Vibrant, multicultural and dynamic, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) shares the pace and energy of cosmopolitan Johannesburg, the city whose name it carries. Proudly South African, the university is alive down to its African roots, and well-prepared for its role in actualising the potential that higher education holds for the continent's development. UJ has transformed into a diverse, inclusive, transformational and collegial institution, with a student population of over 50 000, of which more than 3000 are international students from 80 countries. This makes UJ one of the largest contact universities in South Africa (SA) from the 26 public universities that make up the higher education system.
The phenomenal success story of the University is one that has surprised critics and won over sceptics. Since its establishment in 2005, and under the bold and visionary leadership of its first Vice Chancellor and Principal, Professor Ihron Rensburg, the University has had a remarkable journey with major accomplishments in transformation, equity, access, and Pan African and global excellence.
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Vibrant, multicultural and dynamic, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) shares the pace and energy of cosmopolitan Johannesburg, the city whose name it carries. Proudly South African, the university is alive down to its African roots, and well-prepared for its role in actualising the potential that higher education holds for the continent's development. UJ has transformed into a diverse, inclusive, transformational and collegial institution, with a student population of over 50 000, of which more than 3000 are international students from 80 countries. This makes UJ one of the largest contact universities in South Africa (SA) from the 26 public universities that make up the higher education system.
The phenomenal success story of the University is one that has surprised critics and won over sceptics. Since its establishment in 2005, and under the bold and visionary leadership of its first Vice Chancellor and Principal, Professor Ihron Rensburg, the University has had a remarkable journey with major accomplishments in transformation, equity, access, and Pan African and global excellence.
COVID Research at UJ - DIETARY HABITS AND POSSIBLE HEALTH OUTCOMES - Dr Kesa
University of Johannesburg
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4 years ago
COVID Research at UJ - DIETARY HABITS AND POSSIBLE HEALTH OUTCOMES - Dr Kesa
The food security of millions of people around the world is currently being threatened by the COVID-19 pandemic, which is an evolving health and human crisis. Hundreds of millions of people were already suffering from hunger and malnutrition before the coronavirus pandemic and, unless immediate action is taken, there could be a global food emergency (FAO, 2020). In the future, the combined effects of COVID-19 itself, as well as corresponding control measures and the emerging global recession could disrupt the functioning of food systems, if precautionary actions are not taken to forestall such an occurrence. Such disruption can result in serious health and nutrition consequences.
This research was aimed at assessing dietary habits of people during the COVID-19 lockdown and the possible effect their consumption patterns could have on health. The study evaluated the state of food security in various African populations during the pandemic and assessed the health risk that may be associated to populations’ lifestyle during the lockdown. In addition, the research ascertained the various foods/drinks being consumed in various Sub-Saharan countries during the lockdown in order to prevent COVID-19.
The study design was a cross-sectional online survey. An online questionnaire was designed and content-validated. Six countries were selected for this research – South Africa, Nigeria, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana and Kenya. Research assistants were sent the online survey link to circulate in their respective countries for 6 weeks (June/July, 2020). The questionnaire was structured to gather socio-economic data, information on food security and lifestyle of the participants (including a food frequency questionnaire) before and during the COVID-19 lockdown, data on special foods/drinks consumed during the pandemic to prevent the disease, and the sources of information on COVID-19 prevention.
University of Johannesburg
Vibrant, multicultural and dynamic, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) shares the pace and energy of cosmopolitan Johannesburg, the city whose name it carries. Proudly South African, the university is alive down to its African roots, and well-prepared for its role in actualising the potential that higher education holds for the continent's development. UJ has transformed into a diverse, inclusive, transformational and collegial institution, with a student population of over 50 000, of which more than 3000 are international students from 80 countries. This makes UJ one of the largest contact universities in South Africa (SA) from the 26 public universities that make up the higher education system.
The phenomenal success story of the University is one that has surprised critics and won over sceptics. Since its establishment in 2005, and under the bold and visionary leadership of its first Vice Chancellor and Principal, Professor Ihron Rensburg, the University has had a remarkable journey with major accomplishments in transformation, equity, access, and Pan African and global excellence.
