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Research paper thumbnail of Translation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Knowledge Questionnaire in the Western Cape, South Africa

Research Square (Research Square), Dec 10, 2021

Background. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a major public health concern. The Internation... more Background. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a major public health concern. The International Diabetes Federation estimated that the global prevalence of hyperglycemia in pregnancy is 16.2%. In South Africa, the most recent prevalence of GDM ranges between 9.1-25.8%. Serious adverse events associated with GDM can be mitigated by lifestyle modi cations and education. Good comprehension of GDM, and improved understanding has been shown to translate into better glycemic control and reduces perinatal complications. Assessing the knowledge base of mothers with GDM, whether in a country like South Africa, or any other similar country, is therefore imperative in bridging the gap and improving their understanding and control of their condition. Objective. To ascertain the validity and reliability of translated, cross-culturally adapted South African English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa versions of the Malaysian GDM Knowledge Questionnaire (M-GDMKQ). Methods. This mixed-method study was conducted prospectively within a high-risk antenatal clinic setting. The study consisted of three phases. Women ≥18-years, with GDM who were able to read basic level English, Afrikaans or isiXhosa; and attended the high-risk antenatal clinic throughout the index pregnancy were consecutively sampled and strati ed into three language groups across phases. Results. The cross-culturally adapted English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa South African GDMKQ demonstrated reasonable face and content validity. Kappa values ranged between Kappa (SE),-0.03 (0.18) to 0.89 (0.13) for the English version, Kappa (SE),-0.07 (0.18) to 0.53 (0.13) for the Afrikaans version and Kappa (SE), 0.28 (0.18) to 0.87 (0.17) for the isiXhosa version respectively. Cronbach alpha for the individual questions ranged from 0.31 to 0.90, while correlation between overall scores was rho=0.79 (p<0.001). Conclusion. While the translated and cross-culturally adaptation South African English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa versions of the GDMKQ were found to be feasible, acceptable and easy to comprehend, more research is required to con rm validity and reliability.

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of video portfolios on learning foundational (physiotherapy) techniques

Human functioning, technology and health, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Transformation of learning and teaching in rehabilitation sciences: A case study from South Africa

Human functioning, technology and health, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Translation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Knowledge Questionnaire in the Western Cape, South Africa

Background. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a major public health concern. The Internation... more Background. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a major public health concern. The International Diabetes Federation estimated that the global prevalence of hyperglycemia in pregnancy is 16.2%. In South Africa, the most recent prevalence of GDM ranges between 9.1-25.8%. Serious adverse events associated with GDM can be mitigated by lifestyle modifications and education. Good comprehension of GDM, and improved understanding has been shown to translate into better glycemic control and reduces peri-natal complications. Assessing the knowledge base of mothers with GDM, whether in a country like South Africa, or any other similar country, is therefore imperative in bridging the gap and improving their understanding and control of their condition. Objective. To ascertain the validity and reliability of translated, cross-culturally adapted South African English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa versions of the Malaysian GDM Knowledge Questionnaire (M-GDMKQ). Methods. This mixed-method study was c...

Research paper thumbnail of Effectiveness of exercise in office workers with neck pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis

South African Journal of Physiotherapy

Background: Non-specific neck pain is a common health problem of global concern for office worker... more Background: Non-specific neck pain is a common health problem of global concern for office workers. This systematic review ascertained the latest evidence for the effectiveness of therapeutic exercise versus no therapeutic exercise on reducing neck pain and improving quality of life (QoL) in office workers with non-specific neck pain.Method: Seven electronic databases using keywords, that is, ‘office workers’, ‘non-specific neck pain’, ‘exercise’ and/or ‘exercise therapy’, ‘QoL’, ‘strengthening’, ‘stretching’, ‘endurance’, ‘physiotherapy’ and/or ‘physical therapy’, were searched from inception until March 2017. Heterogeneous data were reported in narrative format and comparable homogenous data were pooled using Revman.Results: Eight randomised control trials were reviewed and scored on average 6.63/10 on the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale. Five studies performed strengthening exercise, one study had a strengthening and an endurance exercise group, one study performed ...

Research paper thumbnail of Translation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Knowledge Questionnaire in the Western Cape, South Africa

Research Square (Research Square), Dec 10, 2021

Background. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a major public health concern. The Internation... more Background. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a major public health concern. The International Diabetes Federation estimated that the global prevalence of hyperglycemia in pregnancy is 16.2%. In South Africa, the most recent prevalence of GDM ranges between 9.1-25.8%. Serious adverse events associated with GDM can be mitigated by lifestyle modi cations and education. Good comprehension of GDM, and improved understanding has been shown to translate into better glycemic control and reduces perinatal complications. Assessing the knowledge base of mothers with GDM, whether in a country like South Africa, or any other similar country, is therefore imperative in bridging the gap and improving their understanding and control of their condition. Objective. To ascertain the validity and reliability of translated, cross-culturally adapted South African English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa versions of the Malaysian GDM Knowledge Questionnaire (M-GDMKQ). Methods. This mixed-method study was conducted prospectively within a high-risk antenatal clinic setting. The study consisted of three phases. Women ≥18-years, with GDM who were able to read basic level English, Afrikaans or isiXhosa; and attended the high-risk antenatal clinic throughout the index pregnancy were consecutively sampled and strati ed into three language groups across phases. Results. The cross-culturally adapted English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa South African GDMKQ demonstrated reasonable face and content validity. Kappa values ranged between Kappa (SE),-0.03 (0.18) to 0.89 (0.13) for the English version, Kappa (SE),-0.07 (0.18) to 0.53 (0.13) for the Afrikaans version and Kappa (SE), 0.28 (0.18) to 0.87 (0.17) for the isiXhosa version respectively. Cronbach alpha for the individual questions ranged from 0.31 to 0.90, while correlation between overall scores was rho=0.79 (p<0.001). Conclusion. While the translated and cross-culturally adaptation South African English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa versions of the GDMKQ were found to be feasible, acceptable and easy to comprehend, more research is required to con rm validity and reliability.

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of video portfolios on learning foundational (physiotherapy) techniques

Human functioning, technology and health, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Transformation of learning and teaching in rehabilitation sciences: A case study from South Africa

Human functioning, technology and health, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Translation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Knowledge Questionnaire in the Western Cape, South Africa

Background. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a major public health concern. The Internation... more Background. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a major public health concern. The International Diabetes Federation estimated that the global prevalence of hyperglycemia in pregnancy is 16.2%. In South Africa, the most recent prevalence of GDM ranges between 9.1-25.8%. Serious adverse events associated with GDM can be mitigated by lifestyle modifications and education. Good comprehension of GDM, and improved understanding has been shown to translate into better glycemic control and reduces peri-natal complications. Assessing the knowledge base of mothers with GDM, whether in a country like South Africa, or any other similar country, is therefore imperative in bridging the gap and improving their understanding and control of their condition. Objective. To ascertain the validity and reliability of translated, cross-culturally adapted South African English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa versions of the Malaysian GDM Knowledge Questionnaire (M-GDMKQ). Methods. This mixed-method study was c...

Research paper thumbnail of Effectiveness of exercise in office workers with neck pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis

South African Journal of Physiotherapy

Background: Non-specific neck pain is a common health problem of global concern for office worker... more Background: Non-specific neck pain is a common health problem of global concern for office workers. This systematic review ascertained the latest evidence for the effectiveness of therapeutic exercise versus no therapeutic exercise on reducing neck pain and improving quality of life (QoL) in office workers with non-specific neck pain.Method: Seven electronic databases using keywords, that is, ‘office workers’, ‘non-specific neck pain’, ‘exercise’ and/or ‘exercise therapy’, ‘QoL’, ‘strengthening’, ‘stretching’, ‘endurance’, ‘physiotherapy’ and/or ‘physical therapy’, were searched from inception until March 2017. Heterogeneous data were reported in narrative format and comparable homogenous data were pooled using Revman.Results: Eight randomised control trials were reviewed and scored on average 6.63/10 on the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale. Five studies performed strengthening exercise, one study had a strengthening and an endurance exercise group, one study performed ...