Nomakhosi Mpofana

Biographic Data

ID7921607
NAMENomakhosi Mpofana
GIVEN NAMESNomakhosi
FAMILY NAMEMpofana
SIGNATUREMPOFANA N
AFFILIATIONSDurban University of Technology
ORCID0000-0002-3007-1147
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS4
TOTAL CITATIONS0
AUTHOR COUNT4
EDITOR COUNT0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2023
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX0

  • Healthcare workers’ perspectives on HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis delivery in Sub-Saharan Africa

    Open AccessNomvuselelo Nomzamo Mbatha, Nomakhosi Mpofana et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2026

    Background Long-acting injectable Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), particularly cabotegravir, presents a promising HIV prevention option in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where HIV prevalence remains high. As frontline providers, healthcare workers (HCWs) are central to PrEP delivery. Given the emerging introduction of injectable PrEP in SSA, this review examines HCW perspectives on PrEP delivery broadly, including b…

  • Statutory regulation in somatology

    Open AccessNomakhosi Mpofana, Michael Paulse et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2026

    A Profession at a Precipice Somatology in South Africa occupies a paradoxical position. Evolving from vocational beauty therapy into a rigorous university discipline, it now encompasses scientifically grounded curricula in anatomy, dermatology, and holistic health management, accredited at National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Levels 6 through 8. This academic rigour equips somatologists to perform complex, minimally invasive procedures, from l…

  • Campus healthcare workers’ knowledge and views on injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis prior to rollout in South Africa

    Open AccessNomvuselelo Nomzamo Mbatha, Nomakhosi Mpofana et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2026

    Long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) offers a promising alternative to daily oral PrEP by addressing adherence challenges. However, successful implementation depends on the readiness and perceptions of primary healthcare (PHC) workers who deliver these services, particularly in campus health clinics serving high-risk youth populations. The objective of this study was to explore PHC workers’ knowledge and views on long-acting inj…

  • The Effect of Melasma on the Quality of Life in People with Darker Skin Types Living in Durban, South Africa

    Open AccessNomakhosi Mpofana, Michael Paulse et al.ARTICLEInternational Journal of…2023

    Melasma is a common skin disorder of acquired hyperpigmentation that appears commonly on the face. Although asymptomatic, melasma causes psychosocial and emotional distress. This study aimed to assess melasma's severity on people with darker skin types, evaluate the effects of melasma on the quality of life (QoL), and establish QoL predictors in affected individuals. This was a cross-sectional analytic study that enrolled 150 patients from three …