Background The aim of the study was to determine prevalence and determinants chronic non-communicable disease (NCD) risk factors in a rural community Limpopo Province South Africa. Methods This survey conducted using WHO "STEPwise approach surveillance diseases" (STEPS) methodology. Participants were residents Dikgale HDSS site standardised international protocols used measure behavioural (smoking, alcohol consumption, fruit vegetable intake and, physical activity) characteristics (weight,...

In South Africa, the occurrence of double burden malnutrition is on rise at a household level predisposing children and their mothers to negative health outcomes. However, few studies have been conducted level. Therefore, we studied using child-mother pairs in rural setting.A cross-sectional quantitative survey was among 508 selected from primary schools multistage sampling Dikgale Health Demographic Site Limpopo Province, Africa. Anthropometric measurements mothers, socio-demographic data...

Preschool children consume diets inadequate to meet their macro and micronutrient requirements, which ultimately affect nutritional status due lack of dietary diversity. A cross sectional study was conducted investigate the association between diversity scores (DDS) 379 preschool in North West Province South Africa. 24 h qualitative recall by mothers children's food consumption used calculate DDS based on 12-foods groups following Food Agriculture Organization protocols. calculated counting...

Despite South Africa having a progressive and liberal sexual reproductive health (SRH) policy framework, adolescents young people with disabilities (AYPWDs) are less likely to receive healthcare, being consequently predisposed long-term detrimental impact on their health. Our study explored the barriers accessing services (SRHSs) in clinics among AYPWDs Mpumalanga, Africa. We conducted descriptive qualitative twenty-seven four focus group discussions using semi-structured interviews,...

Preventive health care represents the future for delivery in South Africa to improve management of chronic diseases as this has been implemented some time several countries tackle increasing burden diseases. Individual person's is unique, they move and out acute phases, there need integrate constructs continuity maximize wellbeing. The aim study was determine perceptions perspectives patients' nurses regarding disease terms barriers, facilitators their experiences. To meet our we used...

Health & Demographic Surveillance System Profile : The Dikgale and System.

Overweight and obesity are increasing at an alarming rate in South Africa, while childhood undernutrition remains persistently high. This study determined the magnitude predictors of stunting underweight among schoolchildren Dikgale Health Demographic Surveillance System Site, a rural site Africa.A cross sectional using multistage sampling was conducted 508 their mothers. Anthropometric measurements were taken from children mothers, sociodemographic information obtained mothers...

Despite the health benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and child, early cessation remains a public problem in South Africa, attributed to contextual barriers facilitators. Within context Mpumalanga province, which is characterized by low rates high infant mortality children under 5 years, we explored facilitators among mothers attending three primary facilities Ermelo.Using semi-structured interview guide suggested socio-ecological model, focus group discussions 12 in-depth interviews...

The study investigated the motivation to disclose or decision withhold one's HIV serostatus partners and assessed implications of non-disclosure on young peoples' sexual behaviour access treatment. This was a cross-sectional survey conducted with 253 youth aged 18-25 years receiving antiretroviral therapy in health district North West Province, South Africa. majority were female (75%), mean time since diagnosis 22 months, 40% did not know their partner's status, 32% had more than two...

In view of persistent stunting and increasing rates obesity coexisting among children in the era Integrated Nutrition Programme, a cross-sectional study was conducted to determined concurrent (CSO) related factors using random sample child-mother pairs (n = 400) Mbombela, South Africa. Sociodemographic data collected validated questionnaire, (≥2SD) (>3SD) were assessed through respective length-for-age (LAZ) body mass index (BAZ) z-scores. Using SPSS 26.0, mean age 8 (4; 11) months, poor...

As the world grappled with COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers (HCWs) continued to provide uninterrupted health care service delivery; therefore, this disproportionately affected their wellbeing. Our study explored wellbeing of HCWs during era in public facilities City Johannesburg, Gauteng province, South Africa. A qualitative was conducted among twenty (20) through face-to-face in-depth interviews (IDIs) form semi-structured interviews, audiotapes, and transcribed verbatim, thematically...

Despite years of interventions intended to reduce child malnutrition in South Africa, its negative effects, stunting particular, persist mainly among children under five old living under-resourced regions. A cross-sectional study was conducted determine the prevalence and associated factors 404 age attending childcare services with their mothers selected healthcare facilities Limpopo Province, Africa. Anthropometry, socio-demographics obstetric history were collected. Height-for-age,...

The study determined the nutritional status of adult antiretroviral therapy (ART) recipients, and investigated association between duration on ART status. This was based in primary health facilities Gauteng, South Africa. data collected included sociodemographic variables; treatment; body mass index (BMI), classified as undernutrition (<18.5 kg/m2), normal (18.5–24.9 or overweight/obesity (≥25 kg/m2). recipients (n = 480) had a mean age 35 (± 8.4SD) years. All taken for six months more...

Background: As the gap in nutritional profiles between urban and rural rapidly reduces because of nutrition transition, adolescents are likely to engage lifestyle behaviours. Aim: The study determined prevalence overweight/obesity amongst high schools association with selected factors. Setting: Fetakgomo Municipality Limpopo Province, South Africa. Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted 378 through multistage sampling from schools. Data collected were socio-demography, knowledge, dietary...

The burden of diabetes continues to increase in South Africa and a significant number patients present at public primary healthcare facilities with uncontrolled glucose. We conducted facility-based cross-sectional study determine the self-management practices associated factors among out-patients Tshwane, Africa. An adapted validated questionnaire was used collect data on sociodemography, knowledge, summaries activities measured previous seven days, over last eight weeks. Data were analysed...

Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is not a norm in many communities South Africa despite the World Health Organizations’ recommendations for EBF first six months of infant’s life. Thus, continues to observe suboptimal and poor practices EBF. The purpose study was explore experiences mothers who are HIV-positive negative on examine extent which initiation sustenance influenced by cultural beliefs, societal norms, family norms Mpumalanga Province. Three focus group discussions twelve in-depth...

Despite improvements in childhood undernutrition through integrated nutritional programs South Africa, stunting among children remains persistent, and is attributed to poor socio-demographic status. This context has been implicated disrupting mothers’ decisions regarding effective infant feeding, ultimately meaning that children’s demands remain unmet. In view of this, we conducted a cross-sectional study determine the association between factors young child feeding (IYCF) practices under...

after fortification, none of the women had low serum folate. Low red cell folate (<164 ng/ml) was observed in 26.4% subjects before and 1.9% fortification. The prevalence vitamin B12 deficiency (<145 pg/ml) 6.3% during phase 1 study increased to 11.3% 2. haemoglobin levels were present 7.5% 5% percentage with ferritin similar fortification (25%). Conclusion. shows a significant improvement status childbearing age approximately 9 months maize wheat foodstuffs South Africa, whereas no iron as...

Background: South Africa continues to have significant high prevalence rate of overweight/obesity relative its African counterparts, particularly, among women, owing several factors such as nutrition transition and socio-demographic factors. Nonetheless, little is known about the determinants overweight/obesity, especially in rural settings. Objective: To investigate overweight obesity mothers primary school children living a Dikgale Health Demographic Surveillance System Site Methods: A...

Tobacco and alcohol use among mothers is associated with numerous adverse consequences for affected offspring, including poor growth development. This study determined the association between maternal tobacco use, malnutrition, infants aged ≤ 12 months (n = 300), in selected health facilities situated Gauteng, South Africa. Data on were collected using a validated questionnaire, addition to mothers’ socio-demographic characteristics obstetric history. Stunting (low height/length-for-age),...

Background: The use of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (TCAM) is becoming apparent among many populations, particularly those suffering from chronic illnesses. Although this a concern to clinicians, especially on safety potential health risks, there paucity data TCAM usage related factors patients receiving healthcare in Lesotho. Objective: To determine the prevalence associated facility Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted 336 Maseru district, validated...