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Pretest Estimation for the Common Mean of Several Normal Distributions: In Meta-Analysis Context by Mphekgwana, Peter M., Kifle, Yehenew G., Marange, Chioneso S.

“…The estimation of unknown quantities from multiple independent yet non-homogeneous samples has garnered increasing attention in various fields over the past…”
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Shrinkage Testimator for the Common Mean of Several Univariate Normal Populations by Mphekgwana, Peter M, Kifle, Yehenew G, Marange, Chioneso S

“…The challenge of combining two unbiased estimators is a common occurrence in applied statistics, with significant implications across diverse fields such as…”
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Overweight Prevalence among Rural Adolescents by Household Head Obesity and Socio-Economic Status in Limpopo, South Africa by Mphekgwana, Peter M, Mbombi, Masenyani O, Muthelo, Livhuwani, Tlouyamma, Joseph, Nemuramba, Rathani, Ntimana, Cairo, Mothapo, Katlego, Dhau, Inos, Maimela, Eric

“…Background: Childhood obesity has become the most important and growing public health problem in the world. They add to public health challenges by increasing…”
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Indirect and direct effects of factors associated with diabetes amongst the rural black population in the Dikgale Health and Demographic Surveillance System, South Africa by Mphekgwana, Peter M, Mabila, Linneth N, Maimela, Eric

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Screening and Interventions for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in the Limpopo Province, South Africa: Use of the Community Action Model by Mphekgwana, Peter M, Monyeki, Kotsedi D, Mothiba, Tebogo M, Makgahlela, Mpsanyana, Kgatla, Nancy, Malema, Rambelani N, Sodi, Tholene

“…The rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) has been attributed to economic growth in developing countries, shifts in societal norms, and behaviors such as…”
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The perceptions of professional nurses regarding factors affecting the provision of quality health care services at selected rural public clinics in the Capricorn district, Limpopo Province by Matlala, Nick T, Malema, Rambelani N, Bopape, Mamare A, Mphekgwana, Peter M

“…Background Despite many initiatives made by the National Department of Health through the Minister of Health, the provision of quality health care services…”
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Health System- and Patient-Related Factors Associated with COVID-19 Mortality among Hospitalized Patients in Limpopo Province of South Africa's Public Hospitals by Sono-Setati, Musa E, Mphekgwana, Peter M, Mabila, Linneth N, Mbombi, Masenyani O, Muthelo, Livhuwani, Matlala, Sogo F, Tshitangano, Takalani G, Ramalivhana, Naledzani J

“…South Africa has recorded the highest COVID-19 morbidity and mortality compared to other African regions. Several authors have linked the least amount of death…”
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Determinants of the Limpopo Province of South Africa's Response to COVID-19: A Mixed Methods Protocol to Analyze and Share Lessons Learned by Matlala, Sogo F, Tshitangano, Takalani G, Setati, Musa E, Ramalivhana, Naledzani J, Mphekgwana, Peter M

“…COVID-19 is a priority health research agenda item in South Africa. The World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak as a Public Health Emergency…”
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Multiple Points Change in the Association of Blood Pressure Subtypes with Anthropometric Indices of Adiposity among Children in a Rural Population by Mphekgwana, Peter M, Monyeki, Kotsedi D, Makgopa, Herbert M, Makgae, Phuti J

“…Hypertension has gained global significance and risk of cardiovascular disease, and adiposity is the most important of the conditions associated with and…”
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Influence of Environmental Factors on Injury Severity Using Ordered Logit Regression Model in Limpopo Province, South Africa by Mphekgwana, Peter M.

“…Globally, road traffic accidents are a major cause of death and severe injuries. It is estimated that the number of deaths on the world’s roads at 1.5 million…”
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Obesity Indices to Use for Identifying Metabolic Syndrome among Rural Adults in South Africa by Seloka, Mohlago A, Matshipi, Moloko, Mphekgwana, Peter M, Monyeki, Kotsedi D

“…Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of metabolic conditions that aggravate the likelihood of cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes mellitus. This…”
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Hypertension Prevalence and Determinants among Black South African Adults in Semi-Urban and Rural Areas by Mphekgwana, Peter M, Malema, Nancy, Monyeki, Kotsedi D, Mothiba, Tebogo M, Makgahlela, Mpsanyana, Kgatla, Nancy, Makgato, Irene, Sodi, Tholene

“…The burden of hypertension is reported to be on the rise in developing countries, such as South Africa, despite increased efforts to address it. Using a…”
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Retrospective Analysis of the Outcome of Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients with Coexisting Metabolic Syndrome and HIV Using Multinomial Logistic Regression by Mphekgwana, Peter M, Sono-Setati, Musa E, Mokgophi, Tania V, Kifle, Yehenew G, Madiba, Sphiwe, Modjadji, Perpetua

“…Globally, the coexistence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and HIV has become an important public health problem, putting coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19)…”
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Mental health needs among pregnant and parenting adolescent girls and young women in South Africa: A scoping review by Mabila, Linneth N., Muthelo, Livhuwani, Mbombi, Masenyani O., Mphekgwana, Peter M., Mashaba, Reneilwe G., Ntimana, Cairo B., Seakamela, Kagiso P., Tlouyamma, Joseph, Dhau, Inos, Nemuramba, Rathani, Mothapo, Katlego, Maimela, Eric

“…Teenage pregnancy and parenting pose a greater risk of developing mental health problems among pregnant and parenting adolescent girls and young women. We…”
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Low Oxygen Saturation of COVID-19 in Patient Case Fatalities, Limpopo Province, South Africa by Mphekgwana, Peter M., Sono-Setati, Musa E., Maluleke, Abdul F., Matlala, Sogo F.

“…On 1 August 2020, South Africa’s Minister of Health announced that more than half of a million coronavirus cases were confirmed in the country. South Africa…”
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Risk Factors for Hypertension in Hospitalised Patient Mortality with Laboratory-Confirmed SARS-CoV-2: A Population-Based Study in Limpopo Province, South Africa by Mphekgwana, Peter M., Matlala, Sogo F., Tshitangano, Takalani G., Ramalivhana, Naledzani J., Sono-Setati, Musa E.

“…The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has recently impacted and destabilised the global community. The healthcare systems of many countries have been…”
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Epidemiological Characteristics of COVID-19 Inpatient Deaths during the First and Second Waves in Limpopo Province, South Africa by Tshitangano, Takalani G., Setati, Musa E., Mphekgwana, Peter M., Ramalivhana, Naledzani J., Matlala, Sogo F.

“…More COVID-19 inpatient deaths occurred during the second wave when compared to the first wave in South Africa in both the public and private sectors. This…”
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Disparities in the non-laboratory INTERHEART risk score and its components in selected countries of Europe and sub-Saharan Africa: analysis from the SPICES multi-country project by Hassen, Hamid Y, Abrams, Steven, Musinguzi, Geofrey, Rogers, Imogen, Dusabimana, Alfred, Mphekgwana, Peter M, Bastiaens, Hilde

“…Accurate prediction of a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is vital to initiate appropriate intervention. The non-laboratory INTERHEART risk score…”
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Ellisras Longitudinal Study 2017 : childhood underweight and blood pressure status in a rural black population of South Africa (ELS 26) by Mabila, Thembinkosi E., Makgopa, Herbert M., Malatji, Johanna M., Mphekgwana, Peter M., Monyeki, Kotsedi Dan

“…Aim: Childhood underweight is a problem being faced by rural black South African populations but little is known about its risk factors. The aim of this study…”
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Patients’ Satisfaction with Services Offered by Nurses at a Selected Ideal Clinic in Ehlanzeni District, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa by Nkabinde, Nompumelelo P., Bopape, Mamare A., Mothiba, Tebogo M., Mphekgwana, Peter M.

“…Background: The patients mainly determine if the services they are offered are useful, effective, or beneficial to them. Moreover, quality health care…”
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