Browsing Research Articles (School of Health Systems and Public Health (SHSPH)) by UP Author "Medina-Marino, Andrew"

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Risk factors for tuberculosis smear non-conversion in Eden district, Western Cape, South Africa, 2007-2013 : a retrospective cohort study

Mlotshwa, Mandla; Abraham, Natasha; Beery, Moira; Williams, Seymour; Smit, Sandra; Uys, Margot; Reddy, Carl; Medina-Marino, Andrew (BioMed Central, 2016-08)

BACKGROUND : Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be a major global health problem. While progress has been made to improve TB cure rates, South Africa’s 76 % smear-positive pulmonary TB (PTB) case cure rate remains below the ...
The South African Rea Phela Health Study : a randomized controlled trial of communication retention strategies

Rhyne, James M.; Mumbauer, Alexandra; Rheeder, Paul; Hall, Megan N.; Genkinger, Jeanine; Medina-Marino, Andrew (Public Library of Science, 2018-05-24)

Epidemiological transitions are occurring throughout Africa. To inform public health programs and policies, longitudinal cohorts investigating non-communicable diseases are needed. However, loss-to-follow up is a major ...

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