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Profile of and challenges experienced by stroke patients admitted to Ruhengeri Hospital in Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
Stroke is the world's third highest cause of death and a major cause of disability. In order to define optimal management for stroke, reliable data are needed. Although Ruhengeri Hospital in Rwanda receives many stroke ...
Factors affecting length of hospital stay for people with spinal cord injuries at Kanombe Military Hospital, Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
Spinal cord injury is a devastating condition, and its consequences impact on many facets of an individual's life. Activities of daily living such as personal care and housework might be difficult to perform post injury. ...
Barriers to school attendance among children with disabilities in Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
The number of children with disabilities under the age of 18 years around the world varies from 120 to 150 million. In many countries, throughout the world, the majority of children with disabilities either do not receive ...
Factors influencing implementation of soccer injury prevention strategies in Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
Background: Three epidemiological studies conducted in Rwanda have highlighted that many people at different levels in the community of soccer do not implement accepted control measures for reducing the risk of injuries. ...
Met and unmet palliative care needs for people living with HIV/AIDS in selected areas in Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The aim of this study was to investigate met and unmet palliative care needs for people living with HIV/AIDS in selected areas in Rwanda. The achieve this aim, the study, firstly, identified the palliative care needs of ...
The relationship between physical activity and low back pain among nurses in Kanombe Military Hospital
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
The aim of the current study was to determine the relationship between low back pain and physical activity levels among nurses in Kanombe Military Hospital (KMH), as well as other confounding factors leading to low back ...
Epidemiology of and risk factors for falls among the community-dwelling elderly people in selected districts of Umutara Province, Republic of Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
Falls among elderly people have been identified as a significant and serious medical problem confronting a growing number of older people. Falls have been found to be a leading cause of disability, distress, admission to ...
Physical activity levels and health promotion strategies among physiotherapists in Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
Physical inactivity has become a global health concern and is among the 10 leading causes of death and disability. This has led to increased concern for chronic diseases of lifestyle (CDL). Studies have revealed that regular ...
Health promotion needs of physically disabled individuals with lower limb amputation in selected areas of Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)
This thesis is a quantitative and qualitative study, reflecting the health promotion I needs of individuals with lower limb amputation in Rwanda. Individuals with physical disabilities are at risk of secondary complications ...
Epidemiology of soccer injuries in Rwanda: A need for physiotherapy intervention
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
Being involved in soccer in Rwanda at both national and international level exposes soccer players to the risk of injury. The aim of this study was to identify common soccer injuries among the 1st and 2nd division soccer ...