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A note on copper bioaccumulation in Mozambique tilapia, Oreochromis mossambicus (Osteichthyes: Cichlidae)
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Aquatic Science • Authors: Irene Naigaga Horst KaiserCopper (Cu) is one of the most commonly reported metal pollutants in African water bodies, but there are few studies on African freshwater fish species of copper accumulation and copper toxicity. Adult O. mossambicus were exposed to 0mg l−1 (control)... -
Accumulation of brevetoxins by passive sampling devices
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Marine Science • Authors: D Shea P Tester J Cohen S Kibler S VarnamWe report on initial investigations into the use of polymer-based passive sampling devices for the chronic time-integrated measure of brevetoxins in natural waters. Polyethylene membranes readily accumulated brevetoxins, but reached steady state within a few days, likely owing to surface... -
A review of the potential role of tumour-promoting compounds produced by Lyngbya majuscula in marine turtle fibropapillomatosis
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Marine Science • Authors: K Arthur G Shaw C Limpus J UdyHarmful algal blooms (HABs) have increased in abundance and severity in recent decades. Whereas the implications for human impacts and intoxication resulting from blooms have been extensively studied, the ecological implications of these microalgae are less well understood. Many HAB... -
Why Carcinus maenas cannot get a grip on South Africa's wave-exposed coastline
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Marine Science • Authors: SL Hampton CL GriffithsThe European green crab Carcinus maenas has established considerable breeding populations in harbours and sheltered bays in the South-Western Cape, South Africa, but appears unable to flourish on the wave-exposed coastline. This study compares the abilities of C. maenas and... -
Making Sense of Statistics for Family Practitioners: “What is Odds Ratio?”
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: GA Ogunbanjo --- Department of Family Medicine and Primary Health Care, South Africa -
A preliminary study of the effects of aircraft noise on families who reside in close proximity to an airport
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: D Pillay --- University of the Witwatersrand, K Archary --- University of the Witwatersrand, S Panday --- University of KwaZulu-Natal,Background: The use of air transportation has grown in the last century, escalating the noise exposure of families residing in close proximity to airports. The audiological effects need to be assessed to determine the impact of this increase on children... -
Occupational exposure to blood-borne or body fluid pathogens among medical interns at Addington Hospital, Durban
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: H Karani --- Department of Family Medicine, S Rangiah --- Accident and Emergency Department, AJ Ross --- Department of Family Medicine,Background: Healthcare workers are at risk of transmission of hepatitis B and C and human immunodeficiency viruses following accidental exposure to blood and body fluids. Interns are a vulnerable group of healthcare workers, cited as having the highest incidence of... -
Common ethical issues related to HIV/AIDS
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: D Knapp van Bogaert --- Steve Biko Centre for Bioethics, Faculty of Health Sciences, GA Ogunbanjo --- Department of Family Medicine and PHC, Faculty of Health Sciences, -
Willingness to participate in future HIV prevention trials in Beira, Mozambique
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Ivete Meque --- Universidade Católica de Moçambique/Catholic University of Mozambique (UCM), Centro de Investigação de Doenças Infecciosas/Research Center for Infectious Diseases (CIDI), Mozambique Karine Dubé --- FHI 360, USA Lotte Bierhuizen --- Amsterdam Institute of Global Health and Development (AIGHD), The Netherlands Arlinda Zango --- Universidade Católica de Moçambique/Catholic University of Mozambique (UCM), Centro de Investigação de Doenças Infecciosas/Research Center for Infectious Diseases (CIDI), Mozambique Nienke Veldhuijzen --- Amsterdam Institute of Global Health and Development (AIGHD), The Netherlands Fidelina Cumbe --- Universidade Católica de Moçambique/Catholic University of Mozambique (UCM), Centro de Investigação de Doenças Infecciosas/Research Center for Infectious Diseases (CIDI), Mozambique Paul J Feldblum --- FHI 360, USA Janneke van de Wijgert --- Amsterdam Institute of Global Health and Development (AIGHD), The NetherlandsIn preparation for trials of new HIV prevention methods, willingness to participate (WTP) was assessed in Beira, Mozambique. A totla of 1 019 women participating in an HIV incidence study, and 97 men participating in a separate WTP survey, were... -
A review of occupational exposure to blood and blood products in medical students in a South African university
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Andrew Ross --- Department of Family Medicine, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, South Africa Sean Cheevers --- Occupational and Student Health Services, South Africa Laura Campbell --- Teaching and Learning in Clinical Medicine, South AfricaBackground: There is a significant risk of a medical student acquiring a blood-borne pathogen following occupational exposure to blood and other bodily fluids from infected patients in the healthcare setting. Internationally and nationally, interventions have been implemented in medical schools... -
Radiation exposure exerts its adverse effects on sperm maturation through estrogen-induced hypothalamohypophyseal axis inhibition in rats
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Zoology • Authors: M.J. Makinta --- Physiology Department, South Africa J.M. Brinders --- Manufacturing and Material Division, South Africa K.A. Smith --- Physiology Department, South AfricaIrradiation has adverse effects on reproductive aspects such as spermatogenic cell population and cell malformation, leading to reduced sperm count and non-viable spermatozoa. This has overshadowed possible effects of radiation exposure on biochemical environment throughout the epididymis and the viability... -
Trophic structure and biomass distribution of macrobenthos on sheltered and semi-exposed rocky shores of Tsitsikamma Marine Protected Area
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Zoology • Authors: Nicholas Hanekom --- South African National Parks, South AfricaThe trophic structure and biomass of macrobenthos on both wave-sheltered, rocky intertidal shores and semi-exposed ones at seven localities in the Tsitsikamma Marine Protected Area were compared. In the Cochlear zone and entire intertidal (Cochlear- and Balanoid zones combined) biomass... -
The corporate use of derivatives: a survey of South Africa’s large listed non-financial firms
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Accounting Research • Authors: C Correia --- College of Accounting, G Holman --- Department of Finance and Tax, A Jahreskog --- College of Accounting,This paper presents the results of a comparative questionnaire survey of derivative use by South African companies. The objective was to determine the extent of derivative use and to examine how and why companies use derivatives. Derivative use by South... -
Dog bites and human rabies in the Uthungulu District of Kwazulu-Natal province, 2008–2010: a review of surveillance data
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Epidemiology and Infection • Authors: V. Kubheka --- South African Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme, P. Govender --- Provincial Department of Health, B. Margot --- Provincial Department of Health, L.R. Kuonza --- South African Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme,The Uthungulu District in KwaZulu-Natal province is the area that is most affected by rabies in South Africa. Usually, the transmission of rabies to humans occurs through the bites of infected dogs. In 2008, Uthungulu commenced a programme to eliminate... -
Trauma exposure and life satisfaction among at-risk black South African adolescents
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Anja Botha --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Henriëtte van den Berg --- Postgraduate School, South AfricaThis study aimed to construct a model to explain trauma exposure and life satisfaction among black South African school learners. A random sample of 366 black adolescents selected from ten South African schools participated (females = 63.2%; rural = 24.2%;... -
Work-integrated practices in a technology education setting
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Rosaline Sebolao --- Innovation in Learning and Teaching Unit, South Africa Isaac Ntshoe --- Innovation in Learning and Teaching Unit, South AfricaThis study sought to explore emerging university-industry partnerships in technology transfer education, the process for the engagement, and benefits to the learning and teaching experience. Participants were a convenience sample of ten lecturers at a technology university (females = 80%;... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of post-exposure prophylaxis against blood-borne viral infection among dental surgeons in a teaching hospital
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases • Authors: Mercy Okoh --- Oral Pathology and Medicine Department, Nigeria Birch Dauda Saheeb --- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, NigeriaBackground: This study was aimed at assessing the level of knowledge, attitude and practice of dental surgeons on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). -
Factors associated with delivering premature and/or low birth weight infants among pregnant HIV-positive women on antiretroviral treatment at Dr George Mukhari Hospital, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases • Authors: NN Gibango --- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, South Africa S Mda --- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, South Africa TS Ntuli --- Department of Public Health, South AfricaBackground: Prematurity and low birthweight (LBW) deliveries amongst pregnant women infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remain a challenge worldwide. The association between prematurity, LBW and antiretroviral therapy (ART) or prophylactic antiretroviral drug (ARV) exposure in pregnancy is unclear... -
Assessment of noise-levels of generator-sets in seven cities of South-Southern Nigeria
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Osagie Ibhadode --- Building Research Department, Nigeria I. T. Tenebe --- Department of Civil Engineering, Nigeria P. C. Emenike --- Department of Civil Engineering, Nigeria O. S. Adesina --- Dept. of Mathematical Science, Nigeria A. F. Okougha --- Science Laboratory Technology Research Department, Nigeria F. O. Aitanke --- Department of Production Engineering, NigeriaNoise pollution has been shown to be a global health hazard and this could be aggravated by the use of noise-emitting generators. Therefore, this study aims to determine the Sound Pressure Levels Sound Power Levels as well as Noisiness of... -
Effects of exposure to an intensive HIV-prevention programme on behavioural changes among female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Ravi Prakash --- Karnataka Health Promotion Trust (KHPT), India Parinita Bhattacharjee --- Department of Community Health Sciences, Canada Andrea Blanchard --- Department of Community Health Sciences, Canada Helgar Musyoki --- National AIDS and STI Control Programme (NASCOP), Ministry of Health, Kenya John Anthony --- Department of Community Health Sciences, Canada Joshua Kimani --- Department of Community Health Sciences, Canada Gloria Gakii --- Partners for Health and Development in Africa (PHDA), Kenya Martin Sirengo --- National AIDS and STI Control Programme (NASCOP), Ministry of Health, Kenya Nicholas Muraguri --- Ministry of Health (MoH), Kenya Elizabeth Mziray --- The World Bank, USA Lombe Kasonde --- The World Bank, USA James Blanchard --- Department of Community Health Sciences, Canada Shajy Isac --- Department of Community Health Sciences, Canada Stephen Moses --- Department of Community Health Sciences, CanadaWhile Kenya has had a long-standing national HIV-prevention programme, evidence on the level of exposure to its interventions and related effects on behavioural changes among female sex workers (FSWs) is limited. Using cross-sectional behavioural data collected in 2013 from 1... -
Evaluating the effects of catch-and-release angling on Cape stumpnose Rhabdosargus holubi in a South African estuary
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Marine Science • Authors: NK Arkert --- Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science, South Africa A-R Childs --- Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science, South Africa MC Parkinson --- Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science, South Africa AC Winkler --- Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science, South Africa E Butler --- Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science, South Africa S Mannheim --- Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science, South Africa WM Potts --- Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science, South AfricaFisheries managers are increasingly promoting catch-and-release (C&R) to manage recreationally angled fish stocks. Despite this, there is a scarcity of information on the effects of C&R on estuarine-dependent species. Cape stumpnose Rhabdosargus holubi dominates the recreational fisheries catch and provides... -
Effects of temporal factors, nesting microhabitat and nest position on the survival of passerine nests in a Tunisian oasis habitat
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Ostrich: Journal of African Ornithology • Authors: Jihen Boukhriss --- Unité de recherche «Ecologie de la faune terrestre» (UR17ES44), Faculté des Sciences de Gabès, Tunisia Slaheddine Selmi --- Département des Sciences de la Vie, Faculté des Sciences de Gabès, TunisiaIdentifying the ecological factors shaping bird nest survival is essential for understanding bird population dynamics, as well as for conservation purposes. Using data obtained by monitoring natural bird nests in one oasis in south-eastern Tunisia, we fitted logistic exposure models... -
Menthol as an alternative anaesthetic and sedative for rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Aquatic Science • Authors: C Teta --- Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science, South Africa H Kaiser --- Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science, South AfricaMenthol is known for its analgesic properties, but relatively little information is available on its potential as an anaesthetic on fish. The purpose of this study was to assess anaesthetic and sedative effectiveness of menthol and its safety in rainbow... -
Levels and determinants of HIV testing uptake among Ghanaian men
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Samuel H Nyarko --- Department of Demography, College of Public Policy, USA Corey Sparks --- Department of Demography, College of Public Policy, USAThe uptake of HIV testing has always been found to be lower among men compared with women in many developing countries. The aim of this study was to ascertain the level and determinants of HIV testing uptake among men aged... -
Behavioural response as a reliable measure of acute nanomaterial toxicity in zebrafish larvae exposed to a carbon-based versus a metal-based nanomaterial
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Zoology • Authors: Sarel J Brand --- Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management, South Africa Tarryn L Botha --- Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management, South Africa Victor Wepener --- Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management, South AfricaProduction, use and disposal of products containing nanomaterials can lead to an increased presence of these particles in the environment and exposure to the organisms found there. It is therefore becoming increasingly necessary to develop methods for screening these materials... -
Quantifying the impacts of abrasion and bacterial transfer when fish are exposed to sand during a catch-and-release event
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Marine Science • Authors: RM Foster --- , South Africa A-R Childs --- , South Africa M Brooks --- , South Africa MW Farthing --- , South Africa EC Butler --- , South Africa WM Potts --- , South AfricaBest-practice guidelines to improve recreational fishers’ handling during catch-and-release (C&R) events are critical to improve the conservation and management of fish stocks worldwide. While best-practice research is growing, there are knowledge gaps, with the effects of sand exposure on fish... -
Low awareness and use of post-exposure prophylaxis among adolescents and young adults in South Africa: implications for the prevention of new HIV infections
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Anthony Idowu Ajayi --- , Kenya Mohammed Sanusi Yusuf --- , South Africa Elmon Mudefi --- , South Africa Oladele Vincent Adeniyi --- , South Africa Ntombana Rala --- , South Africa Daniel Ter Goon --- , South AfricaThe vulnerability of adolescents and young adults in South Africa to HIV and sexual violence is well documented. Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is available for victims of sexual abuse in the country but awareness of this measure is required to maximise... -
Environmental health risks associated with indiscriminate dumping in Lekwa Local Municipality
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Isaiah Dladla --- , South Africa Machete Machete --- , South Africa Karabo Shale --- , South AfricaThis paper presents the environmental health risks associated with indiscriminate dumping of solid waste in Lekwa Local Municipality. Structured observations were used to collect data from the identified waste dumping spots. The primary data collected involved the characterization of waste... -
Risk assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the sediments of the Ekulu River in Enugu State in Nigeria
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Aquatic Science • Authors: Uzochukwu C Ugochukwu --- , Nigeria Onyechi H Onuora --- , Nigeria Leonard Kurumeh --- , Nigeria Uchenna I Mbakwe --- , Nigeria Obiageli J Okolo --- , Nigeria Amaka L Onuorah --- , NigeriaThe human health and ecological risks resulting from exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the Ekulu River sediments were estimated in this study. The Ekulu River receives pollutants potentially containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from runoff from automotive workshops... -
Auto insurance premiums in Ghana: An Autoregressive Distributed Lag model approach to risk exposure variables
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Jacob Azaare --- , China Zhao Wu --- , China Bernard Gumah --- , China Enock Mintah Ampaw --- , Ghana Socrates Modzi Kwadwo --- , GermanyThis study examined risk exposure and auto insurance premium determinants in Ghana. We analysed an existing data set of 23 434 policies (without claims = 84.1%, policies with claims = 15.9%; comprehensive policies = 48.0%, third-party policies = 52.0%) applying... -
iPrevent: Engaging youth as long-acting HIV prevention product co-researchers in Cape Town, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Miriam Hartmann --- , USA Alexandra M Minnis --- , USA Emily Krogstad --- , USA Sheily Ndwayana --- , South Africa Siyaxolisa Sindelo --- , South Africa Millicent Atujuna --- , South Africa Shannon O’Rourke --- , USA Linda-Gail Bekker --- , South Africa Elizabeth T Montgomery --- , USASouth African youth are one of the highest risk groups, globally, for HIV acquisition. Identifying prevention methods that will be acceptable and used consistently is an urgent priority. Engaging youth as co-designers is a targeted strategy to achieve the goal... -
Pragmatic restaurant tipping in star-rated hotels in Kenya
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Research in Hospitality Management • Authors: Simon O Were --- , Kenya Moses N Miricho --- , Kenya Vincent N Maranga --- , KenyaTipping can be traced to Tudor England in the sixteenth century. This act transformed into a custom, spreading to many countries. However, tipping is observed differently from one country to the other and thus is not homogeneous from a global... -
The potential effect of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) roll-out on sexual-risk behaviour among adolescents and young people in East and southern Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Andrew Sentoogo Ssemata --- , Uganda Richard Muhumuza --- , Uganda Lynda Stranix-Chibanda --- , Zimbabwe Teacler Nematadzira --- , Zimbabwe Nadia Ahmed --- , South Africa Stefanie Hornschuh --- , South Africa Janan Janine Dietrich --- , South Africa Gugulethu Tshabalala --- , South Africa Millicent Atujuna --- , South Africa Denis Ndekezi --- , Uganda Phiona Nalubega --- , Uganda Esther Awino --- , Uganda Helen A Weiss --- , United Kingdom Julie Fox --- , United Kingdom Janet Seeley --- , UgandaPre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an HIV-prevention strategy recommended for those at high-risk of infection, including adolescents and young people (AYP). We explored how PrEP roll-out could influence sexual risk behaviour among AYP in East and southern Africa. Twenty-four group discussions... -
Frequency of exposure to the media is associated with levels of HIV-related knowledge and stigmatising attitudes among adults in Ghana
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Michael Boah --- , Ghana Daudi Yeboah --- , Ghana Mary Rachael Kpordoxah --- , Ghana Martin Nyaaba Adokiya --- , GhanaStudies show that increased knowledge of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is achieved through exposure to mass media, which then contributes to positive attitudes and behaviours towards people living with HIV and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). This study examined... -
“I didn’t support PrEP because I didn’t know what it was”: Inadequate information undermines male partner support for young women’s pre-exposure prophylaxis use in western Kenya
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Kawango Agot --- , Kenya Miriam Hartmann --- , USA Sophie Otticha --- , Kenya Alexandra Minnis --- , USA Jacob Onyango --- , Kenya Marylyn Ochillo --- , Kenya Sarah T Roberts --- , USAThe HIV infection rate is higher among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Africa than men in the same age range. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) can be used by women discreetly; however, for most AGYW, male partner approval is desired... -
Occupational exposure, attitude to HIV-positive patients and uptake of HIV counselling and testing among health care workers in a tertiary hospital in Nigeria
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Modupe O. Onadeko --- , , Nigeria Mary O. Balogun --- , , Nigeria Olanrewaju O. Onigbogi --- , , Nigeria Folashade O. Omokhodion --- , , NigeriaHealth care workers (HCWs) are at risk of occupational exposure to HIV. Their attitude to HIV-positive patients influences patients’ willingness and ability to access quality care. HIV counselling and testing (HCT) services are available to inform HCWs and patients about... -
HIV infections averted at PEPFAR-APIN clinics in Nigeria: a ten-year retrospective evaluation of the clinical outcomes of post-exposure prophylaxis services
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Abdulmuminu Isah --- University of Nigeria, Nigeria Nneka Uchenna Igboeli --- University of Nigeria, Nigeria Obinna Felix Dim --- University of Nigeria, Nigeria Azubuike Amos Ekwuofu --- University of Nigeria, NigeriaIntroduction: Nigeria contributes a high fraction to the global burden of HIV infections. Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is a proven strategy to prevent transmission of the virus. The aim of this study was to determine the clinical outcomes of PEP in... -
Factors associated with breakup distress following a romantic relationship dissolution among emerging adult students
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Alberta SJ van der Watt --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa Annerine Roos --- University of Cape Town, South Africa Elmien Lesch --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa Soraya Seedat --- Stellenbosch University, South AfricaRomantic relationship dissolutions (RRDs) frequently occur among emerging adult students and can lead to significant distress. Little information is available regarding the factors associated with increased breakup distress among emerging adult students in low- and middle-income countries. We aimed to... -
It’s a journey … Emerging adult women’s experiences of spiritual identity development during postgraduate psychology studies in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Indo-Pacific Journal of Phenomenology • Authors: Luzelle Naudé --- University of the Free State, South Africa Lara Fick --- University of the Free State, South AfricaThe spiritual identity development of six South African, emerging adult, female, postgraduate psychology students (21 to 22 years old) was explored using reflective writing exercises and individual interviews. Interpretative phenomenological analysis revealed that spiritual identity exploration occurs continuously across the... -
Sector exposures in factor portfolios: Why neutralise when you can optimise?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Investment Analysts Journal • Authors: Andrew Paskaramoorthy --- University of Cape Town, South Africa Emlyn Flint --- University of Cape Town, South AfricaManaging sector risk within factor portfolios has traditionally been viewed as a binary decision problem: to neutralise sector risk or not. Challenging this view, we introduce a novel conceptual framework that allows a continuum of choices, thus reframing the problem... -
Enhancing international business competence: how cognitive and exposure training approaches matter
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Africa Journal of Management • Authors: Christopher Boafo --- Leipzig University, Germany Utz Dornberger --- Leipzig University, Germany Nathaniel Boso --- University of Pretoria, South AfricaThis study draws insights from knowledge acquisition theory to examine how cognitive and exposure training approaches explain differences in international business competence (IBC). Following an interpretive phenomenological approach and in-depth interviews with 23 business school professors and 32 business executives... -
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 -
Correlates of HIV pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis uptake among female university students in Uganda
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Ivan Segawa --- College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Uganda Sabrina Bakeera-Kitaka --- College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Uganda Lorraine Oriokot --- College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Uganda Kenneth Ssebambulidde --- The Infectious Diseases Institute Limited, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Uganda Timothy R. Muwonge --- The Infectious Diseases Institute Limited, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Uganda Kevin Ouma Ojiambo --- College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Uganda Andrew Mujugira --- The Infectious Diseases Institute Limited, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, UgandaFemale university students engaging in high-risk sexual behaviours, such as transactional sex or unprotected sex, are eligible for HIV pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP/PEP). This study aimed to determine the uptake and correlates of PEP and PrEP use among female... -
Access to PrEP for cis and transgender women: Developing and implementing a community-based intervention adapted to populations exposed to HIV in Mali, Morocco, and Mauritius
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Mustapha Sodqi --- Association de Lutte Contre le Sida, Morocco Amal Ben moussa --- Association de Lutte Contre le Sida, Morocco Rosemary Delabre --- , France Rime Barrakad --- Association de Lutte Contre le Sida, Morocco Luis Sagaon Teyssier --- Aix-Marseille University, France Niloufer Khodabocus --- Lutte contre le SIDA, Mauritius Sofia Fathi --- Association de Lutte Contre le Sida, Morocco Fodié Diallo --- ARCAD Santé PLUS, Mali Patrice Monvoisin --- Lutte contre le SIDA, Mauritius Bintou Keita Dembele --- ARCAD Santé PLUS, Mali Annette Treebhoobun --- Lutte contre le SIDA, Mauritius Naoual Laaziz --- Association de Lutte Contre le Sida, Morocco Lahoucine Ouarsas --- Association de Lutte Contre le Sida, Morocco Daniela Rojas Castro --- , France Mehdi Karkouri --- Association de Lutte Contre le Sida, MoroccoBackground: Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is recommended as part of a comprehensive HIV prevention approach, but its uptake among women, particularly those in key populations, remains limited.
