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Vol 14, No 1 (2009)
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Editorial
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Upcoming research articles in Health SA Gesondheid |
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Neltjie van Wyk |
1 page |
Original Articles
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Weighting of items in a tutorial performance evaluation instrument: Statistical analysis and results |
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Melanie L. Lack, Judith C. Bruce, Piet J. Becker |
5 pages |
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Using subjective judgement to determine the validity of a tutorial performance evaluation instrument |
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Judith C. Bruce, Melanie L. Lack |
6 pages |
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A qualitative investigation of South African cigarette smokers’ perceptions of fear appeal messages in anti-smoking advertising |
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Ingrid Lynch, Lauren M. de Bruin, Nafisa Cassimjee, Claire Wagner |
7 pages |
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Speaking to experts and patients: Recommendations for improving antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence |
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Janice Frank, Norman Duncan |
9 pages |
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A composite score for a measuring instrument utilising re-scaled Likert values and item weights from matrices of pairwise ratios |
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Piet J. Becker, Jacobus (Kobus) S. Wolvaardt, Angie Hennessy, Carin Maree |
4 pages |
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Case study as a learning opportunity among nursing students in a university |
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Jackie M.L. Malesela |
6 pages |
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Breastfeeding: Mothers and health practitioners in the context of private medical care in Gauteng |
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Diana du Plessis |
10 pages |
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Caring for terminal AIDS patients: The experiences of caregivers in a palliative care institution |
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Magdalena (Dalena) van Rooyen, Margaret Williams, Essie Ricks |
11 pages |
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The relationship between family-of-origin and marital satisfaction |
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Anja Botha, Henriette S. van den Berg, Chris A.V. Venter |
7 pages |
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Prescribing patterns of medicine classified as 'antidepressants' in South African children and adolescents |
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Johanita R. Burger, Elmarie van der Westhuizen, Martie S. Lubbe, Jan H. P. Serfontein |
8 pages |
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Obesity: A preliminary report of an introductory service- learning course on the role of pharmacy students in health promotion |
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Sunitha C. Srinivas, Wendy Wrench, Catherine W. Karekezi, Sarah Radloff, Santy Daya |
6 pages |
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Informed consent in clinical trials: Perceptions and experiences of a sample of South African researchers |
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Katherine van Loon, Graham Lindegger |
7 pages |
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Perception of seriousness and preventive health actions of patients with type 2 diabetes |
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Susanna C.D. Wright, Jacoba J.M. Jansen van Rensburg, Johanna E. Maree |
8 pages |
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Comparison of three school feeding strategies for primary school children in an informal settlement in Gauteng, South Africa |
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Carin Napier, Wilna Oldewage-Theron, Jeanette Kearney |
8 pages |
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Nurses' and doctors' perceptions regarding the implementation of a triage system in an emergency unit in South Africa |
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Jean E. Augustyn, Valerie J. Ehlers, Susanna P. Hattingh |
8 pages |
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Nurses' perceptions about Botswana patients' anti-retroviral therapy adherence |
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Esther Kip, Valerie J. Ehlers, Dirk M. van der Wal |
8 pages |
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Experiences of health care providers managing sexual assault victims in the emergency unit Part 1: Background and methodology |
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Rebecca M. Skhosana, Mmapheko D. Peu |
7 pages |
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Experiences of health care providers managing sexual assault victims in the emergency unit Part 2: Discussion of results and literature control |
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Rebecca M. Skhosana, Mmapheko D. Peu |
5 pages |
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Asthma control limitations in selected primary health care clinics |
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Jesslee M. du Plessis, Jan J. Gerber |
3 pages |
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The experiences of remaining nurse tutors during the transformation of nursing colleges |
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Ellie C. van Dyk, Gisela H. van Rensburg, Juanita E. Tjallinks |
9 pages |
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A comparative study of Klimakt-Heel® and Femolene Ultra in the management of typical climacteric symptoms |
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Bronwyn L. Penny, Radmila Razlog, Marilena Deroukakis, Gavin Johnston |
5 pages |
Review Article
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Health, well-being and wellness: An anthropological eco-systemic approach |
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Tiaan G.J.C. Kirsten, Hannes J.L. van der Walt, Charles T. Viljoen |
7 pages |
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Elements of effective nutrition education for adults with diabetes mellitus in resource-poor settings: A review |
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Jane W. Muchiri, Gerda Gericke, Paul Rheeder |
9 pages |
Reviewer Acknowledgement
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HSAG Volume 14, Issue 1 |
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Editorial Office |
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