Publications by authors named "R van Wyk"
Introduction: daily, workers in beauty salons and parlors use different cosmetic products made of various chemicals. This study aimed to determine the knowledge, practices, and self-reported health outcomes related to chemical use and safety among workers in beauty salons and parlors.
Methods: a quantitative, cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 145 participants, randomly selected using a simple random sampling design.
Background: Drug administration errors (DAEs) in anaesthesia are common, the aetiology multifactorial and though mostly inconsequential, some lead to substantial harm. The extend of DAEs remain poorly quantified and effective implementation of prevention strategies sparse.
Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted using a peer-reviewed survey questionnaire, circulated to 2217 anaesthetists via a national communication platform.
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- Antimicrobial resistance is rising globally, leading to high rates of illness and death, prompting the exploration of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) as a potential alternative to traditional antibiotics due to their lower tendency to cause resistance.
- The study identifies key properties of 46 African-derived AMPs, highlighting that the negative lipophilicity of polar amino acids is crucial for their selective antimicrobial activity without harming host cells.
- Findings indicate that factors like overall hydrophobicity, peptide charge, and size contribute to selectively targeting pathogens, suggesting a new strategy for designing more effective AMPs for therapeutic use.
This study aimed to assess the prevalence and identify risk factors of schistosomiasis among school-aged children in low- and middle-income communities. A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted to review patient records of school-age children. Data on gender, age, sub-district, area residing in, patient status, history of bilharzia, presence of blood in the urine, and schistosomiasis diagnoses were collected.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the critical importance of infection prevention practices among healthcare workers. Prioritizing this crucial aspect of healthcare can mitigate the spread of infectious diseases and ensure the well-being of our healthcare heroes and their communities. The purpose of the research was to investigate the knowledge and practice of infection prevention and control.
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