“…METHOD: We consider the legal and ethical framework in South Africa regarding the consenting age for adolescents in research, outline the challenges and, using examples of best practices, suggest strategies to address the current conundrum. …”
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“…We describe the development of a research resource for coronavirus host genomics studies in South Africa known as COVIGen-SA—a multicollaborator strategic partnership designed to provide harmonised demographic, clinical, and genetic information specific to Black South Africans with COVID-19. …”
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“…BACKGROUND: We assessed built environment (residential density, landuse mix and aesthetics) and HIV linkage to care (LTC) among 1,681 (18–49 years-old) residents of 15 Mpumalanga villages, South Africa. METHODS: Multilevel models (linear-binomial) were used for the association between built environment, measured using NEWS for Africa, and LTC from a clinical database of 9 facilities (2015–2018). …”
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“…The prevalence of unhealthy lifestyle risk factors that have been identified as a critical public health issue, which stimulate vulnerability and mortality through the development of non-communicable diseases, also have implications for government health spending through healthcare utilization. (2) Objective: This study aims to investigate the effect of behavioral risk factors on primary healthcare utilization in South Africa. (3) Methods: Using the NIDS wave 4 data set and a binary logistic estimation technique, the study is premised on a modified Anderson model of health service utilization. (4) Results: The binary logistic regression estimation results clearly show the intercepting effect of smoking in public primary healthcare utilization. …”
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“…South Africa’s malaria elimination plans are aligned to the World Health Organization’s aim for a malaria-free world and include specific objectives within a specified time frame. …”
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“…METHODS: Blood samples were collected from volunteers at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital and King Edward VIII Hospital, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, from September to November 2021. Samples were centrifuged using Method A, the current standard (4000 rpm/15 min), Method B (4000 rpm/10 min), Method C (5000 rpm/10 min) and Method D (5000 rpm/5 min). …”
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“…Data sources were published findings from cohort studies, as well as epidemiological and economic data from South Africa. Data from international studies were considered where no data from South Africa were available. …”
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“…Specimens of Tripylina zhejiangensis, collected from natural grass in the Free State Province of South Africa, were identified morphologically and molecularly. …”
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“…INTRODUCTION: South Africa has the largest burden of HIV worldwide and has a growing burden of non-communicable diseases; the combination of which may lead to diseases clustering in ways that are not seen in other regions. …”
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“…This paper deals with environmental justice in the informal settlements of Kosmos, in the Madibeng Local Municipality, Bojanala Region in the North-West Province of South Africa. The paper highlights some of the environmental challenges faced by the informal settlement residents such as pollution, waste management (landfill sites, waste collection) sanitation and water provision. …”
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“…Hypothetical vaccine acceptability in South Africa was high prior to the availability of inoculation in August 2020—three-quarters stated intent to immunize nationally. …”
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“…A dysphagia triage protocol is not available in South Africa (SA). The current study aimed to address this gap. …”
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“…The current analysis used the Study on Global Ageing and Adult Health (SAGE) South Africa Wave 2 (2014/15) data collected from 2761 participants. …”
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“…This study assessed the determinants and individual-level indicators of cervical cancer screening uptake among women of reproductive age in South Africa. METHODS: We analyzed data from the 2016 South Africa Demographic Health Survey. …”
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“…Since 2007, South Africa has been one of the world's upcoming Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) offshore destinations. …”
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“…While screening practices and diagnostic criteria for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) differ amongst geographical areas in South Africa (SA), hyperglycemia of varying degrees is often first detected in pregnancy. …”
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“…Guidelines for spirometry in South Africa are required to improve the quality, standardisation and usefulness in local respiratory practice. …”
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“…In this paper, we will compare South Africa’s sustainability and circular economic road map to the rest of the world, and we suggest solutions and policies that can be put in place for the future benefit of the country.…”
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