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Factors Impacting on Career Choices of Technikon Students From Previously Disadvantaged High Schools
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Olaniyi Bojuwoye --- University of Kwazulu Natal, Sihle Mbanjwa --- University of Kwazulu Natal,Career development is a socially constructed process involving complex interactions among different structures, forces, and systems all constituting spheres of influence. The purpose of this study was to investigate factors that influence career decisions. Eighty respondents (40 males and 40... -
Finding Voice: The Photovoice Method of Data Collection in HIV and AIDS-Related Research
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Suhana Jacobs --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, Anne Harley --- University of KwaZulu-Natal,This study examined the efficacy of photovoice as a research technique to explore the lives of children and families living in the context of HIV and AIDS. Participants were volunteers at a Day Care and Support Centre (n=18), and members... -
The Career Exploration of a Previously Disadvantaged Middle-Aged Woman: A Case Study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Daleen Alexander --- University of the Witwatersrand, South AfricaThe case study explores the perceptions of a middle-aged, previously disadvantaged South African woman regarding her career aspirations and her promotability. A qualitative, exploratory, descriptive and contextual research design was used. Narrative inquiry was used to interview the client. The... -
Teacher Reported Poverty Effects on Education Participation in a South African District
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Sindiswa Stofile --- University of the Western Cape, Nora Linden --- Bergen University College, Rouaan Maarman --- University of the Western Cape,This study reports on teachers' perceptions of the effects of poverty on education participation in a district in the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa. Participants were 21 teachers (males = 10; females = 11) from seven schools (primary =5,... -
Combining Ericksonian and Sandplay Approaches to Therapy with Children who Manifest Depression as a Developmental Barrier
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Jacobus G. Maree --- University of Pretoria, Liesel Ebers¨hn --- University of Pretoria, Dirkie A. de Villiers --- University of Pretoria,This study reports on the use of the Ericksonian approach combined with sandplay therapy to assist children who present with depression, a troublesome developmental barrier. Participants were six children and/or adolescents with depression (two males and four females; age range... -
Crossing the Invisible Line: Exploring Women's Secretive Alcohol Dependence and Barriers to Accessing Treatment
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Liezille Jacobs --- Human Sciences Research Council, Anthony Naidoo --- Stellenbosch University, Priscilla Reddy --- Human Sciences Research Council,This study explores the discursive accounts of women's alcohol dependence, treatment history and barriers in accessing alcohol dependence treatment. Participants were 10 women with alcohol dependency (age range=30 to 65, ethnicity= 70% White and 30% Black). Data were collected through... -
Breast Cancer Health Beliefs and Perceived Barriers to Self-Examination Amongst Hindu Women in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Catherine Govender --- University of South Africa, Prashilla Soma --- University of Pretoria, Leeana Persad --- University of Witwatersrand, Julie Moodley --- National Health Laboratory Services, Vinay Rajah --- , South AfricaThis study explored the breast cancer health beliefs and perceived barriers to breast self-examination of South African Hindu women. Participants were 68 Hindu women (mean age = 39.36 years SD=13.42) from two South African cities. They completed the Champion's Health... -
Some aspects of the ecology of the Groot Letaba River in the Northern Province, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Aquatic Science • Authors: W Vlok JS EngelbrechtThe aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the current ecological status of the Groot Letaba River and to compare this information with historical data. The objective was to determine the effects of various impacts on the fish populations... -
A preliminary assessment of impacts on estuarine associated fauna resulting from an intra-basin transfer and fresh water abstraction from aquatic systems in the Richards Bay area of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Aquatic Science • Authors: D CyrusAn intra-basin transfer and the abstraction of water from aquatic systems in the Richards Bay area has led to the construction of six barriers which are restricting faunal movement, a reduction of flow to the Mhlathuze and Nhlabane estuaries and... -
Influence of waterfalls on patterns of association between trout and Natal cascade frog Hadromophryne natalensis tadpoles in two headwater streams in the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Aquatic Science • Authors: RJ Karssing --- , South Africa NA Rivers-Moore --- , South Africa K Slater --- Department of Environmental Sciences, South AfricaCurrent literature suggests that little, if any, research has been conducted in South Africa to determine the impact of alien trout on indigenous amphibian biodiversity. The aim of this study was to establish whether waterfalls in the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park,... -
Barriers to HIV Care and Treatment by Doctors: A review of the literature
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: P Naidoo --- School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology University of KwaZulu Natal, South AfricaThis paper provides a review of the reported barriers that prevent doctors from managing HIV infected patients. The four most commonly reported barriers were: fear of contagion, fear of losing patients, unwillingness to care, and inadequate knowledge/training about treating HIV... -
The barriers and challenges to Health Promotion in Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: RD Govender --- Department of Family Medicine, -
Barriers to the successful implementation of school health services in the Mpumalanga and Gauteng provinces
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: DR Mohlabi --- University of Limpopo, Medunsa campus, EJ Van Aswegen --- University of Limpopo, Medunsa campus, JD Mokoena --- University of Limpopo, Medunsa campus,Background: The level of development of a country is measured by the health status of its children. The higher the mortality and morbidity rates in children, the more the country is challenged to improve its health care system. Although South... -
The perspectives of users of antiretroviral therapy on structural barriers to adherence in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: A Kagee --- Department of Psychology, J Nothling --- Department of Psychology, B Coetzee --- Department of Psychology,Background: The effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and the importance of adherence to treatment regimens are widely known. Yet, suboptimal adherence to ART and retention in care of patients still persists and, by many accounts, is fairly widespread. The aim... -
Obstacles to HIV prevention, treatment and care in selected public universities in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Blessing Mbatha --- Department of Communication Science, South AfricaSouth Africa, like the rest of Southern Africa, is ravaged by AIDS. Higher education in South Africa has a significant role to play in the fight against the spread of HIV and AIDS. This article reports the factors contributing to... -
Species-specific impact of introduced largemouth bass Micropterus salmoides in the Groot Marico Freshwater Ecosystem Priority Area, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Aquatic Science • Authors: PK Kimberg --- Hydrocynus Consulting, South Africa DJ Woodford --- South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB), South Africa H Roux --- Department of Rural, Environment and Agricultural Development, South Africa OLF Weyl --- South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB), South AfricaLargemouth bass Micropterus salmoides are among the world's 100 worst invaders and negatively affect aquatic biodiversity in many regions worldwide. In South Africa there is a paucity of empirical studies describing their impacts. The impact of M. salmoides on the... -
The influence of gender roles and traditional healing on cervical screening adherence amongst women in a Cape Town peri-urban settlement
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Despina Learmonth --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Anica Jansen van Vuuren --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Chantelle De Abreu --- Department of Psychology, South AfricaBackground: Cervical cancer is the third most common gynaecologic malignancy worldwide and is the second most common cancer among South African women. Although entirely preventable, cervical cancer is responsible for the death of approximately 3 027, 53% of those diagnosed,... -
Attracting female sex workers to HIV testing and counselling in Ethiopia: a qualitative study with sex workers in Addis Ababa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Wole Ameyan --- Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK Caroline Jeffery --- Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK Kassahun Negash --- Amref Health Africa, Ethiopia Etsegenet Biruk --- Amref Health Africa, Ethiopia Miriam Taegtmeyer --- Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UKDespite growing efforts to increase HIV testing and counselling (HTC) services for most at risk populations in Ethiopia, the use of these services by female sex workers (FSWs) remains low. With rising numbers of FSWs in Addis Ketema and concerns... -
Perceptions of the HIV counselling and testing programme by patients in a rural regional hospital in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Emeka Orisakwe --- Department of Family Medicine, South Africa Stella Ochiogu --- Educational Psychology and Special Education, South Africa Peter Ocholla --- Department of Hydrology, South AfricaBackground: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) have become a major public health challenge worldwide in the past few decades. The impact is felt in all sectors in South Africa, as in other parts of sub-Saharan... -
Potential barriers to focused antenatal care utilisation by HIV-positive pregnant women in Swaziland
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: M Ganga-Limando --- Department of Health Studies, South Africa WP Gule --- Department of Health Studies, South AfricaBackground: Maternal mortality and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) continue to be major challenges to the Kingdom of Swaziland. In the past, the government introduced focused antenatal care and integrated it with national strategies to reduce maternal mortality and the mother-to-child... -
Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) implementation in rural community health centres in Mpumalanga province, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Karl Peltzer --- HIV/AIDS/STIs and TB (HAST) Research Programme, South Africa Guillermo Prado --- Center for Prevention Implementation Methodology (CePIM) for Drug Abuse and Sexual Risk Behavior, USA Viviana Horigian --- Florida Node Alliance of the National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network, USA Stephen Weiss --- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, USA Ryan Cook --- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, USA Sibusiso Sifunda --- HIV/AIDS/STIs and TB (HAST) Research Programme, South Africa Deborah Jones --- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, USAThis study explores organisational and individual provider influences on prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) implementation at 12 community health centres (CHCs) in a rural South African setting. Clinic staff members (N = 103; females = 86%, nurse managers = 9.7%,... -
Still lost in translation: language barriers in South African health care remain
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: VL Van den Berg --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, South AfricaThe patient-centred model of health care, which recognises patients’ autonomy, promotes their active participation in decisions concerning their own health, and strives to treat patients holistically, improves health outcomes but relies on effective communication between healthcare providers and patients. In... -
Relationships matter: contraceptive choices among HIV-positive women in Tanzania
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Tabitha Alexandria Njeri Nyanja --- Aga Khan University, Kenya Charlotte Tulinius --- Research Unit for General Practice, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, DenmarkEfforts to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Tanzania are guided by a four-prong strategy advocated by the World Health Organization (WHO). Prong 2, prevention of unintended pregnancies among women living with HIV, has, however, received the least attention and... -
Perceived HIV-related stigma among university students in South Africa: implications for HIV testing
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Firoza Haffejee --- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa Brendan Maughan-Brown --- Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit, South Africa Thulasizwe Buthelezi --- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa Ayesha B M Kharsany --- Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaHIV-related stigma, and particularly perceived stigma, has a negative impact across the HIV care continuum. This study adds to our understanding of stigma by assessing how perceived stigma varies from one context to another and how such differences are associated... -
Factors influencing post-partum women’s choice of an implantable contraceptive device in a rural district hospital in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Francois Potgieter --- Department of Family and Emergency Medicine, South Africa Paul Kapp --- Department of Family and Emergency Medicine, South Africa Francois Coetzee --- Ukwanda Centre for Rural Health, South AfricaBackground: A single-rod subdermal contraceptive implant containing 68 mg of etonogestrel, ImplanonNXT®, was introduced to the South African healthcare system in 2014. Initially the new device was well received but later uptake tapered off. A need was identified to determine the... -
Acquired physical disability: Personal meanings in a rural South African setting
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Marubini Christinah Sadiki --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Makondelele Radzilani-Makatu --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Marty Prudence Zikhali --- Department of Sociology, South AfricaThis study explored personal meanings attached to acquired physical disabilities in a rural South African community. Informants were seven adults with disability (females = 4; age range = 18 to 55 years). They responded to semi-structured face-to-face interviews on the meanings they attached to... -
Investigating the factors for achieving and encouraging environmental certification: Driving and restraining forces
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Research in Hospitality Management • Authors: Stephanie M. E. Ching --- Stenden Hotel Management School, The Netherlands Elena Cavagnaro --- Stenden Hotel Management School, The NetherlandsEnvironmental sustainability has increasingly become a priority for organisations. However, the public and academic attention is generally on large companies, while small and medium enterprises constitute the bulk of organisations and are arguably lagging behind. Fewer than ten per cent... -
Nutritional status, glycaemic control and barriers to treatment compliance among patients with type 2 diabetes attending public primary health clinics in Maseru, Lesotho
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Louise van den Berg --- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, South Africa Mohlakotsana Mokhehle --- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, South Africa Jacques Raubenheimer --- Department of Biostatistics, South AfricaObjectives: To evaluate the nutritional status, glycaemic control and barriers to treatment compliance of outpatients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) attending two public primary health clinics in Maseru, Lesotho. -
Promoting rainwater harvesting for improving water security: Analysis of drivers and barriers in Ghana
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Mavis Akuffobea-Essilfie --- , Ghana Portia Adade Williams --- , Ghana Roland Asare --- , Ghana Sigrid Damman --- , Norway George Owusu Essegbey --- , GhanaThe study explored strategies and means of achieving wider acceptability and adoption of roof rainwater harvesting (RWH) systems in Ghana to improve water security and availability. The paper employed a qualitative approach in analyzing views expressed by a wide range... -
“I’m doing this test so I can benefit from PrEP”: exploring HIV testing barriers/facilitators and implementation of pre-exposure prophylaxis among South African adolescents
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Emily Yoshioka --- , USA Danielle Giovenco --- , USA Caroline Kuo --- , USA Kristen Underhill --- , USA Jackie Hoare --- , South Africa Don Operario --- , USAIn South Africa, adolescents are a key population in the HIV epidemic that can benefit from increased access to oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). HIV testing is an integral component of the PrEP care continuum but adolescents in South Africa have... -
HIV and aging among adults aged 50 years and older on antiretroviral therapy in Eswatini
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Tiffany G Harris --- , USA Sarah Flören --- , USA Joanne E Mantell --- , USA Rejoice Nkambule --- , Eswatini Nomthandazo G Lukhele --- , Eswatini Bongiwe Prudence Malinga --- , Eswatini Rhinos Chekenyere --- , Eswatini Altaye Kidane --- , USABackground: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has decreased HIV-related morbidity and mortality and increased life expectancy of people living with HIV (PLHIV). Globally, the number of older PLHIV (OPLHIV; ≥50 years) is growing and predicted to increase substantially in coming years. In... -
Factors associated with consumption of fruits and vegetables amongst adults in the Alfred Duma Local Municipality, Ladysmith
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Thandi Xaba --- , South Africa Siyabonga Dlamini --- , South AfricaIntroduction: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for more than 63% of all deaths globally. Intake of fruits and vegetables is linked to a lower risk of NCDs. -
Leopard tortoise Stigmochelys pardalis (Bell, 1928) mortality caused by electrified fences in central South Africa and its impact on tortoise demography
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Herpetology • Authors: Sharon Holt --- National Museum, South Africa Liora Kolska Horwitz --- The Hebrew University, Israel Beryl Wilson --- McGregor Museum, South Africa Daryl Codron --- University of the Free State, South AfricaThe leopard tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis) is among the most ubiquitously distributed chelonian species in Africa. As with other chelonians, however, the species’ slow growth rate, coupled with low survivorship of juveniles, make it susceptible to declines under regimes of environmental... -
New distributional data and genetic variation of Panaspis breviceps (Squamata: Scincidae) indicate a biogeographic connection across the Congo Basin
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Zoology • Authors: Albert L Lokasola --- , Democratic Republic of the Congo Cédric Botshuna Lotana --- , Democratic Republic of the Congo Guy-Crispin Gembu Tungaluna --- , Democratic Republic of the Congo Benjamin Dudu Akaibe --- , Democratic Republic of the Congo Miloslav Jirků --- , Czech Republic Václav Gvoždík --- , Czech RepublicIn the central Congolian lowland forests we discovered for the first time Panaspis breviceps, a rarely found scincid lizard from the Central African riparian forests. Given that the Central African forests exhibit heterogeneity in the distribution of environmental characteristics and... -
The effect of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) invasions on native fish communities in the subtropical Blyde River, Mpumalanga province, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Aquatic Science • Authors: Lerato T Maimela --- , South Africa Christian T Chimimba --- , South Africa Tsungai A Zengeya --- , South AfricaThis study investigated the effects of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) invasion on native fish communities in the upper Blyde River catchment. A fish survey was undertaken between September 2017 and October 2018 from 11 sites in the Blyde and Treur... -
Factors associated with poor access to HIV and sexual and reproductive health services in Nigeria for women and girls living with HIV during the COVID-19 pandemic
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Morenike Oluwatoyin Folayan --- Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria Olujide Arije --- Institute of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria Amaka Enemo --- , Nigeria Aaron Sunday --- , Nigeria Amira Muhammad --- Northern Nigerian Transgender Initiative, Nigeria Hasiya yunusa Nyako --- , Nigeria Rilwan Mohammed Abdullah --- , Nigeria Henry Okiwu --- , Nigeria Veronica Akwenabuaye Undelikwo --- University of Calabar, Nigeria Pamela Adaobi Ogbozor --- Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria Oluwaranmilowo Amusan --- , Nigeria Oluwatoyin Adedoyin Alaba --- Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA Erik Lamontagne --- , SwitzerlandAim: To determine the proportion of women and girls living with HIV (WGLHIV) who had poor access to HIV, tuberculosis and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services in Nigeria during the COVID-19 pandemic and associated factors. -
Barriers to development of entrepreneurial ecosystems and economic performance in Southern Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Beverlley Madzikanda --- , People’s Republic of China Cai Li --- , People’s Republic of China Francis Tang Dabuo --- , People’s Republic of ChinaSouthern Africa has fewer innovative entrepreneurs per capita than other regions of Africa and a high failure rate amongst SMEs. Common problems such as corruption, crime and poverty plague the region, and as a result many of the economies do... -
Carbohydrate counting in type 1 diabetes mellitus: dietitians’ perceptions, training and barriers to use
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Megan Esmè Dimitriades --- , South Africa Kirthee Pillay --- , South Africa -
Exploring how outreach team leaders perceive community health workers’ experiences of providing HIV services in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Gugulethu E Khumalo --- , South Africa Elizabeth Lutge --- , South Africa Tivani P Mashamba-Thompson --- , South AfricaObjectives: In 2018, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health launched the ward-based primary health care outreach teams policy framework which sought to expand the community health worker (CHW) programme’s provision of longitudinal patient support, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) services in... -
A Big Data strategy to reinforce self-sustainability for pharmaceutical companies in the digital transformation era: A case study of Egyptian pharmaceutical companies
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Mahmoud Elsayed Hassanin --- Ahram Canadian University, Egypt Mohamed Ahmed Hamada --- International IT University, KazakhstanThe Big Data-driven economy has emerged, and data is known as the new petroleum of the current century. Big Data (BD) analytics can play an essential role in building a self-sustainable competitive advantage for the pharmaceutical industry by feeding pharmaceutical... -
Management barriers to innovation performance in Nigerian manufacturing sector
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Waliu M. Adegbite --- College of Business & Economics, University of Johannesburg, South Africa Cookie M. Govender --- College of Business & Economics, University of Johannesburg, South AfricaInnovation is an essential strategy for businesses to increase performance and profitability. While current literature focuses on technology and other technical barriers to innovation, many businesses in developing countries are unaware of the significance of organizational policy and practices on... -
The effects of psychological inoculation on cognitive barriers against condom use in women with HIV: A controlled pilot study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Benjamin Olley --- Clinical & Health Psychology, University of Ibadan, Nigeria Moyosola Abbas --- Brunel University, UK Yori Gidron --- Free University of Brussels (VUB),Past studies have shown that in attempts to prevent HIV, health education yields little change in condom use. The reason may be that education fails to target barriers for changing behaviour. The present controlled pilot study tested whether psychological inoculation... -
Male partners’ involvement in prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Rosa Marlene Manjate Cuco --- , , Mozambique Khátia Munguambe --- , , Mozambique Nafissa Bique Osman --- , , Mozambique Olivier Degomme --- , Belgium Marleen Temmerman --- , , Belgium Mohsin M. Sidat --- , , MozambiqueIn sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), male partners are rarely present during prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) services. This systematic review aims to synthesize, from a male perspective, male partners’ perceived roles, barriers and enablers of their involvement in PMTCT, and highlights... -
Sexual abstinence: What is the understanding and views of secondary school learners in a semi-rural area of North West Province, South Africa?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Kebogile Mokwena --- , , South Africa Mamaponesa Morabe --- , , South AfricaAmong strategies to prevent HIV, other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unwanted pregnancies, are programs that promote sexual abstinence among adolescents. However, literature suggests that there may be differences in the understanding of abstinence across adolescents, and this study sought... -
A new measurement of an indirect measure of condom use and its relationships with barriers
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Einav Levy --- , , Belgium Yori Gidron --- , , Belgium Benjamin O. Olley --- , , NigeriaOne of the challenges facing researchers in the domain of human immunodeficiency virus prevention is the assessment of condom use in an unbiased self-reported manner. The current study presents the development and preliminary validation of an indirect condom use test... -
Underlying reasons why some people haven’t tested for HIV – a discourse analysis of qualitative data from Cape Town, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Kyla Meyerson --- Desmond Tutu TB Centre, Stellenbosch University, South Africa Graeme Hoddinott --- Desmond Tutu TB Centre, Stellenbosch University, South Africa Tamryn Nicholson --- Desmond Tutu TB Centre, Stellenbosch University, South Africa Sue-Ann Meehan --- Desmond Tutu TB Centre, Stellenbosch University, South AfricaReported barriers to HIV testing over the last 15 years have remained consistent, despite improved service offerings. We aimed to probe deeper by exploring how people who have never tested construct HIV testing in their talk. We used this to... -
Phylogeography of the Clicking Stream Frog Strongylopus grayii (Anura, Pyxicephalidae) reveals cryptic divergence across climatic zones in an abundant and widespread taxon
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Herpetology • Authors: KrystalA. Tolley --- South African National Biodiversity Institute, South Africa Anne Braae --- South African National Biodiversity Institute, South Africa Michael Cunningham --- University of the Free State, South AfricaThe Clicking Stream Frog (Strongylopus grayii) occurs throughout southern and eastern South Africa across summer, aseasonal and winter rainfall areas. Because of its contiguous distribution and extended breeding season this species might be expected to show a phylogeographic pattern of... -
A circular economy approach to plastics in hospitality: a Frisian case study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Research in Hospitality Management • Authors: Livia Westgeest --- University of Groningen, The NetherlandsDespite its importance and influence on global plastic consumption, plastic management in the hospitality industry remains largely under-researched. This study aimed to investigate the perceived opportunities and barriers to reducing, reusing and recycling single-use plastics among a group of Frisian... -
Provider perspectives on antiretroviral therapy adherence among psychiatric inpatients in Botswana
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Maria Albin Qambayot --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Sarita Naidoo --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaBackground: Optimal adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is crucial for the effective management of HIV. Mental disorders often co-occur with HIV infection which often compromises ART adherence. Little is known about ART adherence in psychiatric settings in sub-Saharan Africa. -
Factors influencing the transition from paediatric to adult HIV care in the Western Cape, South Africa: perspectives of health care providers
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Sylvie Mbebe --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa Stephan Rabie --- Neuroscience Institute, University of Cape Town, South Africa Bronwyne J Coetzee --- Stellenbosch University, South AfricaTransitioning to adult care for HIV-infected adolescents is a critical process in determining long-term health outcomes. Poor transitioning to adult care can lead to several adverse HIV-related outcomes for adolescents living with HIV, including disruption of care, non-adherence to ART... -
Opportunities and barriers for the integration of Industry 4.0 into small and medium-sized enterprises in Tunisia: analysis with MICMAC and DEMATEL
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Abdessalem Jerbi --- Université de Sfax, Tunisia Manel Elmsalmi --- Université de Sfax, TunisiaThis study presents a comprehensive framework for understanding the key opportunities and barriers in implementing Industry 4.0 (I4.0) in Tunisian medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), using MICMAC (Matrice d’Impacts Croisés, Multiplication Appliquée à un Classement) and DEMATEL (Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory)... -
Perceived barriers and enablers for consuming a diverse diet in women residing in resource-poor communities in Cape Town, South Africa: a qualitative study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Samukelisiwe S Madlala --- South African Medical Research Council, South Africa Jillian Hill --- South African Medical Research Council, South Africa Ernesta Kunneke --- University of the Western Cape, South Africa Mieke Faber --- South African Medical Research Council, South Africa -
Barriers to Lean Manufacturing implementation for micro industries in Tanzania: Structural equation modelling (sem)
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Juma Matindana --- University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Francis Sinkamba --- Tanzania Institute of Accountancy, Tanzania Mussa Mgwatu --- University of Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaThe study aims to identify barriers and examine their relationships in implementing Lean Manufacturing (LM) for micro industries in Tanzania. Using a survey design and purposive sampling, data was collected from 96 respondents through questionnaires. Descriptive statistics, Partial Least Squares... -
7. “Have milk, maas or yoghurt every day”: a food-based dietary guideline for South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Vorster HH [cor1] Wenhold FAM --- Department of Human Nutrition, University of Pretoria, Wright HH --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, North-West University, Wentzel-Viljoen E --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, North-West University, Venter CS --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, North-West University, Vermaak M --- Consumer Education Programme of Milk SA,A national working group recently reached consensus that a guideline message for milk consumption should form part of the set of revised food-based dietary guidelines (FBDGs) for South Africa. The message was formulated as: “Have milk, maas or yoghurt every... -
Language matters: dietitians’ lived experiences of language barriers during nutrition counselling with Sesotho-speaking mothers in the first 1 000 days of life
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Phozia Jansen --- University of the Free State, South Africa Lucia N Meko --- University of the Free State, South Africa Louise van den Berg --- University of the Free State, South Africa -
Drivers of food choice in three urban communities in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Nazeeia Sayed --- University of the Western Cape, South Africa Elizabeth Catherina Swart --- University of the Western Cape, South Africa -
Barriers and facilitators influencing the use of HIV self-testing amongst adolescent girls and young women in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Mimi Eve Teffo --- School of Built Environment and Development Studies, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Mbongeleni Thembalihle Mgwaba --- School of Built Environment and Development Studies, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
Assessing instream structures to evaluate river connectivity of urban streams in the city of Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Aquatic Science • Authors: Nolwazi B Ngcobo --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Matthew J Burnett --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Céline C Hanzen --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Colleen T Downs --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaArtificial barriers in freshwater ecosystems may hinder fish movement by altering their habitat and fragmenting rivers. We assessed the impact of anthropogenic structures on river connectivity in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. We mapped the barriers on eight watercourses using the...
