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Pamela Naidoo
Researcher at University of the Western Cape
Publications - 45
Citations - 1194
Pamela Naidoo is an academic researcher from University of the Western Cape. The author has contributed to research in topics: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) & Public health. The author has an hindex of 15, co-authored 43 publications receiving 963 citations. Previous affiliations of Pamela Naidoo include Human Sciences Research Council.
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The South African National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2012: SANHANES-1: the health and nutritional status of the nation
Olive Shisana,Demetre Labadarios,Thomas Rehle,Leickness C. Simbayi,Khangelani Zuma,A. Dhansay,Priscilla Reddy,Whadi-ah Parker,E. Hoosain,Pamela Naidoo,Charles Hongoro,Zandile Mchiza,Nelia P. Steyn,Ntabozuko Dwane,M. Makoae,T.X. Maluleke,Shandir Ramlagan,Nompumelelo Zungu,Meredith Evans,Liezille Jacobs,M. Faber,Sanhanes Team +21 more
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Prevalence of psychological distress and associated factors in tuberculosis patients in public primary care clinics in South Africa
Karl Peltzer,Karl Peltzer,Pamela Naidoo,Pamela Naidoo,Gladys Matseke,Julia Louw,Gugu Mchunu,Bomkazi Tutshana +7 more
TL;DR: Improved training of providers in screening for psychological distress, appropriate referral to relevant health practitioners and providing comprehensive treatment for patients with TB who are co-infected with HIV is essential to improve their health outcomes.
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Predictors of tuberculosis (TB) and antiretroviral (ARV) medication non-adherence in public primary care patients in South Africa: a cross sectional study
Pamela Naidoo,Pamela Naidoo,Karl Peltzer,Karl Peltzer,Karl Peltzer,Julia Louw,Gladys Matseke,Gugu Mchunu,Bomkazi Tutshana +8 more
TL;DR: A comprehensive treatment programme addressing poverty, alcohol mis-use, tobacco use and psycho-social counseling is indicated for TB patients (with and without HIV), which needs to involve not only the health sector but other relevant government sectors, such as social development.
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Exploring Tuberculosis Patients' Adherence to Treatment Regimens and Prevention Programs at a Public Health Site
TL;DR: Factors found to be associated with nonadherence included poverty, HIV co-infection, stigma, unsupportive social and work environments, and a high prevalence of helplessness and hopelessness.
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Screening and brief interventions for hazardous and harmful alcohol use among patients with active tuberculosis attending primary public care clinics in South Africa: results from a cluster randomized controlled trial
Karl Peltzer,Pamela Naidoo,Pamela Naidoo,Julia Louw,Gladys Matseke,Khangelani Zuma,Gugu Mchunu,Bomkazi Tutshana,Musawenkosi Mabaso +8 more
TL;DR: The results suggest that alcohol screening and the provision of a health education leaflet on sensible drinking performed at the beginning of anti-tuberculosis treatment in public primary care settings may be effective in reducing alcohol consumption.