Andre L. Travill
University of the Western Cape
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The Open Aids Journal | 2015
Lloyd Leach; Susan Bassett; G. Smithdorf; Barry S. Andrews; Andre L. Travill
Over the years, physical activity and exercise have been used to positively impact the health and quality of life of persons infected with HIV and, more recently, has been associated with a spectrum of body composition changes. The aim of this review was to examine the effects of various exercise interventions on body composition in HIV positive adults, using a search strategy of randomized, controlled trials (RCTs). A systematic review was performed by five independent reviewers using a predetermined protocol adapted from previous research for assessing the articles for inclusion, the extracted data, and methodological quality. Eight RCTs involving 430 (26% female) HIV positive adults performing exercise a minimum of thrice weekly for at least six weeks were finally selected: Four were progressive resistance training (PRT) studies, three were aerobic training (AT) studies, and one involved yoga. In the PRT studies, there were significant increases in three anthropometric measures, namely, body mass, sum of skinfolds and sum of limb girths. In the AT studies, significant decreases were found in seven anthropometric measures, namely, body mass index, waist-hip ratio, body mass, triceps skinfold, waist circumference and sum of skinfolds. With yoga, the changes were non-significant. Exercise contributes to improved body composition and, when applied safely, appears to be beneficial for adults living with HIV/AIDS. However, these findings should be interpreted cautiously due to the relatively few RCTs published to date. Future studies would benefit from increased attention to sample size, female participants, participant follow-up, complete statistical analysis and intention-to-treat analysis.
South African journal of higher education | 2016
Jose M. Frantz; Lloyd Leach; Hamilton Pharaoh; Susan Bassett; Nicolette V. Roman; Mario Smith; Andre L. Travill
One of the constraints that prevent institutions in developing countries from engaging in effective and essential research is a lack of research capacity. This study reports on a north-south collaboration between a group of Flemish universities and a higher education institution in South Africa with the specific goal of improving productivity, quality and capacity amongst researchers. A collaborative project with multiple sub-projects was established in 2003, and extended over two consecutive five-year phases. Document analysis was conducted of annual reports, monitoring and evaluation reports, curriculum vitae of participating members, and progress reports of students and supervisors during this time. The findings of this study illustrate the extent to which research capacity objectives can be achieved through a north-south partnership. Members of the collaboration were able to develop intra- and inter-disciplinary partnerships that resulted in maximising the capacity- building efforts, enhancing both individual and institutional research capacity. Keywords: International partnerships; professional development; student development; staff development.
Archive | 2012
Bert Meulders; Bart Vanreusel; Hans Bruyninckx; Marion Keim; Andre L. Travill
Journal of Physical Activity and Health | 2002
Pj Wildschutt; Andre L. Travill; Lloyd Leach; L Burrell
South African Journal for Research in Sport Physical Education and Recreation | 2011
Andre L. Travill
South African Journal for Research in Sport Physical Education and Recreation | 2008
Andre L. Travill; Richard Madsen; Noel Cameron; Han C. Kemper
South African Journal for Research in Sport Physical Education and Recreation | 2015
Melissa Wentzel; Andre L. Travill
Journal of Community and Health Sciences | 2014
Keeran Dana; Zane Webster; Andre L. Travill
Journal of Community and Health Sciences | 2008
Yves Vanden Auweele; Bart Vanreusel; Ratie Mpofu; Andre L. Travill
Journal of Community and Health Sciences | 2008
Yves Vanden Auweele; Bart Vanreusel; Ratie Mpofu; Andre L. Travill