FHS Research Day 2025 - 52 articles
Faculty of Health Sciences: 8th Annual Research Day
Polokwane, South Africa| 17–18 September 2025
Volume Editors:
Takalani Grace Tshitangano, University of Limpopo, South Africa
Daniel Ter Goon, University of Limpopo, South Africa
This conference volume presents the proceedings of the Faculty of Health Sciences: 8th Annual Research Day (FHS Research Day 2025), held at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Limpopo, from 17 to 18 September 2025 [...]
In submitting conference proceedings to Proceedings, the Volume Editors of the proceedings would like to certify to the publisher that all papers published in this volume have been subjected to peer review by the designated expert referees and were a...
Background: Loss to follow-up (LTFU) has been reported as a recurrent challenge affecting the success of antiretroviral treatment among HIV-infected patients in low- and middle-income countries [...]
Background: Epilepsy, a common neurological disorder in childhood, has been linked to an increased risk of developing mental disorders [...]
Background: Quarry mining is an important contributor in the greater context of economic growth in many developing countries, including South Africa [...]
Background: Misdiagnosing and mismanaging accommodative and vergence anomalies can result in patients experiencing a poor quality of life due to poor visual status, particularly in the paediatric population [...]
Background: Teachers of learners with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) encounter various challenges that impact learners’ educational outcomes [...]
Background: Owing to aging, the human eye goes through changes, which include the
loss of transparency of the crystalline lens, a clear structure inside the eye that is responsible
for clarity of vision by focusing light rays onto the retina. [...]
Background: Health institutions, particularly public hospitals, continue to be cash cows for medico-legal practitioners owing to patients not receiving services as promised [...]
Background: The diverse cultures found worldwide have a significant impact on various aspects of mental health [...]
Background: Substance use is a multidimensional public health challenge that affects individuals, families, and communities, and its impact extends beyond the user [...]
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Background: Young adults are heavily impacted by HIV, with poor healthcare retention and high mortality [...]
Background: Nursing assessment and documentation for mental health care users (MHCUs) are essential components of mental health care, vital for ensuring patient safety, effective treatment planning, and high-quality service delivery [...]
Background: Cysticercosis is a parasitic infestation caused by the larval form of a cestode, Taenia solium (pork tapeworm), which form cysts in various human tissues/organs, often in the brain (neurocysticercosis) [...]
Background: Ethics is an integral part of the nursing profession, forming the foundation thereof [...]
Background: Sexual and reproductive risky behaviour among youth has been extensively studied, with various interconnected factors identified as contributing influences [...]
Background: Cryoglobulinemia is a rare immune-mediated condition, in which abnormal proteins (cryoglobulins) precipitate at cold temperatures, leading to blood vessel inflammation. It affects approximately 1 in 100,000 individuals globally and often...
Background: Adequate knowledge of glycaemic control can promote healthier dietary choices, while a positive attitude toward dietary management may help regulate blood glucose levels [...]
Background: Optimal infant nutrition depends on smooth transition to appropriate complementary feeding [...]
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Introduction: Despite the growing availability of digital platforms aimed at providing mental health support to adolescents, the uptake and utilization of these platforms remain minimal in primary healthcare facilities in the Limpopo province [...]
Background: Infectious diseases continue to pose a worldwide health issue, intensified by the capacity of bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa to elude host immune responses through mechanisms involving biofilm formation,...
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Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a multidrug-resistant pathogen, employs biofilm formation as a key virulence strategy, complicating treatment [...]
Background: This study explored the views of male student nurses regarding the profession of nursing, highlighting that opinions are influenced by both their personal experiences and behavioral observations of nurses [...]
Background: Midwives in South African public hospitals, particularly in Gauteng Province, operate in high-pressure environments where adverse events (AEs) such as maternal deaths can occur despite best practices [...]
Background: HIV counselling and testing (HCT) are critical components in the prevention and management of HIV/AIDS [...]
Introduction: Innovation in healthcare is increasingly vital, yet nursing entrepreneurship remains underutilized globally, with only 0 [...]
Background: Leprosy is a chronic infection caused by Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium lepromatosis with protean mucocutaneous manifestations [...]
Background: Diabetes mellitus is the third leading cause of non-communicable diseases in South Africa that can be prevented by promoting preventive and control measures [...]
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Background: Caregivers significantly influence play for children with cerebral palsy by adapting the environment and creating opportunities for engagement [...]
Background: Multidisciplinary care in primary healthcare allows teams of healthcare providers to work together towards the provision of quality patient care [...]
Introduction: Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) are internationally recognized as essential human rights [...]
Introduction: Since depression in young pregnant women affects both mothers and their unborn children, it is a serious public health concern [...]
Background: Recreational sports for fitness have grown in popularity in South Africa [...]
Background: Parasuicide is a serious health problem worldwide, it is also the third leading cause of death among women aged between 15 and 35 years [...]
Background: Globally, inadequate transition processes for newly qualified registered nurses (NQRNs) contribute to high attrition rates, professional dissatisfaction, and poor patient outcomes [...]
Background: Disability inclusion in the healthcare system is essential to promote diversity and improve quality health service delivery in South African public hospitals [...]
Background: Patients’ satisfaction has always been used to measure the effectiveness of healthcare delivery, whilst the perspectives of healthcare professionals on overall healthcare quality and the challenges they experience are rarely conside...
Background: Mental health problems in adolescents are caused by and linked to several negative outcomes, including subpar academic performance, a low quality of life, and an elevated risk of substance misuse [...]
Background: Farmworkers are exposed to multiple occupational hazards from farm fields, machinery, and pesticides while performing their agricultural duties [...]
Background: Mobile health clinic services are free primary healthcare services for sections of the population living in disadvantaged communities [...]
Background: Disposal of medicine is regulated by the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 [...]
Background: Work-integrated learning is crucial in nursing education because it enables learner nurses to connect theoretical knowledge with practical experience [...]
Background: Long waiting times have a negative impact on patients, including loss of income, reduced medication adherence, the risk of drug resistance, and deterioration of their health [...]
Background: Schizophrenia is a chronic, disabling psychiatric disorder affecting approximately 24 million people worldwide [...]
Background: Cervical cancer is a public health concern, as a vast number of women are dying from it in Southern Africa [...]
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