Health Care Sciences Publications: 2021

1. Dr Mtshali

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. https://doi.org/10.4102/sajp. v77i1.1571

2. Dr Dawood

Michelle J. BESTER1, Muhammad A. DAWOOD & Karien MOSTERT. 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, 2021, 43(2): 1 – 12.
Jolandi Jacobs, Benita Olivier, Muhammad Dawood & Nirmala Kanthi Panagodage Perera. Prevalence and incidence of injuries among female cricket players: a systematic review protocol. JBI Evid Synth 2021; 19(0):1–7.
Jolandi Jacobs, Benita Olivier, Muhammad Dawood & Nirmala Kanthi Panagodage Perera. Prevalence and incidence of injuries among female cricket players: a systematic review and meta-analyses.

1. Tshivhase

 Tshivhase, M. M. Madumo and I. Govender. 2021. Experiences of Clinic Managers Implementing the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) in Limpopo Province South Africa Ethno Med, 15(3-4): 98-109.

2. Dr Moloko

Zikalala MJ, Nkhwashu, TE & 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 (AJNM). 2021; 23: 1-17

1. Dr Lowane

 Lowane MP, Lebese RT. Behaviour and Socioeconomic Factors of Undocumented Migrants Missing Antiretroviral Therapy Clinic Appointments in Limpopo Province. The Open Public Health Journal. 2021 Aug 24; 14(1).DOI:10.2174/1874944502114010345
Bele AA, Shilubane HN, Lowane MP, Nkhwashu ET. Cultural Practices Regarding the Management of Infant Colic by Women in Limpopo Province, South Africa. The Open Public Health Journal. 2021 Apr 19;14(1). DOI: 10.2174/1874944502114010168
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]. DOI:10.3390/healthcare9080962

2. Dr Chelule

Paul Kiprono Chelule and Ayanda Mbentse. Rat Infestation in Gauteng Province: Lived Experiences of Kathlehong Township Residents. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182111280.
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].

3. Dr Ntuli

Dlamini N, Ntuli B and Madiba S. Perceptions of and experiences of participating in PMTCT Option B Plus: An explorative study of HIV-positive pregnant women in Eswatini. The Open Public Health Journal, 2021; 14: 425.
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 [J]. AIMS Public Health, 2022, 9(1): 173-184

4. Prof Mokgatle

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 Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. Pan African Medical Journal, 39, [27].
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].
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].
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.
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 Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. Pan African Medical Journal, 39, [27].

5. Prof Modjadji

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.
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].
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].

6. Prof Mokwena

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].
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].

7. Khoza

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.

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].