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Showing 1 to 13 of 13 for “"Chronic diseases of lifestyle"”.
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Psychological factors and physical outcomes in patients with chronic diseases of lifestyle
INTRODUCTION: Chronic diseases of lifestyle (CDL) are a major cause of global morbidity and mortality. Although CDL are largely preventable and treatable through adopting and maintaining healthy lifestyle behaviours, CDL rehabilitation programmes remain an underutilised resource. Behaviour …
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Lifestyle modification education in chronic diseases of lifestyle : insight into counselling provided by health professionals at primary health care facilities in the Western Cape, South Africa
The aim of this study is to conduct a formative assessment to explore health professionals’ capacity as well as the conditions within primary health care facilities in the Western Cape Metropole that facilitate or impede the provision of lifestyle modification education and counselling to patients …
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An investigation into the risk factors of musculoskeletal diseases and the association between chronic diseases of lifestyle in an under-resourced area of the Cape Town Metropole
Background: A recent shift in the global burden of disease from communicable to noncommunicable has shown that a third of the global burden of disease is attributable to noncommunicable disease, with the heaviest burden affecting poor communities in urban areas. Musculoskeletal disease (MSD) is the …
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The determinants of adhering to rehabilitation in diabetics who have undergone lower limb amputation
Chronic diseases of lifestyle (CDLs) have been rapidly increasing in population groups which had previously been least affected by this kind of illness. Diabetes Mellitus in particular has been shown to be rapidly increasing in South Africa among the non-white population which traditionally, had …
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Management of hypertension in mental health patients in a primary care setting : an assessment of quality of care
… in the Metro District Health Services Clinics of the Department of Western Cape, the researcher has encountered numerous cases of sub-standard quality of medical care for mental health patients. These encounters, as well as a need to audit the general quality of care of patients with chronic …
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Prevalence and risk factors of chronic diseases of lifestyles in endurance runners
Background: Chronic diseases of lifestyle (CDL) are associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality in South Africa. Although prevalence of CDL has been established in the general population, there is limited research regarding the prevalence and risk factors for CDL in individuals taking …
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An investigation into the nature and prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions among women attending a community clinic, and the effectiveness of an intervention programme for these patients
The thesis set out to document the process of developing and testing a non-pharmacological biopsychosocial intervention programme which included exercise and health education for women with musculoskeletal conditions attending a clinic in a poorly resourced area of the Free State Province in South …
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Rehabilitation outcomes of a lifestyle intervention program for chronic disease medical insurer referred and funded patients versus self-initiated and self-funded patients.
Chronic diseases of lifestyle are typically diseases of long duration and slow progression and are the major cause of morbidity and mortality globally. In 2008, 57 million people died worldwide of which 33 million deaths were due to chronic diseases. The burden of chronic disease in low and middle …
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Factors associated with injuries in road-runners at a local athletic club
… found to be associated with cardiovascular and chronic diseases of lifestyle which often leads to an increased rate of various physical disabilities and premature death. To combat these high incidences of chronic diseases of lifestyle, WHO strongly encourages people to become physically active …
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Osteoarthritis in women living in Cape Town: prevalence, characteristics, and the effects of a non-pharmacological intervention
Osteoarthritis contributes to the burden of physical disabilities globally, as it is the most common cause of severe chronic pain impacting the function of millions of people. Osteoarthritis is more commonly reported by women who are obese and are physically inactive. These modifiable risk factors …
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Physiotherapy student interaction with home-based carers and the impact on service delivery
… experiencing major challenges due to a shortage of key human resources and a quadruple burden of disease. A cadre of trained community health workers, namely home-based carers (HBCs), have been trained in response to an increased need for health services. It is unclear to what extent the HBCs are …
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A study of the relationship between maternal obesity and child under-nutrition in African women attending a child health clinic in Khayelitsha, Cape Town
… problem in South Africa. There is a multitude of epidemiological evidence reflecting the extent and health effects of these problems, specifically among the African communities. However, at a family level, there is a paucity of information regarding the relationship between obesity in mothers …
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Measurement of physical activity for public health purposes : validity and reliability of the International Physical Activity Questionaire(IPAQ)
… inactivity is a well-recognized risk factor for chronic diseases of lifestyle and has been associated with an increased incidence of morbidity and mortality. Current recommendations for the "dose" of physical activity that may be regarded as "protective" for these chronic diseases are 30 minutes …