Pragashnie Govender
Biographic Data
| ID | 3799476 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Pragashnie Govender |
| GIVEN NAMES | Pragashnie |
| FAMILY NAME | Govender |
| SIGNATURE | GOVENDER P |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of KwaZulu-Natal |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3155-3743 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 6 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Pattern of rape and femicide during Covid-19 lockdown
Rape and associated femicide have stood out as the most typical forms of violence in Nigeria. There appears to be a paucity of information on the pattern of rape in Nigeria, particularly in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic. We explored the pattern of rape and femicide incidences in Nigeria during and after the COVID-19 lockdown. A convergent mixed methods design, involving quantitative content analysis and critical discourse analysis was used to …
Levels and Patterns of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour of Primary School Learners in Lagos State, Nigeria
High SES is a major predictor of reduced PA among these cohort of learners
Aftercare services to people with substance use disorders
People with substance use disorders require comprehensive treatment, including planned aftercare, for improved treatment outcomes. However, access to treatment and aftercare is limited globally, as in South Africa, under-girded by a paucity of empirical research on substance use aftercare and reintegration policies. When examining South African substance use aftercare and reintegration policies, the complex local and international contexts requir…
Community health workers lensed through a South African backdrop of two peri-urban communities in KwaZulu-Natal
The study findings are essential for the monitoring and evaluation as well as development and refinement of policies that will assist in ensuring adequate rollout of PHC with CHWs
Toning’ up hypotonia assessment
The first prototype and critique of a clinical algorithm to assist the clinical assessment of hypotonia in children has been described. Barriers highlighted include aspects related to knowledge gaps of clinicians, issues around user-friendliness and formatting concerns. Strengths identified by the critique included aspects related to the evidence-based nature of the criteria within the algorithm, the suitability of the algorithm in being merged o…
Accessibility for persons with mobility impairments within an informal trading site
The findings of this study may offer a significant understanding of the complexity of accessibility within an informal trading site and create an awareness of the limitations this has for persons with mobility impairments. Additionally, these findings may assist in effecting a positive change in terms of the infrastructure of the Markets and in continuous advocating for the rights of persons with all disabilities
Pattern of rape and femicide during Covid-19 lockdown
Rape and associated femicide have stood out as the most typical forms of violence in Nigeria. There appears to be a paucity of information on the pattern of rape in Nigeria, particularly in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic. We explored the pattern of rape and femicide incidences in Nigeria during and after the COVID-19 lockdown. A convergent mixed methods design, involving quantitative content analysis and critical discourse analysis was used to …
Accessibility for persons with mobility impairments within an informal trading site
The findings of this study may offer a significant understanding of the complexity of accessibility within an informal trading site and create an awareness of the limitations this has for persons with mobility impairments. Additionally, these findings may assist in effecting a positive change in terms of the infrastructure of the Markets and in continuous advocating for the rights of persons with all disabilities
Toning’ up hypotonia assessment
The first prototype and critique of a clinical algorithm to assist the clinical assessment of hypotonia in children has been described. Barriers highlighted include aspects related to knowledge gaps of clinicians, issues around user-friendliness and formatting concerns. Strengths identified by the critique included aspects related to the evidence-based nature of the criteria within the algorithm, the suitability of the algorithm in being merged o…
Community health workers lensed through a South African backdrop of two peri-urban communities in KwaZulu-Natal
The study findings are essential for the monitoring and evaluation as well as development and refinement of policies that will assist in ensuring adequate rollout of PHC with CHWs
Aftercare services to people with substance use disorders
People with substance use disorders require comprehensive treatment, including planned aftercare, for improved treatment outcomes. However, access to treatment and aftercare is limited globally, as in South Africa, under-girded by a paucity of empirical research on substance use aftercare and reintegration policies. When examining South African substance use aftercare and reintegration policies, the complex local and international contexts requir…
Levels and Patterns of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour of Primary School Learners in Lagos State, Nigeria
High SES is a major predictor of reduced PA among these cohort of learners
Pattern of rape and femicide during Covid-19 lockdown
Rape and associated femicide have stood out as the most typical forms of violence in Nigeria. There appears to be a paucity of information on the pattern of rape in Nigeria, particularly in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic. We explored the pattern of rape and femicide incidences in Nigeria during and after the COVID-19 lockdown. A convergent mixed methods design, involving quantitative content analysis and critical discourse analysis was used to …
Medicine (5 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Business (3 works) · Environmental health (3 works) · Geography (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Content analysis (2 works) · Demography (2 works) · Economic growth (2 works) · Nursing (2 works)