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COVID-19: understanding the pandemic, mitigating the risks, and building a resilient future.
(2023)The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the world, necessitating a deep understanding of the virus, mitigation of risks, and the establishment of a resilient future. In this article, authored by John Smith, ... -
Perceptions of nursing students, nurse educators and clinicians of the clinical learning environment at selected institutions in Northern Ghana.
(2016)Aim The aim of the study was to describe the perceptions of nursing students, nurse educators and clinicians of the clinical learning environment at selected institutions in northern Ghana, as a way of assisting to ... -
Evaluation of teixobactin derivatives as potential antimicrobial agents.
(2017)Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin resistant Enterococcus (VRE) are on the World Health Organization (WHO) high priority list of pathogens that require serious attention. Therefore, the ... -
Exploring the perceived competency levels of HIV/AIDS management among student nurses from selected nursing education institutions in the eThekwini municipality.
(2018)Background Globally, there is a changing landscape of healthcare, which is more pronounced in developing countries, including South Africa. This is a result of the battle against HIV and AIDS as well as the sudden ... -
Psychosocial factors and trauma in Rwandese refugees living in Lusaka, Zambia.
(2021)The 1994 genocide left many Rwandan refugees to undergo many adverse experiences. The transition from Rwanda to other countries of asylum was often punctuated with a lot of immeasurable challenges. Traumatic experiences ... -
The association of ambient nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter exposure on infant lung function.
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Testing deficits in behavioural planning, set- shifting/ cognitive flexibility and working memory in children with high levels of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder symptoms.
(2022)Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by age-inappropriate symptoms of inattention, impulsiveness and hyperactivity that persist into adulthood. The symptoms ... -
Stress, depression and suicidal ideation amongst family members caring for a patient with brain injury.
(2021)Background This study investigated the relationship between stress, depression, ill health and suicidal ideation in family members caring for a patient with acquired brain injury. The sample consisted of 80 family ... -
The experience of anxiety and depression and their sequelae in breast cancer patients: effects of disease and treatment on patient self-esteem, body image, and the prevalence of hopelessness and suicidal ideation.
(2021)Breast cancer continues to be one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers worldwide. Research suggests that the psychological needs of these patients are frequently unobserved and untreated as healthcare professionals may ... -
Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of the collaborative framework for the care and control of tuberculosis and diabetes in Ghana.
(2021)Background: The rising tuberculosis -diabetes mellitus co-epidemic is threatening the advances made by global policy to reduce tuberculosis and diabetes mellitus prevalence. In 2011, the World Health Organization (WHO) ... -
Immunomodulatory and anticancer potential of a traditional medicine product from a traditional healer against MCF-7 breast cancer cells.
(2021)The incidence of breast cancer in South Africa is expected to rise dramatically in the forthcoming decade. In 2018, approximately 2 088 849 new cases and 626 679 cases of deaths from breast cancer alone were reported ... -
Factors influencing contraceptive use and sexual behaviour among women of reproductive age in Umlazi township, KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa.
(2021)Access to safe and effective contraceptive methods is one of the cornerstones of reproductive health, worldwide. However, the degree to which women manage various aspects of their sexual lives, including the prevention ... -
The association of organizational contextual factors and HIV-Tuberculosis service integration following exposure to quality improvement interventions in primary healthcare clinics in rural KwaZulu-Natal.
(2021)A key strategy to reduce Tuberculosis (TB)-related mortality among people living with HIV is integrating HIV and TB diagnostic and treatment services. In South Africa, integrated HIV-TB service provision is standard of ... -
Evaluation of health promotion roles and services offered by health workers in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality of Eastern Cape, South Africa.
(2022)Background: Various factors affect the role of healthcare workers (HCWs) in health promotion (HP). The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) public health service is overstretched and there is minimal evidence of health ... -
Genetic characterization of viral blips in patients following suppressive HIV ART.
(2021)Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has resulted in the decline of HIV-related mortality worldwide. On initiating treatment, most patients can suppress plasma viral RNA to undetectable levels (<20 copies/mL). Patients on ART ... -
Impact of Chlamydia trachomatis on inhibitory capabilities of broadly neutralizing antibodies in vitro.
(2021)Abstract available in PDF. -
HIV-1 integrase inhibitor mutations: analysis of structural and biochemical effects.
(2021)Introduction. Combination antiretroviral therapy (cART), composed of drugs from different drug classes, is an effective HIV-1 treatment strategy. As part of cART, integrase strand transfer inhibitors (INSTIs) have become ... -
Exploring the use and adoption of urine diverting dehydration toilets in Umgababa community in eThekwini Municipality: the experiences of community members and leaders.
(2021)Sanitation is the safe treatment and disposal of human faeces. Ensuring availability and sustainable management of sanitation for all is part of sustainable development goalsagenda 2030. Even though the adoption and use ... -
Biochemical characterization of highly mutated South African HIV-1 subtype C protease.
(2021)Understanding the underlying molecular mechanism of HIV-1 protease (PR) inhibition by HIV-1 protease inhibitors (PIs) is essential to gain mechanistic insight into the evolution of resistance to HIV-1 PIs. HIV-1 PIs have ...
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