Achieving the health and well-being sustainable development goals among adolescent mothers and their children in South Africa: Cross-sectional analyses of a community-based mixed HIV-status cohort

Toska, Elona; Saal, Wylene; Chen Charles, Jenny; Wittesaele, Camille; Langwenya, Nontokozo; Jochim, Janina; Steventon Roberts, Kathryn J.; Anquandah, Jason; Banougnin, Boladé Hamed; Laurenzi, Christina; Sherr, Lorraine; Cluver, Lucie

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0278163

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The psychosocial outcomes following cosmetic surgery are largely unknown: A systematic review (2025)
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Introduction: Cosmetic surgery is marketed and widely assumed to have positive psychosocial outcomes, particularly in relation to body image, self-esteem and mental health. The present systematic review aimed to conduct a timely, up-to-date assessmen... Read More about The psychosocial outcomes following cosmetic surgery are largely unknown: A systematic review.

"My body is amazing from the bottom to the top" - An RCT study testing two positive body image media micro-interventions for young children aged 4-6 years (2025)
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This study presents a fully powered RCT testing the effectiveness and acceptability of two positive body image online media-based micro-interventions designed for young children. A total of 439 children aged 4-6 years were randomised into one of four... Read More about "My body is amazing from the bottom to the top" - An RCT study testing two positive body image media micro-interventions for young children aged 4-6 years.

Changes in attitudes towards telemedicine in acute burn care following the Covid-19 pandemic   (2024)
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Background: Telemedical referrals after burn injury had been shown to be advantageous over telephone referrals for multiple reasons, however there were several key barriers towards complete implementation. The Covid-19 pandemic facilitated the adopti... Read More about Changes in attitudes towards telemedicine in acute burn care following the Covid-19 pandemic  .

Achieving the health and well-being sustainable development goals among adolescent mothers and their children in South Africa: Cross-sectional analyses of a community-based mixed HIV-status cohort (2022)
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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a visionary and multi-sectoral agenda for human development. With less than a decade left to reach these targets, it is important to identify those at greatest risk of not meeting these ambitious targets.... Read More about Achieving the health and well-being sustainable development goals among adolescent mothers and their children in South Africa: Cross-sectional analyses of a community-based mixed HIV-status cohort.