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Psychosocial determinants of the intention and self-efficacy to attend antenatal appointments among pregnant adolescents and young women in Cape Town, South Africa: a cross-sectional study by Sewpaul, Ronel, Crutzen, Rik, Reddy, Priscilla

“…Antenatal care is imperative for adolescents and young women, due to their increased risk of pregnancy-related complications. Evidence on the psychosocial…”
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Child and adolescent food insecurity in South Africa: A household-level analysis of hunger by Mkhize, Siluleko, Libhaber, Elena, Sewpaul, Ronel, Reddy, Priscilla, Baldwin-Ragaven, Laurel

“…Food insecurity impacts childhood nutritional status, physical and cognitive development, and increases lifetime risk for chronic disease. Previous South…”
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Past and current status of adolescents living with HIV in South Africa, 2005-2017 by Naidoo, Inbarani, Takatshana, Sinovuyo, Sewpaul, Ronel, Jooste, Sean, Siyanai, Zhou, Maseko, Goitseone, Moyo, Sizulu, Zuma, Khangelani, Mabaso, Musawenkosi, Nompumelelo, Zungu

“…This paper reports HIV prevalence, incidence, progress towards the UNAIDS (90-90-90) targets, and HIV drug resistance among adolescents living with HIV in…”
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Clinical utility of novel anthropometric indices in identifying type 2 diabetes mellitus among South African adult females by Sekgala, Machoene Derrick, Sewpaul, Ronel, Kengne, Andre P, Mchiza, Zandile, Peer, Nasheeta

“…To assess the clinical utility of novel anthropometric indices and other traditional anthropometric indices in identifying the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus…”
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Child and adolescent food insecurity in South Africa: A household-level analysis of hunger by Siluleko Mkhize, Elena Libhaber, Ronel Sewpaul, Priscilla Reddy, Laurel Baldwin-Ragaven

“…Food insecurity impacts childhood nutritional status, physical and cognitive development, and increases lifetime risk for chronic disease. Previous South…”
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Trends in prevalence of overweight and obesity among South African and European adolescents: a comparative outlook by Nwosu, Emmanuel, Fismen, Anne-Siri, Helleve, Arnfinn, Hongoro, Charles, Sewpaul, Ronel, Reddy, Priscilla, Alaba, Olufunke, Harbron, Janetta

“…South Africa has several national surveys with body weight-related data, but they are not conducted regularly. Hence, data on longitudinal trends and the…”
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Trends and correlates of HIV prevalence among adolescents in South Africa: evidence from the 2008, 2012 and 2017 South African National HIV Prevalence, Incidence and Behaviour surveys by Mabaso, Musawenkosi, Maseko, Goitseone, Sewpaul, Ronel, Naidoo, Inbarani, Jooste, Sean, Takatshana, Sinovuyo, Reddy, Tarylee, Zuma, Khangelani, Zungu, Nompumelelo

“…Adolescents are at increased risk of HIV infection compared to other age groups. There is an urgent need for strategic information that will inform programmes…”
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Area-level deprivation and individual-level socioeconomic correlates of the diabetes care cascade among black south africans in uMgungundlovu, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa by Madela, Sanele Listen Mandlenkosi, Harriman, Nigel Walsh, Sewpaul, Ronel, Mbewu, Anthony David, Williams, David R, Sifunda, Sibusiso, Manyaapelo, Thabang, Nyembezi, Anam, Reddy, Sasiragha Priscilla

“…South Africa is experiencing a rapidly growing diabetes epidemic that threatens its healthcare system. Research on the determinants of diabetes in South Africa…”
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Racial disparities in psychological distress in post-apartheid South Africa: results from the SANHANES-1 survey by Harriman, Nigel Walsh, Williams, David R., Morgan, Justin Winston, Sewpaul, Ronel, Manyaapelo, Thabang, Sifunda, Sibusiso, Mabaso, Musawenkosi, Mbewu, Anthony David, Reddy, Sasiragha Priscilla

“…Purpose South Africa has long endured a high prevalence of mental disorders at the national level, and its unique social and historical context could be a…”
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A mixed reception: perceptions of pregnant adolescents’ experiences with health care workers in Cape Town, South Africa by Sewpaul, Ronel, Crutzen, Rik, Dukhi, Natisha, Sekgala, Derrick, Reddy, Priscilla

“…Abstract Background Maternal mortality among adolescent mothers in South Africa is higher than many middle-income countries. This is largely attributable to…”
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The association between psychological distress, alcohol use and physical non-communicable diseases in a nationally representative sample of South Africans by Sorsdahl, Katherine, Sewpaul, Ronel, Evans, Meredith, Naidoo, Pamela, Myers, Bronwyn, Stein, Dan J

“…This study examines the associations between symptoms of mental disorders and diabetes and hypertension in a nationally representative sample of South…”
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Correction: Past and current status of adolescents living with HIV in South Africa, 2005-2017 by Naidoo, Inbarani, Takatshana, Sinovuyo, Sewpaul, Ronel, Jooste, Sean, Siyanai, Zhou, Maseko, Goitseone, Moyo, Sizulu, Zuma, Khangelani, Mabaso, Musawenkosi, Nompumelelo, Zungu

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Early detection, care and control of hypertension and diabetes in South Africa : a community-based approach by James, Shamagonam, Sewpaul, Ronel, Reddy, Priscilla, Madela, Siyathokoza, Madela, Sanele

“…Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a major public health concern with raised blood pressure and glucose emerging as leading causes of death and…”
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Adverse event reporting practices in drug-resistant tuberculosis facilities across South Africa by Gaida, Razia, Davids, Adlai S., Sewpaul, Ronel

“…Abstract only…”
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Determinants of Parents Taking Their Children for Scheduled Vaccinations during COVID-19 Pandemic in South Africa by Makoae, Mokhantso, Mokhele, Tholang, Naidoo, Inbarani, Sifunda, Sibusiso, Sewpaul, Ronel

“…Scheduled or routine childhood vaccinations are known for their effectiveness in eradicating fear for many life-threatening and disabling diseases and saving…”
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Preparedness for self-isolation or quarantine and lockdown in South Africa: results from a rapid online survey by Sifunda, Sibusiso, Mokhele, Tholang, Manyaapelo, Thabang, Dukhi, Natisha, Sewpaul, Ronel, Parker, Whadi-Ah, Parker, Saahier, Naidoo, Inbarani, Jooste, Sean, Ramlagan, Shandir, Gaida, Razia, Mabaso, Musawenkosi, Zuma, Khangelani, Reddy, Priscilla

“…The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 pandemic a public health emergency of international concern. South Africa, like many other countries,…”
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Learning and institutional support for youth in higher education institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa by Dukhi, Natisha, Sewpaul, Ronel, Zungu, Nompumelelo P., Mokhele, Tholang, Sifunda, Sibusiso

“…Introduction As higher education institutions (HEIs) moved from in-person to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, various challenges were presented…”
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Psychological distress among South African healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic by Ramlagan, Shandir, Sewpaul, Ronel, Shean, Yolande, Schmidt, Tenielle, North, Alicia, Reddy, Sasiragha P

“…The COVID-19 pandemic has placed immense pressure on healthcare workers (HCWs). This study sought to find the prevalence and factors associated with…”
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Eye care utilization pattern in South Africa: results from SANHANES-1 by Akuffo, Kwadwo Owusu, Sewpaul, Ronel, Dukhi, Natisha, Asare, Akosua Kesewah, Kumah, David Ben, Addo, Emmanuel Kofi, Agyei-Manu, Eldad, Reddy, Priscilla

“…Eye examinations are recommended for all persons throughout life. However, there is disparity in the uptake of eye care services in different populations…”
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A Tailored mHealth Intervention for Improving Antenatal Care Seeking and Health Behavioral Determinants During Pregnancy Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in South Africa: Development and Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial by Sewpaul, Ronel, Resnicow, Ken, Crutzen, Rik, Dukhi, Natisha, Ellahebokus, Afzal, Reddy, Priscilla

“…South Africa, a middle-income country, has an adolescent fertility rate far higher than that of high-income countries. Adolescent girls and young women have an…”
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