The effects of socio-demographic factors on depression and perceived health status among a cohort of young people (15-24) in South Africa: evidence from the National Income Dynamic... by Nkhoma, Nelly Ruth

“…MER is appropriate for unbalanced panels as this method is robust to irregularly spaced measurements. …”
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Timing of complications following elective craniotomies by Claassens, Caren

“…Statistical analysis was primarily descriptive. Results: A total of 189 elective craniotomy patients were included in our audit for the 2-year period mentioned. …”
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The Assessment of quality of life in children with Tracheostomies and their families in a Low to Middle Income Country (LMIC) by Din, Taseer Feroze

“…We aim to assess the quality of life (QOL) of tracheostomised children and their families as the first study of its kind in a low-resource setting. Methods A descriptive, observational study was done to assess the QOL of tracheostomised children managed by the Breatheasy© Program over 10 months. …”
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Exploring factors causing the high incidence of sexually transmitted infections in the township of Du Noon by Dookhith, Azhaar Bibi Faatimah

“…The questionnaires were analysed using the Likert Scale and open-ended questions were analysed using exploratory descriptive methods. Results: Cultural beliefs, having multiple partners, lack of partner notification, alcohol consumption and lack of condom usage were found to be the main contributing factors to the high incidence of STIs. …”
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The perceived barriers to timely therapeutic hypothermia treatment for neonates diagnosed with hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy when born outside the cooling facility within the pr... by de Wet, Wardie

“…The participants represented both the referral and receiving facilities. The descriptive analysis of the data obtained showed overlapping of emerged themes, ranging in repetitive strength. …”
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A retrospective audit of pain assessment and management post caesarean section at New Somerset Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa by Munsaka, Effraim Frackson

“…This audit aimed to review the folders of patients who underwent CS, with reference to perioperative pain management guidelines for CS. Methods: A descriptive, retrospective, cross-sectional audit was conducted. …”
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An exploration of South African university students utilization of and engagement with mental health-related information on Instagram by Lekgothoane, Lesego

“…However, there has not been any research to date on how university students in South Africa use and engage with mental health-related content on SNS. The current mixed methods study explored South African university students' experiences of accessing and using mental health-related information on Instagram. …”
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A study of urinary tract infections in renal transplant patients by Walele, Abdul Aziz

“…The aim of the study was to document the clinical experience of UTI in renal transplant patients. Methods: A descriptive study of UTI occurring in consecutive renal transplant patients attending the transplant clinic, Tygerberg Hospital between 1st January and 31st July 1995 was undertaken. …”
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Coloured education struggles in South Africa : education boycotts in the Western Cape, 1976 by Bond, David Francois de Beer

“…A major part of the work is a historically descriptive investigation of the Coloured education system and related conflict in South Africa. …”
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Familial hypercholesterolaemia - the Cape Town experience by Firth, Jean Catherine

“…Data were analysed using conventional statistical methods. The thesis reviews familial hypercholesterolaemia from its original description to current opinions. …”
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An analysis of the Department of Social Welfare & Pensions' capacity to respond to needs & social problems of the people in Venda by Davhana, Tendani Doreen

“…How the Department responds to problems and needs is examined in relation to the social work profession. An exploratory descriptive approach was used. Data was gathered from primary and secondary sources. …”
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A retrospective review (audit) of gynaecological emergency surgery at Groote Schuur Hospital for the period of January to December 2019 by Hlako, Tebogo Clive

“…The planned study analysed the clinical processes and outcomes of gynaecological emergency surgeries performed at a tertiary level hospital in the Western Cape (Groote Schuur) in the year 2019. Methods. The study was a retrospective descriptive record review of patients who underwent emergency surgery at Groote Schuur Hospital. …”
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A cross-sectional study of patients presenting to an urban emergency department in Mwanza, Tanzania by Kotecha, Shahzmah Suleman

“…This study describes patients attending the Bugando Medical Centre, Mwanza, Tanzania ED. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted including all patients presenting from 01 – 31 January 2023. …”
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Presentation and management of snakebite envenomation in the uMkhanyakude district of KwaZulu-Natal (Mosvold Hospital) by Kabeya, Matamba Jean Benoit

“…Although there are various protocols and guidelines, as well as tools for assessing severity, none are standardized and it remains unclear what local management (and outcomes) are, particularly at the level of a small district hospital with arguably the highest incidence of snake bites in SA. Methods This study is a descriptive, retrospective observational study, describing all victims of snakebites presenting from 01st September 2019 to 31st August 2022 to a district hospital, Mosvold Hospital. …”
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Digital preservation preparedness of the National Library of Namibia for digital preservation of documentary heritage: a case study by Uutoni, Wilhelm Elinashe

“…Within the pragmatic paradigm, the study adopted a convergent parallel mixed methods approach and employed a single case study design. …”
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Awareness and use of electronic resources by faculty members of the Ghana Communication Technology University: a case study of the Accra campus by Anguah, Philip Larry

“…In addressing the study's objective, a descriptive survey and an interview research method were used to collect data from a census of 122 faculty members at the Accra campus and purposively selected library staff members, respectively. …”
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Factors affecting public trust in government digital services in developing countries: a case of South Africa by Ntika, Nomfezeko

“…To achieve this objective, the study analysed how personal, institutional, and technological factors influence public trust in government digital services. Methods This study was of qualitative nature and adopted an interpretive philosophy, a descriptive purpose, and a deductive approach. …”
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Exploring social worker's experiences working with child sexual abuse survivors who are intellectually disabled. by Samuels, Leandre

“…The study employed a qualitative research design, specifically a qualitative descriptive and explorative design. The study design reflects a commitment to upholding the rights, safety, and well-being of both the social workers involved and the vulnerable populations they serve. …”
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