The impact of DNA methylation as a factor of Adverse Pregnancy and Birth Outcomes (APBOs): a systematic review protocol.

Background: Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) methylation is one of the epigenetic modifications that has gained a lot of interest as a factor influencing fetal programming and as a biomarker for adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes (APBOs). Epidemiological studies have demonstrated that DNA methylation can result in adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes (APBOs) including miscarriage, intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), low birth weight (LBW), sepsis, and preterm birth (PTB), which may later result in diseases in adulthood. However, the mechanism by which DNA methylation influences these APBOs remains unclear.

Mentorship during transition period: a challenge for newly qualified midwives in Limpopo province of South Africa.

Background: Mentorship is a process in which structured support is provided to new graduates of the profession to facilitate theireffective transitional journey to professional autonomy.

Objectives: To explore and describe the mentoring process as experienced by newly qualified midwives and experienced midwives during thetransition period.

Methods: Aqualitative approach was used.

Managers' support on implementation of maternal guidelines, Limpopo province, South Africa.

Background: The report of Saving Mothers indicated a decline of maternal mortality from 12.8% to 12.5% last triennium of 2017.

Cultural Factors Contributing to Maternal Mortality Rate in Rural Villages of Limpopo Province, South Africa.

Introduction: The understanding of the link between cultural affairs and maternal health is critical to save the lives of women. The South African maternal mortality rate (MMR) target for 2015 was 38/100,000 live births. In 2017, South Africa had 1,222 maternal deaths.

Managing hypertensive disorders during pregnancy in low resource settings.

: Maternal deaths caused by hypertensive disorders are preventable. The purpose was to assess midwives' perceived knowledge and skills on the implementation of maternal health guidelines when managing hypertensive disorders during pregnancy. : Quantitative, cross-sectional method was used.

PROPOSED GUIDELINES TO MINIMISE MULTI-DRUG RESISTANT TUBERCULOSIS TREATMENT DEFAULT IN A MULTI-DRUG RESISTANT UNIT OF LIMPOPO PROVINCE, SOUTH AFRICA.

Background: The increasing prevalence and incidence of Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is as a result of the defaulting of treatment by patients. Worldwide, several factors that contribute to patients defaulting to tuberculosis treatment protocol have been identified. This paper aims to develop guidelines to minimise the defaulting rate of MDR-TB patients in MDR unit of Limpopo Province.

Factors influencing weight control practices amongst the adolescent girls in Vhembe District of Limpopo Province, South Africa.

Background: The incidence of overweight is increasing amongst adolescents in many countries around the world. Healthy and unhealthy weight control practices are common amongst overweight and non-overweight adolescents.

Aim: The aim of this study was to explore factors influencing weight control practices amongst adolescent girls.

Beliefs and practices of diabetic patients in Vhembe district of Limpopo Province.

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic condition affecting over 18 million people worldwide. It can lead to debilitating complications and premature death if not effectively controlled. South Africa, like any sub-Saharan countries and the world at large, is no exception.