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The 5-HTTLPR-rs25531 S-A-S-A haplotype and chronic stress moderate the association between acute stress and internalizing mental disorders among HIV+ children and adolescents in Uganda
(Frontiers, 2021-04-23)Background: Internalizing mental disorders (IMDs) among HIV-positive (HIV+) children and adolescents are associated with poor disease outcomes, such as faster HIV disease progression. Although it has been suggested that ... -
Accountability in the context of cooperative governance and local economic development (LED) in South African local government
(Megatrend University, 2021)Provided the tensions and challenges found in different types of governance systems for developing clear objectives, effective policy implementation strategies, as well as monitoring and reporting mechanisms aimed at ... -
Achieving universal health coverage for people with stroke in South Africa : protocol for a scoping review
(BMJ Publishing, 2020-10-12)Introduction Stroke is the second most common cause of death after HIV/AIDS and a significant health burden in South Africa. The extent to which universal health coverage (UHC) is achieved for people with stroke in South ... -
Adult medical emergency unit presentations due to adverse drug reactions in a setting of high HIV prevalence
(Elsevier, 2021)Introduction: South Africa has the world’s largest antiretroviral treatment programme, which may contribute to the adverse drug reaction (ADR) burden. We aimed to determine the proportion of adult non-trauma emergency unit ... -
Allocating epidemic response teams and vaccine deliveries by drone in generic network structures, according to expected prevented exposures
(Public Library of SciencePublic Library of Science, 2021)The tumultuous inception of an epidemic is usually accompanied by difficulty in determining how to respond best. In developing nations, this can be compounded by logistical challenges, such as vaccine shortages and poor ... -
Antimicrobial resistance phenotype of staphylococcus aureus and escherichia coli isolates obtained from meat in the formal and informal sectors in South Africa
(BioMed Research International, 2020-09-21)Background. Foodborne diseases (FBD) caused by resistant pathogens are a global public health problem. One main driver of the increasing FBD incidence is the transfer of pathogenic organisms from animal guts to carcasses ... -
Assessment of documented adherence to critical actions in paediatric emergency care at a district-level public hospital in South Africa
(Elsevier, 2021)Introduction The provision of high-quality care is vital to improve child health and survival rates. A simple, practice-based tool was recently developed to evaluate the quality of paediatric emergency care in ... -
The blockchain-energy nexus
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‘Building on shaky ground’—challenges to and solutions for primary care guideline implementation in four provinces in South Africa : a qualitative study
(BMJ Publishing, 2020-05-30)Objectives Clinical guidelines support evidence-informed quality patient care. Our study explored perspectives of South African subnational health managers regarding barriers to and enablers for implementation for all ... -
The burden of HIV and tuberculosis on the resuscitation area of an urban district-level hospital in Cape Town
(Elsevier, 2021)Introduction: Many patients present to emergency centres with HIV and tuberculosis related emergencies. Little is known about the influence of HIV and tuberculosis on the resuscitation areas of district-level ... -
Clinical practice guideline adaptation methods in resource-constrained settings : four case studies from South Africa
(BMJ Publishing, 2020-12)Developing a clinical practice guideline (CPG) is expensive and time-consuming and therefore often unrealistic in settings with limited funding or resources. Although CPGs form the cornerstone of providing synthesised, ... -
Clinical teams' experiences of crowding in public emergency centres in Cape Town, South Africa
(Elsevier, 2020)Introduction: Crowding is a significant challenge for emergency centres (ECs) globally. While South Africa is not alone in reckoning with high patient demand and insufficient resources to treat these patients; ... -
A comparison of coronary angiography and myocardial perfusion studies, using quantitative scoring systems
(South African Heart Association, 2021)Background: Results of myocardial perfusion for screening coronary artery disease (CAD), and angiography for diagnosing CAD, can be quantified using summed difference score (SDS) and Synergy between Percutaneous Coronary ... -
Contextualised strategies to increase childhood and adolescent vaccination coverage in South Africa : a mixed-methods study
(BMJ Publishing, 2020-06-04)Introduction Despite the unparalleled success of immunisation in the control of vaccine preventable diseases, immunisation coverage in South Africa remains suboptimal. While many evidence-based interventions have successfully ...
