Member Profile
Membership type: full
Nancy Phaswana-Mafuya
Country of origin: South Africa Currently in: South Africa, Port Elizabeth General field of specialization: Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences-
Degrees
2002 Doctorate Other1998 Master Other1995 Undergraduate Other2013 Undergraduate Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences -
Current Research Activities
Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences
Methods of Prevention Packages Program (Site PI) 04/01/2010-09/31/2016 CDC Approximately $200,000 Collaboration with Johns Hopkins and Emory Universities (USA) to conduct a Methods of Prevention Packages Program (MP3) study in South Africa involving testing the feasibility and acceptability of an HIV combination prevention among MSM in South Africa in Port Elizabeth and Cape Town, South Africa Key Population Implementation Science (KPIS) (Country PI) 01/01/2014-9/31/2017 CDC $1.6 Million Collaboration with JHU and Emory Universities on Key Population Implementation Science (KPIS) in South Africa, USD 2.8 million from CDC (Site Principal Investigator) PMTCT among Female Sex Workers in the EC (Site PI) 09/01/2014-28/02/2016 JHU/M•A•C AIDS Fund $72 450 Collaborative research project with JHU on Characterizing Strategies to Prevent Mother to Child Transmission of HIV among Female Sex Workers in the Eastern Cape of South Africa Integrated Biological Behavioural Monitoring Survey (Site PI) 09/01/2014 – 30/09/2015 CDC Approximately: $178165,24 Collaboration between University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) along with local partners namely, the South African National Department of Health (NDOH), the Anova Health Institute, the University of the Free State (UFS) Centre for Health Systems Research & Development (CHSR&D), and HSRC. The aim of the project is to conduct an Integrated Biological and Behavioral Surveillance with Population Size Estimation using RDS among MSM in South Africa What works in HIV and AIDS and the world of work (PI) – 08/01/2012-07/31/2016 GIZ Approximately R4 million Collaborative research project of approximately R4.5 million (R1.5million per year) from GIZ to expand the ILO funded study on what works in HIV and AIDS and the world of work. Mapping and Population Size Estimation (MPSE) and integrated bio-behavioural surveillance survey (IBBSS) among men who have sex with men in Ghana (PI) Ghana AIDS Commission $ 908 099 Collaborative research project involving HSRC, Kwame Nkraumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, and Ghana AIDS Commission Study on Adult Health and Global Ageing (SAGE) (Co-PI) 2016 Follow-up survey of South Africa's first ever national epidemiological longitudinal ageing and health survey (SAGE) aimed at assessing chronic diseases and health systems needs of randomly selected 5,000 individuals aged 50+ years.
Publications resulting from Research:
1. Sheree Schwartz, Andrew Lambert, Nancy Phaswana-Mafuya, Zamakayise Kose, Mfezi Mcingana, Claire Holland, Sosthenes Ketende, Clarence Yah, Stephanie Sweitzer, Harry Housler, Stefan Baral. In Press. Engagement in the HIV care cascade and barriers to antiretroviral therapy uptake among female sex workers in Port Elizabeth, South Africa: Findings from a respondent-driven sampling study. Sexually Transmitted Infections: http://sti.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/sextrans-2016-052773
2. Phaswana-Mafuya, N., Tabane, C. & Davids, A. 2016. Community member perceptions of influences on teenage pregnancies. Journal of Psychology in Africa. October: Online.
3. Amrita Rao; Stefan Baral; Nancy Phaswana-Mafuya; Andrew Lambert; Zamakayise Kose; Mfezi Mcingana; Claire Holland; Sosthenes Ketende; Sheree Schwartz. Future pregnancy intentions and safer pregnancy knowledge among Female Sex Workers in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Accepted in Obstetrics & Gynecology
4. Alex de Voux, Stefan Baral, Linda-Gail Bekker, Chris Beyrer, Nancy Phaswana-Mafuya, Aaron Siegler, Patrick Sullivan, Kate Winskell and Rob Stephenson. 2016. A social network typology and sexual risk-taking among men who have sex with men in Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Culture, Health and Sexuality: An International Journal of Research, Intervention and Care, 18(5):509-523
5. Peltzer, K.F., Phaswana-Mafuya, N., Arokiasamy, P., Biritwum, R., Yawson, A., Minicuci, N., Stewart Williams, J., Kowal, P. & Chatterji, S. 2015. Prevalence, circumstances and consequences of non-fatal road traffic injuries and other bodily injuries among older people in China, Ghana, India, Mexico, Russia and South Africa. African Safety Promotion: A Journal of Injury and Violence Prevention, 13(2):59-77.
6. Karl Peltzer and Nancy Phaswana-Mafuya. 2015. Sitting time and associated factors in older adults in South Africa. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD) Volume 21(2), June 2015, pp. 566-573.
7. Siegler AJ1, Voux AD, Phaswana-Mafuya N, Bekker LG, Sullivan PS, Baral SD, Winskell K, Kose Z, Wirtz AL, Stephenson R. (2014). Elements of Condom-Use Decision Making among South African Men Who Have Sex with Men. J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care. 2014 Jun 16. pii: 2325957414535979.
8. Siegler, A.J., Sullivan, P.S., De Voux, A., Phaswana-Mafuya, N., Bekker, L-G., Baral, S.D., Winskell, K., Kose, Z., Wirtz, A.L., Brown, B. & Stephenson, R. (2014) Exploring repeat HIV testing among men who have sex with men in Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, South Africa. AIDS Care. August: Online.
9. Brookmeyer, R., Boren, D., Baral, S.D., Bekker, G., Phaswana-Mafuya, N., Beyrer, C. & Sullivan, P.S. (2014) Combination HIV prevention among MSM in South Africa: results from agent-based modeling. <i>PLoS One</i>. 9(11):Online.
10. Phaswana-Mafuya, N.; Shisana O, Davids A, Tabane C, Mbelle M, Matseke G, Banyini M & Kekana Q (2014). Perceptions of sugar mommy practices in South Africa. Journal of Psychology in Africa; 24; 3:257–263.
11. McNaghten, AD; Kearns, R.; Siegler, A.J.; Phaswana-Mafuya, N.; Bekker, L.G.; Stephenson, R.; Baral, S.D.; Brookmeyer, R.; Yah, C.S.; Lambert8,A.J.; Brown, B.; Rosenberg, E.; Tharp, M.B.; de Voux, A.; Beyrer, C.; Sullivan, P.S. JMIR Research Protocols, 2014, 3(4):e55; doi:10.2196/resprot.3737
12. Phaswana-Mafuya, N., Peltzer, K., Schneider, M., Makiwane, M., Zuma, K., Ramlagan, S., et al. (2011). “Study of Global Ageing and Adult Health (SAGE), South Africa 2007-2008.” Geneva, Switzerland, WHO Press.
13. Peltzer, K.; Stewart Williams, J.; Kowal, P; Negin, J.; Snodgrass, J.J; Yawson, A.; Minicuci, N.; Thiele, L.; Phaswana-Mafuya, N.; Biritwum, R.B.; Naidoo, N.; & Somnath Chatterji. (2014). Universal health coverage in emerging economies: findings on health care utilization by older adults in China, Ghana, India, Mexico, the Russian Federation, and South Africa. Glob Health Action. 2014 Oct 31;7:25314. doi: 10.3402/gha.v7.25314. eCollection 2014.
14. Wu, F.;Guo,Y.; Chatterji,S.; Zheng,Y.; Naidoo, N.; Jiang,Y.; Biritwum,R.; Yawson,A.; Minicuci, N.; Salinas-Rodriguez,A.; Manrique-Espinoza,B.; Maximova, T.; Peltzer, K.; Phaswana-Mafuya, N.; Snodgrass, J.J.; Thiele, E.; Ng, N. & Kowal, P. (2015). Common risk factors for chronic non-communicable diseases among older adults in China, Ghana, Mexico, India, Russia and South Africa: the study on global AGEing and adult health (SAGE) wave 1. BMC Public Health, 15:88 DOI 10.1186/s12889-015-1407-0
15. Peltzer, K. & Phaswana-Mafuya, N. (2014) Breast and cervical cancer screening and associated factors among older adult women in South Africa. Asia-Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 15(6): 2473-2476
16. Ramlagan, S., Peltzer, K. & Phaswana-Mafuya, N. (2014). Hand grip strength and associated factors in non-institutionalised men and women 50 years and older in South Africa. BMC Research Notes. 7/8: 1-7.
17. Phaswana-Mafuya, N., Peltzer, K., Chirinda, W., Musekiwa, A; Kose, Z., Hoosain, E.; Davids, A.S.; Ramlagan, S. (2013). Self-reported prevalence of chronic non communicable diseases and associated factors among older adults in South Africa. Glob Health Action 2013, 6.
18. Phaswana-Mafuya, N., Peltzer, K., Chirinda, W., Musekiwa, A., Kose, Z. (2013). Socio-demographic predictors of multiple Non-communicable Disease Risk Factors among older Adults in South Africa. Glob Health Action 2013, 6: online
19. Phaswana-Mafuya, N., Peltzer, K., Ramlagan, S., Chirinda, W. & Kose, Z. (2013). Social and health determinants of gender differences in disability amongst older adults in South Africa. Health SA Gesondheid. 18(1):Online.
20. Peltzer, K. & Phaswana-Mafuya, N. (2013). Arthritis and associated factors in older adults in South Africa. Turkish Journal of Geriatrics, 16(4):389-394.
21. Ramlagan, S., Peltzer, K. & Phaswana-Mafuya, N. (2013). Social capital and health among older adults in South Africa. BMC Geriatrics Sep 28;13(1):100
22. Phaswana-Mafuya, N., Peltzer, K., Chirinda, W., Kose, Z., Hoosain, E., Ramlagan, S., Tabane, C. & Davids, A. (2013). Self-rated health and associated factors among older South Africans: evidence from the Study on global AGEing and adult health. Global Health Action. 6: Online.
23. Peltzer, K. & Phaswana-Mafuya, N. (2013) Hypertension and associated factors in older adults in South Africa. Cardiovascular Journal of Africa, 24(3), 59-64.
24. Peltzer, K., Phaswana-Mafuya, N. (2013) Problem drinking and associated factors in older adults in South Africa. African Journal of Psychiatry, 16, 104-109.
25. Peltzer, K., Phaswana-Mafuya, N. (2013) Depression and associated factors in older adults in South Africa. Global Health Action, 6, 18871-http://dx.doi.org/10.3402/gha.v6i0.18871
26. Phaswana-Mafuya, N., Peltzer, K., Mlambo, G., Mkhonto, S. & Tabane, C. (2012). Victim empowerment programme in a selected municipality of the Eastern Cape, South Africa: service provider perceptions. Journal of Psychology in Africa, 459-462.
27. Baral, S. & Phaswana-Mafuya, N. (2012). Rewriting the Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. SAHARA J, 9 (3): 127-130.
28. Peltzer, K. & Phaswana-Mafuya, N. (2012). Patient experiences and health system responsiveness among older adults in South Africa. Global Health Action 2012, 5: 18545 - http://dx.doi.org/10.3402/gha.v5i0.18545
29. Peltzer, K. & Phaswana-Mafuya, N. (2012) Fruits and vegetables intake and associated factors in older adults in South Africa. Global Health Action, 5, 18668 – http://dx.doi.org/10.3402/gha.v5i0.18668
30. Negin, J., Martiniuk, A., Cuming, R.G., Naidoo, N., Phaswana-Mafuya, N., Madurai, L., Williams, S. & Kowal, P. (2012) Prevalence of HIV and chronic co-morbidities among older adults. AIDS, 26(1): Online.
31. Kowal, P., Chatterji, S., Naidoo, N., Biritwum, R., Fan, W., Ridaura, R.L., Maximova, T., Arokiasamy, P., Phaswana-Mafuya, N., Williams, S., Snodgrass, J.J., Minicuci, N., D'Este, C., Peltzer, K., Boerma, J.T., and the SAGE Collaborators (2012). Data Resource Profile: The World Health Organization Study on global AGEing and adult health (SAGE). International Journal of Epidemiology, 41, 1639–1649; doi:10.1093/ije/dys210.
32. Peltzer, K. & Phaswana-Mafuya, N. (2012) Physical inactivity and associated factors in older adults in South Africa. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD), 18(3):448-461.
33. Peltzer, K. & Phaswana-Mafuya, N. (2012) Tobacco use and associated factors in older adults in South Africa. Journal of Psychology in Africa, 22(2):283-288.
34. Phaswana-Mafuya, N., Peltzer, K., and Davids, A.S. 2011. Patients’ perceptions of primary health care services in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD), 17 (3): 502-516
35. Phaswana-Mafuya, N. & Davids, A.S. 2011. Drinking and driving and other risk taking behaviours among university students in South Africa. AJPHERD, 17(4): 753-761
36. Peltzer, K., Phaswana-Mafuya, N. & Ramlagan, S. 2011. Prevalence of obesity and associated factors in South Africans 50 years and older. AJPHERD, 17(4):772-778.
37. Phaswana-Mafuya, N., Peltzer, K., Ladzani, R., Mlambo, G., Davids, A., Phaweni, K., Dana, P. & Ndabula, M. 2011. Pre and post-intervention assessment of a PMTCT-programme-strengthening initiative in a rural area of the Eastern Cape, South Africa. African Journal of AIDS Research. 10(1):83-93.
38. Peltzer, K., Phaswana-Mafuya, N., Mzolo, T., Tabane, C., & Zuma, K. 2010. Sexual behaviour, HIV status and HIV risk among older South Africans. Studies on Ethno-Medicine, 4(3), 163-172.
39. Phaweni, K., Peltzer, K., Mlambo, G. & Phaswana-Mafuya, N. 2010. Factors influencing pregnancy desires among HIV positive women in Gert Sibande district in Mpumalanga, South Africa. Gender and Behaviour, 8(2): 2960-2975
40. Peltzer, K. Ramlagan, S.; Johnson, B.D.; Phaswana-Mafuya, N. 2010. Illicit Drug Use and Treatment in South Africa: A Review. Substance Use and Misuse, 45: 221-2243.
41. Ramlagan, S.; Peltzer, K.; Phaswana-Mafuya, N.; Aquilera, JF. 2010. Support group needs for PLWHA in communities around Durban, South Africa. Journal of Psychology in Africa, 20 (1): 117-122.
42. Peltzer, K., Phaswana-Mafuya, N. & Davids, A. 2010 The use of EUROPEP in South Africa: an internationally standardised instrument to evaluate general practice. Journal of Psychology in Africa, 20(1), 113-116.
43. Peltzer, K.; Mlambo,M.; Phaswana-Mafuya, N.; Ladzani, R. 2010. Determinants of adherence to a single-dose Nevarapine Regimen for the PMTCT in Gert Sibande District in South Africa. Acta Paediatrica: 1-6.
44. Peltzer, K., Phaswana-Mafuya, N. & Ladzani, R. 2010. Implementation of the national programme for prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV: a rapid assessment in Cacadu district, South Africa. African Journal of AIDS Research,8(1):95-106.
45. Mohlala G.; Peltzer, K.; Phaswana-Mafuya N.; Ramlagan S.2010. Drug prescription habits in public and private health facilities in two provinces in S. Africa. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 16 (3): 1-5.
46. Phaswana-Mafuya,N.; Peltzer,K. & Davids, A. 2009. Intimate Partner Violence and HIV Risk among women in PHC Delivery Services in a South African Setting. Journal of Psychology in Africa, 19(3): 379-388.
47. Phaswana-Mafuya,N.; Peltzer,K. & Petros,G. 2009. Disability Grant for PLWHA in the EC of South Africa. International Journal of Social Work in Health, 48: 533-550.
48. Peltzer,K.; Phaswana-Mafuya,N.; & Petros,G. 2009. Hazardous alcohol use among persons living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Journal of Psychology in Africa, 19 (2): 247-252.
49. Rispel, L.C., Peltzer, K., Phaswana-Mafuya, N., Metcalf, C.A., & Treger, L. 2009. Assessing missed opportunities for PMTCT in the Kouga Local Service Area (LSA), Eastern Cape. South African Medical Journal, 99 (3): 174-179.
50. Peltzer, K. & Phaswana-Mafuya, N. 2009. The symptom experience of people living with HIV and AIDS in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. BMC Health Services Research. 8:271
51. Peltzer,K.; Phaswana-Mafuya, N. & Treger,L. 2009. Use of traditional and complementary health practices in prenatal, delivery and postnatal care in the context of HIV transmission from mother to child in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Afr. J. Trad. CAM 6 (2): 155 – 162
52. Peltzer, K. & Phaswana-Mafuya, N. 2008. Levels of ability and functioning of persons living with HIV using the WHO DAS II in a South African context. Journal of Social Development in Africa, 23 (2): 33-53.
53. Phaswana-Mafuya, N.; Petros, G.; Peltzer, K.; Ramlagan, S.; Nkomo, N.; Mohlala, G.; Mbelle, M.; Seager, J. 2008. Primary Health Care Service Delivery in South Africa. International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, 21 (6): 611-624.
54. Peltzer,K.; Phaswana-Mafuya,N.;Ramlagan,S. 2008. A baseline Assessment of the Department of Health Partnerships with NPOs for supporting the delivery of PHC program in South Africa, Acta Academica 40 (3):246-272.
55. Phaswana-Mafuya, N. & Ramalepe,M. 2008. Experiences of abuse among women in a rural sub-district of Limpopo Province, South Africa. Acta Criminologica, 21(2): 46-55.
56. Peltzer,K. & Phaswana-Mafuya,N. 2008. Health-related quality of life in a South African sample of HIV-infected persons. AJAR, 7 (2): 209-218.
57. Peltzer,K.; Mohlala,G.; Phaswana-Mafuya, N. & Ramlagan, S. 2008. Household survey on the pattern of utilization of medicines in selected communities in South Africa. African Journal of Physical Health Education, Recreation and Dance, 14 (2): 163 -177.
58. Phaswana-Mafuya, N. & Kayongo, D. 2008. Experiences of PMTCT services by HIV+ mothers in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. African Journal of Physical Health Education, Recreation and Dance, 14 (1): 63 -87.
59. Phaswana-Mafuya, N. and Peltzer, K. 2007. HIV/AIDS workplace policies in Eastern Cape Tertiary Institutions. South African Journal of Higher Education, 21 (2): 308-320.
60. Phaswana-Mafuya, N. and Peltzer, K.2006. HIV/AIDS knowledge, risk behaviour, risk perception, stigma and support among staff in tertiary institutions, Eastern Cape. African Journal of Physical Health Education, Recreation and Dance, 12 (4): 403-425.
61. Phaswana-Mafuya, N. 2006. Health aspects of sanitation among Eastern Cape (EC) rural communities, South Africa. Curationis, 29 (2): 41-47.
62. Phaswana-Mafuya, N. & Malaka, D. 2006. An illustration of the implementation of Rothman and Thomas’ intervention mode. The Social Work Practitioner-Researcher, 18 (2): 193-211.
63. Phaswana-Mafuya, N. 2006. An investigation into the perceived Sanitation Challenges in EC rural communities. Health SA/Gesondheid Accredited Interdisciplinary Research Journal, 11(1): 18-30.
64. Phaswana-Mafuya, N & Peltzer, K. 2006. Perceived HIV/AIDS impact among tertiary institutions in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. South African Journal of Higher Education, 20 (1): 147-160.
65. Phaswana-Mafuya, N. 2006. Hygiene status of rural communities in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. International Journal of Environmental Health Research, 16 (4): 289-303.
66. Friedman, S.R.; Kippax, S.C.; Phaswana-Mafuya, N.; Rossi, D. & Newman, C.E. 2006. Emerging future issues in HIV/AIDS social research. AIDS, 20: 959-965.
67. Phaswana-Mafuya, N. 2005. HIV/AIDS situational analysis among tertiary institutions in the EC of South Africa. South African Journal of Higher Education, 19 (6): 1141- 1159.
68. Phaswana-Mafuya, N & Peltzer, K. 2005. Perceived HIV/AIDS impact among staff in tertiary institutions in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. SAHARA J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS, 2 (2): 277 - 285.
69. Phaswana-Mafuya, N. & Gasche, J. 2005. Management of HIV/AIDS in the small to medium Hospitality industry of Buffalo City. African Journal of Physical Health Education, Recreation and Dance, 11 (3): 228-248.
70. Phaswana-Mafuya, N & Peltzer, K. 2005. Outcome evaluation of a drinking and driving primary prevention programme among university students. South African Journal of Higher Education, 19 (2): 316 - 333.
71. Phaswana-Mafuya, N. 2005. Why do drinking and driving prevention programmes fail? Acta Criminologica, 18 (1): 68 - 84.
72. Phaswana-Mafuya, N. 2005. Evaluation of a drinking and driving prevention programme among university students. Acta Criminologica, 18 (2): 1-14.
73. Phaswana-Mafuya, N and Shukla, N. 2005. Factors that could motivate people to adopt safe hygienic practices in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. African Health Sciences, 5 (1): 21-28.
74. Phaswana-Mafuya, N & Peltzer, K. 2005. HIV knowledge, risk perception, behavioural intentions and risk-related behaviour among technikon staff in the Eastern Cape. Journal of Physical Health Education, Recreation and Dance, 11 (1): 132-148.
75. Phaswana-Mafuya, N. 2004. Drinking and driving behaviour, knowledge, attitudes and perceived risks among university students. Acta Criminologica, 17 (3): 14-27.
76. Phaswana, N & Malaka, D. 2004. University students' perceptions of drinking and driving prevention programmes: A focus group study. Social Work Practitioner-Researcher, 16 (1): 44-51.
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78. Phaswana, N. 2003. Informal drinking and driving peer intervention: a baseline survey of a primary prevention programme among university students. Acta Criminologica, 6 (3): 130-139.
79. Peltzer, K & Phaswana, N. 2003-2004. Suicide among South African University students: risk factors, resources and prevention. Psychopathologie Africaine,: 91-119.
80. Peltzer, K; Malaka, D & Phaswana, N. 2002. Prevalence of substance use among first year university students in South Africa: baseline assessment for primary prevention intervention. The -Social Work Practitioner-Researcher, 14 (1): 67-79.
81. Peltzer, K; Malaka, D & Phaswana, N. 2002. Socio-demographic factors, religiosity, academic performance and substance use among first year university students in South Africa. Psychological Reports, 91: 105-113.
82. Peltzer, K; Malaka, D & Phaswana, N. 2001. Psychological correlates of substance use among South African University students, Social Behaviour and Personality Journal, 29(8): 799-806.
83. Peltzer, K; Phaswana, N & Malaka, D. 2001. Smokeless tobacco use among adults in the Northern Province, Substance Use and Misuse, 36(4): 447-462.
84. Peltzer, K & Phaswana, N. 2000. Factors influencing child abuse and neglect reporting behaviour by social workers in the Northern Province of South Africa, Professional Journal for the Social Worker, 36 (1): 69-78.
85. Peltzer, K. & Phaswana, N. 2000. Prevalence and perceptions of substance use among Black South African University students. Changes and Challenges in HDUs: 14-38.
86. Peltzer, K & Phaswana, N. 1999. Substance use among South African university students. Urban health and Developmental Bulletin, 2(1): 36-45.
87. Phaswana-Mafuya, N.; Chirinda, W.; Kose, Z.; Maseko, B.; Tassiopoulos, D.; Davids, A.S; Yah C.; Zahn R.; ILO AIDS team and country researchers across 10 countries (2015). Effective responses on HIV and AIDS workplace responses. A multi-country research study on Africa. ILO, Geneva. http://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---ed_protect/---protrav/---ilo_aids/documents/publication/wcms_358170.pdf. ISBN: 978-92-2-128769-8 (print);ISBN: 978-92-2-128770-4 (web pdf)
South Africa: Minister Mildred Oliphant - Launch On ILO Multi-Country Study On Effective Responses to HIV and Aids At Work. http://allafrica.com/stories/201504241624.html
88. Phaswana-Mafuya, N., Davids, A. S., Tabane, C. and Mkhonto, S. 2011. Towards establishing an NDC research agenda. In: Phaswana-Mafuya, N. and Tassiopoulos, D. (Eds). (2011) Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in developing countries. NY, USA: Nova Press. Series: Public Health in the 21st century. ISBN: 978-1-61209-996-5
89. Phaswana-Mafuya, N. and Tassiopoulos, D. (Eds). 2011. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in developing countries. NY, USA: Nova Press. Series: Public Health in the 21st century. ISBN: 978-1-61209-996-5
90. Phaswana-Mafuya, N., Tassiopoulos, D., Davids, A. S. and Mkhonto, S. 2011. Epidemiology of chronic NCD in developing countries – a review. In: Phaswana-Mafuya, N. and Tassiopoulos, D. (Eds). (2011) Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in developing countries. NY, USA: Nova Press. Series: Public Health in the 21st century. ISBN: 978-1-61209-996-5
91. Phaswana-Mafuya, N.; Davids, AS; Senekal, I. & Munyaka, S. 2011. Patient satisfaction with primary health care services in a selected district municipality of the Eastern Cape of South Africa. In: Eldin, A.B. (Editor). Modern Approaches to Quality Control, INTECH Open Access Publisher, Rijeka, Croatia. ISBN: 978-953-307-329-3. http://www.intechopen.com/profiles/53130/nancy-phaswana-mafuya
92. Phaswana-Mafuya, N. & Peltzer,K. 2008. HIV prevention intervention among employees in a tertiary institution in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Current Politics and Economics of Africa, 1 (2): 141-159.
93. Phaswana-Mafuya,N. & Kayongo, D. 2008. Barriers to implementation of the PMTCT program in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Current Politics and Economics of Africa, 1 (2): 161-179.
94. Friedman, S.; Kippax, S. & Phaswana-Mafuya, N. 2008. Globalization and interacting large-scale processes and how they may affect the HIV/AIDS epidemic, framing essay. HIV/AIDS: Global frontiers in prevention/intervention: pp 491- 499.
95. Phaswana-Mafuya, N. 2008. Safe hygiene practices in EC rural communities, Chapter II. In: New Developments in the Psychology of Motivation. Editor: Filip M. Olsson, pp25-43. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, New York City.
96. Phaswana-Mafuya, N. 2008. Potential Hygiene motivators and de-motivators among rural communities in the EC of South Africa, Chapter 9. In: Hygiene and its role in health. Editors: P.L. Anderson and J.P. Lachan, pp 263-277. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, New York City.
Current profession
Current professional activities type:ResearchProf Nancy Refilwe Phaswana-Mafuya (PhD) is long serving Research Director (since 2005) at the HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Research Programme of the Human Sciences Research Council where she received CEO award in 2012, for exemplary, innovative and high quality work; Ubuntu Award in the same year for outstanding teamwork, collegiality and exceptional abilities; 5 year service recognition award (2010) and 10 year service recognition award (2015), Middle Researcher Excellence Award, in 2007, among others. Prof Phaswana-Mafuya is also Editor-in-Chief of the internationally accredited SAHARA Journal and Honorary Professor at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Prof Phaswana-Mafuya is a nationally and internationally recognized scientist with an outstanding scientific track record in HIV/AIDS and non-communicable diseases. She was inaugurated as member of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAF) in 2008 and was recently appointed as member of ASSAF Council and ASSAF representative in the National Board of the International Council for Science (2016-2020). She was also recently appointed as an expert health sciences sub-panel member of the Department of Higher Education and Training to review scholarly books and conference presentations. Prof Phaswana-Mafuya is the National Research Foundation (NRF) C2 rated scientist (2012 to date). She became finalist in the National Science and Technology Forum awards, Senior Scientist category in 2012. She was appointed to serve as the Expert Group member of the Network of Academies of Science in Africa (2012 -2014) and member of the new member selection committee of the South African Young Academy of Science in 2012. She also served in the UNAIDS International Advisory Committee: “Think politically about HIV/AIDS” (2010), Member of the International AIDS Society Social and Political Research Advisory Group (2013), member of the South African Development Community (SADC) HIV Prevention and Research working groups (2009-2012). She is editorial board member of a number of journals, including: Annals of Infectious Disease and Epidemiology, African Journal of Physical Education, Sports, Recreation and Science, Annals of Chronic Diseases, Acta Criminologica, SM Gerontology and Geriatric Research Journal (SMGGR, Austin Aging Research, SM Journal of Forensic Research and Criminology (SMFRC), and JSM Nutritional Disorders. In her current position as Research Director, Prof Phaswana-Mafuya leads and co-leads large-scale novel epidemiological collaborative projects, mentors and supervisors postgraduate students from local and international universities. Her current collaborators include: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (Ghana), National Institute of Chronic Diseases of the National Health Laboratory Services, Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation, University of Cape Town; Johns Hopkins University (JHU), Baltimore USA; Emory University, Atlanta (Georgia); University of California San Francisco, USA; and the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.
