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Accessibility of tertiary education to students with learning disabilities in all the faculties of the University of Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)People with disabilities do not face the same circumstances, in their journey through tertiary education, as do people without disabilities. Studies have revealed that learning disabilities are often invisible and not ... -
Adolescents and substance abuse: exploring the effects of substance abuse on care giving and family well-being in Mitchell’s Plain
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Substance abuse has become a serious global problem affecting individuals, families and communities. The effects of substance abuse devastate both the user and their families. This study aimed to describe the adverse effects ... -
Adolescents’ lived experiences of sexual harassment in the school environment
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)This study aimed to gain a deeper understanding of the lived experiences of adolescents with regard to sexual harassment within the school environment. It was considered in the light of actual cases reported on the Cape ... -
Adolescents’ perceptions and experiences of Anti-retroviral therapy (ART) at a tertiary hospital in Francistown, Botswana
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Botswana is experiencing high levels of HIV prevalence rate at 16.9% among the general population, 4.5% among adolescents aged 10-14 and 4.7% among adolescents aged 14-19. Adolescents are in a critically stage between ... -
Aging and healthcare experiences and concerns of older black gay men living with HIV/AIDS in a selected township in the Cape Metropole
(University of Western Cape, 2020)This research originated from a focus group which the student was part of as a research assistant. The focus group concentrated on LGBT aging and care where participants who are HIV positive spoke about their concerns. ... -
Alcohol use and unsafe sex practices among students (17-25 year olds) at the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Young people have high rates of risk-taking, including alcohol use/abuse and high risk sex. The main purpose of this study was to gain insight into the drinking patterns and sexual behaviour of young UWC students. The aim ... -
Assessment of nutritional knowledge, behaviour and BMI of Primary Care-Givers with children under the age of 18 years
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)Research suggests that parents feeding practices play a critical role in the development of children tastes, eating habits, nutrition and eventual weight status. Thus if parental feeding practices play such a critical role, ... -
Caregivers perceptions on factors contributing to their children’s malnutrition
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Complex factors contribute to child malnutrition. These include various factors for example stress, trauma, cognitive abilities and education, poverty, environmental and cultural practices. Caregivers’ situations and ... -
Caregivers' perceptions of desensitization among sexually abused children
(University of the Western cape, 2011)Children react differently to the traumatic incidence of sexual abuse. Some children develop symptomatic behaviours associated with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in reaction to sexual abuse, such as apathy, which is a ... -
Catastrophic and impoverishing health care expenditure in households affected by HIV/AIDS
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)The aim of this study was to capture the intensity and incidence of catastrophic health care expenditures in order to describe the degree to which catastrophic health care payments occur among households. Simultaneously, ... -
Challenges and lived experiences of day labourers in East London
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)The study upon which this dissertation was based was conducted against the backdrop of day labouring as a global phenomenon. In order to position the research topic, namely, the lived experiences and hardships encountered ... -
Challenges experienced by clergy in dealing with domestic violence
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)This thesis sought to explore the challenges experienced by selected clergy within the Anglican Church in dealing with domestic violence. The sample was drawn from the Diocese of Cape Town of the church of the Province of ... -
The challenges experienced by traumatic brain injury survivors with regard to family reintegration post-hospitalisation
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Recovery from traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be a lengthy and challenging process for survivors, their families, and health and welfare services. Globally, South Africa has the second-highest prevalence of TBI that is ... -
Challenges faced by child and youth care workers with regard to discipline of children with challenging behaviour in residential child and youth care centre
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)Child and Youth Care Workers employed in residential Child and Youth Care Centres are often challenged by the behaviour of children in their care. The goal of the study was therefore to explore and describe the challenges ... -
Challenges for implementing project planning in the NGO sector in the Overberg Municipality
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) played a vital role in the history of the welfare sector in South Africa and are working alongside the government sector to combat social ills. The role of the NGO sector is to ensure ... -
The challenges of cohabiting families with regard to discipline of adolescents
(University of Western Cape, 2013)Cohabitation families have become a widely accepted and increasing form of family structure nowadays. However this family structure’s characteristics have caused it to be described as a risk factor to child development as ... -
Challenges of integrating theory and practice in social work teaching and learning
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Global and national standards for social work training have for a very long time required that institutions of higher learning include a theoretical as well as a practical component into the social work programme. The ... -
Challenges, illiterate caregivers experience to support their children’s education
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Primary Caregiver’s ability to provide a healthy, nurturing and stimulating environment is critical, but Caregivers in South Africa, especially those living in rural communities, are facing many challenges, including a ... -
Child-hood experiences of foster care in the Overberg region of the Western Cape Province. An adult life history perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)The social welfare policy context changed dramatically from apartheid to post-apartheid in the South African transition to democracy. The new social developmental approach towards professional social work service delivery ... -
Clinical and Counselling Psychology Student Attitudes and Receptiveness towards Evidence-Based Practice
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Evidence-based practice (EBP) has been internationally recognised as the gold standard for the provision of safe and compassionate health care, and entails integrating clinical expertise with the best available research ...