Rees, H Pillay, D Mullick, S Chersich, M
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South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde
Progress in reducing unintended pregnancies in South Africa is slow. The implant, introduced in 2014, expanded the range of available longacting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) and held much promise. Uptake, however, has declined precipitously, in spite of its ‘unmatched effectiveness’ and high levels of satisfaction for most users. We propose po...
Pleaner, M Morroni, C Smit, J Lince-Deroche, N Chersich, M Mullick, S Pillay, D Makua, M Rees, H
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In 2014, South Africa (SA) introduced the subdermal contraceptive implant with the aim of expanding the contraceptive method mix and availability of long-acting reversible methods in the public sector. Three years on, concerns have been raised about the decline in uptake, early implant removals and challenges in service delivery. This article explo...
Khan, Aabida
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South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde
Magadzire, Bvudzai P Ward, Kim Leng, Henry M J Sanders, David
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South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde
Addressing the procurement challenges, most notably timeous tender awards and supplier performance management, is critical for successful implementation of ATM strategies.
Dhai, Amaboo
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South Africa (SA) has played a leading role in health research internationally. Ethical guidelines for the protection of research participants have been published by the Medical Research Council (MRC) as early as 1979. Ironically, the guidelines gave substantial prominence to the oppressive laws of the time. In its 4th edition of the guidelines, th...
Harling, Guy Moyo, Sizulu McGovern, Mark E Mabaso, Musawenkosi Marra, Giampiero Bärnighausen, Till Rehle, Thomas
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The most recent SA HIV prevalence estimates are robust under the strongest available test for selection bias due to missing data. Our findings support the reliability of inferences drawn from such data.
Martin, Case Thiart, Gerhard McCollum, Graham Roche, Stephen Maqungo, Sithombo
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This study assessed the burden of orthopaedic firearm injuries in SA. It was estimated that on average, treating an orthopaedic GSW patient cost USD2 940, used just over 3 hours of theatre time per operation, and necessitated a hospital bed for an average period of 9.75 days. Improved understanding of the high incidence of orthopaedic GSWs treated ...
Bhana, Arvin Rathod, Sujit D Selohilwe, One Kathree, Tasneem Petersen, Inge
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The high levels of risky drinking among chronic care patients, particularly among patients receiving treatment for HIV and TB, are concerning. Instituting appropriate screening measures and referral to treatment would be an important first step in mitigating the effects of risky alcohol use among chronic care patients.
Fabian, June Crymble, Kim
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Shabalala, E Sebitloane, Hannah M
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HIV was associated with a high risk of PPH, and its possible association with HIV treatment needs further research.
