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Soils derived from granite in two Mt. Garnet toposequences, North Queensland, Australia
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: E. Verster --- Department of Geography, Republic of South AfricaTwo toposequences derived from granite in the Mt. Garnet area, North Queensland, were examined to determine the detailed soil - landform relationships in order to facilitate subsequent broad-scale mapping of the soil resource. The dominant landsurface feature is gently sloping,... -
THE EFFECTS OF TROUT-FARM EFFLUENTS ON BENTHIC INVERTEBRATE COMMUNITY STRUCTURE IN RIVERS IN THE SOUTH-WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Aquatic Sciences • Authors: C.A. Brown --- Freshwater Research Unit, Zoology Department, J.M. King --- Freshwater Research Unit, Zoology Department,The south-western Cape is currently responsible for 45% of the total annual trout production in South Africa and further expansion of this industry in the region is likely. A preliminary survey of seven trout farms situated on the upper reaches... -
Awareness and practices of foot self-care in patients with diabetes at Dr Yusuf Dadoo district hospital, Johannesburg
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: RA Dikeukwu --- Department of Family Medicine, OB Omole --- Clinical Unit (Family Medicine), Sedibeng District Department of Family Medicine,Objectives: To determine awareness and foot self-care practices in patients with diabetes. -
Preventative foot care in people with diabetes: Quality patient education
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Janse G van Rensburg --- Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology,Foot ulceration and amputation cause extensive burden on individuals and health care systems. One of the reasons for the poor outcome of foot complications in developing countries is the lack of patient education. Due to the multi-factorial pathology of diabetic... -
Habitual physical activity, peripheral neuropathy, foot deformities and lower limb function: characterising prevalence and interlinks in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: AF Adeniyi --- Department of Physiotherapy, Nigeria OS Aiyegbusi --- Department of Physiotherapy, Nigeria OO Ogwumike --- Department of Physiotherapy, Nigeria PO Adejumo --- Department of Nursing, Nigeria AA Fasanmade --- Department of Medicine, NigeriaBackground: Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) may have diverse foot problems, but how these problems are linked with physical activity is not clear. This study investigated the prevalence of foot problems among patients with T2DM and investigated how... -
Reaction time deficits incurred by Cumulative Mild Head Injury (CMHI) and Post-Concussion Symptoms (PCS) between contact and non-contact sport players: A prospective study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Patricia Maite --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Kathryn Ne --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Saraswathie Govender --- Department of Psychology, South AfricaThis prospective study investigated possible differential effects on reaction time and post-concussion symptoms contrasting contact and non-contact sport athletes. Participants were a purposive sample of football (soccer) players (n = 15) and volleyball players (n = 15) from South Africa... -
(Un)becoming Mountain Tigers Football Club: an ethnography of sports among the Western Cape’s farm workers
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Anthropology Southern Africa • Authors: Tarminder Kaur --- Institute for Reconciliation and Social Justice, University of the Free State, South AfricaIn 1999, farm workers at commercial farms in Louwshoek valley, Western Cape, founded the Mountain Tiger Football Club (MTFC). In addition to playing self-organised (unofficial) football for money (or other stakes), the MTFC had a stint of competing in the... -
Energy drinks consumption among football players in Lagos, Nigeria
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Foluke Adenike Olatona --- Department of Community Health and Primary Care, College of Medicine, Nigeria Ijeoma Olumide Aderibigbe --- Department of Community Health and Primary Care, College of Medicine, Nigeria Sunday Adedeji Aderibigbe --- Department of Epidemiology and Community Health, Nigeria Temitope ‘Wunmi Ladi-Akinyemi --- Department of Community Health and Primary Care, College of Medicine, NigeriaObjectives: This study assessed the prevalence, frequency and reasons for the consumption of energy drinks among members of registered football clubs in Lagos, Nigeria. A descriptive cross-sectional study design was employed and the study setting was Onikan Stadium Lagos, Lagos... -
Counting the cost of preventable diabetes-related lower limb amputations at a single district hospital in KwaZulu-Natal: what does this mean, what can be done?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: AT Thompson --- , South Africa JL Bruce --- , South Africa VY Kong --- , South Africa DL Clarke --- , South Africa C Aldous --- , South AfricaBackground: Healthcare policy decisions are driven by many factors, including cost, hence the need to show costs of diabetes mellitus-related lower limb amputations (DMLLA) to inform amendments to health care. Substantial decreases in amputation rates are associated with specialised podiatry... -
Perspectives of healthcare workers on factors influencing diabetes management and diabetic foot problems in Zimbabwe
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Oppah Kuguyo --- , Zimbabwe Chengeto Muhaso --- , Zimbabwe Simbarashe Nyandoro --- , Zimbabwe Joconiah Chirenda --- , Zimbabwe Vasco Chikwasha --- , Zimbabwe Akimu C Mageza --- , Zimbabwe Lovemore Gwanzura --- , Zimbabwe Doreen Macherera Mukona --- , Zimbabwe Alice Matimba --- , ZimbabweBackground: Poor management of diabetes mellitus gives rise to complications such as diabetic foot (DF), which pose a host of medical and socioeconomic problems, especially in low-income countries where resources, capacity and awareness are limited. -
The dysmorphic metatarsal parabola in diabetes—clinical examination and management: a narrative review
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: AT Thompson --- , South Africa B Zipfel --- , South Africa C Aldous --- , South AfricaFoot posture and function is important in diabetes, particularly as neuropathy in diabetes may present with motor in addition to sensory neural deficits. Examination of the anatomical architecture of the foot can inform on its load-bearing and balancing function. An... -
The effectiveness of diabetic foot-care education in a South African regional hospital: a randomised controlled trial
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Prabashni Manickum --- , South Africa Thandinkosi Madiba --- , South Africa Serela Ramklass --- , South Africa -
Effect of an educational intervention based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour in type 2 diabetic patients at a foot and eye care practice
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: B Pezeshki --- School of Medicine, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Iran S Orangi --- School of Health, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Iran SM Kashfi --- School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran P Afzali Harsini --- School of Health, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Iran F Mohammadkhah --- Ramsar School of Nursing, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Iran A Khani Jeihooni --- School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran -
Beyond the 90 minutes: football, tourism and hospitality
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Research in Hospitality Management • Authors: David Proctor --- Stenden University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands Prantik Bordoloi --- NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, The NetherlandsThis study is the first in a series looking at professional sports franchises and their forays into the realms of hospitality, leisure and tourism. It focuses on the city of Leeuwarden in the north of The Netherlands and its professional... -
Prevalence of mixed dermatophyte and non-dermatophyte onychomycosis in surveillance of patients with diabetes living in a sub-tropical climate and association with selected diabetes foot ulcer risk factors
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: AT Thompson --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa C Aldous --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
Podiatric intervention to salvage diabetic lower limbs: a case report
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: ME Moothee --- University of Johannesburg, South Africa T Mokoena --- Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, South AfricaIn South Africa (SA), podiatrists play an important role in the multidisciplinary team in diabetic limb salvage. Preventive ulcer development strategies offered by a podiatrist include regular monitoring, routine care of calluses, and offloading. Furthermore, podiatric intervention includes prophylactic and...