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The effect of biotope-specific sampling for aquatic macroinvertebrates on reference site classification and the identification of environmental predictors in Mpumalanga, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Aquatic Science • Authors: HelenF DallasThe classification of reference sites based on macroinvertebrate assemblages sampled in different aquatic biotopes in Mpumalanga, South Africa, was examined. Environmental variables that best predicted group membership for each of four classifications (stones, vegetation, sand and these three biotopes combined)... -
Radiation induced changes in the airway—anaesthetic implications
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia • Authors: Mallika Balakrishnan --- Regional Cancer Centre, India Renju Kuriakose --- Regional Cancer Centre, India Rachel Cherian Koshy --- Regional Cancer Centre,Radiation induces a variety of changes in the airway that can potentially lead to difficult intubation. Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) of the mandible, a severe consequence of radiotherapy for head and neck malignancies can cause a reduction of the ‘mandibular space’ and... -
The prevalence of erectile dysfunction at a primary healthcare clinic in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Y Lockhat --- King Dinuzulu Hospital, A Ross --- Department of Family Medicine, P Ramlachan --- University of Sydney, Australia C Rangiah --- Department of Family Medicine,Objectives: The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED) in men attending a primary healthcare (PHC) clinic in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, and to document any relationship between ED and age, smoking, economic status and co-morbid... -
Climate and the evolution of group-living behaviour in the armadillo lizard (Ouroborus cataphractus)
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Zoology • Authors: Cindy Shuttleworth --- Department of Botany and Zoology, South Africa P. le Fras N. Mouton --- Department of Botany and Zoology, South Africa Adriaan van Niekerk --- Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, South AfricaWe evaluated the hypothesis that the regular use of the southern harvester termite, Microhodotermes viator, as food source by the armadillo lizard, Ouroborus cataphractus, originated as an adaptation to survive the summer dry season in a climatic regime where rainfall... -
Socio-ecological influences of attitudes toward disability among Kenyan undergraduate students
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: George I. Mamboleo --- Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation & Counseling Psychology, USA Abdoulaye Diallo --- Department of Rehabilitation, USA Robinson M. Ocharo --- Sociology Department, Kenya Spalatin N. Oire --- Department of Counseling, Higher Education, & Special Education, USA Charlene M. Kampfe --- Department of Disability & Psychoeducational Studies, USAThis study examined personal and contextual variables as predictors of attitudes toward disability at a Kenyan higher education setting. Participants were a convenience sample of 309 undergraduate students at a Kenyan university enrolled in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Political Science,... -
Predictors of multiple concurrent and multiple sexual partnerships among male and female youth aged 18–24 in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Motlatso Gladys Mlambo --- Centre for Rural Health, Family Medicine Department, South Africa Karl Peltzer --- HIV/AIDS/STIs and TB (HAST), Human Sciences Research Council, South Africa Witness Chirinda --- Medical Research Council, South AfricaThis study aimed to determine predictors of multiple concurrent and multiple sexual partnerships among South African male and female youth. Data were from a cross-sectional population-based household survey of 3 123 youths aged 18 to 24 years from four South... -
Personal factor effects on authentic leadership
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Martina Kotzé --- UFS Business School, South Africa Petrus Nel --- Department of Industrial Psychology, South AfricaThis study explored the relationship between authentic leadership and personal factors of emotional intelligence (EI), personality, cognitive abilities and gender. The convenience sample of respondents included 341 employees, and prospective students in an advanced leadership education programme at a South... -
Allometric models to estimate foliage biomass of Tamarindus indica in Burkina Faso
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern Forests: a Journal of Forest Science • Authors: Loyapin Bondé --- Laboratory of Plant Biology and Ecology, Burkina Faso Moussa Ganamé --- Laboratory of Plant Biology and Ecology, Burkina Faso Oumarou Ouédraogo --- Laboratory of Plant Biology and Ecology, Burkina Faso Blandine MI Nacoulma --- Laboratory of Plant Biology and Ecology, Burkina Faso Adjima Thiombiano --- Laboratory of Plant Biology and Ecology, Burkina Faso Joseph I Boussim --- Laboratory of Plant Biology and Ecology, Burkina FasoTamarindus indica L. is a multi-purpose tropical species. In West Africa the local people use its leaves daily as a source of food, medicine and income. To prevent the over-exploitation of this species for its use for non-timber forest products,... -
Barriers to antiretroviral therapy initiation for HIV-positive children aged 2–18 months in Swaziland
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Pauline Jolly --- University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health, USA Luz A Padilla --- University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health, USA Charisse Ahmed --- University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health, USA Chantal Harris --- University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health, USA Nobuhle Mthethwa --- Swaziland National AIDS Programme, National Pediatric HIV Care & Treatment Office, Swaziland Megha Jha --- University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health, USA Inessa Ba --- Clinton Health Access Initiative, Swaziland Amy Styles --- Eureka Idea Company, Australia Sarah P Hope --- Baylor International Pediatric AIDS Initiative, Swaziland Raina Brooks --- University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health, USA Florence Naluyinda-Kitabire --- United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Swaziland Makhosini Mamba --- United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Swaziland Peter Preko --- President Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), SwazilandAlthough early antiretroviral therapy (ART) reduces HIV-related mortality in children by up to 75%, almost half of HIV-positive children younger than 1 year old in Swaziland do not initiate ART. This study was conducted to identify barriers to early ART... -
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... -
Determinants of antiretroviral treatment adherence among patients attending secondary health care facilities in north-east and south-west Nigeria: a comparative study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Sonnen Atinge --- , Nigeria Oluchi J Kanma-Okafor --- , Nigeria Temitope W Ladi-Akinyemi --- , Nigeria Iorhen E Akase --- , Nigeria Adebayo T Onajole --- , Nigeria -
Indigenous knowledge and science-based predictors reliability and its implication for climate adaptation in Ghana
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Daniel Adu Ankrah --- , Ghana Nana Afranaa Kwapong --- , Ghana Seth Dankyi Boateng --- , GhanaThe study examined the reliability of indigenous knowledge and science-based predictors of climate and how this influences smallholder farmers’ practices and adaptations in Ghana’s three regions (Northern, Western and Volta regions). Two districts were selected in each region: Builsa South... -
Incidence and predictors of diabetes mellitus among severe COVID-19 patients in western Ethiopia: a retrospective cohort study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Tadesse Tolossa --- Wollega University, Ethiopia Matiyos Lema --- Wollega University, Ethiopia Bizuneh Wakuma --- Wollega University, Ethiopia Ebisa Turi --- Wollega University, Ethiopia Ginenus Fekadu --- Wollega University, Ethiopia Diriba Mulisa --- Wollega University, Ethiopia Getahun Fetensa --- Wollega University, EthiopiaBackground: Evidence reported a high occurrence of diabetes mellitus (DM) during the time of COVID-19. This study aimed to assess the incidence of DM and its predictors among severe COVID-19 patients admitted to the treatment centre of Wollega University Referral... -
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... -
The beauty of tipping: customer decision-making during COVID-19 in African beauty salons
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Research in Hospitality Management • Authors: Alang Ernest Wung --- University of Dschang, Cameroon Roger Tsafack Nanfosso --- University of Dschang, CameroonResearch has been limited to investigating tipping in other hospitality industries, while ignoring beauty salons. The objective of this study is to present tipping behaviours in the context of beauty salons in two ways: first, by examining tip predictors; and... -
Predictors of vitamin D status in undernourished and well-nourished children 6–59 months old, in the JB Marks Municipality of South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: JA Carboo --- North-West University, South Africa L Malan --- North-West University, South Africa M Lombard --- North-West University, South Africa N Maleka --- North-West University, South Africa A Nienaber --- North-West University, South Africa R Claire Dolman-Macleod --- North-West University, South Africa -
Impact of catch and release on the welfare of bronze seabream Pachymetopon grande in the South African marine shore-based fishery
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Marine Science • Authors: EC Butler --- Rhodes University, South Africa MW Farthing --- Rhodes University, South Africa CS Bova --- Rhodes University, South Africa A-R Childs --- Rhodes University, South Africa WM Potts --- Rhodes University, South AfricaThe practice of catch-and-release (C&R) angling is increasingly being integrated into recreational fisheries as a conservation strategy to promote sustainability. However, C&R can still have lethal or sublethal effects owing to various stressors involved in the act of angling. Using... -
Physico-chemical variables influencing the distribution and abundance of macroinvertebrates in salt marsh habitats of the Berg River Estuary, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Marine Science • Authors: NT Mngomezulu --- Department of Plant Sciences, University of the Free State, South Africa N Peer --- Department of Botany and Zoology, Stellenbosch University, South Africa A Rajkaran --- Department of Biodiversity and Conservation Biology, University of the Western Cape, South Africa DA Veldkornet --- Department of Plant Sciences, University of the Free State, South AfricaMacroinvertebrates such as snails and crabs influence aspects of salt marsh structure and function through herbivory and bioturbation. However, the effects of physico-chemical variables and habitat composition on their abundance and distribution remain underexplored. This study examined the influence of...