A5006248487- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Traffic and Road Safety
- Noise Effects and Management
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Focus Groups and Qualitative Methods
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Public Health Policies and Education
University of the Witwatersrand
2020-2024
South African Medical Research Council
2023-2024
Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital
2021
Respiratory and Meningeal Pathogens Research Unit
2021
Perinatal HIV Research Unit
2021
PLWH are living longer as a result of advancement and adherence to antiretroviral therapy. As the life expectancy increases, they at increased risk hypertension diabetes. HIV chronic co-morbidities pose serious public health concern linked use need services, decreased overall quality mortality. While research shows that integrated care approaches applied within primary settings can significantly reduce hospital admissions mortality levels among patients with comorbidities, system in South...
BackgroundMaternal immunization has prevented millions of child deaths globally; nevertheless, incomplete vaccination remains a public health concern in South Africa, where almost half occur during neonatal period. This study explored the knowledge and attitudes inhibiting vaccine acceptancy pregnancy.MethodsKey informant semi-structured interviews were conducted with pregnant women receiving antenatal care at community clinics, staff, enrolled maternal trials, leaders non-pregnant residing...
Despite the significant benefits of maternal immunisation, uptake remains low in many parts world. In this qualitative study, we aimed to assess factors that influence pregnant women's decision engage with immunisation rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. We conducted in-depth interviews a total 28 purposively sampled women and key informants using semi-structured topic guides. Data analysis was modified Health Belief Model framework included constructs barriers action, modifying cue action...
Hypertension and intimate partner violence is affecting longevity quality of life among women worldwide. In this study, identified as a risk factor for hypertension outcomes young in South Africa. Using nationally representative sample 216 (N) (15-34 years old) from the African Demographic Health Survey, study uses cross-tabulations logistic regression methods to identify odds outcomes. Results show that between 20 41% 15-34-year-old have hypertension. Further, 68% with experienced physical...
There is an increased risk of hypertension among people living with HIV (PLWH). Older age has been associated a higher chronic conditions. In this study, we assess the time taken before adults develop and explore factors diagnosis PLWH. Retrospective analysis on (n = 95 701) positive from longitudinal survey data National Income Dynamics Survey (NIDS) in South Africa was performed. The (18-75 years) were followed order to determine risk. Kaplan Meier survival estimates used show diagnosis....
In the rapidly evolving landscape of global health research, tension between scientific rigor and contextual meaning presents a critical challenge. Drawing on our work with Global Diet Physical Activity Network, this commentary explores complexities conducting environmental audits for physical activity diet in 4 urbanizing African cities: Yaoundé, Lagos, Cape Town, Soweto. We illustrate competing demands tensions that researchers face balancing meaning. discuss adaptation internationally...
Abstract Background People living with HIV (PLWH) are longer as a result of advancement and adherence to antiretroviral therapy. As the life expectancy PLWH increases, they at increased risk hypertension. Methods We conducted 24 in-depth interviews understand challenges faced by healthcare providers chronic comorbidities under Integrated Chronic Disease Management (ICDM) model implemented in health facilities South Africa. Thematic content analysis was conducted. Results The experienced...
<title>Abstract</title> Understanding how urban environments shape physical activity is critical in rapidly urbanizing countries such as South Africa. We assessed the reliability of virtual audits for characterizing features related to Soweto, used Microscale Audit Pedestrian Streetscapes Global tool characterize pedestrian-related from Google Street View images four neighborhoods Soweto. Neighborhoods were selected represent different levels deprivation. Inter-rater was analyzed according...