Recently added articles from Health SA Gesondheid:
Editorial comments.(content of Health SA Gesondheid journal)(Editorial)
Sep 01, 2008; Chabeli, Mary ... The content of Health SA Gesondheid reflects the complexity and the depth of the health picture in Southern Africa. Health SA Gesondheid allows the reader to embark on a journey of the richness provided within the diversity of the articles presented. The first article ...
Health status of an elderly population in Sharpeville, South Africa.(RESEARCH)(Survey)
Sep 01, 2008; Oldewage-Theron, Wilna H. ... ABSTRACT The objective of this cross-sectional study was a comprehensive nutrition and health assessment to provide a basis for future intervention strategies for an elderly population attending a day-care centre. Socio-demographic, health and 24-hour recall dietary intake ...
The experiential world of the oncology nurse.(RESEARCH)
Sep 01, 2008; van Rooyen, Dalena ... ABSTRACT In her (1) experiential world, the oncology nurse experiences unique, challenging and rewarding relationships in a multidimensional, dynamic way. The aim of this study was to describe, from her viewpoint and perspective, how she experiences and reacts to this world ....
Knowledge and awareness of risk factors for cardiovascular disease in the Ga-Rankuwa community.(RESEARCH)(Report)
Sep 01, 2008; Yuqiu, Li ... ABSTRACT Cardiovascular disease causes 30% of deaths globally. By comparison, infectious disease accounts for 10% of global mortality. As these statistics indicate, cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death in the world. In South Africa, through urbanisation and ...
HIV-positive and HIV-negative consumers accept an instant soy maize porridge.(RESEARCH)(Report)
Sep 01, 2008; Bouwer, Susanna C. ... ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to assess consumer acceptability, preference and consumption intent of an instant soy maize porridge, compared to an instant plain maize porridge, in order to determine the successful inclusion of the soy maize porridge as a food ...
Implementing a community-based tuberculosis programme in the Omaheke region of Namibia: nurses' perceived challenges.(RESEARCH)(Report)
Sep 01, 2008; Zvavamwe, Simbisayi ... ABSTRACT Tuberculosis (TB) is a resurgent disease in many regions of the world, including Namibia, fuelled by poor TB control programmes, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and poverty. The purpose of this survey was to identify nurses' perceived challenges in implementing a ...
Factors determining the vulnerability of women to sexually transmitted HIV: a literature review.(Report)
Sep 01, 2008; Macleod-Downes, Leslie ... ABSTRACT Gender-related vulnerability is described as a crucial factor contributing to increased susceptibility of women to HIV, accounting for more women than men being infected. At the same time, empowerment interventions are being promoted as effective strategies for ...
