A5075628341- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Sodium Intake and Health
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Global Health and Surgery
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- COVID-19 diagnosis using AI
- Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
- Migration, Health and Trauma
South African Heart Association
2016-2024
University of the Western Cape
2013-2024
University of Cape Town
2021-2023
Stellenbosch University
2016-2023
Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation
2017-2020
Human Sciences Research Council
2013-2019
Townsville Hospital
1993
King Edward VIII Hospital
1993
Nicotine is universally recognized as the primary addictive substance fuelling continued use of tobacco products, which are responsible for over 8 million deaths annually. In recent years, popularity newer recreational nicotine products has surged drastically in many countries, raising health and safety concerns. For decades, industry promoted myth that harmless caffeine. Nonetheless, evidence shows far from innocuous, even on its own. fact, numerous studies have demonstrated can harm...
Abstract Objective: To understand the factors influencing implementation of salt reduction interventions in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Design: Retrospective policy analysis based on desk reviews existing reports semi-structured stakeholder interviews four countries, using Walt Gilson’s ‘Health Policy Triangle’ to assess role context, content, process actors policy. Setting: Argentina, Mongolia, South Africa Vietnam. Participants: Representatives from government, non-government,...
Introduction Stroke is a leading cause of adult neurologic disability, cognitive decline, and death worldwide, particularly in Africa. research Africa has exposed challenges militating against the translation evidence into practice policy. The evidence-based, context-sensitive multilevel strategies required to surmount these are presented this report on first African Leaders' Summit (ASLS) organized tackle burden stroke Methods Africa–UK Partnership (AUKSP) Project had Steering Committee...
Background The HealthRise initiative seeks to implement and evaluate innovative community-based strategies for diabetes, hypertension hypercholesterolemia along the entire continuum of care (CoC)-from awareness diagnosis, through treatment control. In this study, we present baseline findings from South Africa, identifying gaps in CoC, as well key barriers non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Methods This mixed-methods needs assessment utilized national household data, health facility surveys,...
Objective: To explore the perceived barriers and facilitators for healthy behaviours among parents caregivers of adolescents receiving mental health care in Cape Town, South Africa. Method: Thirty-five qualitative in-depth interviews were conducted with treatment by six matched language. The data was analysed using thematic analysis. Results: participants predominantly female (n = 28, 80%) 29, 83%) adolescents. Personal to good included unhealthy eating, substance use physical inactivity....
Achieving universal health care coverage will require greater investment in primary care, particularly rural and underserved populations low middle-income countries. South Africa has invested training black students from disadvantaged backgrounds Cuba large numbers of these Cuban-trained are now returning for final year internship Africa. There is controversy about the scheme, quality relevance received place doctors system. Exploring experiences Cuban- African-trained students, recent...
On 2 September 2016, 25 local and international participants from various sectors met in Cape Town to take stock of South Africa (SA)'s progress salt reduction develop a roadmap for action. SA is centre stage on globally, being the first country mandate across wide range processed foods. Excessive intake contributed by foods discretionary sources motivated implement public awareness campaign parallel with legislation reduce World Health Organization target 5 g per day. Five priority areas...
This study evaluated the compliance of food industry with mandated sodium target levels in South Africa for 13 categories processed foods included regulation R.214, and assessed whether there were differences between content provided on product chemically analysed values. An in-store survey was done (February-June 2021) to collect data nutrition information panels packaged (n = 1103). Commonly consumed brands nine categories, physically sampled 198) analysis using Inductively Coupled...
Aims To describe the distribution and examine associations of diabetes, hypertension hypercholesterolaemia across within population groups, gender body mass index (BMI) categories. Methods This national cross-sectional study was conducted in 2013 among ≥18-year-old black African, coloured, white Indian adults self-selected for screening. Data collection included self-reported behavioural risk factors clinical measurements comprising blood pressure, anthropometry point-of-care random glucose...
The intersection of violence exposure and mental health problems is a public crisis for South African (SA) adolescents. Understanding the impact community on adolescent can inform future interventions.To assess pathways between internalising externalising in SA adolescents receiving healthcare, roles parent peer relationships these associations.Participants (N=120 parent-adolescent pairs) were recruited from four clinics Western Cape Province to participate pilot test family-based HIV...
The study examined parasuicide behaviour in black (people of African origin) South Africans. subjects comprised 51 cases parasuicide, with a mean age 23.5 yr. (the majority being women), referred over one-year period. For most patients it was the first attempt, and used methods self-poisoning. In addition, they were mostly single had experienced early parental loss.
High risk sexual behaviour, alcohol and drug use, mental health problems combine to yield high levels of HIV-risk behaviour among adolescents with problems. In South Africa, little research has been conducted on parental perspectives this population. We a series focus group discussions 28 mothers receiving services at two clinics in Africa identify, from their perspectives, the key community facing children. Participants indicated that HIV remained serious threat adolescent children's...
To address the diverse health effects of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in youth, reliable and valid screening diagnostic instruments that can be adapted to specific context which they are used, required. Here, we assessed psychometric properties (factorial validity, concurrent internal consistency) Child PTSD Checklist treatment-seeking youth using secondary data. The scale demonstrated high consistency (Cronbach α = 0.93). Exploratory factor analysis revealed a three-factor structure...
This study examined the association between type and number of traumatic experiences conditional risk for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), stratified by sex, in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). We evaluated 465 (114 male 350 female) HIV-positive adults attending HIV clinics Cape Town, South Africa. Demographic clinical data were collected, participants screened current PTSD event exposure using Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview Life Events Checklist, respectively. The...
inspired the GW-ICC committees to develop better and more informative congress sessions services. GW-ICCs international reachOver years, it has become a tradition for delegations of important cardiology associations around world attend GW-ICC, which is crucial pioneering, innovative focus GW-ICC.Presidents than 10 societies organizations including American College Cardiology (ACC), Heart Association (AHA), European Society (ESC), World Federation (WHF), have led attending 29th hold...
Background. Global health competencies are an increasingly important part of medical training; however, there is currently no integrated formal global curriculum at South African (SA) schools, and perceptions students towards have not been reported. Objectives. To describe SA students’: (i) health; (ii) access to education (GHE); (iii) awareness surgery as a priority; (iv) perceived relevance select specialties health. Methods. Medical the University Cape Town (UCT), SA, were invited...
To compare the diagnostic yield for smear/ culture and Xpert w MTB/RIF algorithms to investigate mechanisms influencing tuberculosis (TB) yield. M E T H O D :We developed validated an operational model of TB process, first with algorithm then algorithm.We modelled scenarios by varying prevalence, adherence human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) status.This enabled direct comparisons in two be made.R S U LT : Routine data showed that had decreased over period roll-out compared when smear/culture...