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ACCREDITED JOURNALS

  • Naicker, VN, Muchiri, JW, Naidoo, K & Legodi, MH 2025, ‘Application of the workload indicators of staffing need (WISN) to assess dietetic workforce needs in South African central and tertiary public hospitals’, Scientific Reports, vol. 15, no. 1, 1707. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-85683-y
  • Naicker, VN, Muchiri, JW, Naidoo, K & Legodi, MH 2025, ‘A Workload Indicators of Staffing Need (WISN) based framework and implementation tool for dietitians at South African central and tertiary public hospitals’, BMC Health Services Research, vol. 25, no. 1, 130. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-12286-8
  • Schluth, CG, Rosen, JG, Mcingana, M, Rucinski, KB, Knox, JR, Comins, CA, Steingo, J, Shipp, L, Makama, S, Phetlhu, DR, Mishra, S, Hausler, H, Baral, SD & Schwartz, SR 2025, ‘Longitudinal patterns and predictors of opioid and stimulant use initiation and cessation among female sex workers living with HIV in South Africa’, Drug and Alcohol Dependence, vol. 269, 112593. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2025.112593
  • Hajek, A, Soysal, P, Gyasi, RM, Kostev, K, Pengpid, S, Peltzer, K & König, HH 2025, ‘Behind closed doors: Homeboundness and psychosocial outcomes. Evidence from a longitudinal study of middle-aged and older adults’, Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, vol. 131, 105767. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.archger.2025.105767
  • Hajek, A, Gyasi, RM, Kostev, K, Soysal, P, Veronese, N, Smith, L, Jacob, L, Oh, H, Pengpid, S, Peltzer, K & König, HH 2025, ‘Multimorbidity clusters and their contribution to well-being among the oldest old: Results based on a nationally representative sample in Germany’, Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, vol. 130, 105726. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.archger.2024.105726
  • Banda, L, Mokgatle, MM & Oladimeji, O 2025, ‘Scoping review protocol of interventions for the mental health of women with and without HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa’, BMJ Open, vol. 15, no. 2, e089266. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-089266
  • Mphego, ZJ, Mokgatle, MM & Madiba, S 2025, ‘Living in a Constant State of Fear: Phenomenological Study on Experiences of Women with High-Risk Pregnancy Waiting for Childbirth in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa’, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol. 22, no. 2, 192. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22020192
  • Hajek, A, Gyasi, RM, Peltzer, K, König, HH & Pengpid, S 2025, ‘Creative Aging: Unraveling the Psychosocial Benefits of Art Among Germany’s Oldest Old. Findings From the Nationally Representative Study “Old Age in Germany (D80+)”’, International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, vol. 40, no. 1, e70039. https://doi.org/10.1002/gps.70039
  • Kgakge, K, Chelule, PK & Ginindza, TG 2025, ‘Ergonomics and Occupational Health: Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Nurses in a Tertiary Hospital in Botswana’, Healthcare (Switzerland), vol. 13, no. 1, 83. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13010083
  • Mabuka, S, Lowane, MP, Nesengani, TV & Simbeni, TV 2025, ‘Adherence, perceptions and knowledge of an HIV PMTCT programme: A mother-baby pair study’, Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine, vol. 26, no. 1, a1648. https://doi.org/10.4102/sajhivmed.v26i1.1648
  • Hajek, A, Gyasi, RM, Pengpid, S, Kostev, K, Soysal, P, Veronese, N, Smith, L, Jacob, L, König, HH & Peltzer, K 2025, ‘Associations of procrastination with loneliness, social isolation, and social withdrawal’, Journal of Public Health (Germany). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-025-02419-y
  • Pengpid, S, Peltzer, K, Hajek, A & Gyasi, RM 2025, ‘Determinants of limitations in activities of daily living among community-dwelling persons aged 80 years and older: Longitudinal national evidence from the Health, Aging and Retirement in Thailand study, 2015–2022’, Geriatrics and Gerontology International. https://doi.org/10.1111/ggi.15090
  • Pengpid, S, Peltzer, K, Hajek, A & Gyasi, RM 2025, ‘Factors associated with loneliness in a national study among persons 80 years and older in India in 2017-2018’, International Psychogeriatrics. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.inpsyc.2024.100019
  • Mkhavele, B, Zondi, S, Cele, L, Mogale, M & Mbelle, M 2025, ‘Factors associated with successful treatment outcomes among tuberculosis patients in a district municipality of Vhembe, Limpopo’, South African Family Practice, vol. 67, no. 1, a6030. https://doi.org/10.4102/safp.v67i1.6030
  • Pengpid, S & Peltzer, K 2025, ‘Prevalence and associations of meeting adherence to 5-2-1-0 health guidelines with externalizing and internalizing symptoms and hygiene behaviour among school adolescents in the Philippines’, Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies. https://doi.org/10.1080/17450128.2025.2452570
  • Collins, ZI, Siepker, C, Ralehlaka, KJ, Molefe, BC, Phala, TC, Vilankulu, SA, Sibuyi, MM & Ntuli, TS 2025, ‘Stress factors among physiotherapy students at a university in Gauteng, South Africa’, Health SA Gesondheid, vol. 30, a2803. https://doi.org/10.4102/hsag.v30i0.2803
  • Tukisi, KP, Matshidza, MM & Malesela, JML 2025, ‘Management of resources during COVID-19 pandemic at an academic hospital in Gauteng, South Africa: nurse managers’ experiences’, BMC Nursing, vol. 24, no. 1, 328. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-025-02982-5
  • Ogbodu, OM, Mrara, B & Oladimeji, O 2025, ‘Scoping review protocol of central chronic medicines dispensing and distribution programme for widening access to medications in South Africa’, BMJ Open, vol. 15, no. 3, e087332. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-087332
  • Mabunda, NF 2025, ‘Factors Associated with Family Involvement or Lack Thereof in Caring for Mental Health Care Users: A Qualitative Study’, Psychiatry International, vol. 6, no. 1, 30. https://doi.org/10.3390/psychiatryint6010030
  • Thini, KD, Mokwena, KE & Malebatja, MF 2025, ‘Factors Influencing Energy Drink Usage Amongst Pupils in the Mahikeng Sub-District, Northwest’, Nutrients, vol. 17, no. 5, 770. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17050770
  • Ravele, TT, Seretlo, RJ & Mokgatle, MM 2025, ‘We are treated differently: Experiences of men who have sex with men in South African clinics’, South African family practice official journal of the South African Academy of Family Practice/Primary Care, vol. 67, no. 1, pp. e1-e7. https://doi.org/10.4102/safp.v67i1.6050
  • Manga, V, Kleinhans, A, Ebuenyi, ID & Oladimeji, O 2025, ‘Adherence Barriers to Antiretroviral Therapy in Men Who Have Sex with Men in O.R Tambo District, Eastern Cape’, Open Public Health Journal, vol. 18, e18749445333098. https://doi.org/10.2174/0118749445333098241219184042
  • Gundo, R, Sepeng, NV, Lavhelani, R, Moeta, M, Musie, M, Seretlo, RJ & Mulaudzi, FM 2025, ‘Community health workers’ knowledge of Ubuntu informed care in tuberculosis, HIV, and AIDS in Gauteng province’, Curationis, vol. 48, no. 1, a2679. https://doi.org/10.4102/curationis.v48i1.2679
  • Kyarkanaye, T & Oladimeji, O 2025, ‘Culturally Responsive Practices for Improved Speech-language Pathology and Audiology Interventions in South Africa’, Open Public Health Journal, vol. 18, e18749445351286. https://doi.org/10.2174/0118749445351286241226110555
  • Ngwenya, GV, Malaka, RM, Cele, LP & Rammopo, M 2025, ‘Factors associated with cigarette smoking among learners at a high school in KwaZulu-Natal’, Health SA Gesondheid, vol. 30, a2832. https://doi.org/10.4102/hsag.v30i0.2832
  • Pengpid, S, Peltzer, K & Anantanasuwong, D 2025, ‘Incident multimorbidity and associated factors among middle-aged and older adults in Thailand’, Psychology, Health and Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1080/13548506.2025.2478658
  • Banda, L, Mokgatle, MM & Oladimeji, O 2025, ‘Machine Learning Guided Lyric-analysis Peer Support Intervention for Psychological Distress in African Population: A BOM Conceptualized Framework’, Open Public Health Journal, vol. 18, e18749445345522. https://doi.org/10.2174/0118749445345522241211093758
  • Simbeni, TV & Mokgatle, MM 2025, ‘Protective behaviours among orphaned learners in a district of Gauteng province, South Africa’, Health SA Gesondheid, vol. 30, a2812. https://doi.org/10.4102/hsag.v30i0.2812
  • Brookes, H, Southwood, F, Mössmer, M, Makaure, P, White, MJ, Coetsee, C, Yalala, SL, Kruger, H, Ndhambi, M, Ndlangamandla, S, Bhuda, MT, Brink, N, Buthelezi, N, Jiyana, W, Khumalo, FP, Ludidi, B, Matfunjwa, M, Miriri, L & Skosana, N 2025, ‘Instrument Adaptation for Measuring Early Child Language Development Across Multilingual and Sociocultural Diverse Settings’, Developmental Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1037/dev0001935
  • Pengpid, S & Peltzer, K 2025, ‘Religiosity and Mental and Behavioural Health Among Community-Dwelling Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Thailand: Results of a Longitudinal National Survey in 2015–2020’, Journal of Religion and Health. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-025-02280-z
  • Pitout, H, Barnard-Ashton, P, Adams, F & du Toit, SHJ 2025, ‘Work Smarter Not Harder: Mapping Interprofessional Education Collaboration Core Competencies Across Curricula’, Medical Science Educator. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40670-025-02337-4
  • Showstark, M., Wiss, A. C., Joosten-Hagye, D., Sappio, E. M., Slusser, M., Cavezza, R., … & Biernacki, P. (2024). Virtual interprofessional education for the African continent: AFRI-VIPE. African Journal of Health Professions Education, 16(2b), 2-7. https://doi.org/10.7196/AJHPE.2024.v16i2b.2486
  • Pengpid, S & Peltzer, K 2025, ‘Adherence to 24-h movement guidelines and its associations with dietary behavior and mental health among university students from five ASEAN countries’, BMC Public Health, vol. 25, no. 1, 1592. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-22643-1
  • Pengpid, S, Muanido, A & Peltzer, K 2025, ‘Prevalence and associated factors of undiagnosed depression and generalized anxiety disorder among a national sample of women and men in Mozambique in 2022–23’, Journal of Affective Disorders, vol. 381, pp. 525-531. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2025.03.202
  • Pengpid, S & Peltzer, K 2025, ‘Prevalence and associated factors of insomnia symptoms among older adults in the Philippines’, Psychogeriatrics, vol. 25, no. 3, e70035. https://doi.org/10.1111/psyg.70035
  • Tesema, GA, Okeke, SR, Sarfo, M, Ameyaw, EK, Oladimeji, O & Yaya, S 2025, ‘Unveiling 10-Year Dynamics of Pregnancy Termination Across Sub-Saharan Africa: A Multilevel Study’, Health Science Reports, vol. 8, no. 5, e70742. https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70742
  • Hajek, A, Gyasi, RM, Pengpid, S, Peltzer, K, Kostev, K, Soysal, P, Smith, L, Jacob, L, Veronese, N & König, HH 2025, ‘Prevalence of loneliness and social isolation amongst individuals with severe mental disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis’, Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences, vol. 34, e25. https://doi.org/10.1017/S2045796025000228
  • Pengpid, S, Peltzer, K, Nguyen-Thi, TT & Jayasvasti, I 2025, ‘Meal skipping among adolescents in the Philippines: prevalence, associated factors, and associations with dietary, mental health, and health risk behavioural outcomes’, Nutrition Journal, vol. 24, no. 1, pp. 58. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12937-025-01118-4
  • Mabunda, A, Mokgatle, MM & Madiba, S 2025, ‘Being Trapped in an Abusive Relationship: A Phenomenological Study of Women’s Experiences of Violence in Intimate Relationships’, Social Sciences, vol. 14, no. 4, 250. https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci14040250
  • Duyilemi, FE & Mabunda, NF 2025, ‘Nurses’ Perceptions on the Role of Advanced Psychiatric Nurses in Mental Healthcare: An Integrative Review’, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol. 22, no. 4, 626. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22040626
  • Eslick, CJ, Govender, S, Ntuli, S, Rikhotso, B, Mabada, LZ & Matjena, S 2025, ‘Otitis Media in Children with Severe Acute Malnutrition: A Scoping Review’, Children, vol. 12, no. 4, 397. https://doi.org/10.3390/children12040397
  • Sarele, TV, Thamae, PJ & Ojewole, EB 2025, ‘Mapping knowledge, attitudes and perceptions regarding antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance among healthcare providers in Africa: A scoping review protocol’, BMJ Open, vol. 15, no. 3, e091808. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-091808

School of Health Care Sciences

  • Mulaudzi, FM, Seretlo, RJ, Usie, MRM & Sepeng, NV 2025, ‘”We are on our own”: The neglected voices of the boy-child in adolescent sexual and reproductive health in Vhembe District, Limpopo, South Africa’, African journal of reproductive health, vol. 29, no. 3, pp. 28-37. https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i3.5
  • Mngomezulu, NM, Masala-Chokwe, ME & Ramalepa, TN 2025, ‘Barriers to sexual health communication between parents and teenagers: Perspectives of parents in a rural community in Mpumalanga province, South Africa’, African journal of reproductive health, vol. 29, no. 2, pp. 35-41. https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i2.4
  • Cele, L, Mokgatle, MM & Oladimeji, O 2025, ‘Systematic review and meta-analysis protocol of patient-centred interventions for sustained viral suppression among patients on antiretroviral therapy in South Africa’, BMJ Open, vol. 15, no. 3, e087369. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-087369
  • Selepe, DH, Lowane, MP & Mokgatle, MM 2025, ‘Experiences of Older People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Comorbidity Attending Coordinated Healthcare Services’, Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research, vol. 29, no. 1, pp. 15-27. https://doi.org/10.4235/agmr.24.0106
  • Mashita, AL, Mphasha, MH & Skaal, L 2025, ‘Physical Activity Patterns and Lifestyle Habits Among Primary Healthcare Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study’, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol. 22, no. 3, 323. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22030323
  • Tambe, BA, Nneh, SAN, Djikeng, FT, Dhlamini, T, Chipili, G & Mbhenyane, XG 2025, ‘Impact of food security, dietary diversity, and nutritional status on glycemic control among adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Fako Division, Cameroon’, North African Journal of Food and Nutrition Research, vol. 9, no. 19, pp. 118-128. https://doi.org/10.51745/najfnr.9.19.118-128
  • Ntimani, JM, Mokoena-De Beer, AG & Phetlhu, DR 2025, ‘Delivery models of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and their influence on uptake in South Africa: An integrative review’, Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine, vol. 26, no. 1, a1684. https://doi.org/10.4102/sajhivmed.v26i1.1684
  • Govender, S, Cochrane, ME, Mogale, M, Gordon, R & Tshephe, T 2025, ‘Establishing a Digital Health Care Ecosystem in a Health Sciences University in South Africa: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study’, JMIR Research Protocols, vol. 14, e57821. https://doi.org/10.2196/57821
  • Anyiam, FE, Sibiya, MN & Oladimeji, O 2025, ‘Factors Influencing the Acceptability and Uptake of HIV Self-Testing Among Priority Populations in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Scoping Review’, Public Health Reviews, vol. 46, 1608140. https://doi.org/10.3389/phrs.2025.1608140
  • Malebatja, MF, Randa, MB, Mokgatle, MM & Oguntibeju, OO 2025, ‘Health Education and Promotion Interventions to Mitigate Geophagic Practise: A Scoping Review’, Public Health Reviews, vol. 46, 1607614. https://doi.org/10.3389/phrs.2025.1607614
  • Makhavhu, EM, Mahlangu, SV & Mokoena de-Beer, AG 2025, ‘HIV diagnosis in pregnancy: a yearn for psychosocial support amongst pregnant women’, AIDS Care – Psychological and Socio-Medical Aspects of AIDS/HIV. https://doi.org/10.1080/09540121.2025.2482657
  • Shimange, ME, Shilubane, HN & Lowane, MP 2025, ‘Perspectives of Registered Nurses in Involving the Family Members of MHCUs Admitted in Specialized Mental Health Establishments in Limpopo Province, South Africa’, International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies, vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 3226-3235. https://doi.org/10.53894/ijirss.v8i2.5991
  • Moatshe, TP & Dawood, M 2025, ‘Prevalence and risk factors of non-specific low back pain among amateur overhead athletes in Gauteng Province’, South African Journal of Sports Medicine, vol. 37, no. 1. https://doi.org/10.17159/2078-516X/2025/v37i1a18797
  • Mpahlwa, CK, Chelule, PK & Oladimeji, O 2025, ‘Prevalence of ocular injuries in construction workers in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa’, African Vision and Eye Health, vol. 84, no. 1, a983. https://doi.org/10.4102/aveh.v84i1.983
  • Mokoena-De Beer, AG, Temane, A & Ntshingila, N 2025, ‘Psychiatric nurses’ experiences of using a model to improve relationships of couples with borderline personality disorder’, South African Journal of Psychiatry, vol. 31, a2450. https://doi.org/10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v31i0.2450
  • Debela, MB, Gonfa, KB, Hussen, MM, Zenbaba, D, Kahsay, AB, Mulugeta, B, Hoque, M & Abdeta, C 2025, ‘Breast cancer determinants in low- to upper-middle-income countries: an umbrella review of meta-analyses of observational studies and an urgent call for implementation science’, BMC Cancer, vol. 25, no. 1. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-025-14499-w
  • Hajek, A, Gyasi, RM, Yon, DK, Pengpid, S, Peltzer, K & König, HH 2025, ‘Association of professional environment with loneliness and perceived social isolation among individuals in their second half of life’, Aging clinical and experimental research, vol. 37, no. 1, 195. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40520-025-03095-4
  • Pengpid, S, Peltzer, K, Hajek, A & Gyasi, RM 2025, ‘Factors related to oral healthcare utilisation by individuals 45 and older who live in the community: longitudinal National data from the health, aging, and retirement in Thailand project, 2015–2022’, BMC Oral Health, vol. 25, no. 1, 1176. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-06467-4
  • Pengpid, S, Peltzer, K, Santos, LE & Mallari, EFI 2025, ‘Prevalence, drug education, and other associated factors of current illicit drug use among a nationally representative sample of school-aged adolescents in the Philippines in 2019’, Substance Abuse: Treatment, Prevention, and Policy, vol. 20, no. 1, 22. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-025-00652-y
  • Pengpid, S, Peltzer, K & Hasan, MT 2025, ‘Undiagnosed depressive and anxiety disorders in a nationally representative sample of Bangladeshi and Nepali women: prevalence and associated factors’, International Journal of Mental Health Systems, vol. 19, no. 1, 22. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13033-025-00677-7
  • Hajek, A, Zwar, L, Gyasi, RM, Yon, DK, Pengpid, S, Peltzer, K & König, HH 2025, ‘Determinants of loneliness among older adults: A systematic review based on recent longitudinal studies’, Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, vol. 138, 105953. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.archger.2025.105953
  • Comins, CA, Mcingana, M, Genberg, B, Mulumba, N, Geng, E, Mishra, S, Phetlhu, DR, Lujintanon, S, Shipp, L, Steingo, J, Hausler, H, Baral, S & Schwartz, S 2025, ‘A realist-informed evaluation of the implementation of complex HIV treatment support strategies for female sex workers living with HIV’, Annals of Epidemiology, vol. 109, pp. 110-118. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annepidem.2025.07.016
  • Pengpid, S, Peltzer, K, Santos, LE & Mallari, EFI 2025, ‘Prevalence and associated factors of serious unintentional physical injury, road traffic injury and near drowning experience among a nationally representative sample of school-aged adolescents in the Philippines in 2019’, Injury, vol. 56, no. 8, 112463. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2025.112463
  • Sepadi, MM & Chadyiwa, M 2025, ‘Health and Safety Challenges in South African Universities: A Qualitative Review of Campus Risks and Institutional Responses’, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol. 22, no. 7, 989. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22070989
  • Mpobole, N, Seretlo, RJ & Mokgatle, MM 2025, ‘Partner notification and STI patient experiences in Ekurhuleni East, Gauteng, South Africa’, African journal of primary health care & family medicine, vol. 17, no. 1, pp. e1-e9. https://doi.org/10.4102/phcfm.v17i1.4904
  • Mathosi, MM, Cele, LP, Mathibe, M & Modjadji, P 2025, ‘Acute Malnutrition in Under-Five Children in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: Risk Factors and Implications for Dietary Quality’, Nutrients, vol. 17, no. 12, 2038. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17122038
  • Pengpid, S, Peltzer, K, Kengganpanich, M & Anantanasuwong, D 2025, ‘Bidirectional Associations Between Urinary Incontinence and Poor Mental Health Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Thailand’, Aging Medicine and Healthcare, vol. 16, no. 2, pp. 116-127. https://doi.org/10.33879/AMH.162.2023.12124
  • McGlinchey, E, Ranchod, K, Stroebel, R, Lusizi, B, Galvin, M, Kleinhans, AV, Fortea, J, Hoffman, J & Makanya, S 2025, ‘Bridging perspectives: The value of collaboration between Traditional Healing Practitioners and Medical Doctors in dementia research and care in South Africa’, Alzheimer’s and Dementia, vol. 21, no. 6, e70370. https://doi.org/10.1002/alz.70370
  • McGlinchey, E, Tewolde, S, He, A, Fortea, J, Mbakile-Mahlanza, L, Tefera, A, Epenge, E, Hassenstab, J, Jäck, A, Ranchod, K, El-Jaafary, S, Levin, J, Salama, M, Rubenstein, E, Akinyemi, R, Akinyemi, T, Farombi, T, Lawlor, B, Ikanga, J, Ashton, NJ, Stout, S, Balls-Berry, J, Kleinhans, AV, Maina, R & Merali, Z 2025, ‘Down syndrome in Africa: Challenges, opportunities, and future directions’, Alzheimer’s and Dementia, vol. 21, no. 6, e70388. https://doi.org/10.1002/alz.70388
  • Mafhungo, T, Cele, LP, Mathibe, M & Modjadji, P 2025, ‘Nutritional Challenges Among Children Under Five in Limpopo Province, South Africa: Complementary Feeding Practices and Dietary Diversity Deficits’, Nutrients, vol. 17, no. 11, 1919. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17111919
  • Pengpid, S, Peltzer, K, Hajek, A & Gyasi, RM 2025, ‘Prevalence and Associated Factors of Depressive Symptoms and Major Depressive Disorder Among the Oldest-Old in India’, International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, vol. 40, no. 6, e70112. https://doi.org/10.1002/gps.70112
  • Mabunda, A, Mokgatle, MM & Madiba, S 2025, ‘Turning Points as a Catalyst for Escaping Partner Violence: A Shelter-Based Phenomenological Study Examining South African Women’s Experiences of Leaving Abusive Relationships’, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol. 22, no. 6, 880. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22060880
  • Vian, T, Malope, S, Nkabane-Nkholongo, E, Sanders, JE, Jack, BW & Chyu, L 2025, ‘A Global Health Immersion Program for Nursing and Public Health Students’, Annals of Global Health, vol. 91, no. 1, pp. 37. https://doi.org/10.5334/aogh.4746
  • Mathebula, L, Mathevula, RF & Ramalepa, TN 2025, ‘A scoping review of the factors affecting work–life balance among nurse educators’, Health SA Gesondheid, vol. 30, a2910. https://doi.org/10.4102/hsag.v30i0.2910
  • Hajek, A, Zwar, L, Gyasi, RM, Yon, DK, Pengpid, S, Peltzer, K & König, HH 2025, ‘Association of using AI tools for personal conversation with social disconnectedness outcomes’, Journal of Public Health (Germany). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-025-02554-6
  • Dzhugudzha, NT, Uys, CJE & Ramano, EM 2025, ‘Current practices influencing school-to-work transition for learners with mild intellectual disability: A scoping review’, South African Journal of Education, vol. 45, no. 2, #2502. https://doi.org/10.15700/saje.v45n2a2502
  • Pengpid, S, Peltzer, K, Theerawanviwat, D, Anantanasuwong, D & Kaewchankha, W 2025, ‘Determinants of Aging in Place Willingness Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Thailand: Results of a National Survey’, Journal of Applied Gerontology. https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648251343657
  • Pengpid, S, Peltzer, K, Hajek, A & Gyasi, RM 2025, ‘Determinants of Health-Care Utilization Among Community-Dwelling Persons 45 Years and Older: National Longitudinal Data from the 2015–2022 Health, Aging, and Retirement in Thailand Research’, Journal of Gerontological Social Work. https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2025.2509167
  • Hajek, A, Zwar, L, Gyasi, RM, Oh, H, Yon, DK, Veronese, N, Soysal, P, König, HH, Pengpid, S & Peltzer, K 2025, ‘Epic adventures and emotional journeys: How participation in comic conventions and live action role plays is associated with psychosocial outcomes’, Journal of Public Health (Germany). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-025-02529-7
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  • Datadin P & Hoque. Investigating work-life balance amongst the metal industry employees in South Africa. Business & IT 2025. https://doi.org/10.14311/bit.2025.01.08
  • Cele YC & Hoque. Awareness of Cultural Tourism among Stakeholders in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa within the Context of Sustainable Participative Local Economic Development. Business & IT 2025. https://doi.org/10.14311/bit.2025.01.09
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  • Nduku S & Hoque M . Women in leadership in the financial services sector: a qualitative exploration of inequality, barriers, and opportunities. Business & IT . https://doi.org/10.14311/bit.2025.02.05
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  • Makhubela DN; Mogale M; Huma M & Hoque M.  Factors influencing hpv vaccine uptake among grade four girls: a caregiver-based study in Gauteng, South Africa. Journal of Community Medicine and Primary Health Care. Vol 37(3): 45 – 53. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jcmphc.v37i3.5
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  • Nduku S & Hoque M. Navigating the glass ceiling: Women’s leadership experiences in a South African financial services organization. IJRBS VOL 14 NO 10 (2025) ISSN: 2147-4478. https://doi.org/10.20525/ijrbs.v14i10.4743
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