Neighbourhood characteristics associated with child pedestrian fatalities in Johannesburg, South Africa
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DOI: 10.1080/17457300.2020.1818789
Abstract: Abstract The present study investigated the relationship between neighbourhood characteristics and childhood pedestrian fatalities (2001–2010) in Johannesburg, South Africa. This cross-sectional study used negative binomial regression models. Results indicate that: areas with high concentrated disadvantage… read more here.
Keywords: childhood pedestrian; south africa; johannesburg south; neighbourhood characteristics ... See more keywords
Acceptability of Implants for HIV Treatment in Young Children: Perspectives of Health Care Providers in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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DOI: 10.1089/apc.2022.0087
Abstract: In South Africa, less than half of children receiving antiretroviral therapy are virally suppressed. Adherence challenges include poor palatability of drugs and high pill burden. Subcutaneous implants offer a long-acting alternative to daily oral dosing… read more here.
Keywords: care providers; health care; care; johannesburg south ... See more keywords
Dietary Inadequacies in HIV-infected and Uninfected School-aged Children in Johannesburg, South Africa
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DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000001577
Abstract: Objectives: The World Health Organization recommends that human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected children increase energy intake and maintain a balanced macronutrient distribution for optimal growth and nutrition. Few studies have evaluated dietary intake of HIV-infected children… read more here.
Keywords: south africa; intake; energy; hiv ... See more keywords
The Situational Context of Adolescent Homicide Victimization in Johannesburg, South Africa
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DOI: 10.1177/0886260515613342
Abstract: Although studies have described the incidence and epidemiology of adolescent homicide victimization in South Africa, little is known about the situational contexts in which they occur. This study aimed to describe the victim, offender, and… read more here.
Keywords: homicide victimization; south africa; adolescent homicide; johannesburg south ... See more keywords
Neurodevelopmental outcome of late preterm infants in Johannesburg, South Africa
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DOI: 10.1186/s12887-018-1296-3
Abstract: BackgroundLate preterm infants, previously considered low risk, have been identified to be at risk of developmental problems in infancy and early childhood. There is limited information on the outcome of these infants in low and… read more here.
Keywords: infants johannesburg; outcome; johannesburg south; late preterm ... See more keywords
Overcrowding and health in two impoverished suburbs of Johannesburg, South Africa
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-7665-5
Abstract: Rapid urbanization, unmatched by an associated supply of housing, has resulted in overcrowding in the cities of many developing countries, including in Johannesburg, South Africa. Household overcrowding has been associated with a range of ill-health… read more here.
Keywords: south africa; gastrointestinal symptoms; johannesburg south; acute respiratory ... See more keywords
Models and muddles in the COVID-19 pandemic
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DOI: 10.17159/sajs.2021/9506
Abstract: AFFILIATIONS: 1Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa 2Data Science Across Disciplines Research Group, Institute for the Future of Knowledge, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa 3Institute for the Future… read more here.
Keywords: university johannesburg; johannesburg johannesburg; johannesburg south; johannesburg ... See more keywords
Monitored Implementation of COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Screening at Taxi Ranks in Johannesburg, South Africa
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DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12020402
Abstract: Digital tools can support community-based decentralized testing initiatives to broaden access to COVID-19 diagnosis, especially in high-transmission settings. This operational study investigated the use of antigen-detecting rapid diagnostic tests (Ag-RDTs) for COVID-19 combined with an… read more here.
Keywords: taxi ranks; covid; ranks johannesburg; risk ... See more keywords
Health Risk Assessment of Informal Food Vendors: A Comparative Study in Johannesburg, South Africa
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20032736
Abstract: According to the best of our knowledge, there are no critical studies to date about associations between the work environment and prevalence of respiratory diseases and their symptoms among urban informal vendors in South Africa.… read more here.
Keywords: health; risk; risk assessment; johannesburg south ... See more keywords