African Journal of Laboratory Medicine
Fred Maate
Vulvar cancer and its precursors among HIV-infected women
The aim of this article is to review the clinical and pathologic characteristics of vulvar cancer and its precursor lesions in general but more specifically among HIV-infected women in Zambia.
3 CPD points
African Journal of Psychological Assessment
Erica Munnik
Establishment of the psychometric properties and factor structure of the E3SR
The psychometric properties of the emotional social screening tool for school readiness needed to be established to ensure that it is valid, reliable, and culturally appropriate for use in the South African context.
3 CPD points
Biokinetics
Ronel du Plessis
Training effects on asthma
The aim of this article is to understand the importance of physical activity in the management of asthma.
3 CPD points
Dentistry
Dr. J. Hartshorne
Use of Chlorhexidine in dentistry
The aim of this article is to enhance dentists understanding on the use of chlorhexidine (CHX) in the dental practice setting.
3 CPD points
Emergency Care
Ms A. Pretorius
Emergency department nurses: a study of attitude and knowledge in relation to pain management and control
This study had a look at Iranian nurses and their attitudes and knowledge with regards to pain management and pain control. As nursing staff have a very important role in care in the Emergency Department, this study determined whether additional training should be offered to nursing staff.
3 CPD points
Environmental Health
Dr. Johan Schoeman
Monitoring and mapping noise levels of university campus in central part of India
The purpose of the study is to prepare noise maps by measuring noise levels within the study area. To identify the hot spot and main causes for noise pollution and to suggest mitigating approaches for control of elevated noise levels.
3 CPD points
Environmental Health
Dr. Johan Schoeman
Impact of brick kiln air pollution emissions on the pulmonary health of workers
The purpose of the study is to determine the levels of pollution generated by bricks kins and the effect of these emissions on kiln workers pulmonary health.
3 CPD points
Ethics
Mrs. S. Salijee
Bioethics and Bias
The aim of this article looks at the various biases we may hold as healthcare professionals – consciously or subconsciously. It discusses how these biases may affect decision-making and patient care.
3 CPD points
Ethics
Mrs. M. Rossouw
Addressing explicit and implicit biases in health care
This study offer a conceptual model demonstrating that provider level implicit bias interventions should be accompanied by interventions that systematically change structures inside and outside the health care system if the country is to succeed in influencing and reducing health inequities.
3 CPD points
Ethics
Dr Julia West
Oral health in pregnancy – the knowledge, attitudes and practices of prenatal healthcare workers
The aim of this article is to assess the level of understanding of prenatal care practitioners about oral health, and their attitudes and practices toward it.
3 CPD points
Occupational Therapy
Joanna Deane
Management of chronic pain in Occupational Therapy
This study explores the different roles that Occupational Therapists play in the management of chronic pain as well as a specific state of practice and opportunities for improvement.
3 CPD points
Physiotherapy
Mrs. M. Rossouw
The use of antidepressants for low back pain: Efficacy and safety
This article aims to evaluate the efficacy, acceptability, and safety of antidepressant medicines compared to placebo for LBP.
3 CPD points
Psychology
Mrs. B. Marsh
Violence against public health workers
This article quantifies the prevalence of job-related threats, harassment, and discrimination against public health workers and measures the association of these incidents with mental health symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic.
3 CPD points
Radiology
Nicolene Naidu
A comparison of three radiological techniques versus traditional pathological assessment of excised breast lesions
This article compares various radiological techniques with each other and traditional pathological assessment in excised breast tissue, using margin status as an indicator of success.
3 CPD points
South African Journal of Psychiatry
Tasneem Hassem
Physiotherapist mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
This article provides a broad overview of physiotherapists' mental health and work experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.
3 CPD points