Benedicta N Nkeh-Chungag
Biographic Data
| ID | 7688233 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Benedicta N Nkeh-Chungag |
| GIVEN NAMES | Benedicta N |
| FAMILY NAME | Nkeh-Chungag |
| SIGNATURE | NKEH-CHUNGAG B N |
| AFFILIATIONS | Walter Sisulu University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4805-4051 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Impact of indoor air pollution on maternal cardio-respiratory health and childbirth outcomes: Systematic review
Indoor air pollution (IAP) remains a significant contributor to poor maternal and neonatal health, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where biomass fuel use is prevalent. This systematic review aimed to synthesise available evidence on the impact of IAP on maternal cardio-respiratory health and childbirth outcomes. A comprehensive literature search was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar for st…
Projected burden and distribution of elevated blood pressure levels and its consequence among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa
Background: There is minimal data on the number of adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) with elevated blood pressure (BP) at increased risk of future cardiovascular events. Combining country-specific population data with data derived from two previously conducted meta-analyses (one African-specific, one based on international cohorts), we sought to address this knowledge deficit. Methods: We used meta-analysis data from 37 926 adolescents part…
Assessment of the Performance of Obesity Measures in the Screening of Hypertension in a South African Adolescent Population
Obesity is known to be one of the most significant risk factors for essential hypertension in childhood. However, whether obesity cut-offs may predict hypertension screening in adolescents remains controversial. This study investigated the performance of obesity cut-off values for the screening of hypertension in a South African adolescent population. In this cross-sectional study, 1144 adolescents aged between 11 and 17 years were recruited from…
Association of Hypertension and Obesity with Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases in Children Aged 6–9 Years Old in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors are known to begin early in life, but limited data on the relationship of obesity and hypertension with other known CVD risk factors, such as endothelial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and chronic low-grade inflammation is available on children. In this cross-sectional study involving 6-9 years old school children aged from the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa the relationship between obesity/hyperte…
Chemical analysis and biological potential of Valerian root as used by herbal practitioners in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
Background: Herbal practitioners in the Eastern Cape of South Africa use valerian root (Valeriana capensis, Valerianaceae) to manage pains, arthritis and inflammation. The herb prepared from this plant was studied to determine the chemical composition of its essential oil, carried out phytochemical screening and biological activities on its infusion extract as used by the herbal practitioner.Materials and Methods: Essential oil of Valerian root w…
Investigation of Hypogycemic and Hypolipidemic Effects of an Aqueous Extract of Lupinus Albus Legume Seed in Streptozotocin-Induced Type I Diabetic Rats
Background: Lupinus albus (LA) seed is a legume food used traditionally for the treatment of diabetes. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of an aqueous extract of LA on lipid and glucose levels in normal and STZ induced Type 1 diabetic rats. Methods: Aqueous extract of LA was prepared and used for animal treatments. Diabetes was induced by a single intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (60mg/kg body weight). Effects of LA …
Investigation of hypogycemic and hypolipidemic effects of an aqueous extract of Llupinus albus legume seed in Streptozotocin-induced type I diabetic rats
Background: Lupinus albus (LA) seed is a legume food used traditionally for the treatment of diabetes. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of an aqueous extract of LA on lipid and glucose levels in normal and STZ induced Type 1 diabetic rats.Methods: Aqueous extract of LA was prepared and used for animal treatments. Diabetes was induced by a single intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (60mg/kg body weight). Effects of LA o…
Chemical Analysis and Biological Potential of Valerian Root as Used by Herbal Practitioners in the Eastern Cape Province
Background: Herbal practitioners in the Eastern Cape of South Africa use valerian root (Valeriana capensis, Valerianaceae) to manage pains, arthritis and inflammation. The herb prepared from this plant was studied to determine the chemical composition of it’s essential oil, carried out phytochemical screening and biological activities on its infusion extract as used by the herbal practitioner. Materials and Methods: Essential oil of Valerian root…
Overweight and obese adolescents from Mthatha – South Africa may have a greater risk of hypertension and pre-hypertension
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Investigation of Hypogycemic and Hypolipidemic Effects of an Aqueous Extract of Lupinus Albus Legume Seed in Streptozotocin-Induced Type I Diabetic Rats
Background: Lupinus albus (LA) seed is a legume food used traditionally for the treatment of diabetes. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of an aqueous extract of LA on lipid and glucose levels in normal and STZ induced Type 1 diabetic rats. Methods: Aqueous extract of LA was prepared and used for animal treatments. Diabetes was induced by a single intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (60mg/kg body weight). Effects of LA …
Investigation of hypogycemic and hypolipidemic effects of an aqueous extract of Llupinus albus legume seed in Streptozotocin-induced type I diabetic rats
Background: Lupinus albus (LA) seed is a legume food used traditionally for the treatment of diabetes. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of an aqueous extract of LA on lipid and glucose levels in normal and STZ induced Type 1 diabetic rats.Methods: Aqueous extract of LA was prepared and used for animal treatments. Diabetes was induced by a single intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (60mg/kg body weight). Effects of LA o…
Chemical Analysis and Biological Potential of Valerian Root as Used by Herbal Practitioners in the Eastern Cape Province
Background: Herbal practitioners in the Eastern Cape of South Africa use valerian root (Valeriana capensis, Valerianaceae) to manage pains, arthritis and inflammation. The herb prepared from this plant was studied to determine the chemical composition of it’s essential oil, carried out phytochemical screening and biological activities on its infusion extract as used by the herbal practitioner. Materials and Methods: Essential oil of Valerian root…
Overweight and obese adolescents from Mthatha – South Africa may have a greater risk of hypertension and pre-hypertension
Chemical analysis and biological potential of Valerian root as used by herbal practitioners in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
Background: Herbal practitioners in the Eastern Cape of South Africa use valerian root (Valeriana capensis, Valerianaceae) to manage pains, arthritis and inflammation. The herb prepared from this plant was studied to determine the chemical composition of its essential oil, carried out phytochemical screening and biological activities on its infusion extract as used by the herbal practitioner.Materials and Methods: Essential oil of Valerian root w…
Association of Hypertension and Obesity with Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases in Children Aged 6–9 Years Old in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors are known to begin early in life, but limited data on the relationship of obesity and hypertension with other known CVD risk factors, such as endothelial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and chronic low-grade inflammation is available on children. In this cross-sectional study involving 6-9 years old school children aged from the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa the relationship between obesity/hyperte…
Assessment of the Performance of Obesity Measures in the Screening of Hypertension in a South African Adolescent Population
Obesity is known to be one of the most significant risk factors for essential hypertension in childhood. However, whether obesity cut-offs may predict hypertension screening in adolescents remains controversial. This study investigated the performance of obesity cut-off values for the screening of hypertension in a South African adolescent population. In this cross-sectional study, 1144 adolescents aged between 11 and 17 years were recruited from…
Projected burden and distribution of elevated blood pressure levels and its consequence among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa
Background: There is minimal data on the number of adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) with elevated blood pressure (BP) at increased risk of future cardiovascular events. Combining country-specific population data with data derived from two previously conducted meta-analyses (one African-specific, one based on international cohorts), we sought to address this knowledge deficit. Methods: We used meta-analysis data from 37 926 adolescents part…
Impact of indoor air pollution on maternal cardio-respiratory health and childbirth outcomes: Systematic review
Indoor air pollution (IAP) remains a significant contributor to poor maternal and neonatal health, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where biomass fuel use is prevalent. This systematic review aimed to synthesise available evidence on the impact of IAP on maternal cardio-respiratory health and childbirth outcomes. A comprehensive literature search was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar for st…
Medicine (8 works) · Internal Medicine (6 works) · Blood pressure (3 works) · Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies (3 works) · Chemistry (3 works) · Endocrinology (3 works) · Obesity (3 works) · Overweight (3 works) · Anthropometry (2 works) · Biology (2 works)