Research

Researcher: Raeesah Ismail from the Department of Psychology (University of the Witwatersrand) under the supervision of Dr S Rogers, research conducted in 2025. Citation: Ismail, Raeesah. (2025). Psychological Wellbeing Among South African Women with Endometriosis: A Quantitative Study. [Master's dissertation, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg]. WIReDSpace. https://hdl.handle.net/10539/47828 What Is The Study About? This study explored the experiences and psycholo

Researchers: Solarin, Ijeoma, Fiona Scorgie, Rose Refilwe Lamola, Celeste Madondo, Isabelle L. Lange, Pascalia Munyewende, Shobna Sawry, Matthew Francis Chersich, and Gloria Maimela. January 2026 What Is The Study About? Rising global temperatures and heatwaves pose major health risks, particularly for pregnant women, infants and other vulnerable groups. Using Photovoice, we aimed to foreground how pregnant and postpartum women in an urban township in Tshwane, South Afric

Researchers: Dorothy A Machalek, PhD; Dorothy C Nyemba, PhD; Danielle Travill; Prof Kathy Petoumenos, PhD; Zizipho Z A Mbulawa, PhD; Ishana Naidoo, BTech MSc; et al. April 2026 What Is The Study About? A school-based human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme providing protection against types 16 and 18 of HPV was introduced in South Africa in 2014 for Grade 4 girls (aged ≥9 years), achieving 87% coverage among learners with at least one of the two recommended do

Researcher: Roxanne Ramlucken obtained a Master’s degree with distinction in Research Psychology from the University of the Witwatersrand. Her work focuses on gender-based violence (GBV), with interest in the experiences of both survivors and women working in the GBV field. Her interest in this area is informed by both personal experiences and her volunteer work at a registered non-governmental organisation, The Advice Desk for the Abused, in Durban. June, 2023 What Is The St

Researchers: Nosipho Fakudze , Paromita Sarbadhikary , Heidi Abrahamse & Blassan P. George University of Johannesburg. July 2025. What Is The Study About? Combination therapy refers to the simultaneous administration of several therapeutic medications and treatment procedures with diverse biochemical and molecular targets and mechanisms of action. This is now used to treat a range of cancers. The search for less toxic natural alternatives has gained importance, which has

Researchers: Janine Blignaut (PhD candidate), Dr Gabre Kemp from the Department of Microbiology and Biochemistry , Prof Elizabeth Erasmus , Prof Deon Visser , and Prof Marietjie Schutte-Smith from the Department of Chemistry . March 2026 Synopsis… A recent study by the University of the Free State tested popular menstrual products sold in South Africa, and found hormone-disrupting chemicals in every product tested, even those marketed as “free from harmful chemic

C oncept Note By Kat Simon November 2025 A little bit of context… · Historically speaking, the cervical cancer burden has remained a challenge that has roots in traditionally inadequate systematic screening programmes, as well as compounded challenges with late diagnosis, and socio-economic inequalities. Previously, screenings were not easily accessible and there was even less awareness around the concept of regular and ongoing screening. Although the policy of South A