalence of HIV/malaria co-infection and to determine and compare the prevalence of some parasitological, haematological and clinical parameters... -
Risk factors for anaemia in pregnancy in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: Implication for health education and health promotion
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: M Hoque --- Empangeni Hospital, E Hoque --- Mangosuthu University of Technology, SB Kader --- Wentworth Hospital,Background: Anaemia in pregnancy is a major public health problem in developing countries. It is associated with an increased risk of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. A high rate of anaemia in pregnancy in the rural population of KwaZulu-Natal... -
Point-of-care estimation of haemoglobin concentration in all age groups in clinical practice
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: E Schapkaitz --- Department of Haematology and Molecular Medicine, J Mahlangu --- Department of Haematology and Molecular Medicine,Background: The measurement of haemoglobin (Hb) concentration provides a reliable, primary screening test for the presence and severity of anaemia. The HemoCue® is a point-of-care test for Hb measurement. The introduction of point-of-care testing in hospitals and general practice has... -
Sociodemographic factors in anaemia in pregnancy in south-western Nigeria
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: MO Owolabi --- Family Medicine Department, Federal Medical Centre, AO Owolabi --- Family Medicine Department, Federal Medical Centre, DA OlaOlorun --- Family Medicine Department, NigeriaBackground: Anaemia in pregnancy persists, especially in third world countries where poor diet, low levels of literacy, infections, infestations and cultural practices predispose pregnant women to being anaemic. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of anaemia... -
The use of Hemopure® at Groote Schuur hospital, Cape Town: 4 case studies
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia • Authors: HE Potgieter --- Private Practice with University of Cape Town affiliation, MF James --- Department of Anaesthetics,Hemopure® is a cell-free haemoglobin solution that is made from bovine haemoglobin that is designed to carry oxygen in the plasma. It is approved for use in South Africa for the treatment of acute surgical anaemia. We describe the use... -
Primary congenital hypothyroidism complicated by persistent severe anaemia in early infancy: a case report with a literature review
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: AN Onyiriuka --- Paediatric Endocrinology Training Centre for West Africa, Nigeria M Kouyate --- Paediatric Endocrinology Training Centre for West Africa, Nigeria AO Oduwole --- Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Nigeria EE Oyenusi --- Paediatric Endocrinology Training Centre for West Africa, Nigeria IO Oluwayemi --- Paediatric Endocrinology Training Centre for West Africa, Nigeria OB Fakaye-Udeogu --- Paediatric Endocrinology Training Centre for West Africa, Nigeria CJ Achonwa --- Paediatric Endocrinology Training Centre for West Africa, Nigeria M Abdullahi --- Paediatric Endocrinology Training Centre for West Africa, Nigeria -
An exploration of anaemia in low-birthweight infants exposed to perinatal zidovudine at the neonatal unit at a regional hospital in Durban
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: S Hanley --- Department of Family Medicine, South Africa A Ross --- Department of Family Medicine, South AfricaObjective: The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence and degree of anaemia in low-birthweight neonates exposed to intrauterine zidovudine (AZT) at a regional hospital neonatal unit in Durban. -
Retrospective analysis of the prevalence and causes of anaemia in hospitalised elderly patients
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Anna M van Staden --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine, South Africa Dirk JV Weich --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine, South AfricaIntroduction: Anaemia is common in the elderly. Little is known regarding anaemia in hospitalised elderly patients in South Africa. A retrospective study determined the prevalence and causes of anaemia in elderly patients hospitalised for acute medical problems. -
Anaesthesia for a patient with beta thalassaemia major
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia • Authors: T Kallenbach --- Department of Anaesthesia, South AfricaWhile beta thalassaemia is not a common disorder with an estimated 100 000 severely affected individuals worldwide, improved survival rates and increased global migration means an increased frequency of such patients being seen for various surgeries. The different aspects of this... -
Temporal distribution of baseline characteristics and association with early mortality among HIV-positive patients at University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Joshua.O. Akinyemi --- Department of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, College of Medicine, Nigeria Olubukola A. Adesina --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Medicine, Nigeria Modupe.O. Kuti --- Department of Chemical Pathology, College of Medicine, Nigeria Babatunde.O. Ogunbosi --- Department of Paediatrics, College of Medicine, Nigeria Achiaka E. Irabor --- Department of Family Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria Georgina N. Odaibo --- Department of Virology, College of Medicine, Nigeria David O. Olaleye --- Department of Virology, College of Medicine, Nigeria Isaac F. Adewole --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Medicine, NigeriaThe first six months of HIV care and treatment are very important for long-term outcome. Early mortality (within 6 months of care initiation) undermines care and treatment goals. This study assessed the temporal distribution in baseline characteristics and early mortality... -
The prevalence of anaemia and selected micronutrient status in pregnant teenagers of Polokwane Municipality in the Limpopo Province
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Mm Bopape --- Human Nutrition Programme, Xg Mbhenyane --- Department of Human Nutrition, M Alberts --- Medical Sciences Programme,Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the iron, folate and vitamin B12 status of pregnant teenagers in the Limpopo Province. -
Nutrition education to improve dietary intake and micronutrient nutriture among children in less-resourced areas: a randomised controlled intervention in Kabarole district, western Uganda
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: M Kabahenda --- Department of Food Science and Technology, Rm Mullis --- Department of Foods and Nutrition, USA Jg Erhardt --- Seameo-Tropmed RCCN, C Northrop-Clewes --- Gain, Sy Nickols --- University of Georgia, USAObjective: To determine whether nutrition education targeting the child-feeding practices of low-income rural caregivers will reduce anaemia and improve vitamin A nutriture of the young children in their care. -
Studies since 2005 on South African primary schoolchildren suggest lower anaemia prevalence in some regions
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: C Taljaard --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, Nm Covic --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, A Van Graan --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, Hs Kruger --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, Jc Jerling --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition,The objective of this study was to report on the iron status of South African primary schoolchildren, as reported in independent studies conducted since the last National Food Consumption Survey-Fortification Baseline (NFCS-FB) in 2005. Internet searches were conducted for cross-sectional... -
Paediatric cardiac anaesthesia in sickle cell disease: a case series
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia • Authors: Jaco Janse van Rensburg --- Department of Anaesthesia, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa Jenny Thomas --- Department of Anaesthesia, Faculty of Health Sciences, South AfricaSickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common inherited haematological disorder, producing a mutation of the haemoglobin molecule known as haemoglobin S (HbS). The presence of HbS in the erythrocyte makes it prone to sickling — a process that may... -
The magnitude and determinants of anaemia among refugee preschool children from the Kebribeyah refugee camp, Somali region, Ethiopia
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Yasin Jemal --- School of Public Health, Ethiopia Jemal Haidar --- School of Public Health, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia Wambui Kogi Makau --- Department of Food Science Nutrition and Technology, KenyaBackground: Anaemia is a global public health problem affecting children from both industrialised and developing countries with major consequences for health, social and economic development. Although the burden of anaemia is high among refugee children due to their living conditions,... -
The severity and optimal management of iron deficiency and anaemia before radiation for cervical cancer at the University of Pretoria Academic Hospitals
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: Greta Dreyer --- Gynaecological Oncology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa Anna E. Mostert --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa Cathy Visser --- Gynaecological Oncology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa Arnold Mouton --- Gynaecological Oncology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South AfricaBackground: In patients with locally advanced cervical cancer who receive radiotherapy, outcomes correlate significantly with haemoglobin level before and during therapy. These patients often have severe anaemia and require repeated transfusions to achieve and maintain optimal haemoglobin levels. -
Anaemia in pregnancy in a setting of high HIV prevalence rates
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases • Authors: Kay Tunkyi --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa Jagidesa Moodley --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South AfricaBackground: Although there is much literature on anaemia in pregnancy, there are limited data on anaemia specific to HIV in pregnancy. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of anaemia among HIV-infected antenatal attendees at their first... -
Microfilarial infections associated with body mass loss of Village Weavers Ploceus cucullatus
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Ostrich: Journal of African Ornithology • Authors: Andong F Atawal --- AP Leventis Ornithological Research Institute, Nigeria Anthony C Mgbeahuruike --- Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Nigeria Martijn Hammers --- AP Leventis Ornithological Research Institute, NigeriaHaemoparasitic infections in wild birds have been widely studied in order to understand parasite–host relation- ships, but our understanding of their impact on the host's fitness is still limited. In this study, we quantified the associations between microfilarial infections and... -
Adherence to iron prophylactic therapy during pregnancy in an urban regional hospital in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Princess Z Mkhize --- Women’s Health and HIV Research Group, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, T Naicker --- Optics and Imaging Centre, South Africa OA Onyangunga --- Optics and Imaging Centre, South Africa J Moodley --- Women’s Health and HIV Research Group, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,Background: Iron and folic acid supplementation plays a major role in the prevention and control of iron-deficiency anaemia in pregnancy. Therefore, this study assesses adherence to prophylactic iron supplementation during the antenatal period in South Africa. -
Obesity is associated with anaemia and iron deficiency indicators among women in the rural Free State, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: EM Jordaan --- , South Africa VL Van den Berg --- , South Africa FC Van Rooyen --- , South Africa CM Walsh --- , South Africa -
Nutritional status and psychomotor development in 12–18-month-old children in a post-intervention study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Idah P Rikhotso --- , South Africa Mieke Faber --- , South Africa Marinel Rothman --- , South Africa Tonderayi M Matsungo --- , South Africa Carl Lombard --- , South Africa Cornelius M Smuts --- , South Africa -
Prevalence of anaemia in pregnancy and associated factors in northern Uganda: a cross-sectional study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Samson Udho --- Lira University, Uganda Joyce Nankumbi --- Makerere University, Uganda Mariam Namutebi --- Makerere University, Uganda David Mukunya --- Sanyu Africa Research Institute, Uganda Grace Ndeezi --- Makerere University, Uganda James K Tumwine --- Makerere University, Uganda -
Predictors of vitamin D status in undernourished and well-nourished children 6–59 months old, in the JB Marks Municipality of South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: JA Carboo --- North-West University, South Africa L Malan --- North-West University, South Africa M Lombard --- North-West University, South Africa N Maleka --- North-West University, South Africa A Nienaber --- North-West University, South Africa R Claire Dolman-Macleod --- North-West University, South Africa -
Associations of maternal HIV infection, anaemia and placental insufficiency with neurodevelopment and anaemia in South African children: a cross-sectional study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Mothusi Nyofane --- University of Pretoria, South Africa Marinel Hoffman --- University of Pretoria, South Africa Helen Mulol --- University of Pretoria, Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital, South Africa Qondeni Ndlangamandla --- Biostatistics Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council, South Africa Robert Pattinson --- University of Pretoria, Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital, South Africa Ute Feucht --- University of Pretoria, Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital, South Africa -
Haemoglobin levels and growth of South African infants aged 6–12 months exposed to maternal HIV infection
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Phumudzo Tshiambara --- University of Pretoria, South Africa Marinel Hoffman --- University of Pretoria, South Africa Heather Legodi --- Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa Helen Mulol --- University of Pretoria, Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital, South Africa Ute Feucht --- University of Pretoria, Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital, South Africa -
Describing the triple burden of malnutrition in adolescents in rural and urban South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: SH Crouch --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa DE Mathatha --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa LK Micklesfield --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa NJ Christofides --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa C Desmond --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa SJ Sharp --- Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom KK Ong --- Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom SM Tollman --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa K Kahn --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa SA Norris --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa