Hellen Myezwa
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 332577 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Hellen Myezwa |
| PRENOMES | Hellen |
| SOBRENOME | Myezwa |
| ASSINATURA | MYEZWA H |
| AFILIAÇÕES | University of the Witwatersrand |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4562-6413 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 13 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 0 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 13 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2009 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 0 |
Feasibility of testing the effect of individualised home-based exercises on function, quality of life and BMD in patients with and without HIV managed for femoral shaft fractures
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection remains a common comorbidity among patients with fractures, yet a few studies have examined whether exercise can prevent bone demineralisation in this group. It is unclear whether people living with HIV who sustain fractures may experience improvements in bone mineral density (BMD), function or quality of life (QoL) following structured exercise. This study assessed the feasibility of a home-based exer…
Culturally adapted exercise program for postmenopausal women with excess weight gain
Previous reports suggest that exercise intervention can reduce body weight and body composition profile parameters in obese postmenopausal women (PMW). Although some exercises have been constructed, international and local consensus on exercise programs for weight loss among postmenopausal women with excess weight (overweight and obesity) gain is lacking. We aimed to validate a culturally adapted exercise-based weight loss program for postmenopau…
Primary healthcare rehabilitation users’ views on activity limitations and participation in South Africa
The findings offer valuable insights into how rehabilitation interventions enhance functional abilities, social participation, and overall well-being. By focusing on activity limitations and participation restrictions from service users' perspectives, this study supports the priority of providing person-centred rehabilitation services at the PHC level
Sociocultural perceptions of physical activity and dietary habits for hypertension control
Lifestyle interventions to control hypertension for adults in a rural South African setting using physical activity promotion and dietary control must consider the beliefs related to hypertension control of this population
A Scoping Review of Exercise Intervention for Playing- Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (PRMDs) among Musicians
Exercise-based programmes have been used successfully in the prevention of musculoskeletal problems in sport and among performing artists. However, the components and the implementation protocol of the exercise programmes vary but the main focus is on managing the presenting symptoms of the musician. The aim of this study was to explore evidence concerning the components of exercise-based programmes in the management of musculoskeletal problems a…
Disability and health outcomes - from a cohort of people on long-term anti-retroviral therapy
Human-immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/Acquired immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) remains a major health problem in South Africa - even after two decades since the introduction of antiretroviral therapy (ART). Long-term survival with HIV is associated with new health-related issues and a risk of functional limitation/disability. The aim of this study was to assess functional limitation associated with HIV/AIDS among people living with HIV (PLHIV) in S…
“Knowing I can be helpful makes me feel good inside, it makes me feel essential”
People living with HIV (PLHIV) are living longer lives on antiretroviral therapy and are prone to a wide range of disabilities. Innovative strategies are required to meet the rehabilitation needs of PLHIV, particularly in resource-poor communities where HIV is endemic and access to institution-based rehabilitation is limited. Home-based rehabilitation (HBR) is one such approach, but there is a paucity of research related to HBR programmes for PLH…
Determinants of livelihood in the era of widespread access to ART
We have only just begun to understand the long-term impact of living with chronic HIV on health and livelihood after a decade of widespread access to treatment in southern Africa. This paper explores health and well-being, disability, and livelihood dynamics among people living with HIV (PLHIV) in a public healthcare setting in South Africa. We undertook a cross-sectional survey among a cohort of 1042 people on ART and explored associations betwe…
The effects of progressive-resisted exercises on muscle strength and health-related quality of life in persons with HIV-related poly-neuropathy in Zimbabwe
Distal symmetrical poly-neuropathy (DSP) is a neurological complication associated with HIV/AIDS and stavudine (d4T) containing antiretroviral therapy. People with DSP experience pain, numbness and muscle weakness, which affect their quality of life (QOL). The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of a progressive-resisted exercise (PRE) intervention on health-related quality of life (HR-QOL) in people living with HIV/AIDS-related DSP…
“Not easy at all but I am trying”
The promotion of physical activity is encouraged in people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) as a means of promoting wellness and health. Adherence to programmes that promote exercise is often reduced, and home-based programmes are suggested to improve adherence. This study investigated the personal and environmental factors that cause barriers and facilitators of physical activity in a home-based pedometer walking programme as a means of highligh…
HIV-related disabilities
Healthcare workers need support to respond to the increased needs of people living with HIV who have HIV-related disabilities. Responses need to reflect: 1) increase in rehabilitative staff including in community outreach programmes; 2) skills training in HIV-related disability; and 3) psychosocial support for healthcare workers
The International Classification of Function Disability and Health (ICF) in adults visiting the HIV outpatient clinic at a regional hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa
In 2005, 16.6% of South Africans between 15 and 49 years of age were HIV positive. The advent of anti-retroviral therapy has led to improved longevity, CD4 counts and clinical well-being of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Physical impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions of PLWHA have profound effects on the Health-related Quality of Life and functional abilities of those with the disease, and understanding thereof ma…
Assessment of HIV-positive in-patients using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Johannesburg
The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) short-version checklist was used to assess the impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions experienced by a sample of HIV-positive in-patients admitted to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa. Laboratory tests, observation and review of patients' medical records were used to complete the ICF Checklist. Eighty patients were as…
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The International Classification of Function Disability and Health (ICF) in adults visiting the HIV outpatient clinic at a regional hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa
In 2005, 16.6% of South Africans between 15 and 49 years of age were HIV positive. The advent of anti-retroviral therapy has led to improved longevity, CD4 counts and clinical well-being of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Physical impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions of PLWHA have profound effects on the Health-related Quality of Life and functional abilities of those with the disease, and understanding thereof ma…
Assessment of HIV-positive in-patients using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Johannesburg
The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) short-version checklist was used to assess the impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions experienced by a sample of HIV-positive in-patients admitted to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa. Laboratory tests, observation and review of patients' medical records were used to complete the ICF Checklist. Eighty patients were as…
“Not easy at all but I am trying”
The promotion of physical activity is encouraged in people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) as a means of promoting wellness and health. Adherence to programmes that promote exercise is often reduced, and home-based programmes are suggested to improve adherence. This study investigated the personal and environmental factors that cause barriers and facilitators of physical activity in a home-based pedometer walking programme as a means of highligh…
HIV-related disabilities
Healthcare workers need support to respond to the increased needs of people living with HIV who have HIV-related disabilities. Responses need to reflect: 1) increase in rehabilitative staff including in community outreach programmes; 2) skills training in HIV-related disability; and 3) psychosocial support for healthcare workers
The effects of progressive-resisted exercises on muscle strength and health-related quality of life in persons with HIV-related poly-neuropathy in Zimbabwe
Distal symmetrical poly-neuropathy (DSP) is a neurological complication associated with HIV/AIDS and stavudine (d4T) containing antiretroviral therapy. People with DSP experience pain, numbness and muscle weakness, which affect their quality of life (QOL). The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of a progressive-resisted exercise (PRE) intervention on health-related quality of life (HR-QOL) in people living with HIV/AIDS-related DSP…
“Knowing I can be helpful makes me feel good inside, it makes me feel essential”
People living with HIV (PLHIV) are living longer lives on antiretroviral therapy and are prone to a wide range of disabilities. Innovative strategies are required to meet the rehabilitation needs of PLHIV, particularly in resource-poor communities where HIV is endemic and access to institution-based rehabilitation is limited. Home-based rehabilitation (HBR) is one such approach, but there is a paucity of research related to HBR programmes for PLH…
Determinants of livelihood in the era of widespread access to ART
We have only just begun to understand the long-term impact of living with chronic HIV on health and livelihood after a decade of widespread access to treatment in southern Africa. This paper explores health and well-being, disability, and livelihood dynamics among people living with HIV (PLHIV) in a public healthcare setting in South Africa. We undertook a cross-sectional survey among a cohort of 1042 people on ART and explored associations betwe…
Disability and health outcomes - from a cohort of people on long-term anti-retroviral therapy
Human-immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/Acquired immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) remains a major health problem in South Africa - even after two decades since the introduction of antiretroviral therapy (ART). Long-term survival with HIV is associated with new health-related issues and a risk of functional limitation/disability. The aim of this study was to assess functional limitation associated with HIV/AIDS among people living with HIV (PLHIV) in S…
A Scoping Review of Exercise Intervention for Playing- Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (PRMDs) among Musicians
Exercise-based programmes have been used successfully in the prevention of musculoskeletal problems in sport and among performing artists. However, the components and the implementation protocol of the exercise programmes vary but the main focus is on managing the presenting symptoms of the musician. The aim of this study was to explore evidence concerning the components of exercise-based programmes in the management of musculoskeletal problems a…
Primary healthcare rehabilitation users’ views on activity limitations and participation in South Africa
The findings offer valuable insights into how rehabilitation interventions enhance functional abilities, social participation, and overall well-being. By focusing on activity limitations and participation restrictions from service users' perspectives, this study supports the priority of providing person-centred rehabilitation services at the PHC level
Sociocultural perceptions of physical activity and dietary habits for hypertension control
Lifestyle interventions to control hypertension for adults in a rural South African setting using physical activity promotion and dietary control must consider the beliefs related to hypertension control of this population
Culturally adapted exercise program for postmenopausal women with excess weight gain
Previous reports suggest that exercise intervention can reduce body weight and body composition profile parameters in obese postmenopausal women (PMW). Although some exercises have been constructed, international and local consensus on exercise programs for weight loss among postmenopausal women with excess weight (overweight and obesity) gain is lacking. We aimed to validate a culturally adapted exercise-based weight loss program for postmenopau…
Feasibility of testing the effect of individualised home-based exercises on function, quality of life and BMD in patients with and without HIV managed for femoral shaft fractures
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection remains a common comorbidity among patients with fractures, yet a few studies have examined whether exercise can prevent bone demineralisation in this group. It is unclear whether people living with HIV who sustain fractures may experience improvements in bone mineral density (BMD), function or quality of life (QoL) following structured exercise. This study assessed the feasibility of a home-based exer…
Medicine (10 obras) · Gerontology (8 obras) · Psychology (8 obras) · HIV-related health complications and treatments (7 obras) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (7 obras) · Nursing (7 obras) · Physical therapy (7 obras) · Psychiatry (5 obras) · Family medicine (4 obras) · Rehabilitation (4 obras)