7 articles in this issue
Mary Chabeli
AbstractThe content of Health SA Gesondheid reflects the complexity and the depth of the health picture in Southern Africa. Health SA Gesondheid allows the reader to embark on a journey of the richness provided within the diversity of the articles present... see more
Wilna H Oldewage-Theron,Lilian Salami,Francis B Zotor,Christine Venter
AbstractThe objective of this cross-sectional study was a comprehensive nutrition and health assessment to provide a basis for future intervention strategies for an elderly population attending a day-care centre. Socio-demographic, health and 24-hour reca... see more
Dalena van Rooyen,Laetitia le Roux,W J Kotzé
AbstractIn her experiential world, the oncology nurse experiences unique, challenging and rewarding relationships in a multidimensional, dynamic way. The aim of this study was to describe, from her viewpoint and perspective, how she experiences and reacts... see more
Li Yuqiu,Susanna Catherina Dreyer Wright
AbstractCardiovascular disease causes 30% of deaths globally. By comparison, infectious disease accounts for 10% of global mortality. As these statistics indicate, cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death in the world. In South Africa, thr... see more
Susanna C Bouwer,Magdalena JC Bosman
AbstractThe objective of this study was to assess consumer acceptability, preference and consumption intent of an instant soy maize porridge, compared to an instant plain maize porridge, in order to determine the successful inclusion of the soy maize porr... see more
Simbisayi Zvavamwe,Valerie J Ehlers
AbstractTuberculosis (TB) is a resurgent disease in many regions of the world, including Namibia, fuelled by poor TB controlprogrammes, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and poverty. The purpose of this survey was to identify nurses’ perceived challenges... see more
Leslie Macleod-Downes,Ruth M Albertyn,Pat Mayer
AbstractGender-related vulnerability is described as a crucial factor contributing to increased susceptibility of women to HIV, accounting for more women than men being infected. At the same time, empowerment interventions are being promoted as effective ... see more