Health SA Gesondheid


Welcome to the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences journal, Health SA Gesondheid.

This journal aims to contribute to the development of science through interchange and cooperation between health professions.

The intention is to develop a relevant, effective health service delivery system by means of research conducted not only by the people of southern Africa, but throughout the world. The journal also aims to facilitate the gathering and critical testing of insights and viewpoints on knowledge from different disciplines involved in health service delivery. Please read the message from the managing editor, by clicking here


Vol 14, No 1 (2009)

Table of Contents

Editorial

Upcoming research articles in Health SA Gesondheid Abstract PDF
     Neltjie van Wyk 1 page

Original Articles

Weighting of items in a tutorial performance evaluation instrument: Statistical analysis and results Abstract PDF
     Melanie L. Lack, Judith C. Bruce, Piet J. Becker 5 pages
Using subjective judgement to determine the validity of a tutorial performance evaluation instrument Abstract PDF
     Judith C. Bruce, Melanie L. Lack 6 pages
A qualitative investigation of South African cigarette smokers’ perceptions of fear appeal messages in anti-smoking advertising Abstract PDF
     Ingrid Lynch, Lauren M. de Bruin, Nafisa Cassimjee, Claire Wagner 7 pages
Speaking to experts and patients: Recommendations for improving antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence Abstract PDF
     Janice Frank, Norman Duncan 9 pages
A composite score for a measuring instrument utilising re-scaled Likert values and item weights from matrices of pairwise ratios Abstract PDF
     Piet J. Becker, Jacobus (Kobus) S. Wolvaardt, Angie Hennessy, Carin Maree 4 pages
Case study as a learning opportunity among nursing students in a university Abstract PDF
     Jackie M.L. Malesela 6 pages
Breastfeeding: Mothers and health practitioners in the context of private medical care in Gauteng Abstract PDF
     Diana du Plessis 10 pages
Caring for terminal AIDS patients: The experiences of caregivers in a palliative care institution Abstract PDF
     Magdalena (Dalena) van Rooyen, Margaret Williams, Essie Ricks 11 pages
The relationship between family-of-origin and marital satisfaction Abstract PDF
     Anja Botha, Henriette S. van den Berg, Chris A.V. Venter 7 pages
Prescribing patterns of medicine classified as 'antidepressants' in South African children and adolescents Abstract PDF
     Johanita R. Burger, Elmarie van der Westhuizen, Martie S. Lubbe, Jan H. P. Serfontein 8 pages
Obesity: A preliminary report of an introductory service- learning course on the role of pharmacy students in health promotion Abstract PDF
     Sunitha C. Srinivas, Wendy Wrench, Catherine W. Karekezi, Sarah Radloff, Santy Daya 6 pages
Informed consent in clinical trials: Perceptions and experiences of a sample of South African researchers Abstract PDF
     Katherine van Loon, Graham Lindegger 7 pages
Perception of seriousness and preventive health actions of patients with type 2 diabetes Abstract PDF
     Susanna C.D. Wright, Jacoba J.M. Jansen van Rensburg, Johanna E. Maree 8 pages
Comparison of three school feeding strategies for primary school children in an informal settlement in Gauteng, South Africa Abstract PDF
     Carin Napier, Wilna Oldewage-Theron, Jeanette Kearney 8 pages
Nurses' and doctors' perceptions regarding the implementation of a triage system in an emergency unit in South Africa Abstract PDF
     Jean E. Augustyn, Valerie J. Ehlers, Susanna P. Hattingh 8 pages
Nurses' perceptions about Botswana patients' anti-retroviral therapy adherence Abstract PDF
     Esther Kip, Valerie J. Ehlers, Dirk M. van der Wal 8 pages
Experiences of health care providers managing sexual assault victims in the emergency unit Part 1: Background and methodology Abstract PDF
     Rebecca M. Skhosana, Mmapheko D. Peu 7 pages
Experiences of health care providers managing sexual assault victims in the emergency unit Part 2: Discussion of results and literature control Abstract PDF
     Rebecca M. Skhosana, Mmapheko D. Peu 5 pages
Asthma control limitations in selected primary health care clinics Abstract PDF
     Jesslee M. du Plessis, Jan J. Gerber 3 pages
The experiences of remaining nurse tutors during the transformation of nursing colleges Abstract PDF
     Ellie C. van Dyk, Gisela H. van Rensburg, Juanita E. Tjallinks 9 pages
A comparative study of Klimakt-Heel® and Femolene Ultra in the management of typical climacteric symptoms Abstract PDF
     Bronwyn L. Penny, Radmila Razlog, Marilena Deroukakis, Gavin Johnston 5 pages

Review Article

Health, well-being and wellness: An anthropological eco-systemic approach Abstract PDF
     Tiaan G.J.C. Kirsten, Hannes J.L. van der Walt, Charles T. Viljoen 7 pages
Elements of effective nutrition education for adults with diabetes mellitus in resource-poor settings: A review Abstract PDF
     Jane W. Muchiri, Gerda Gericke, Paul Rheeder 9 pages

Reviewer Acknowledgement

HSAG Volume 14, Issue 1 PDF
     Editorial Office 1 page



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