A5019707497- Sleep and related disorders
- Menstrual Health and Disorders
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue
- Sleep and Wakefulness Research
- Music Therapy and Health
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Diet, Metabolism, and Disease
- Pain Management and Placebo Effect
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Healthcare and Venom Research
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Education and Learning Interventions
- Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
- Circadian rhythm and melatonin
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
University of the Witwatersrand
2015-2025
Brain (Germany)
2019
Abstract Primary dysmenorrhea is the most common gynecological condition among women of reproductive age. Although has been reported to affect ability carry out daily activities, impact primary dysmenorrheic pain specifically on quality life ( QoL ), yet be elucidated. We investigated whether varies between with and without severe dysmenorrhea, impaired only during menstruation or also pain‐free phases menstrual cycle. Twelve nine control completed enjoyment satisfaction questionnaire (Q‐...
Background The ketogenic diet (KD) has been shown to result in body mass loss people with disease as well healthy people, yet the effect of KD on thyroid function and metabolism are unknown. Objective We aimed determine effects a KD, compared an isocaloric high-carbohydrate low-fat (HCLF) diet, resting metabolic rate individuals. Design Eleven healthy, normal-weight participants (mean(SD) age: 30(9) years) completed this randomized crossover-controlled study. For minimum three weeks each,...
Many physiological health benefits observed after following a ketogenic diet (KD) can be attributed to the associated weight loss. The KD has become more prominent as popular choice, not only in obese/overweight individuals, but also healthy adults. study aims determine effects of KD, independent loss, on various aspects including: sleep, thyroid function, cognition, and cardio-metabolic health. will aim whether change basal metabolic rate may with any changes observed.Twenty men women...
Background In South Africa, the trucking industry employs over 70,000 people and prevalence of chronic pain in this occupational group was reported at 10%. We investigated factors associated with truck drivers including mental health, physical activity, sleep, as no study has done so. Methods Southern African male, long-distance were recruited stops Gauteng Free State Provinces, Africa (n = 614). Chronic defined present for least last three months. Depressive symptoms assessed Patient Health...
During lockdowns associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals have experienced poor sleep quality and regularity, changes in lifestyle behaviours, heightened depression anxiety. However, inter-relationship relative strength of those behaviours on mental health outcomes is still unknown. We collected data between 12 May 15 June 2020 from 1048 South African adults (age: 32.76 ± 14.43 years; n = 767 female; 473 students) using an online questionnaire. Using structural equation modelling,...
Primary dysmenorrhea is a common gynecological disorder that disrupts daytime functioning and nighttime sleep quality. We determined the effectiveness of diclofenac potassium, compared to placebo, in alleviating pain restoring architecture women with primary dysmenorrhea. Randomized, double-blind, crossover study Sleep laboratory Ten healthy (21 ± 1 years) history Placebo or potassium (150 mg per day) for menstrual pain. assessed objective measures (polysomnography) subjective quality, mood,...
Sleep and mental health difficulties have been observed in response to COVID-19 pandemic-induced lockdowns, but few studies described the impact of lockdown on individuals with self-reported insomnia. The purpose this study was compare changes symptoms insomnia, depression anxiety between persons without self-identified In total, 1048 adult participants from general South African population took part retrospective observational during Alert Levels 4 3 May June 2020. They completed an online...
Background : The authors assessed the impact of lockdown in response to COVID-19 pandemic on routine-oriented lifestyle behaviors and symptoms depression, anxiety, insomnia South Africans. Methods In this observational study, 1048 adults (median age = 27 y; n 767 females; 473 students) responded an online survey work, exercise, screen, alcohol, caffeine sleep behaviors, before during lockdown. Comparisons were made between males females, students nonstudents. Results During lockdown,...
Abstract Background Monthly primary dysmenorrhoeic pain is associated with increased sensitivity to painful stimuli, particularly in deep tissue. We investigated whether women dysmenorrhoea, compared controls, have experimentally induced deep‐tissue muscle ischaemia a body area distant from that of referred menstrual pain. Methods The sub‐maximal effort tourniquet test was used induce forearm 11 severe dysmenorrhoea and nine control both during menstruation the follicular phase cycle. V on F...
(1) Background: Some people with COVID-19 develop a series of symptoms that last for several months after infection, known as Long COVID. Although these interfere people's daily functioning and quality life, few studies have focused on neurobehavioral the risk factors associated their development; (2) Methods: 1001 adults from 34 countries who had previously tested positive completed Neurobehavioral Symptom Inventory reporting before diagnosis, during currently; (3) Results: Participants...
(1) Background: Psychometric network analysis provides a novel statistical approach allowing researchers to model clusters of related symptoms as dynamic system. This study applied investigate the patterns somatic, cognitive, and affective neurobehavioral in an international sample Spanish-speaking individuals with history COVID-19 positivity non-COVID controls; (2) methods: (n = 1093) included 650 adults from 26 countries who reported having previously tested positive for (COVID+) through...