Search Results - "Pillay, Julian D."

Characterization and risk stratification of coronary artery disease in people living with HIV: a global systematic review by Nweke, Martins, Ibeneme, Sam, Pillay, Julian D., Mshunqane, Nombeko

“…Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of mortality among people living with HIV (PLWH). Risk stratification remains inconsistent due to geographic…”
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Injuries and /or trauma due to sexual gender-based violence among survivors in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic scoping review of research evidence by Kuupiel, Desmond, Lateef, Monsurat A., Adzordor, Patience, Mchunu, Gugu G., Pillay, Julian D.

“…Background Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) is a prevalent issue in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), causing injuries and trauma with severe consequences for…”
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Mapping global evidence on injuries/trauma due to sexual and gender-based violence for research prioritisation and development of guidelines to mitigate their impact: a scoping review protocol by Kuupiel, Desmond, Lateef, Monsurat A., Pillay, Julian D., Mchunu, Gugu G.

“…Background The World Health Organization recognises injuries as a growing global public health problem. While there are several causes of injuries and trauma,…”
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Geographic availability of and physical accessibility to tuberculosis diagnostic tests in Ghana: a cross-sectional survey by Kuupiel, Desmond, Cheabu, Benjamin S. N., Yeboah, Peter, Duah, James, Addae, Joseph K., Ako-Nnubeng, Ignatius T., Osei, Francis A., Ziblim, Shamsu-Deen, Mchunu, Gugu G., Pillay, Julian D., Bawontuo, Vitalis

“…Background In Ghana, tuberculosis (TB) case detection is low (< 34%). Existing scientific evidence suggest access to TB diagnostic tests play an essential role…”
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Young adults’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding premarital screening for genetic blood disorders and associated sociodemographic determinants in the Ahafo Region of Ghana: a cross-sectional study by Sarpong, Ma. L., Tetteh, Richard J., Amponsah, Francis A., Amo-Kodieh, Philip, Owusu, Evans A., Ntiamoah, Paul, Pillay, Julian D., Kuupiel, Desmond

“…Background Hereditary diseases, particularly genetic blood disorders such as Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency,…”
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Adolescent girls’ and young mothers’ knowledge and use of antenatal care in the Ahafo Region, Ghana: A cross-sectional study by Tabiri, Joseph, Adzordor, Patience, Bawontuo, Vitalis, Ziblim, Shamsu-Deen, Mchunu, Gugu G., Pillay, Julian D., Kuupiel, Desmond

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The association between daily steps and health, and the mediating role of body composition: a pedometer-based, cross-sectional study in an employed South African population by Pillay, Julian D, van der Ploeg, Hidde P, Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy L, Proper, Karin I, van Stralen, Maartje, Tomaz, Simone A, van Mechelen, Willem, Lambert, Estelle V

“…Background Walking is recognized as an easily accessible mode of physical activity and is therefore supported as a strategy to promote health and well-being…”
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Utilization of Antenatal Care and Skilled Birth Delivery Services in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Scoping Review by Lateef, Monsurat A., Kuupiel, Desmond, Mchunu, Gugu G., Pillay, Julian D.

“…Daily, the number of women who die around the world reaches an average of 800; these deaths are a result of obstetric complications in pregnancy and…”
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Working on wellness (WOW): A worksite health promotion intervention programme by Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy L, Proper, Karin I, Lambert, Estelle V, van Wier, Marieke F, Pillay, Julian D, Nossel, Craig, Adonis, Leegale, Van Mechelen, Willem

“…Background Insufficient PA has been shown to cluster with other CVD risk factors including insufficient fruit and vegetable intake, overweight, increased serum…”
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Steps that count!: The development of a pedometer-based health promotion intervention in an employed, health insured South African population by Pillay, Julian D, Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy L, Proper, Karin I, van Mechelen, Willem, Lambert, Estelle V

“…Background Physical activity (PA) has been identified as a central component in the promotion of health. PA programs can provide a low cost intervention…”
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Musculoskeletal pain among South African flight Attendants: A cross-sectional study by Narotam, Sonia P, Harerimana, Alexis, Pillay, Julian D

“…The purpose of this study was to provide details on injuries and musculoskeletal pain among South African flight attendants and to explore their knowledge,…”
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Low Back Pain in South African Adolescent Field Hockey Players: Implications for Future Practice by De Wit, Dale, Pillay, Julian D.

“…Background: Field hockey is a popular sport, globally. Players repeatedly perform a combination of forward flexion and rotational movements, predisposing them…”
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Steps that count: physical activity recommendations, brisk walking, and steps per minute--how do they relate? by Pillay, Julian D, Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy L, Proper, Karin I, van Mechelen, Willem, Lambert, Estelle V

“…Brisk walking is recommended as a form of health-enhancing physical activity. This study determines the steps/minute rate corresponding to self-paced brisk…”
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Are point-of-decision prompts in a sports science and medicine centre effective in changing the prevalence of stair usage? A preliminary study : original research article by Pillay, Julian D., Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy, Achmat, Masturah, Carstens, Madelaine, Lambert, Estelle V.

“…Objective. To determine the impact of a signed intervention on promoting stair versus lift usage in a health and fitness facility. Design. A 3-week…”
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Are point-of-decision prompts in a sports science and medicine centre effective in changing the prevalence of stair usage? A preliminary study by Pillay, Julian D, Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy, Achmat, Masturah, Carstens, Madelaine

“…Objective. To determine the impact of a signed intervention on promoting stair versus lift usage in a health and fitness facility. Design. A 3-week…”
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Using lot quality assurance sampling methodology to evaluate the u Thukela District Child Survival Project of KwaZulu-Natal by Pillay, Julian D, Knight, Stephen

“…Health services programmes and interventions require objective measures on coverage and quality to ensure that managers have the evidence to adopt and expand…”
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