Prosthodonticshttp://hdl.handle.net/2263/82472024-03-29T06:03:14Z2024-03-29T06:03:14ZRace in health research : considerations for researchers and research ethics committeesVan Staden, WerdieNienaber, A.Rossouw, T.Turner, A.C. (Astrid)Filmalter, Cecilia JacobaNel, Jan GertBapela, S.Beetge, Mia-MichaelaBlumenthal, RyanCastelyn, Camille De VilleboisDe Witt-Jordaan, T.W. (Wilma)Dlagnekova, AntoniaKotze, CarlaMangwane, S.Napoles, LizekaSomers, R.Sykes, Leanne M.Van Zyl, W.B.Venter, MarietjieUys, AndreWarren, Nicholahttp://hdl.handle.net/2263/946562024-02-16T22:47:46Z2023-04-01T00:00:00ZRace in health research : considerations for researchers and research ethics committees
Van Staden, Werdie; Nienaber, A.; Rossouw, T.; Turner, A.C. (Astrid); Filmalter, Cecilia Jacoba; Nel, Jan Gert; Bapela, S.; Beetge, Mia-Michaela; Blumenthal, Ryan; Castelyn, Camille De Villebois; De Witt-Jordaan, T.W. (Wilma); Dlagnekova, Antonia; Kotze, Carla; Mangwane, S.; Napoles, Lizeka; Somers, R.; Sykes, Leanne M.; Van Zyl, W.B.; Venter, Marietjie; Uys, Andre; Warren, Nichola
This article provides ethical guidance on using race in health research as a variable or in defining the study population. To this end, a plain,
non-exhaustive checklist is provided for researchers and research ethics committees, preceded by a brief introduction on the need for
justification when using race as a variable or in defining a study population, the problem of exoticism, that distinctions pertain between
race, ethnicity and ancestry, the problematic naming of races, and that race does not serve well as a presumed biological construct in
genetic research.
2023-04-01T00:00:00ZSelf-reported substance use, in dental and oral hygiene students at a university in South AfricaMadiba, Thomas KhomotjoMostert, Vanessa C.Sykes, Leanne M.http://hdl.handle.net/2263/896202024-02-16T05:42:13Z2022-10-01T00:00:00ZSelf-reported substance use, in dental and oral hygiene students at a university in South Africa
Madiba, Thomas Khomotjo; Mostert, Vanessa C.; Sykes, Leanne M.
BACKGROUND : A recent study amongst South African dental students
found that a number of them had perceived moderate
to severe stress and as a result, some have resorted to
stimulant drugs.
AIM : The aim of the study was to assess substance use by
dental and oral hygiene students at a university in South
Africa.
DESIGN : A cross-sectional design was used and all dental and
oral hygiene students registered in 2019 at a university in
South Africa were asked to participate.
MATERIALS AND METHODS : A pretested, validated self-administered questionnaire
was used to achieve the aim. The objectives were to
identify which substances were used, where they were
obtained, frequency and reasons for use, as well as the
self-perceived benefits and side effects experienced.
Data was analysed using SPSS version 27. The data
was confidential and anonymity was ensured.
RESULTS : A total of 303 (88%) agreed to participate with ages from
17 to 36 years and a mean of 22.3 years. Over two thirds
206 (67.9%) used substances. Almost half of the group
(44.6%) took one product, 16.5% took two, and 7%
consumed between 3 and 5. The sources of substances
ranged from peers, friends, acquaintances and
pharmacies. Nearly twenty percent of the students used
caffeine products, energy drinks, and methylphenidate.
Almost 10% used anti-anxiety pills and anti-depressants
whilst just above 11% used natural boosters and
multivitamins. More than half of the students used the
substances to stay awake and improve marks and
45(22%) of the users struggled to stop.
CONCLUSIONS : Over two thirds of students used substances, with
almost half using one substance. There were multiple
sources of substances. More than half of the students
used them to stay awake and improve marks.
2022-10-01T00:00:00ZIs “failure to treat” a treatment failure?Sykes, Leanne M.Jagathpal, Avish J.Bradfield, Charles F.Cronje, Michaelhttp://hdl.handle.net/2263/882652024-02-16T05:43:13Z2021-10-01T00:00:00ZIs “failure to treat” a treatment failure?
Sykes, Leanne M.; Jagathpal, Avish J.; Bradfield, Charles F.; Cronje, Michael
Over-servicing in dentistry has been widely reported on and
censured due to the potential physical, social and financial
harms it can cause a patient. In contrast, under-treatment
is less often noticed or raised as a concern as it seldom
presents with overt signs of carelessness or disregard. In
addition, it is usually not accompanied by any time or financial
burdens, thus patients rarely complain about it. While some
practitioners may argue that failure to treat is a form of
negligence, this paper will explore if, and when it could be
justified. While practitioners may never reach a consensus
agreement, the ultimate message is that all treatment should
be patient centred and should only commence following their
educated, considered, autonomous, and voluntary consent.
2021-10-01T00:00:00Z"Wear your mask"Sykes, Leanne M.Wood, Neil H.http://hdl.handle.net/2263/882632024-02-16T05:44:03Z2021-02-01T00:00:00Z"Wear your mask"
Sykes, Leanne M.; Wood, Neil H.
The current pandemic has made the wearing of masks a
“necessary, if not life-saving, evil”. However, masks have
been admired and worn throughout the world for centuries
and play an integral part of many activities including
customary rituals, cultural events, battles, entertainment,
and for protection. They may hide identities, reveal certain
personality traits, suggest moods, or act as a barrier
between the wearer and the outside world. Masks and
mask making has a striking number of similarities to
dentistry, and so it seemed fitting to dedicate this year’s
cover pages to various types of masks.
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