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Nitraatontledings as hulpmiddel by stikstofbemestingaanbevelings in die westelike mielieproduserende gebiede van Suid-Afrika
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: P.P. van der Walt --- , Republiek van Suid-Afrika C.C. du Preez --- Departement van Grondkunde, Republiek van Suid-AfrikaDie ondersoek is onderneem om vas te stei of nitraatontledings gebruik kan word om die huidige stikstof- bemestingsriglyne in die westelike mielieproduserende gebiede te verfyn. Verskeie stikstofbemestingsproewe is by verskillende terreine in die gebiede uitgevoer. By elk van die 14... -
Self-Perceived Multicultural Counseling Competencies in South African Psychologists: A Basis for Practice Guidelines
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Humphrey S. B. Ngcobo --- University of Zululand, Stephen D. Edwards --- University of Zululand,The study sought to explore multicultural counseling competences that are relevant for the South African context, in order to advance appropriate multicultural competent theory and practice. A total of 271 psychologists on the national register participated 109 Clinical, 79 Counselling,... -
Guidelines with Strategies for Enhancement of Resilience and Psycho-Social Well-Being in Professional Nurses
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Magdalena P. Koen --- North-West University, South Africa Chrizanne van Eeden --- North-West University, South Africa Marié P. Wissing --- North-West University, South Africa Vicki Koen --- North-West University, South AfricaThere are currently no guidelines available for enhancement of resilience in professional nurses. This study aims to provide broad guidelines with specific strategies that may enhance resilience and psycho-social well-being in professional nurses. These guidelines are based findings from previous... -
Ethical journalism in a time of AIDS
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Franz KrügerThe media's role in fighting the AIDS pandemic has come under scrutiny due to the scale of the pandemic, the breadth of its impact and the accompanying stigma and denial. There have been calls for the mobilisation of the media... -
Needlestick injuries in an era of HIV: technical and personal aspects
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Marion Stevens David DickinsonHospitals are workplaces in which HIV has double significance. Needlestick accidents link patients, healthcare workers and cleaning staff through the risk of occupational exposure to HIV. Additionally, concern over needlestick injuries may embody HIV stigma, discrimination and fear. This paper... -
The role of law in the regulation of HIV-vaccine research in South Africa and Kenya
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Pamela Andanda --- School of Law, South AfricaLaw is an important regulatory mechanism, particularly for creating an enabling research environment. However, the manner in which law addresses issues related to medical research, and HIV-vaccine research in particular, is at times inadequate and of great concern to the... -
The ethical and legal regulation of HIV-vaccine research in Africa: lessons from Cameroon, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda and Zambia
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Pamela Andanda --- , South Africa Paschal Awah --- , United States Paul Ndebele --- , Botswana Olanrewaju Onigbogi --- Department of Community Health and Primary Care, Nigeria Daniel Udatinya --- , Rwanda Malala Mwondela --- , ZambiaEthical and legal frameworks are important for ensuring that the goals of scientific research are realised while at the same time the rights and welfare of human participants are adequately protected. A balance in attaining these two goals can be... -
Algal blooms in Nigerian waters: an overview
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Marine Science • Authors: GA Akin-Oriola MA Anetekhai A OriolaAwareness of harmful algal blooms (HABs) and their associated impacts is poor or lacking in the West African sub-region. Different aquatic environments in Nigeria have reportedly experienced blooms of algae either seasonally or year round, but there are no documented... -
Guidelines for the design and management of artificial raptor perches and nest-tree stands on forestry estates in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: The Southern African Forestry Journal • Authors: G. Malan --- Department of Nature Conservation Pretoria Technikon, A.vN. Marais --- Biological Diversity Services,The aim of this paper is to provide timber growers with silvicultural guidelines for the establishment of raptor perches and nest stands on forestry estates. Rodents do extensive damage to young saplings and as an ecologically friendly alternative to rodenticides,... -
Use and neglect of best-practice HIV/AIDS programme guides by South African companies
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Ronald Whelan David Dickinson Tessa MurrayNumerous guidelines set out best-practice policies for HIV/AIDS interventions in the workplace. This study analysed 14 recognised codes and guidelines to gain an understanding of the theoretical consensus regarding the key components of best-practice workplace HIV/AIDS interventions. Nine key components... -
Paediatric antiretroviral treatment programmes in sub-Saharan Africa: a review of published clinical studies
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Mary-Ann Davies --- Infectious Diseases Epidemiology Unit, School of Public Health and Family Medicine, South Africa Matthias Egger --- , Switzerland Olivia Keiser --- , Switzerland Andrew Boulle --- Infectious Diseases Epidemiology Unit, School of Public Health and Family Medicine, South AfricaKnowledge of the experience and outcomes of current paediatric antiretroviral treatment (ART) programmes in sub-Saharan Africa can inform new programmes in the region as well as enhance existing ones. This is urgently needed to facilitate the scale-up of treatment, which... -
Informed consent for anaesthesiological and intensive care unit research: a South African perspective
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia • Authors: JAM De Roubaix --- Centre for Applied Ethics, Department of Philosophy,Health research is highly regulated and controlled. The South African legal framework consists of the Bill of Rights, the National Health Act, and two sets of Department of Health guidelines, Medical Research Council Ethical Guidelines Book 1, and South African... -
Hypertension guideline adherence of private practitioners and primary health care physicians in Pretoria
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: S Ernst [AN0001]Background: Hypertension remains a healthcare problem in South Africa. When prescribing evidence-based, cost-effective anti-hypertensive treatment, guideline adherence is essential. The Joint National Committee's Sixth Report (JNC VI) built its evidence-based review on the outcome of clinical trials. The objective of... -
Evaluation of the clinical management of HIV-infected patients by private sector doctors in the eThekwini Metro, KwaZulu-Natal
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: P Naidoo --- School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, TM Esterhuizen --- Programme of Biostatistics, Research Ethics and Medical Law, CC Jinabhai --- Department of Public Health Medicine, M Taylor --- Department of Public Health Medicine,Background: Although private sector doctors are the backbone of treatment service in many countries, caring for patients with HIV entails a whole new set of challenges and difficulties. The few studies done on the quality of care of HIV patients,... -
Evaluation of general practitioners' routine assessment of patients with diabetes in Tshwane, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: KG Leslie --- Private Practitioner, L Nkombua --- University of Pretoria,Background: Diabetes mellitus is a composite disease that, if not well managed and controlled, may lead to severe complications. To avoid or delay these debilitating complications, it is necessary for the practitioner to implement adequate management of the disease by... -
The effect of the introduction of a standard monitoring protocol on the investigations performed on the metabolic control of type 2 diabetes at Addington Hospital Medical Outpatients Department, Durban, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: JM Gill --- Department of Family Medicine, A Ross --- Department of Family Medicine, F Pirie --- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Division of Medicine, T Esterhuizen --- Programme of Biostatistics,Background: A comprehensive approach to the control of type 2 diabetes is required to reduce mortality and morbidity. To improve diabetes management, in 2005 a protocol for the monitoring and management of type 2 diabetes, aligned to the 2003 Society... -
A review of metformin and its place in the diabetes guidelines
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Gail Mkele [AN0001]Metformin is considered to be the initial drug of choice for type 2 diabetes mellitus, particularly in overweight patients. This is based on its effectiveness in achieving glycaemic control, its favourable effects on weight, its low risk of causing hypoglycaemia... -
Allergic rhinitis in South Africa: 2012 guidelines
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: RJ Green --- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, M Hockman --- Private Practice, Linksfield Clinic and Sandton Clinic, R Friedman --- Lancet Laboratories and Division of Medical Virology, Faculty of Health Sciences, E Vardas --- Lancet Laboratories, P Cole --- Netcare Krugersdorp Hospital, A Halkas --- Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital and University of the Witwatersrand, C FeldmanAllergic rhinitis (AR) is an important disease in South Africa. The South African Allergic Rhinitis Working Group (SAARWG) has published previous guidelines on AR diagnosis and management. Areas of concern have arisen that require additional information, including the management of... -
Factors influencing adherence to dietary guidelines: a qualitative study on the experiences of patients with type 2 diabetes attending a clinic in Cape Town
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Z Ebrahim --- Division of Human Nutrition, Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences, A De Villiers --- Division of Human Nutrition, Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences, T Ahmed --- Division of Human Nutrition, Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences,Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending the Groote Schuur Hospital Diabetes Clinic in relation to contextual factors that promote or impede adherence to nutrition care guidelines. -
The self-reported learning needs of primary care doctors in South Africa: a descriptive survey
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Z Malan --- Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care, South Africa R Cooke --- Centre for Rural Health, South Africa R Mash --- Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care, South AfricaBackground: Strengthening primary health care in South Africa is a prerequisite for the successful introduction of National Health Insurance. Primary care doctors from both the public and private sectors are an essential contributor to achieving this goal. In order to... -
The effect of an automated integrated management of childhood illness guideline on the training of professional nurses in the Western Cape, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Hilary Rhode --- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, South Africa Bob Mash --- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, South AfricaBackground: Reducing under-five mortality rates is a global priority. Although under-five mortality has decreased in South Africa, it is still unacceptably high. The implementation of the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) guideline is a key World Health Organization intervention... -
Adherence by a primary healthcare clinic in KwaZulu-Natal to the national HIV guidelines
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Nnaemeka Uzodike --- Department of Family Medicine, South Africa Andrew Ross --- Department of Family Medicine, South Africa Ogbonnaya Harbor --- Department of Family Medicine, South AfricaBackground: The decentralisation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) to primary health care (PHC) was rolled-out in South Africa in March 2010. PHC staff members are expected to initiate ART, monitor patients, and detect and refer patients with adverse events or virological... -
Antibiotic use in Namibia: prescriber practices for common community infections
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Dawn D Pereko --- Medicine Usage in South Africa, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Pharmacy, South Africa Martie S Lubbe --- Medicine Usage in South Africa, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Pharmacy, South Africa Sabiha Y Essack --- School of Health Sciences, South AfricaBackground: Despite the threat of resistance, the use of antibiotics globally is high and continues to increase. Much of this use is attributed to overprescribing by physicians. The objective of this study was to assess doctors’ management of common community-acquired... -
Update on hyperuricaemia and gout with evidence based management guidelines
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: GM Mody --- Department of Rheumatology, South AfricaGout is now the leading cause of inflammatory arthritis, affecting 1–2% of the population. The metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular risk factors, cardiovascular events and mortality are more common with gout. However, the role of uric acid as an independent risk factor... -
Guidelines for the management of acute meningitis in children and adults in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Epidemiology and Infection • Authors: T.H. Boyles --- Federation of Infectious Diseases Societies of Southern Africa Working Group on Acute Meningitis in Children and Adults Infectious Diseases Society of Southern Africa, C. Bamford --- Federation of Infectious Diseases Societies of Southern Africa Working Group on Acute Meningitis in Children and Adults Infectious Diseases Society of Southern Africa, K. Bateman --- Federation of Infectious Diseases Societies of Southern Africa Working Group on Acute Meningitis in Children and Adults Infectious Diseases Society of Southern Africa, L. Blumberg --- Federation of Infectious Diseases Societies of Southern Africa Working Group on Acute Meningitis in Children and Adults Infectious Diseases Society of Southern Africa, A. Dramowski --- Federation of Infectious Diseases Societies of Southern Africa Working Group on Acute Meningitis in Children and Adults Infectious Diseases Society of Southern Africa, A. Karstaedt --- Federation of Infectious Diseases Societies of Southern Africa Working Group on Acute Meningitis in Children and Adults Infectious Diseases Society of Southern Africa, S. Korsman --- Federation of Infectious Diseases Societies of Southern Africa Working Group on Acute Meningitis in Children and Adults Infectious Diseases Society of Southern Africa, D.M. le Roux --- Federation of Infectious Diseases Societies of Southern Africa Working Group on Acute Meningitis in Children and Adults Infectious Diseases Society of Southern Africa, G. Maartens --- Federation of Infectious Diseases Societies of Southern Africa Working Group on Acute Meningitis in Children and Adults Infectious Diseases Society of Southern Africa, S. Madhi --- Federation of Infectious Diseases Societies of Southern Africa Working Group on Acute Meningitis in Children and Adults Infectious Diseases Society of Southern Africa, R. Naidoo --- Federation of Infectious Diseases Societies of Southern Africa Working Group on Acute Meningitis in Children and Adults Infectious Diseases Society of Southern Africa, J. Nuttall --- Federation of Infectious Diseases Societies of Southern Africa Working Group on Acute Meningitis in Children and Adults Infectious Diseases Society of Southern Africa, G. Reubenson --- Federation of Infectious Diseases Societies of Southern Africa Working Group on Acute Meningitis in Children and Adults Infectious Diseases Society of Southern Africa, J. Taljaard --- Federation of Infectious Diseases Societies of Southern Africa Working Group on Acute Meningitis in Children and Adults Infectious Diseases Society of Southern Africa, J. Thomas --- Federation of Infectious Diseases Societies of Southern Africa Working Group on Acute Meningitis in Children and Adults Infectious Diseases Society of Southern Africa, G. van Zyl --- Federation of Infectious Diseases Societies of Southern Africa Working Group on Acute Meningitis in Children and Adults Infectious Diseases Society of Southern Africa, A. von Gottberg --- Federation of Infectious Diseases Societies of Southern Africa Working Group on Acute Meningitis in Children and Adults Infectious Diseases Society of Southern Africa, A. Whitelaw --- Federation of Infectious Diseases Societies of Southern Africa Working Group on Acute Meningitis in Children and Adults Infectious Diseases Society of Southern Africa, M. Mendelson --- Federation of Infectious Diseases Societies of Southern Africa Working Group on Acute Meningitis in Children and Adults Infectious Diseases Society of Southern Africa,This guideline provides a rational and cost-effective approach to patients with acute meningitis, which causes considerable morbidity and mortality, predominantly in children.There are many aetiologies, but a small number of bacteria and viruses account for the majority of cases. There... -
The SASCM CRE-WG: consensus statement and working guidelines for the screening and laboratory detection of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases • Authors: W Lowman --- , C Bamford C Govind K Swe Swe Han R Kularatne M Senekal A Brink P Moodley J Thomas J Smit O Perovic -
Are South African women willing and able to apply the new food-based dietary guidelines? Lessons for nutrition educators
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: P. Love --- Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, E.M.W. Maunder --- School of Agricultural Sciences andAgribusiness, J.M. Green --- School of Agricultural Sciences andAgribusiness,Background -
The importance of access to food intake data
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: M. Herselman --- Division of Human Nutrition; Faculty of Health Sciences, L Du Plessis --- Community Nutrition; Division of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Health Sciences, -
Sport nutrition: A review of the latest guidelines for exercise and sport nutrition from the American College of Sport Nutrition, the International Olympic Committee and the International Society for Sports Nutrition
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: S Potgieter --- Lecturer, Therapeutic Nutrition, Division of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Health Sciences,Evidence-based sport nutrition guidelines which explore the connection between nutrition, exercise and well-being form a crucial part of any athlete’s competitive and training programme. Guidelines that are based on sound scientific evidence about the quantity, structure and timing of food... -
The 2012 University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences centenary debate
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Td Noakes --- University of Cape Town,Our human ancestors thrived on a diet high in fat and protein of animal or fish origin for at least 2.5 million years. Foods with a high-energy content and nutritional density were required for the development of the large, energy-expensive... -
Sedation practice among Nigerian radiology residents
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia • Authors: AD Omisore --- Department of Radiology, Nigeria AT Adenekan --- Department of Anaesthesia, Nigeria OO Ayoola --- Department of Radiology, Nigeria AM Owojuyigbe --- Department of Anaesthesia, Nigeria BI Afolabi --- Department of Radiology, NigeriaBackground: Providing safe and effective sedation to patients, especially those with multiple medical problems, can be challenging for radiology residents and fellows. This study aimed to determine knowledge, attitude and practice of Nigerian radiology residents concerning sedation. -
Characteristics of tuberculosis patients and the evaluation of compliance to the national TB management guidelines at clinics in a rural community from Mpumalanga province, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases • Authors: Jolly Musoke --- Faculty of Veterinary Science, Department of Veterinary Tropical Diseases, South Africa Anita L. Michel --- Faculty of Veterinary Science, Department of Veterinary Tropical Diseases, South AfricaThis study serves as baseline investigation into tuberculosis (TB) patient population characteristics and the compliance of clinics in rural settings to the national TB guidelines in terms of diagnosing the disease. A total of 62 TB positive patients’ files were reviewed... -
Brachytherapy for cervical cancer: guidelines to facilitate patient-centred care in a multidisciplinary environment
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: Deirdré Long --- Department of Oncology, South Africa Hester Sophia Friedrich-Nel --- Faculty of Health & Environmental Sciences, South Africa Georgina Joubert --- Faculty of Health Sciences, South AfricaObjective: To establish patient-centred guidelines to assist multidisciplinary members in providing quality care for cervical cancer patients receiving brachytherapy. -
Challenges to implementing the food-based dietary guidelines in the South African primary school curriculum: a qualitative study exploring the perceptions of principals and curriculum advisors
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Kim Anh Nguyen --- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Unit, South Africa Anniza De Villiers --- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Unit, South Africa Jean Marie Fourie --- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Unit, South Africa Michael Hendricks --- School of Child and Adolescent Health, South AfricaObjectives: The South African food-based dietary guidelines (FBDG) were developed and implemented to promote healthy lifestyles in the population along with preventing non-communicable diseases and other forms of diet-related illness. The FBDG were recommended for implementation within the national school... -
Compliance with standard treatment guidelines in the management of hypertension: a review of practice of healthcare workers in Potchefstroom, North West Province, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Peter Rapula Siko --- Family Medicine and Rural Health, South Africa Claire van Deventer --- Family Medicine and Rural Health, South AfricaIntroduction: Hypertension is a leading lifestyle disease and major cause of morbidity and mortality in South Africa, and globally. Standard Treatment Guidelines are issued in this country to assist healthcare workers in the diagnosis and management thereof. Considering the debilitating... -
A survey of propofol injection practices reveals poor knowledge of and unsatisfactory adherence to the SASA Guidelines for Infection Control
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia • Authors: Anneme Breedt --- Anesthesiology and Critical Care, South Africa Johan (Jeff) F. Coetzee --- Anesthesiology and Critical Care, South Africa Hyla Kluyts --- Department of Anaesthesiology, South Africa Pamela Scheepers --- Anesthesiology and Critical Care, South AfricaBackground: Propofol lipid emulsion supports bacterial growth and various outbreaks of postoperative infection are attributed to extrinsic contamination. This study’s objectives were to ascertain propofol administration practices among South African anaesthesiologists and to determine the influence of the 2014 South... -
Recommendations for the use of meningococcal vaccines in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases • Authors: Susan Meiring --- Division of Public Health Surveillance and Response, South Africa Gregory Hussey --- Vaccines for Africa Initiative, Institute for Infectious Diseases and Molecular Medicine, South Africa Prakash Jeena --- Department of Paediatrics, South Africa Salim Parker --- General Practitioner, South African Society of Travel Medicine, South Africa Anne von Gottberg --- Centre for Respiratory Diseases and Meningitis, South AfricaBackground: Although meningococcal disease (MD) incidence in South Africa is low, Neisseria meningitidis (NM) causes severe disease that is often life-threatening and can cause long-term disabilities. A quadrivalent protein-conjugated meningococcal vaccine (MCV4) is available, and provides protection against 75% of... -
PAHs, OCPs and PCBs in sediments from three catchments in Durban, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Aquatic Science • Authors: T Vogt --- Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management, South Africa R Pieters --- Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management, South Africa BK Newman --- Coastal Systems Research Group, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, South AfricaPolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were analysed from sediment samples collected in 2012 from rivers, surface runoff canals and estuaries in three highly urbanised catchments in durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. PAHs were ubiquitous, at... -
Testing of developed Food Based Dietary Guidelines for the elderly in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: CE Napier --- Food and Nutrition, South Africa WH Oldewage-Theron --- Department of Nutritional Sciences, USA HH Grobbelaar --- Food and Nutrition, South AfricaThe purpose of this paper is to describe the process of the testing of the Elderly Food Based Dietary Guidelines (EFBDGs). Following a literature review, stakeholder discussions and revision, preliminary English EFBDGs were proposed and circulated to an expert panel... -
Adherence of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with the SEMDSA lifestyle guidelines
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Amy Birkinshaw --- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics (G24), South Africa Riette Nel --- Department of Biostatistics, South Africa Corinna Walsh --- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics (G24), South AfricaBackground: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is considered to be the fastest growing chronic disease in the world and thus multi-sectoral, population-based strategies and approaches are needed to address the modifiable risk factors involved in the development and treatment of... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of doctors at Jubilee Hospital, Tshwane District, regarding the syndromic management guidelines for sexually transmitted infections
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Charles Uchenna --- Department of Family Medicine and Primary Health Care, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa Indiran Govender --- Department of Family Medicine and Primary Health Care, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South AfricaBackground: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a public health problem globally, but especially so in sub-Saharan Africa. They contribute significantly to the burden of disease in South Africa and are recognised as major contributors to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)... -
Compliance with local diabetic guidelines at a district hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: K Rampersad --- Department of Family Medicine, South Africa S Rangiah --- Department of Family Medicine, South Africa M Kendon --- Department of Family Medicine, South AfricaBackground: Diabetes mellitus (DM) represents a major health-related problem in South Africa and throughout the world. The management goals of diabetes are first to maintain normal blood glucose levels and second to prevent the development of complications. Local guidelines developed... -
Psychological management intervention guidelines for rape survivors with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): A brief exploratory systematic literature review
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Nombulelo Veronica Sepeng --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Prinshof Campus, Department of Nursing, South Africa Lufuno Makhado --- School of Health Sciences, Research office, South AfricaThis exploratory systematic literature review aimed to characterise the current evidence on psychological management intervention guidelines for use with rape survivors with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. For the data searches we accessed the following electronic databases: Google Scholar, Science... -
South African Value-Added Tax: Place of supply rules for cross border supplies of consulting services
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Accounting Research • Authors: Riette Zulch Lombard --- PricewaterhouseCoopers, South Africa Linda van Heerden --- Department of Economics, South AfricaThe South African Value-Added Tax Act, 89 of 1991 does not contain any explicit place of supply rules to determine the jurisdiction where a cross border supply of services should be taxed, except in respect of foreign electronic service providers... -
The taste of a healthy and sustainable diet: What is the recipe for the future?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Research in Hospitality Management • Authors: Peter R Klosse --- Gastronomy, Hotel Management School Maastricht, The NetherlandsThe world faces serious challenges and many of those involve current food behaviour. People have been seduced into liking food and drinks that are neither healthy nor good for the environment. Clearly we need a robust food system that is... -
Guideline for conducting critical reviews in psychology research
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Werner de Klerk --- COMPRES, North-West University, South Africa Jené Pretorius --- COMPRES, North-West University, South AfricaWhile numerous guidelines for conducting the various types of reviews are available within literature, there is limited information to inform researchers on how to conduct a critical review. We searched the following data bases for critical review guidelines: PsycARTICLES, PsycINFO,... -
Are type 2 diabetic patients meeting targets? A Helen Joseph Hospital Diabetic Clinic Audit
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: S Bulbulia --- Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Helen Joseph Hospital, F Variava --- Physician, Netcare Pinehaven Hospital, South Africa Z Bayat --- Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism and Department of Internal Medicine, Helen Joseph Hospital,Background: The risk of complications from type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is high. Achieving targets reduces the morbidity and mortality. This study aims to assess whether patients at the Helen Joseph Hospital's Diabetic Clinic are meeting the 2012 SEMDSA targets... -
Psychosocial variables of the interactive mobile interface for geriatric persons in a Kenyan setting: An exploratory study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Njeri Ngaruiya --- , Kenya Daniel Orwa Ochieng --- , Kenya Peter Waiganjo --- , KenyaWe aimed to identify and explore the priority psychosocial considerations for the gerontechnology design for Kenyan geriatrics. Our informants were a convenience sample of eight older adults (female = 4, age range 65 years to 78 years; and males =... -
‘Drink clean, safe water and/or other fluids through-out the day even if you do not feel thirsty’: a food-based dietary guideline for the elderly in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Upasana Mukherjee --- , USA Carin Napier --- , South Africa Wilna Oldewage-Theron --- , USAThis review summarises information from available literature to support the dietary guideline ‘Drink Clean, Safe Water and/or Other Fluids Through-Out the Day Even if You Do Not Feel Thirsty’ set for the elderly of South Africa (SA). Water is essential... -
Food and beverages undermining elderly health: three food-based dietary guidelines to avoid or delay chronic diseases of lifestyle among the elderly in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Yasaman Jamshidi-Naeini --- , United States Gugulethu Moyo --- , United States Carin Napier --- , South Africa Wilna Oldewage-Theron --- , United StatesDietary patterns among South African older adults indicate a moderate intake of total fat and salt, as well as a high sugar intake. Total fat, saturated fat, sugar and salt intakes are associated with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mortality. Processed... -
Eat clean and safe food: a food-based dietary guideline for the elderly in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Makenzie Miller --- , United States Wilna Oldewage-Theron --- , United States Carin Napier --- ,As the population of elderly individuals in South Africa (SA) grows, there is a need to promote the continued health of these persons as they progress through the life cycle. Food Based Dietary Guidelines (FBDGs) for the SA elderly were... -
An introduction to the Food-Based Dietary Guidelines for the Elderly in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Carin Napier --- , South Africa Heleen Grobbelaar --- , South Africa Wilna Oldewage-Theron --- , USAFood-based dietary guidelines (FBDGs) are not a new concept and are being used in many countries to promote healthy eating and the prevention of diet-related chronic diseases. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recommended FBDGs as an approach to prevent... -
If you drink alcohol, drink sensibly: a food-based dietary guideline for the elderly in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Rufus Theophilus --- , USA Carin Napier --- , South Africa Wilna Oldewage-Theron --- , USAThe use and misuse of alcohol has become a public health problem among the South African (SA) elderly population, among whom risky drinking is a common practice. Previous publications encouraging alcohol use have referred to two supposedly beneficial effects of... -
Overview of field-testing of the revised, draft South African Paediatric Food-Based Dietary Guidelines amongst mothers/caregivers of children aged 0–5 years in the Western Cape and Mpumalanga, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: LM du Plessis --- , South Africa LC Daniels --- , South Africa HE Koornhof --- , South Africa S Samuels --- , South Africa I Möller --- , South Africa S Röhrs --- , South AfricaBackground: This paper provides an overview of a series of studies undertaken to assess the appropriateness and understanding of the revised, draft South African Paediatric Food-Based Dietary Guidelines (SA-PFBDGs) amongst mothers/caregivers of children aged 0–5 years. Previous exposure to guidelines... -
Field-testing of the revised, draft South African Paediatric Food-Based Dietary Guidelines amongst mothers/caregivers of children aged 0–12 months in the Breede Valley sub-district, Western Cape province, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: LM du Plessis --- , South Africa LC Daniels --- , South Africa HE Koornhof --- , South Africa ZL Solomon --- , South Africa M Loftus --- , South Africa LC Babajee --- , South Africa C Ronquest --- , South Africa B Kleingeld --- , South Africa CM Greener --- , South Africa KJ Burn --- , South AfricaObjectives: To assess the appropriateness and understanding of the revised, draft South African Paediatric Food-Based Dietary Guidelines (SA-PFBDGs) amongst mothers/caregivers of children aged 0–12 months. Exposure to guidelines with similar messages, barriers and enablers to following of the guidelines were... -
Field testing of the revised, draft South African Paediatric Food-Based Dietary Guidelines among mothers/caregivers of children aged 12–36 months in the Stellenbosch Municipality in the Western Cape province, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: S Strydom --- , South Africa LM du Plessis --- , South Africa LC Daniels --- , South AfricaObjective: To assess the appropriateness and understanding of the revised, draft South African Paediatric Food-Based Dietary Guidelines (SA-PFBDGs) among mothers/caregivers of children aged 12–36 months. Exposure to guidelines with similar messages, barriers and enablers to following of the guidelines were... -
Field-testing of the revised, draft South African Paediatric Food-Based Dietary Guidelines among Siswati-speaking mothers/caregivers of children aged 0–36 months in Kabokweni, Mpumalanga province, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: I Möller --- , South Africa LM du Plessis --- , South Africa LC Daniels --- , South AfricaObjectives: To determine the appropriateness and understanding of the revised, draft South African Paediatric Food-Based Dietary Guidelines (SA-PFBDG) among siSwati speaking mothers/caregivers of children aged 0–36 months. Previous exposure to guidelines with similar messages, barriers and enablers to following the... -
Field-testing of the revised, draft South African Paediatric Food-Based Dietary Guidelines among mothers/caregivers of children between the ages of 3 and 5 years in the Northern Metropole, City of Cape Town, Western Cape province, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: SH Röhrs --- , South Africa LM du Plessis --- , South Africa -
A framework for digital talent assessment: Guidelines and applications
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Frederick W. Stander --- North-West University, South Africa Sebastian Rothmann --- North-West University, South Africa Vesselin Popov --- University of Cambridge Psychometrics Centre, United Kingdom Luning Sun --- University of Cambridge Psychometrics Centre, United KingdomRapid rises in technology and digitisation in Talent Assessment practices have not been met with an equal advance in research, methodology, and rigor as applies guidelines for best practice use. This risks an inevitable quality deficit in the application of... -
Guidelines for conducting rapid reviews in psychology research
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Ryan Evan du Toit --- North-West University, South Africa Werner de Klerk --- North-West University, South AfricaVarious guidelines are available to conduct rapid reviews. However, inconsistencies regarding the methodological practices are prevalent. Following a literature review process, the following databases were searched for guidelines on conducting rapid reviews in psychology: Academic Search Complete, CINAHL, Cochrane Database... -
Perception of proposed preliminary food-based dietary guidelines for Lake Victoria region of Kenya: findings from a qualitative study among adult community members
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: EC Korir --- Egerton University, Kenya PJ Tuitoek --- Murang’a University of Technology, Kenya D Marais --- Warwick Medical School, United Kingdom -
Assessment of metal pollution in sediment and its impact on the macrobenthic community of Richards Bay Harbour, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Aquatic Science • Authors: JI Izegaegbe --- University of Zululand, South Africa L Vivier --- University of Zululand, South Africa HMM Mzimela --- University of Zululand, South AfricaPort and industrial activities often cause contamination of estuarine sediments, yet information on sediment metal contamination in Richards Bay Harbour is limited. This study examined the extent and ecological relevance of metal contamination using sediment quality guidelines, pollution indices, macrobenthic... -
Social media and electronic communication usage by South African dietitians
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: J Visser --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa E van Niekerk --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa ML Marais --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa N Koen --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa -
Knowledge, attitudes and support practices related to breastfeeding promotion of doctors and nurses in Motheo district, Free State province, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Imke Hennop --- University of the Free State, South Africa Janet Adede Carboo --- University of the Free State, South Africa Mariette Nel --- University of the Free State, South Africa Corinna May Walsh --- University of the Free State, South Africa -
1. An introduction to the revised food-based dietary guidelines for South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Vorster HH --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, North-West University, Badham JB --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, North-West University, Venter CS --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, North-West University,Food-based dietary guidelines (FBDGs) are short, positive, science-based messages that aim to change the eating behaviour of the general population towards more optimal diets that meet energy and nutrient requirements, while simultaneously helping to protect against the development of noncommunicable... -
2. “Enjoy a variety of foods”: as a food-based dietary guideline for South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Steyn NP --- Centre for the Study of Social and Environmental Determinants of Nutrition Population Health, Health Systems and Innovation, Human Sciences Research Council, Ochse R --- Tshwane University of Technology, Faculty Management Sciences, Department Hospitality Management,Eating a diverse diet is an internationally accepted recommendation for a healthy diet. The food-based dietary guideline (FBDG) “Enjoy a variety of foods” aims to encourage people to consume mixed meals, to increase variety by eating different foods from various... -
3. “Be active!” Revisiting the South African food-based dietary guideline for activity
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Botha CR --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, North-West University, Wright HH --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, North-West University, Moss SJ --- Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation, North-West University, Kolbe-Alexander TL --- UCT/MRC Exercise Science and Sports Medicine Research Unit Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town,The objective of this paper was to review current evidence on physical activity for health in order to support the food-based dietary guideline (FBDG) “Be active!”. Physical activity, defined as at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per day... -
4. “Make starchy foods part of most meals”: a food-based dietary guideline for South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Vorster HH --- North-West University,A national working group, convened by the Directorate Nutrition in the Department of Health, recently revised the set of South African food-based dietary guidelines (FBDGs). The objective of this technical review paper is to motivate and support the FBDG “Make... -
5. “Eat dry beans, split peas, lentils and soya regularly”: a food-based dietary guideline
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Venter CS [cor1] Vorster HH --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, Faculty of Health Sciences, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, Ochse R --- Tshwane University of Technology, Swart R --- University of the Western Cape,The objective of this paper is to review recent scientific evidence to support the food-based dietary guideline (FBDG): “Eat dry beans, split peas, lentils and soya regularly”. In this review, legumes are synonymous with the term “pulses”, while soy beans... -
6. “Eat plenty of vegetables and fruit every day”: a food-based dietary guideline for South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Naude CE [cor1]An extensive body of research demonstrates an association between vegetable and fruit intake and reduced disease risk. Available evidence indicates that greater vegetable and fruit intake has been associated with the reduced risk of many of the nutrition-related diseases and... -
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... -
8. “Fish, chicken, lean meat and eggs can be eaten daily”: a food-based dietary guideline for South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Schonfeldt HC [cor1] Pretorius B --- Research Consultant Institute for Food, Nutrition and Well-being, University of Pretoria, Hall N --- Research Consultant Institute for Food, Nutrition and Well-being, University of Pretoria,Food products from animals provide a variety of macro- and micronutrients. Animal sources of food, such as fish, chicken, meat and eggs, constitute high-quantity and high-quality protein, as they contain essential amino acids in the right proportions. In South Africa,... -
9. “Drink lots of clean, safe water”: a food-based dietary guideline for South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Van Graan AE [cor1] Bopape M --- Department of Human Nutrition, University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus), Phooko D --- Department of Human Nutrition, University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus), Bourne L --- Environment and Health Research Unit, Medical Research Council, Wright HH --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, North-West University,The purpose of this review is to summarise the literature that supports the importance of the food-based dietary guideline on water consumption. General recommendations for total daily water intake are between 2 and 3.7 l for women and men, 0.7... -
10. The importance of the quality or type of fat in the diet: a food-based dietary guideline for South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Smuts CM --- Centre of Excellence in Nutrition, North-West University, Wolmarans P --- Nutritional Intervention Research Unit, Medical Research Council,The aim of this paper is to review the latest total fat intake data for South Africa, as well as scientific evidence on the effect of the total amount and quality or type of fat in the diet. The total... -
11. Sugar and health: a food-based dietary guideline for South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Temple NJ --- Centre for Science, Athabasca University, Canada Steyn NP --- Knowledge Systems, Human Sciences Research Council,The intake of added sugar appears to be increasing steadily across the South African population. Children typically consume approximately 40-60 g/day, possibly rising to as much as 100 g/day in adolescents. This represents roughly 5-10% of dietary energy, but could... -
12. “Use salt and foods high in salt sparingly”: a food-based dietary guideline for South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Wentzel-Viljoen E [cor1] Steyn K --- Chronic Disease Initiative for Africa, Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town, Ketterer E --- Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa, Charlton KE --- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, University of Wollongong, AustraliaIncreased salt intake leads to an increase in blood pressure and decreased sodium intake relative to the usual or increased intake results in lowered blood pressure in adults, with or without hypertension. Blood pressure is a strong proxy indicator for... -
13. “If you drink alcohol, drink sensibly.” Is this guideline still appropriate?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Jacobs L [cor1] Steyn NP --- Centre for the Study of Social and Environmental Determinants of Nutrition Population Health, Health Systems and Innovation; Human Sciences Research Council,Background: Alcohol abuse remains one of the most serious substance abuse disorders in South African society, resulting in inordinately large social, economic and health problems at all levels of society. Alcohol consumers in South Africa are estimated to drink 16.6... -
I. Commitment and capacity for the support of breastfeeding in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Du Plessis LM [cor1] Pereira C --- Provincial Government of the Western Cape,This paper aims to summarise current evidence and highlight best practices, in order to propose a paediatric food-based dietary guideline (FBDG) on exclusive breastfeeding for South Africa. A literature search was conducted to profile the current nutritional status of children... -
II. Complementary feeding: a critical window of opportunity from six months onwards
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Du Plessis LM [cor1] Kruger HS --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, North-West University, Sweet L --- Consultant Dietitian,This paper aims to propose evidence-based, paediatric food-based dietary guidelines on the complementary feeding period, from six to 24 months, of South Africa. A growing body of evidence supports the World Health Organization recommendation that, following six months of exclusive... -
IV. Oral health and nutrition for children under five years of age: a paediatric food-based dietary guideline
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Naidoo S --- Department of Community Oral Health, University of the Western Cape,Good nutrition is essential for good health and the development and integrity of the oral cavity. Oral health is integral to general health and essential to well-being. Dental caries is the most common oral disease in children under five years... -
V. Food hygiene and sanitation in infants and young children: a paediatric food-based dietary guideline
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Bourne LT [cor1] Pilime N --- United States Agency for International Development, Sambo M --- Environment and Health Research Unit, Medical Research Council, Behr A --- National Department of Health,This paper has three related aims. Firstly, it aims to profile the current food hygiene and safety needs of children under the age of five in South Africa. Secondly, to reflect the importance of domestic hygiene, access to water and...