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ACCREDITED JOURNALS

  • Akande PA. The effect of an educational intervention to improve tuberculosis infection control among nurses in Ibadan, south-west Nigeria: a quasi-experimental study. BMC Nursing 2020; 19 (81): 1-9
  • Akande PA. Knowledge and practices regarding tuberculosis infection control among nurses in Ibadan, south-west Nigeria: a cross-sectional study. BMC Health Services Research 2020; 20:280: 1-10
  • Malesela, Jacobeth Mmabyala Louisa. Midwives perceptions : Birth unit environment and the implementation of best intrapartum care practices. In: Women and Birth. 2021 ; Vol. 34, No. 1. pp. 48-55.
  • Madiba, Elizabeth Sphiwe ; Diko, Cynthia. Telling Children with Perinatal HIV About Their HIV Serostatus: Healthcare Workers’ Practices and Barriers to Disclosing in a South African Rural Health District. In: Journal of primary care & community health. 2021 ; Vol. 12.
  • Maluleke, N. P., Khoza-Shangase, K., & Kanji, A. (2021). An Integrative Review of Current Practice Models and/or Process of Family-Centered Early Intervention for Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Family and Community Health, 44(1), 59-71
  • Agaku, I. T., Egbe, C. O., & Ayo-Yusuf, O. A. (2021). Geospatial spread of e-cigarette vape shops in South Africa and the relationship with tobacco product use among adults. Health and Place, 68
  • Agaku, I. T., Egbe, C. O., & Ayo-Yusuf, O. A. (2021). Potential revenue from taxing e-cigarettes and comparison of annual costs of daily e-cigarette use versus daily cigarette smoking among South African adults. Tobacco Induced Diseases, 19
  • Agaku, I., Egbe, C. O., & Ayo-Yusuf, O. A. (2021). Utilisation of smoking cessation aids among South African adult smokers: findings from a national survey of 18 208 South African adults. Family Medicine and Community Health, 9(1)
  • Olusanya NR; Kolanisi U; Van Onselen A and Ngobese N. Preparation, storage, and utilization of mahewu (a non-alcoholic maize meal beverage) in ntambanana, South Africa. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development 2021; 21 (2): 1-17
  • Morrow, B., Argent, A., Zampoli, M., Human, A., Corten, L., & Toussaint, M. (2021). Cough augmentation techniques for people with chronic neuromuscular disorders. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2021(4), [CD013170]
  • Human, A., Corten, L., & Morrow, B. M. (2021). The role of physiotherapy in the respiratory management of children with neuromuscular diseases: A South African perspective. South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 77(1), [a1527].

SCHOOL OF HEALTH CARE SCIENCES

  • Southwood, F., White, M. J., Brookes, H., Pascoe, M., Ndhambi, M., Yalala, S., Mahura, O., Mössmer, M., Oosthuizen, H., Brink, N., & Alcock, K. (2021). Sociocultural Factors Affecting Vocabulary Development in Young South African Children. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, [642315].
  • Mokgatle, M. M., Madiba, S., & Cele, L. (2021). A comparative analysis of risky sexual behaviors, self-reported sexually transmitted infections, knowledge of symptoms and partner notification practices among male and female university students in Pretoria, South Africa. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(11), [5660].
  • Chiposi, L., Cele, L. P., & Mokgatle, M. (2021). Prevalence of delay in seeking tuberculosis care and the health care seeking behaviour profile of tuberculous patients in a rural district of Kwazulu Natal, South Africa. Pan African Medical Journal, 39, [27].
  • Tshivhase, L., Madumo, M. M., & Govender, I. (2021). Experiences of clinic managers implementing the integrated management of childhood illness (Imci) in Limpopo province South Africa. Studies on Ethno-Medicine, 15(3-4), 98-109. 10.31901/24566772.2021/15.3-4
  • Madiba,, & Sengane, M. (2021). Tube Feeding Practices and Transition to Breastfeeding Experiences of Mothers of Preterm Infants at a Kangaroo Mother Care Unit of a Tertiary Hospital in South Africa. Global Pediatric Health, 8.
  • Martin, C. J., Muller, E., Labadarios, D., Veldman, F. J., & Kassier, S. M. (2021). Body composition of HIV-positive candidates for and recipients of a kidney transplant: comparative analysis between DEXA and anthropometric indices. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 34(3), 110-115.
  • Kajjura, R. B., Veldman, F. J., & Kassier, S. M. (2021). Formulation, sensory attributes and nutrient content of a malted sorghum-based porridge: Potential for the management of moderate acute malnutrition among infants and young children. Current Nutrition and Food Science, 17(5), 483-489.
  • Martin, C. J., Veldman, F. J., Labadarios, D., Ebrahim, Z., Muller, E., & Kassier, S. M. (2021). Gastrointestinal symptoms in HIV-positive kidney transplant candidates and recipients from an HIV-positive donor. Scientific Reports, 11(1), [12592].
  • Govender, S. M., & de Jongh, M. (2021). Identifying hearing impairment and the associated impact on the quality of life among the elderly residing in retirement homes in Pretoria, South Africa. The South African journal of communication disorders. Die Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir Kommunikasieafwykings, 68(1), 1-9. [a788].
  • Debeila, S., Modjadji, P., & Madiba, S. (2021). High Prevalence of Overall Overweight/obesity and Abdominal Obesity Amongst Adolescents: An Emerging Nutritional Problem in Rural High Schools in Limpopo Province, South Africa. African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine, 13(1), 1-9.
  • Madiba, S., Ralebona, E., & Lowane, M. (2021). Perceived stigma as a contextual barrier to early uptake of HIV testing, treatment initiation, and disclosure; the case of patients admitted with AIDS-related illness in a rural hospital in South Africa. Healthcare (Switzerland), 9(8), [962].
  • Molokwane, M., & Madiba, S. (2021). Truth, Deception, and Coercion; Communication Strategies Used by Caregivers of Children with Perinatally Acquired HIV During the Pre-Disclosure and Post-Disclosure Period in Rural Communities in South Africa. Global Pediatric Health, 8.
  • Agaku, I. T., Egbe, C. O., & Ayo-Yusuf, O. A.(2021). Circumvention of COVID-19-related restrictions on tobacco sales by the e-cigarette industry in South Africa and comparative analyses of heated tobacco product vs combustible cigarette volume sales during 2018–2020. Preventive Medicine, 148, [106526]. 10.1016/j.ypmed.2021.106526
  • Modjadji, P. (2021). Communicable and non-communicable diseases coexisting in South Africa. The Lancet Global Health, 9(7)
  • Modjadji, P.(2021). Engaging mothers on the growth of school-age children in a rural South African health and demographic site: A qualitative insight. Healthcare (Switzerland), 9(2), [225].
  • Modjadji, P., & Pitso, M. (2021). Maternal tobacco and alcohol use in relation to child malnutrition in Gauteng, South Africa: A retrospective analysis. Children, 8(2), [133].
  • Mokwena, K. E.(2021). Neglecting maternal depression compromises child health and development outcomes, and violates children’s rights in South Africa. Children, 8(7), [609].
  • Mokwena, K. E., & Mbatha, N. L. (2021). Social and demographic factors associated with postnatal depression symptoms among hiv-positive women in primary healthcare facilities, South Africa. Healthcare (Switzerland), 9(1), [65]. 10.3390/healthcare9010065
  • Mokwena, K. E., & Setshego, N. J. (2021). Substance abuse among high school learners in a rural education district in the Free state province, South Africa. South African Family Practice, 63(1), [a5302].
  • Bokaba, M., Modjadji, P., & Mokwena, K. E. (2021). Undiagnosed hypertension in a workplace: the case of a logistics company in Gauteng, South Africa. Healthcare (Switzerland), 9(8), [964].
  • Mokwena, K. E., & Ndlovu, J. (2021). Why do patients with mental disorders default treatment? A qualitative enquiry in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Healthcare (Switzerland), 9(4), [461].
  • Raphokwane, K., & Seeletse, S. M.(2020). Perceptions and Experiences of Physiotherapy Students Regarding their Academic Year Environment in a Health Sciences University in Tshwane, Gauteng Province, South Africa. ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 15(2), 607-617. 10.36478/JEASCI.2020.607.617
  • Human A and Morrow BM. Inspiratory muscle training in children and adolescents living with neuromuscular diseases: A pre-experimental study. South African Journal of Physiotherapy 2021; 77 (1): 1-10
  • Manamela, M. C., Eksteen, C. A., Mtshali, B., & Olorunju, S. A. S. (2021). South African physiotherapists’ perspectives on the competencies needed to work in special schools for learners with special needs. South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 77(1), [a1571].
  • Magamela, M. R., Dzinamarira, T., & Hlongwa, M. (2021). Covid-19 consequences on mental health: An African perspective. South African Journal of Psychiatry, 27, 1-2. [a1611].
  • Bester, M. J., Dawood, M. A., & Mostert, K. (2021). Incidence of injury in South African male youth footballers from an Elite football academy. South African Journal for Research in Sport, Physical Education and Recreation, 43(2), 1-12.
  • Cele, L. P., Vuyani, S., & Huma, M. (2021). Determining the level of condom use and associated factors among married people in tshwane district of south africa. Pan African Medical Journal, 40, [11].
  • Madiba, S. (2021). When pregnancy coincides with positive diagnosis of hiv: Accounts of the process of acceptance of self and motherhood among women in South Africa. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(24), [13006].
  • Mokwena, K., Shandukani, F., & Fernandes, L. (2021). A profile of substance abuse clients admitted to an in-patient treatment centre in tshwane, south africa. Journal of Drug and Alcohol Research, 10(6), [236127].
  • Mokwena, K., & Makuwerere, N. (2021). The novel psychoactive substance ‘nyaope’ contributes to mental disorders for family members: A qualitative study in gauteng province, south africa. Journal of Drug and Alcohol Research, 10(8), [236133].
  • Muswede, N. J., Tshivhase, L., & Mavhandu-Mudzusi, A. H. (2021). Condom use education, promotion and reasons for condom use: Perspectives of healthcare providers and young adults in vhembe district, Limpopo province. South African Family Practice, 63(1), [a5326].
  • Reddy, S. P., Mbewu, A. D., Williams, D. R., Harriman, N. W., Sewpaul, R., Morgan, J. W., Sifunda, S., Manyaapelo, T., & Mabaso, M. (2021). Race, geographical location and other risk factors for hypertension: South African National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011/12. SSM – Population Health, 16, [100986].
  • Sewpaul, R., Mbewu, A. D., Fagbamigbe, A. F., Kandala, N. B., & Reddy, S. P. (2021). Prevalence of multimorbidity of cardiometabolic conditions and associated risk factors in a population-based sample of South Africans: A cross-sectional study. Public Health in Practice, 2, [100193].
  • Sikhosana, N., & Mokgatle, M. M. (2021). A qualitative exploration on accounts of condom-use negotiation with clients: Challenges and predicaments related to sex work among street-based female sex workers in ekurhuleni district, south africa. Pan African Medical Journal, 40, [54].
  • Khoza, T. V., & Mokgatle, M. M.(2021). Prevalence of depression symptoms amongst orphaned adolescents at secondary schools in townships of South Africa. Open Public Health Journal, 14(1), 324-331.
  • Makgopa, S., & Madiba, S.(2021). Tuberculosis Knowledge and Delayed Health Care Seeking Among New Diagnosed Tuberculosis Patients in Primary Health Facilities in an Urban District, South Africa. Health Services Insights, 14.
  • Manafe, M., Chelule, P. K., & Madiba, S. (2021). Views of own body weight and the perceived risks of developing obesity and ncds in South African adults. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(21), [11265].
  • Mokgatle, M. M. (2021). Self-reported prevalence of hiv infection, sexually transmitted infections and risky sexual behavior among mental health care users accessing healthcare services in tshwane district, South Africa. Healthcare (Switzerland), 9(10), [1398].
  • Moshoeshoe, M., & Madiba, S. (2021). Parenting the child with HIV in limited resource communities in South Africa: mothers with HIV’s emotional vulnerability and hope for the future. Women’s Health, 17.
  • Chelule, P. K., & Mbentse, A. (2021). Rat infestation in Gauteng Province: lived experiences of kathlehong township residents. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(21), [11280].
  • Lowane MP and Lebese RT. Behaviour and Socioeconomic Factors of Undocumented Migrants MissingAntiretroviral Therapy Clinic Appointments in Limpopo Province. The Open Public Health Journal 2021; 14: 345-351
  • Bele AA; Shilubane HN; Lowane MP and Nkhwashu ET. Cultural Practices Regarding the Management of Infant Colic by Women in Limpopo Province, South Africa. The Open Public Health Journal 2021; 14: 168-173
  • Madiba S and Mohlabane N. Attendance of psychosocial teen clubs and self-reported antiretroviral medication adherence: a cross section study of adolescents with perinatal HIV in the Kingdom of Lesotho. AIMS Public Health 2021; 8(3): 541-552
  • Pos E; Hlongwane N and Madiba S. Fear of job loss and anticipated stigma are deterrents for disclosure of HIV serostatus in the workplace; narratives of domestic workers in affluent suburbs of South Africa. Journal of Health and Social Sciences 2021; 2021: 1-28
  • Dlamini N; Ntuli B and Madiba S. Perceptions and Experiences of Participating in PMTCT Option B Plus: An Explorative Study on HIV-positive Pregnant Women in Eswatini. The Open Public Health Journal 2021; 14: 425-434
  • Chirambira P; Madiba S and Ntuli B. Societal and individual drivers of fertility desires and intentions among people living with HIV: a cross sectional study of HIV clinic attendees in Soweto, South Africa. AIMS Public Health 2021; 9(1): 173-184
  • Madiba S and Ledwaba I. The Prevalence and Pattern of Traditional Herbal Medicine Use during Pregnancy, Labour, and Postpartum: Implications for Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV in South Africa. Traditional and Integrative Medicine 2021; 6(4): 415-426
  • Sengane, M. L. M., Maree, C., & van Niekerk, L. R. (2021). Information needs for Inclusion in a Post-Discharge Guideline Booklet for Mothers with Prematurely born Babies in a Low-Resource Setting in South Africa. Open Nursing Journal, 15(1), 236-243.
  • Mokwena, K., & Kachabe, J.  Profile of mothers whose children are treated for malnutrition at a rural district hospital in the North West province, South Africa. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2021; 1-6
  • Khoza LB; Shilubane HN; and Lowane MP. Attitudes and beliefs of immigrants regarding HIV and AIDS in Mopani district, South Africa. Sahara J-Journal of Social Aspects of HIV-AIDS 2020; 17 (1): 16-21
  • Letsoalo ME and Ncube LJ. Inpatients’ perspective of foodservice quality in selected public hospitals of South Africa’s gauteng province: a gender comparison. Journal of Consumer Sciences 2021; 49: 1-11
  • Hanssen, I., Mkhonto, F. M., Øieren, H., Sengane, M. L. M., Sørensen, A. L., & Tran, P. T. M.  Pre-decision regret before transition of dependents with severe dementia to long-term care. Nursing Ethics
  • Zikalala MJ; Nkhwashu TE and Moloko SM. Experiences and Attitudes of Registered Nurses towards the Implementation of Quality Improvement Programmes at a Government Hospital in Eswatini. Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery 2021; 23 (1): 1-17
  • Azwihangwisi Helen Mavhandu-Mudzusi; Tshimangadzo Selina Mudau; Thulile Shandu and Nthomeni Dorah Ndou. Transgender student experiences of online education during COVID-19 pandemic era in rural Eastern Cape area of South Africa: A descriptive phenomenological study. Research in Social Sciences and Technology 2021; 62 (10): 110-128