Search Results - "JOUBERT, Gina"

Reporting and presentation of statistical analyses: instructions for authors of health sciences journals based in South Africa by Joubert, Gina

“…Background: Statistical analyses are a key component of quantitative research in health sciences. Objectives: To review the instructions for authors on…”
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Editorial input on manuscript review feedback by Joubert, Gina

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A health sciences researcher's experience of manuscript review comments, 2020-2022 by Joubert, Gina

“…Peer review frequently improves a manuscript, but authors may consider some reviewer feedback negative, inappropriate or unclear. This study aims to summarise…”
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Email invitations to publish: Academically sound (such as SAFP) versus potentially predatory journals by Joubert, Gina, Aluko, Omololu

“… Researchers increasingly receive invitations by email to publish. We analysed email publication invitations received by staff members of the Department of…”
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Disclosing medical errors: how do we prepare our students? by Swinfen, Dirkie, Labuschagne, Mathys, Joubert, Gina

“…Despite patient safety initiatives, medical errors remain common and devastating. Disclosing errors is not only ethical, but also promotes restoration of the…”
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Training, knowledge, experience and perceptions regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation of doctors at an academic hospital in central South Africa by du Plessis, Nadia, Lamacraft, Gilliam, Joubert, Gina

“…BackgroundCardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) improves immediate survival and survival to discharge in patients with cardiac arrest in hospital. Without…”
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Choline intake and associations with egg and dairy consumption among pregnant women attending a high-risk antenatal clinic in South Africa: the NuEMI study by Robb, Liska, Joubert, Gina, Jordaan, Elizabeth Margaretha, Ngounda, Jennifer, Walsh, Corinna May

“…The importance of adequate choline intake during pregnancy has been well documented, but low intake is common. Total choline intake, main food sources of…”
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Diagnostic accuracy and reliability of smartphone captured radiologic images communicated via WhatsApp by Ntja, Unathi, Janse van Rensburg, Jacques, Joubert, Gina

“…Sending radiographic images as instant messages have become a common means of communication between physicians, aiding in triaging and transfer decision-making…”
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The prevalence of neonatal jaundice and risk factors in healthy term neonates at National District Hospital in Bloemfontein by Botha, Kristian, Herbst, Hanre, Brits, Hanneke, Adendorff, Jeanie, Joubert, Gina, Huisamen, Dyanti, Beukes, Dahne

“…Background: Neonatal jaundice affects one in two infants globally. The jaundice is the result of an accumulation of bilirubin as foetal haemoglobin is…”
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Resilience and coping strategies of undergraduate medical students at the University of the Free State by van der Merwe, Lynette J, Botha, Anja, Joubert, Gina

“…Medical studies place students at risk for burnout. Resilience enables students to cope with adversity. Students' coping skills will ensure the well-being of…”
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Reported health, social support, stress and associations with choline intake in pregnant women in central South Africa: the NuEMI study 2018-2019 by Robb, Liska, Jordaan, Elizabeth Margaretha, Joubert, Gina, Ngounda, Jennifer, Walsh, Corinna May

“…The health and well-being of pregnant women can influence pregnancy outcomes and are closely associated with social support and experiences of stress. Poor…”
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Correlation of blunt cervical spinal cord injury magnetic resonance imaging tractography with the American Spinal Injury Association impairment scale motor scores by Seboco, Orapeleng, Gebremariam, Fekade, Joubert, Gina

“…The introduction of the Subaxial Cervical Spine Injury Classification system has created the need for a holistic imaging approach that encompasses both…”
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A modified Delphi study to determine the contents of a seizure diary for patients living with epilepsy in South Africa by Egenasi, Chika Kennedy, Moodley, Anandan Angamuthu, Steinberg, Wilhelm Johannes, Joubert, Gina

“…Background. Epilepsy is a debilitating chronic medical condition affecting many patients globally. A seizure diary is used in monitoring and managing patients…”
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Obesity and sickness absenteeism among health workers in a private hospital in South Africa by de Wet, Therese, Kruger, Willem H., Joubert, Gina

“…Background There is a worldwide trend among the general population including health workers to become more overweight and obese. Such obesity can reduce work…”
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Accuracy of C-reactive protein and a differentiated white cell count in diagnosing tuberculosis by Ruder, Gideon, Carter, Richard M.N., Joubert, Gina

“…Background Tuberculosis (TB) is treatable with a high cure rate. In South Africa, 70% of pulmonary TB is microbiologically confirmed. Autopsy studies of…”
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Demographic, clinical and social characteristics of forensic patients diagnosed with schizophrenia at the Free State Psychiatric Complex, Bloemfontein, South Africa by Setlaba, Nkomile Ntswaki Clourinah, Mosotho, Nathaniel Lehlohonolo, Joubert, Gina

“…Schizophrenia, prevalent in forensic mental health settings, is chronic and devastating, with a generally unfavourable course and prognosis. The aim of this…”
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The prevalence of chronic kidney disease among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in central South Africa by Mhundwa, William, Joubert, Gina, Mofokeng, Thabiso R.P.

“…Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a leading cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The prevalence of CKD among T2DM patients in Africa is 22.0%…”
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Demographic, clinical and forensic characteristics of alleged offenders referred to West End Specialised Hospital, Kimberley, South Africa by Mosotho, Nathaniel Lehlohonolo, Bantobetse, Mpho Lesego, Joubert, Gina, le Roux, Helene Engela

“…The study investigated demographic, clinical and forensic characteristics of alleged offenders referred for forensic assessment. A data collection form was…”
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Psychiatric morbidity in children involved in bullying treated at the Free State Psychiatric Complex by Masakala, Mosa, Mofokeng, Matieho, Muchocho, Amanda, Sibisi, Siphesihle, Le Roux, Johan, le Roux, Helene, Joubert, Gina

“…Background Bullying is a multifaceted problem with many consequences.Aim This study aimed to determine the psychiatric morbidity of children involved in…”
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Costs of adult functional neurological disorders at a tertiary hospital in central South Africa by Christopher, Leonriche L.C., Pretorius, Paul J., Moodley, Anand, Joubert, Gina, Arendse, Tracy

“…Background Functional neurological disorders (FND) lead to increased care requirements and costs, negatively impacting healthcare budgets. Healthcare…”
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