The purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMSP) and analgesic self-medication. knowledge practices those who self-medicate with analgesics factors influencing also ascertained. This a quantitative, descriptive cross-sectional study. A survey conducted amongst 302 participants (MSP) attending chiropractic clinic within South African tertiary university from July September 2022. analysis self-medication limited reported having CMSP. Data were...

Abstract Background Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a complex reproductive endocrinopathy affecting 4–20% of females age. PCOS and its consequent complications such as infertility, diabetes mellitus cardiovascular disease significantly impact clinical management. Complementary alternative medicine (CAM), including homeopathy, gaining recognition in There remains paucity formal protocols for managing within homeopathy other CAM systems. Aims/objectives This study aimed to explore...

Background: Atopic eczema (AE) is a common skin disease with an increasing worldwide prevalence, which has almost doubled over the last decade in South Africa. Many patients commonly explore complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) for AE often initially seek advice from their local pharmacists. Aim: To knowledge, attitude practices amongst community pharmacists regarding CAM. Setting: The study was conducted working pharmacies Durban, Methods: During 2016, cross-sectional 158 randomly...

Background: Complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) are used widely for treating atopic eczema (AE), commonly in conjunction with conventional prescribed by mainstream healthcare professionals (HCPs). This cross-sectional survey evaluated the knowledge, general attitudes practices regarding CAM among dermatologists, paediatricians, practitioners (GPs) pharmacists patients AE Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.Methods: Questionnaires were sent via email or hand-delivered to HCPs nearby.Results: Of...

Complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) are widely used for atopic eczema (AE) with user estimates as high 63%. Despite the availability of effective conventional therapies, chronic nature AE concerns about long-term steroid use lead many patients to seek treatment. Evidence efficacy these therapies is inconsistent available published data have shortcomings, making it difficult clinicians assess their role, if any, in management. To evidence, systematic reviews controlled studies been...

ABSTRACTABSTRACTHIV incidence remains high among South Africans, with low uptake of preventative measures such as condom use. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), which protects HIV-negative individuals from infection, was first introduced in SA 2016. This study determined the knowledge PrEP university students (n = 282) and primary health care clinic users 358) KwaZulu-Natal, Africa. Data were collected using a cross-sectional survey. The population at high-risk HIV early age sexual debut,...

Background: Complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) are increasingly popular globally with frequent use
 amongst patients atopic eczema (AE). Despite increased AE prevalence in South Africa (SA), no local data on
 CAM-use for this disease exists.
 Methods: A cross-sectional study utilizing a comprehensive questionnaire qualifying quantifying CAM use in
 AE. We interviewed 206 patients; 106 from public hospital dermatology clinic 100 private
 practices central...

Purpose Academic integrity is vital to the success and sustainability of academic project particularly critical in training ethical informed health professionals. Yet studies have found that cheating online exams was commonplace during COVID-19 pandemic. With increased use blended learning post-COVID-19, an understanding student dynamics essential for developing effective strategies combat dishonesty rapidly changing educational landscape. Design/methodology/approach This study explored...

Schizophrenia is a major psychiatric disorder affecting physical, psychosocial, and cognitive functioning. Treatment includes pharmacological psychotherapeutic interventions. Adherence to prescribed medication critical but reportedly low, because of side effects, failure understand instructions, lack insight about the condition, deficits, financial difficulties. Interventions promote adherence are required. This study introduced treatment buddy provide patient with virtual support in medication.

Background. Atopic dermatitis (AD) is known to adversely affect patients’ quality of life (QOL). However, less about the extent which caregivers are affected, particularly in developing countries.  Objectives. To investigate factors affecting QOL children with AD South African (SA) setting and document associated effect disease severity.  Methods. This was a prospective study 142 patients their attending Grey’s Hospital KwaZulu-Natal, SA, between May September 2016. Disease severity assessed...

Background: Complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) are used widely for treating atopic eczema (AE), commonly in conjunction with conventional prescribed by mainstream healthcare professionals (HCPs). This cross-sectional survey evaluated the knowledge, general attitudes practices regarding CAM among dermatologists, paediatricians, practitioners (GPs) pharmacists patients AE Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
 
 Methods: Questionnaires were sent via email or hand-delivered to HCPs...