Search Results - "Tawanda Chivese"
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Efficacy of the Mediterranean diet in treating metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Published in BMC public health (03-10-2024)“…There are limited treatment options for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease…”
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Occupational exposure to HIV among nurses at a major tertiary hospital: Reporting and utilization of post-exposure prophylaxis; A cross-sectional study in the Western Cape, South Africa
Published in PloS one (14-04-2020)“…While treatment for HIV has greatly improved patient outcomes, health care workers, including nurses, remain at high risk of occupational exposure. The risk of…”
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Progression to type 2 diabetes mellitus and associated risk factors after hyperglycemia first detected in pregnancy: A cross-sectional study in Cape Town, South Africa
Published in PLoS medicine (09-09-2019)“…Global data indicate that women with a history of hyperglycemia first detected in pregnancy (HFDP) are at up to 7 times risk of progressing to type 2 diabetes…”
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Adverse pregnancy outcomes in gestational diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol
Published in BMJ open (23-05-2024)“…IntroductionGestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, including adverse outcomes for both the mother and the fetus…”
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Estimates of the prevalence of male circumcision in sub-Saharan Africa from 2010-2023-A systematic review and meta-analysis
Published in PloS one (13-03-2024)“…Male circumcision (MC) is a key part of the package of interventions to prevent HIV, the biggest health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa. To estimate the male…”
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The influence of maternal blood glucose during pregnancy on weight outcomes at birth and preschool age in offspring exposed to hyperglycemia first detected during pregnancy, in a South African cohort
Published in PloS one (21-10-2021)“…Introduction Little is known about the influence of hyperglycemia first detected in pregnancy (HFDP) on weight outcomes in exposed offspring in Africa. We…”
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A comparison of the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections among circumcised and uncircumcised adult males in Rustenburg, South Africa: a cross-sectional study
Published in BMC public health (06-04-2021)“…South Africa has a persistent burden of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Male circumcision has been shown to be effective in preventing HIV and STIs,…”
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Barriers and facilitators of older adults for professional mental health help-seeking: a systematic review
Published in BMC geriatrics (25-08-2023)“…Abstract Background Older adults are at an increased risk for mental health issues, yet they are less likely to seek professional help. This systematic review…”
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A prospective study of the demographics, management and outcome of patients with acute kidney injury in Cape Town, South Africa
Published in PloS one (01-06-2017)“…To study the demographics and outcome of acute kidney injury (AKI) at Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa. A prospective observational study of AKI…”
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Effectiveness of Integrated Diabetes Care Interventions Involving Diabetes Specialists Working in Primary and Community Care Settings: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Published in International journal of integrated care (01-04-2022)“…Evidence that integrated diabetes care interventions can substantially improve clinical outcomes is mixed. However, previous systematic reviews have not…”
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The influence of maternal blood glucose during pregnancy on weight outcomes at birth and preschool age in offspring exposed to hyperglycemia first detected during pregnancy, in a South African cohort
Published in PloS one (21-10-2021)“…Introduction Little is known about the influence of hyperglycemia first detected in pregnancy (HFDP) on weight outcomes in exposed offspring in Africa. We…”
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Is medical training solely to blame? Generational influences on the mental health of our medical trainees
Published in Medical education online (31-12-2024)“…The negative impact of medical training on trainee mental health continues to be a concern. Situated within a sociocultural milieu, Generation Z and Generation…”
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Correction: The Influence of Second-Hand Cigarette Smoke Exposure during Childhood and Active Cigarette Smoking on Crohn's Disease Phenotype Defined by the Montreal Classification Scheme in a Western Cape Population, South Africa
Published in PloS one (02-01-2018)“…[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0139597.]…”
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Integrated health system intervention aimed at reducing type 2 diabetes risk in women after gestational diabetes in South Africa (IINDIAGO): a randomised controlled trial protocol
Published in BMJ open (09-01-2024)“…IntroductionSouth Africa has a high prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM; 15%) and many of these women (48%) progress to type 2 diabetes mellitus…”
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Outcomes of hyperglycaemia in pregnancy in Africa: systematic review study protocol
Published in BMJ open (08-02-2021)“…IntroductionThe prevalence of diabetes mellitus globally has increased considerably over the past decades with a resultant increase in the incidence of…”
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Dietary Intake and Beliefs of Pregnant Women with Gestational Diabetes in Cape Town, South Africa
Published in Nutrients (28-08-2018)“…This study investigated the dietary intake of pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and their beliefs relating to the consumption of fruits…”
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The Influence of Second-Hand Cigarette Smoke Exposure during Childhood and Active Cigarette Smoking on Crohn's Disease Phenotype Defined by the Montreal Classification Scheme in a Western Cape Population, South Africa
Published in PloS one (30-09-2015)“…Smoking may worsen the disease outcomes in patients with Crohn's disease (CD), however the effect of exposure to second-hand cigarette smoke during childhood…”
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Real-World Effectiveness of the Varicella Vaccine among Children and Adolescents in Qatar: A Case–Control Study
Published in Vaccines (Basel) (01-10-2023)“…Background: Despite the availability of a highly efficacious vaccine, varicella outbreaks are still being reported globally. In this study, we evaluated the…”
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A combined strategies intervention on the World Health Organization prescribing indicators: A quasi-randomised trial
Published in African journal of primary health care & family medicine (28-02-2024)“…Irrational medicine use is a global problem that may potentiate antimicrobial resistance. This study aims to assess prescribing practices and the effect of a…”
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A program evaluation reporting student perceptions of early clinical exposure to primary care at a new medical college in Qatar
Published in BMC medical education (17-03-2021)“…Though common practice in Europe, few studies have described the efficacy of early clinical exposure (ECE) in the Middle East. The barriers to clinical…”
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