The impact of childbirth on pelvic floor morphology in primiparous Black South African women: a prospective longitudinal observational study

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 369-375 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeelha Abdool ◽  
Barend G. Lindeque ◽  
Hans P. Dietz
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Pelvic Floor ◽  
South African ◽  
African Women ◽  
Black South African ◽  
Longitudinal Observational Study ◽  
South African Women ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Knowledge and Attitudes of Black South African Women toward Menopause: Impact of Culture and Traditions

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-122
Author(s):  
Lineo Matsela ◽  
Olakunle Towobola ◽  
Ephraim T Mokgokong
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Hormone Replacement ◽  
African Women ◽  
Vasomotor Symptoms ◽  
Black South African ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
South African Women ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACT Introduction Vasomotor symptoms of menopause could affect the quality-of-life of most women. The understanding of menopause by African women and the coping mechanisms of these women are essential factors that may be influenced by culture and traditions. This study has evaluated the psychosomatic and sociodemographic profiles of menopausal black South African women in order to ascertain the role played by their culture and traditions during the menopausal years. Materials and methods The study was carried out at three periurban districts close to the city of Pretoria, South Africa. A qualitative, prospective, community-based, cohort study was conducted over a 2-year period. The targeted population included women between 40 and 80 years, and each woman was interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Data on sociodemographic, psychosomatic profiles of the women as well as cultural and traditional beliefs relating to menopause were documented. The data from the study were analyzed by descriptive statistics. Results Totally, 450 women were interviewed: 250 (perimenopausal) and 200 (postmenopausal). The ages of the women ranged between 42.5 and 50.8 years (perimenopausal) and between 51.5 and 68.4 years for postmenopausal women. Only 20% of the women interviewed for the study had no formal education and 78% of them were financially independent. The percentage of the women who had an understanding of menopause and expressed cultural explanations for it was 96%. The women explained the impact of support systems on which they relied and by which their attitudes toward menopause were greatly influenced. Knowledge of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and its importance in the alleviation of vasomotor symptomatology ranged between 80 and 84%, yet the women were reluctant to seek medical remedy for their vasomotor symptoms. Conclusion The study provides insight into the impact that traditions and culture of black South African women have on their capacity to cope with menopause. How to cite this article Matsela L, Towobola O, Mokgokong ET. Knowledge and Attitudes of Black South African Women toward Menopause: Impact of Culture and Traditions. J South Asian Feder Menopause Soc 2017;5(2):117-122.

ISH NIA PS 03-08 THE ROLE OF BODY FAT AND FAT DISTRIBUTION IN HYPERTENSION RISK IN URBAN BLACK SOUTH AFRICAN WOMEN

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. e283
Author(s):  
Cindy George ◽  
Julia Goedecke ◽  
Nigel Crowther ◽  
Nicole Jaff ◽  
Andre Kengne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Fat Distribution ◽  
African Women ◽  
Black South African ◽  
Hypertension Risk ◽  
South African Women

scholarly journals Food fortification improves the intake of all fortified nutrients, but fails to meet the estimated dietary requirements for vitamins A and B6, riboflavin and zinc, in lactating South African women

2012 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 1810-1817 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peggy C Papathakis ◽  
Kerry E Pearson
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
African Women ◽  
Serum Folate ◽  
Zn Deficiency ◽  
Serum Retinol ◽  
Food Records ◽  
Micronutrient Intake ◽  
Dietary Requirements ◽  
South African Women ◽  
The Impact

AbstractObjectiveTo investigate the impact of fortification by comparing food records and selected biochemical indicators of nutritional status pre- and post-fortification.DesignMean intake from 24 h recalls (n 142) was compared with the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) to determine the proportion with inadequate intake. In a subsample (n 34), diet and serum retinol, folate, ferritin and Zn were compared pre- and post-fortification for fortified nutrients vitamin A, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, Fe and Zn.SettingSouth Africa.SubjectsBreast-feeding women (ninety-four HIV-infected, forty eight HIV-uninfected) measured at ∼6, 14, 24 weeks, and 9 and 12 months postpartum.ResultsPre-fortification, >80 % of women did not meet the EAR for vitamins A, C, D, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, B6, B12 and folate and minerals Zn, iodine and Ca. Dietary intake post-fortification increased for all fortified nutrients. In post-fortification food records, >70 % did not meet the EAR for Zn and vitamins A, riboflavin and B6. Serum folate and Zn increased significantly post-fortification (P < 0·001 for both), with no change in ferritin and a reduction in retinol. Post-fortification marginal/deficient folate status was reduced (73·5 % pre v. 3·0 % post; P < 0·001), as was Zn deficiency (26·5 % pre v. 5·9 % post; P < 0·05). Pre- and post-fortification, >93 % were retinol replete. There was no change in Fe deficiency (16·7 % pre v. 19·4 % post; P = 0·728).ConclusionsMicronutrient intake improved with fortification, but >70 % of lactating women did not meet the EAR for Zn, vitamins A, riboflavin and B6. Although 100 % exceeded the EAR for Fe after fortification, Fe status did not improve.

Lean mass appears to be more strongly associated with bone health than fat mass in urban black South African women

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 628-636 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. F. Sotunde ◽  
H. S. Kruger ◽  
H. H. Wright ◽  
L. Havemann-Nel ◽  
I. M. Kruger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Fat Mass ◽  
Lean Mass ◽  
Bone Health ◽  
African Women ◽  
Black South African ◽  
South African Women

Agreement between specific measures of adiposity and associations with high blood pressure in black South African women

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. e23042 ◽  
Author(s):  
Herculina S. Kruger ◽  
Chrisna Botha-Ravyse ◽  
Lize Havemann-Nel ◽  
Maretha Doubell ◽  
Johannes M. van Rooyen
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
South African ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
African Women ◽  
Black South African ◽  
South African Women

A possible role of the cytochrome P450c17α gene (CYP17) polymorphism in the pathobiology of uterine leiomyomas from black South African women: a pilot study

2004 ◽  
Vol 83 (3) ◽  
pp. 234-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frédéric Amant ◽  
Cecilia M. Dorfling ◽  
Jos De Brabanter ◽  
Joos Vandewalle ◽  
Ignace Vergote ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
South African ◽  
Uterine Leiomyomas ◽  
African Women ◽  
Black South African ◽  
South African Women
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