Browsing Collection B by Title
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An analysis of issues relating to the taxation of cryptocurrencies as financial instruments
(AOSIS, 2020)Orientation: This article examines the normal tax treatment of cryptocurrency transactions performed by natural persons in South Africa. Research purpose: The aim of this article was to document the normal tax treatment ... -
C-Tb skin test to diagnose Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in children and HIVinfected adults : a phase 3 trial
(Public Library of Science, 2018)Background C-Tb, an ESAT-6/CFP-10-based skin test, has similar sensitivity for active TB compared to tuberculin skin test (TST) and QuantiFERON-TB-Gold-In-Tube (QFT). However, data are limited in children and HIV-infected ... -
CHARGE syndrome : genetic aspects and dental challenges, a review and case presentation
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2020-05-08)Background: CHARGE syndrome (CS) is a rare genetic condition (OMIM #214800). The condition has a variable phenotypic expression. Historically, the diagnosis of CHARGE syndrome was based on the presence of specific clinical ... -
Context-specific indicators to guide the judgement of a going concern for a company in business rescue
(AOSIS, 2020)Orientation: Annual financial statements are normally prepared based on the going concern assumption that a company will continue to exist in the foreseeable future and that it has neither the intention nor the need to ... -
Development of a cultural and contextual appropriate HIV self-management instrument using interpretive phenomenology and focus group cognitive interviews
(Elsevier, 2020)Qualitative methods are valuable to ensure the important cultural and contextual appropriateness of research instruments but not often used. Interpretive phenomenology (IP) and focus group cognitive interviews are well ... -
The development of a single health-endorsement logo for South Africa
(Cambridge University Press, 2018)Objective: To develop health-endorsement logos (HEL) for food products indicating healthy choices based on the South African nutrient profile model and to pilot test these logos with consumers. Design: Multistage ... -
Dietary intake and beliefs of pregnant women with gestational diabetes in Cape Town, South Africa
(MDPI, 2018)This study investigated the dietary intake of pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and their beliefs relating to the consumption of fruits and vegetables (F&V) and sugary foods and drinks. A cross-sectional ... -
Diffusion tensor imaging point to ongoing functional impairment in HIV-infected children at age 5, undetectable using standard neurodevelopmental assessments
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2020-05-19)Background: Perinatal HIV infection negatively impacts cognitive functioning of children, main domains affected are working memory, processing speed and executive function. Early ART, even when interrupted, improves ... -
Does higher severity really correlate with a worse quality of life in obsessive compulsive disorder? A meta-regression
(Dove Medical Press, 2018)Background: Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is one of the leading causes of disability and reduced quality of life (QOL), with impairment in a number of domains. However, there is a paucity of literature on the association ... -
An educational pathway and teaching materials for first aid training of children in sub-Saharan Africa based on the best available evidence
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2020-06-03)Background: First aid training is a cost-effective way to decrease the burden of disease and injury in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Since evidence from Western countries has shown that children are able to ... -
Epidemiology of laboratory-confirmed mumps infections in South Africa, 2012–2017 : a cross-sectional study
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2020-05-12)Background: Data on the burden of mumps in South Africa are limited and the epidemiology of mumps in this setting is not well understood. We present an analysis of mumps data in South Africa from 2012 to 2017. Methods: ... -
Exploring agency in marginalised occupations : school administrative clerks’ deployment of participatory capital in establishing practice-based agency
(University of the Free State, 2020)Popular conceptions of school administrative clerks and school secretaries imply that they have little agency because they are deemed as subordinate support staff. However, the literature across a range of fields suggests ... -
Factors influencing restaurateurs' choice of wines and wine lists : a replication study in a South African context
(AOSIS, 2019-07-29)Orientation: The restaurant environment is highly competitive. Restaurants’ wine lists offer value, prestige and positive emotional experiences to customers. Research purpose: The research problem studied here focuses ... -
A framework for distributed health professions training : using participatory action research to build consensus
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2020-05-14)Background: There is a global trend towards providing training for health professions students outside of tertiary academic complexes. In many countries, this shift places pressure on available sites and the resources at ... -
How useful are clinical details in blunt trauma referrals for computed tomography of the abdomen?
(AOSIS, 2020-04-22)Background: The relevance of clinical data included in blunt trauma referrals for abdominal computed tomography (CT) is not known. Objectives: To analyse the clinical details provided on free-text request forms for ... -
Individual and contextual correlates of mosquito net use among women in Nigeria
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2020-04-07)Background: Malaria has been described as an urgent public health priority with almost half of the world’s population being at risk. Use of insecticide-treated nets is considered one of the effective ways of preventing ... -
The integration of semiotic resources and modalities in the teaching of geometry in a Grade 9 class in a South African high school : the four cases of congruency
(Education Association of South Africa, 2020)In this article we examine the nature of inter-semiotic and intermodal construction in the exposition of a solution for a geometry rider. In the tradition of hermeneutic phenomenology, this case study involved an exploration ... -
Methods of deliberate self-harm in a tertiary hospital in South Africa
(AOSIS, 2020)Background: Little is known about the methods of deliberate self-harm (DSH) in South Africa (SA), despite the importance of means restriction as a public health strategy to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated ... -
Psychosocial interventions targeting mental health in pregnant adolescents and adolescent parents : a systematic review
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2020-05-14)Background: Pregnancy and parenthood are known to be high-risk times for mental health. However, less is known about the mental health of pregnant adolescents or adolescent parents. Despite the substantial literature ... -
Reporting of health equity considerations in cluster and individually randomized trials
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2020-04-03)Background: The randomized controlled trial (RCT) is considered the gold standard study design to inform decisions about the effectiveness of interventions. However, a common limitation is inadequate reporting of ...
