Kerry Vermaak
Biographic Data
| ID | 1737170 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kerry Vermaak |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kerry |
| FAMILY NAME | Vermaak |
| SIGNATURE | VERMAAK K |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of KwaZulu-Natal |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3402-8346 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 3 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2005 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Exploring the Influences of Hegemonic and Complicit Masculinity on Lifestyle Risk Factors for Noncommunicable Diseases Among Adult Men in Maseru, Lesotho
Masculinity is an important health determinant and has been studied as a risk factor for communicable diseases in the African context. This paper explores how hegemonic and complicit masculinities influence the lifestyle risk factors for noncommunicable diseases among men. A qualitative research method was used, where eight focus group discussions were conducted among adult men in Maseru, Lesotho. The data were analyzed using a thematic analysis …
Routine checks for HIV in children attending primary health care facilities in South Africa
Young people's sexual health in South Africa
OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence of HIV infection, HIV risk factors, and exposure to national HIV prevention programs, and to identify factors associated with HIV infection among South African youth, aged 15-24 years. DESIGN: A cross-sectional, nationally representative, household survey. METHODS: From March to August 2003 we conducted a national survey of HIV prevalence and sexual behavior among 11 904 15-24 year olds. Multivariable model…
Young people's sexual health in South Africa
OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence of HIV infection, HIV risk factors, and exposure to national HIV prevention programs, and to identify factors associated with HIV infection among South African youth, aged 15-24 years. DESIGN: A cross-sectional, nationally representative, household survey. METHODS: From March to August 2003 we conducted a national survey of HIV prevalence and sexual behavior among 11 904 15-24 year olds. Multivariable model…
Routine checks for HIV in children attending primary health care facilities in South Africa
Exploring the Influences of Hegemonic and Complicit Masculinity on Lifestyle Risk Factors for Noncommunicable Diseases Among Adult Men in Maseru, Lesotho
Masculinity is an important health determinant and has been studied as a risk factor for communicable diseases in the African context. This paper explores how hegemonic and complicit masculinities influence the lifestyle risk factors for noncommunicable diseases among men. A qualitative research method was used, where eight focus group discussions were conducted among adult men in Maseru, Lesotho. The data were analyzed using a thematic analysis …
Environmental health (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (2 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (2 works) · Population (2 works) · Alcohol consumption (1 work) · Condom (1 work) · Confidence interval (1 work) · Confidentiality (1 work) · Cross-sectional study (1 work)