Epidemiology of spinal cord injuries in three selected counties in Kenya.

Background: Spinal cord injury (SCI) presents a significant health challenge, characterised by damage to the spinal cord resulting from trauma, inflammation, tumours or other aetiologies. This injury often leads to a range of debilitating consequences, including loss of motor function, sensation, sphincter control and autonomic nerve function below the site of injury, as well as challenges with self-care and performance of instrumental activities of daily living (ADLs).

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the prevalence, risk factors and characteristics of SCI among adult patients in three selected counties in Kenya.

Implementation strategies to overcome barriers to early mobilisation practices in Zimbabwean and South African public sector ICUs: A Delphi study.

Background: Barriers to early mobilisation in healthcare settings encompass various factors, including practical challenges, accountability and the crucial role of leadership.

Objectives: To gain consensus from multidisciplinary team members in South African (SA) and Zimbabwean public sector hospitals to formulate implementation strategies addressing identified barriers for early mobilisation.

Methods: An online two-round modified Delphi study including 23 experts from SA and Zimbabwe was undertaken.

An interprofessional model of care for adolescents with perinatal HIV: A qualitative study.

Background And Aims: The number of perinatally HIV-infected adolescents (PHIVA) is increasing however many health care systems are not prepared for this population and their health challenges, specifically a model of care (MoC) is lacking. Thus the objective of this study was to develop and propose a MoC for PHIVA.

Methods: Through a qualitative study design, a MoC was developed and ratified with two focus groups, consisting of PHIVA and healthcare professionals.

Physical functioning in adolescents with perinatal HIV.

Perinatal HIV impacts on growth and development in childhood, with physical impairments such as growth limitations, decreased physical activity, reduced exercise tolerance and cardiopulmonary dysfunction continuing into adolescence. There is limited data on other physical functioning domains in perinatally HIV-infected adolescents (PHIVA) thus the aim of this study was to establish the physical sequelae of perinatal HIV in adolescents. This South African cross-sectional study compared PHIVA with HIV-negative adolescents, assessing anthropometry, muscle strength, endurance and motor performance.