Author:Constant, Deborah; Harries, Jane; Moodley, Jennifer; Myer, LandonDate:22 Aug 2017Background: The requirement for ultrasound to establish gestational age among women seeking abortion can be a barrier to access. Last menstrual period dating without clinical examination should be a reasonable alternative among selected women, ...Read more
Author:Dawood, ShanaazDate:2014Cervical cancer is a public health problem particularly in developing countries where incidence of cervical cancer remains high, either due to a lack of screening or poorly organised screening programmes. Cytology based cervical screening is ...Read more
Author:Johnson, YasminaDate:2017Individuals with Lynch Syndrome (LS) have a 25% to 75% lifetime risk of colorectal cancer and the cancer generally presents at an early age. Establishing the costs of strategies to prevent or delay the onset of cancer is, thus, desirable. ...Read more
Author:Moodley, Jennifer; Morroni, ChelseaDate:2007Emergency contraception (EC) when used after unprotected intercourse, within defined time limits, can reduce the risk of an unwanted pregnancy. In South Africa EC is available free of charge in public sector clinics and over the counter, i.e. ...Read more
Author:Moodley, Jennifer; Cairncross, Lydia; Naiker, Thurandrie; Constant, DeborahDate:21 Mar 2018Background
Typically, women in South Africa (SA) are diagnosed with breast cancer when they self-present with symptoms to health facilities. The aim of this study was to determine the pathway that women follow to breast cancer ...Read morecb
Author:Moodley, Jennifer; Cooper, Diane; Mantell, Joanne E; Stern, ErinDate:12 Sep 2014Background: Within the health system, limited attention is given to supporting the fertility and parenting desires on HIV-positive people. In this study, we explore health care providers’ knowledge and perspectives on safer conception and ...Read morecb
Author:Cooper, Diane; Mantell, Joanne E; Moodley, Jennifer; Mall, SumayaDate:04 Mar 2015Background: Integration of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and HIV policies and services delivered by the same provider is prioritised worldwide, especially in sub-Saharan Africa where HIV prevalence is highest. South Africa has the ...Read morecb
Author:Daries, ValdielaDate:2013Breast cancer is the leading cancer among women in South Africa (SA). Studies conducted in developing countries have shown that the majority of women present with advanced stage breast cancer at diagnosis. There is a gap in terms of recent ...Read more
Author:Morroni, Chelsea; Moodley, JenniferDate:2006BACKGROUND:Effective confirmation of pregnancy is a basic component of reproductive health services. It is a prerequisite for accessing antenatal care (AnC) if the pregnancy is wanted and abortion services if the pregnancy is unwanted. This ...Read morecb