Publications by authors named "N T Mayet"

Objectives: The study aimed to describe the prevalence of and risk factors for post-COVID-19 condition (PCC).

Methods: This was a prospective, longitudinal observational cohort study. Hospitalized and nonhospitalized adults were randomly selected to undergo telephone assessment at 1, 3, and 6 months.

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Background: Post COVID-19 condition (PCC), as defined by WHO, refers to a wide range of new, returning, or ongoing health problems in people who have had COVID-19, and it represents a rapidly emerging public health priority. We aimed to establish how this developing condition has affected patients in South Africa and which population groups are at risk.

Methods: In this prospective cohort study, we used the DATCOV national hospital surveillance system to identify participants aged 18 years or older who had been hospitalised with laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection in South Africa.

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Background: Garment workers are at risk of developing work-related upper limb disorders (WRULD) due to the highly repetitive nature of their work. Workplace-based rehabilitation (WBR) facilitates improvement in work performance by providing intervention at the worker's place of work.

Objective: This study aims to determine the documented outcomes of workplace-based occupational therapy rehabilitation of garment workers with upper limb conditions.

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Article Synopsis
  • National public health institutes (NPHIs) in Africa played a vital role in COVID-19 responses, utilizing innovative strategies and technology for effective management and communication.
  • These institutions improved laboratory capacities and forged stronger public-private partnerships, establishing systems expected to sustain beyond the pandemic.
  • Challenges remain, including the need for more trained staff, better data sharing, and addressing inequalities in health service access, emphasizing the importance of ongoing investment in NPHIs to enhance public health infrastructure.
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