Biography:
Mohora Feida Malebatja is currently working as a Lecturer and a Researcher at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, where she participates in teaching, learning, research, and community engagements. She is presently pursuing a PhD in Public Health at Sefako Makgatho University. Mohora has conducted a study on geophagic practice among women of childbearing age in Tshwane District, South Africa. Part of her study included testing clay soil to detect the chemicals present in the clay soil consumed by these women. She holds a Master's in Public Health from the University of Pretoria, specializing in Environmental and Occupational Health. Additionally, she has a Post Graduate diploma in Public Health from Sefako Makgatho University and a BSc Hons in Environmental Technology from the University of Pretoria. Mohora has also completed a BSc degree in Community Water Services and Sanitation from the University of Limpopo. She has experience working as an Epidemiologist, Manager of Water and Sanitation, and CDE for Water Board Oversight in government departments and local municipalities.
Title : Chemical composition of clay soil eaten by geophagic women of childbearing age and potential health risks: Experimental study in Tshwane District, Gauteng Province