Khuliso Ravhuhali

Socioeconomic inequalities in the prevalence of chronic non-communicable disease risk factors in the DIMAMO health and demographic surveillance system

Khuliso Ravhuhali, Cairo Bruce Ntimana, Eric Maimela

Background Socioeconomic inequalities play a crucial role in shaping the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and associated risk factors. This study examined socioeconomic disparities in the prevalence of chronic NCD risk factors among adults in the DIMAMO Health and Demographic Surveillance Site …

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Factors associated with mortality in patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in the Manzini Region, Eswatini, 2020-2021

Sincobile Victory Mavundla, Vusie Lokotfwako, Lazarus Kuonza, Alfred Musekiwa et autres

Introduction: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) emerged in late 2019 and rapidly evolved into a global public health crisis. After more than 118,000 cases in 114 countries and 4,291 mortalities were reported, the WHO declared COVID-19 a worldwide pandemic on 11 March 2020. …

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Knowledge and practices on dog bite management for rabies prevention in Ethekwini, South Africa

Khuliso Ravhuhali, Masingita Makamu, Sharika Naidoo, Sanele Zuma et autres

Background: Dogs are responsible for rabies virus transmission to humans in up to 99% of cases. Human rabies cases in the eThekwini district have led to human fatalities. Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes and practices …

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Investigation of a suspected Foodborne outbreak at a village in Leribe District, Lesotho, September 2021

Mahloli Ratsiu, Mahlape Tiiti, Hellen Kgatla, Tsepang Lekhela et autres

Introduction: Foodborne diseases are estimated to cause 420,000 deaths annually. On 8 September 2021, the Leribe District Medical Officer was alerted of a foodborne outbreak rumour on a social media page. We conducted the investigation to confirm the outbreak and determine its …

Afrique du Sud, Lesotho (code pays fourni par la source)

Factors associated with an unsuppressed viral load among HIV-positive individuals attending STI services in South Africa, 2019

Marceline Mapiye, Khuliso Ravhuhali, Alex de Voux, Tendesayi Kufa

BACKGROUND: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), particularly in the absence of viral suppression, increase the risk of HIV transmission to uninfected partners. We determined factors associated with having an unsuppressed VL among HIV-positive individuals attending STI services in South Africa (SA). METHODS: We …

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Factors associated with an unsuppressed viral load among HIV-positive sexually transmitted infected patients attending STI services in South Africa, 2019

Marceline Mapiye, Khuliso Ravhuhali, Alex de Voux, Tendesayi Kufa

Abstract Background South Africa has a high burden of HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). In the absence of viral suppression, STIs may facilitate the onward transmission of HIV to uninfected partners. We determined factors associated with having an unsuppressed VL among …

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Common Mental Health Disorders among Informal Waste Pickers in Johannesburg, South Africa 2018—A Cross-Sectional Study

Matimba Makhubele, Khuliso Ravhuhali, Lazarus Kuonza, Angela Mathee et autres

Waste-picking is an income-generating opportunity for individuals living in poverty. Waste picking is associated with a range of risk factors for common mental disorders (CMD). This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with CMD among waste pickers in Johannesburg. …

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Waterborne outbreak of gastroenteritis on the KwaZulu-Natal Coast, South Africa, December 2016/January 2017 – CORRIGENDUM

Phuti Sekwadi, Khuliso Ravhuhali, Anisa Mosam, Vivien Essel et autres

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Waterborne outbreak of gastroenteritis on the KwaZulu-Natal Coast, South Africa, December 2016/January 2017

Phuti Sekwadi, Khuliso Ravhuhali, Anisa Mosam, Vivien Essel et autres

An unexpected increase in gastroenteritis cases was reported by healthcare workers on the KwaZulu-Natal Coast, South Africa, January 2017 with >600 cases seen over a 3-week period. A case-control study was conducted to identify the source and risk factors associated with the …

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Leprosy case investigation - Limpopo province, South Africa, December 2016

Khuliso Ravhuhali, Ntsieni Ramalwa

Introduction: leprosy remains an important public health problem globally. In Africa, 6 countries including Mozambique and Tanzania accounted for 14% of new cases reported globally in 2015. Prevalence in South Africa (SA) is below 1 per 10,000. On December 8, 2016, the …

Malaria outbreak investigation - Mopani and Vhembe districts, Limpopo province, South Africa, May 2017

Khuliso Ravhuhali, Ntsieni Ramalwa, Carl Reddy

Introduction: South Africa (SA) has set a goal of malaria elimination by 2018. Malaria remains a major public health challenge in Vhembe and Mopani districts, Limpopo province-two of the five malaria endemic districts in SA. On 2 May 2017, health facilities in …