Search Results - "Skaal, Linda"

Exploring Mental Health Awareness: A Study on Knowledge and Perceptions of Mental Health Disorders among Residents of Matsafeni Village, Mbombela, Mpumalanga Province by Mboweni, Eseldah Nkhensani, Mphasha, Mabitsela Hezekiel, Skaal, Linda

“…The global rise in mental health disorders has significant social, economic, and physical impacts. Despite advancements in support, cultural beliefs…”
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Corrigendum: Diet and exercise knowledge and practices for diabetes care within families in Senwabarwana by Mphasha, Mabitsela H, Skaal, Linda, Mothiba, Tebogo

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Diet and exercise knowledge and practices for diabetes care within families in Senwabarwana by Mphasha, Mabitsela H, Skaal, Linda, Mothibal, Tebogo

“… Family members (FMs) are a valuable source of support, as the bulk of daily diabetes treatment occurs at home. Family members' insufficient understanding of…”
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Qualitative Study on the Voices of Adolescents Living with Perinatally Acquired HIV in Selected Clinics in the Limpopo Province of South Africa by Mabasa, Rirhandzu Austice, Muthelo, Livhuwani, Skaal, Linda, Mothiba, Tebogo Maria

“…The disclosure of HIV status among adolescents living with perinatally acquired HIV (APHIV) has become one of the core challenges in the management of APHIV…”
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Social support experiences of adolescents living with perinatal HIV in rural Limpopo, South Africa by Mabasa, Rirhandzu A, Skaal, Linda, Mothiba, Tebogo M

“…Adolescents with perinatal HIV (APHIV) experience emotional turmoil, which is worsened by real or perceived negative impacts on the adolescents' relationships,…”
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Facilitators and barriers in prevention of cardiovascular disease in Limpopo, South Africa: a qualitative study conducted with primary health care managers by Douglas, Mbuyiselo, Kgatla, Nancy, Sodi, Tholene, Musinguzi, Geofrey, Mothiba, Tebogo, Skaal, Linda, Makgahlela, Mpsanyana, Bastiaens, Hilde

“…In the Southern African countries, cardiovascular disease burden is increasing and the second most prevalent cause of death after infectious diseases. The…”
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Daily living activities' performance by male diabetics with sexual dysfunction in South Africa by Mphasha, Mabitsela H, Mothiba, Tebogo M, Skaal, Linda

“…Sexual dysfunction (SD) is a common complication among men living with diabetes (MLWD), which adds to stresses induced by medical condition. Effect of stress…”
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Lived experiences of diabetic outpatients attending clinics in rural areas of Limpopo province in South Africa by Mphasha, Mabitsela H., Mothiba, Tebogo M., Skaal, Linda

“…Background Prevalence of diabetes mellitus is increasing in South Africa (SA), with many people unknowingly living with undiagnosed diabetes. Living with a…”
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Prevalence of overweight and obesity amongst patients with diabetes and their non-diabetic family members in Senwabarwana, Limpopo province, South Africa by Mphasha, Mabitsela H., Skaal, Linda, Mothiba, Tebogo M.

“…Background Diabetes remains a public health concern and the second cause of mortality in South Africa. Family history of diabetes increases risk of developing…”
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The predictive validity and effects of using the transtheoretical model to increase the physical activity of healthcare workers in a public hospital in South Africa by Skaal, Linda, Pengpid, Supa

“…ABSTRACT There have been studies conducted on the effectiveness of the transtheoretical model (TTM) in improving the level of physical activity at worksites…”
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Alcohol use among high school learners in rural areas of Limpopo province by Skaal, Linda, Sithole, Sello L., Maserumule, Olivia M.

“…Background: Alcohol use is a serious public health concern among youth in South Africa and worldwide.Aim: To determine the factors contributing to alcohol use…”
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Abnormal cervical cytology amongst women infected with human immunodeficiency virus in Limpopo province, South Africa by Ntuli, Samuel T, Maimela, Eric, Skaal, Linda, Mogale, Mabina, Lekota, Provia

“…Background: Cervical cancer remains the major public problem worldwide and the most common gynaecological malignancy in the developing world, particularly in…”
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Contraceptive practices among women seeking termination of pregnancy in one public hospital in Eastern Cape, South Africa by Oluwole, Ebenezer O, Skaal, Linda

“…There is significantly high contraceptive knowledge in South Africa, but the uptake of contraceptives is average to low with resultant soaring of unplanned…”
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Elucidating challenges and solutions in the maternal healthcare, identified by medical doctors in northern South Africa: a qualitative study by Olseén, Carl-Johan Valentin, Mothiba, Tebogo, Skaal, Linda, Hansson, Stefan Rocco, Berggren, Vanja

“…as South Africa's maternal mortality ratio increased between 1990 and 2015, the country failed to reach the United Nations millennium development goal 5a. The…”
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Knowledge and practices of supervisors on the performance management and development system at rural primary health care facilities in the Limpopo Province by Mashego, Rosemary H., Skaal, Linda

“…Background: The South African government has introduced Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) as a tool to monitor and manage the performances…”
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Prevalence of psychological distress and associated factors in urban hospital outpatients in South Africa by Skaal, Linda, Peltzer, Karl, Pengpid, Supa

“…Objective. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of psychological distress and associated factors among outpatients in an urban hospital in South…”
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Screening and brief intervention for alcohol problems in Dr George Mukhari Hospital out-patients in Gauteng, South Africa: a single-blinded randomized controlled trial protocol by Pengpid, Supa, Peltzer, Karl, Skaal, Linda, van der Heever, Hendry, Van Hal, Guido

“…For alcohol drinkers in South Africa it has been found that annual consumption per drinker is among the highest in the world. High prevalence rates of…”
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The efficacy of a brief intervention to reduce alcohol misuse in patients with HIV in South Africa: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial by Huis In 't Veld, Diana, Skaal, Linda, Peltzer, Karl, Colebunders, Robert, Ndimande, John V, Pengpid, Supa

“…Alcohol abuse comes with risks for increased morbidity and mortality among patients with HIV. This study aims to determine the prevalence of alcohol use and…”
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Scanning for Obesogenicity of Primary School Environments in Tshwane, Gauteng, South Africa by Phetla, Morentho Cornelia, Skaal, Linda

“…The purpose of this study was to scan for the obesogenicity of primary school environments in Tshwane, Gauteng, South Africa. This study was carried out in ten…”
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Dietary habits among primary school learners in the Tshwane West District of Gauteng, South Africa by Phetla, Morentho C., Skaal, Linda, Chelule, Kiprano P.

“…Background: Poor dietary habits are major contributors to malnutrition globally, particularly in children living in African countries. The widespread…”
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