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An exploration of factors contributing to patient delay in seeking Tuberculosis care services in the Hhohho region of Eswatini
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the top twenty leading causes of death globally and it is the second leading cause of mortality from a single infectious cause after COVID-19 but ahead of HIV/AIDS. In 2020, TB was responsible ... -
Exploration of factors influencing contraceptive use among HIV-positive women participating in a Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission program in an urban setting in Harare, Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Dual protection is protection against unwanted pregnancy, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections and a means of achieving safer sex and birth control (WHO, 2012). It is one of the essential tools promoted by the ... -
Exploration of factors that influence poor adherence to antiretroviral therapy amongst patients at Pule Sefatsa primary health care clinic in Mangaung district, South Africa.
(University of Western Cape, 2019)Background: Over the past decade, South Africa has scaled-up its antiretroviral treatment (ART) programme in an effort to control the HIV epidemic. Interventions to support the rollout of ART include task shifting ART ... -
An exploration of health care workers’ perceptions of the needle stick injury protocols at a level 2 hospital in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Background: Health care workers who sustain needle stick injuries are at risk of contracting blood-borne pathogens, e.g. Human Immunodeficiency Virus,Hepatitis B virus or Hepatitis C virus. Needle stick injuries are viewed ... -
An exploration of how single parenting in a disadvantaged community influences a learner’s decision to enrol at a higher education institution
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Family structure is related to educational attainment; it is evident that individuals from two- parent homes complete on average more years of schooling and are more likely to graduate from high school, attend University ... -
An exploration of human capabilities of parents with children (0-8 years) with disabilities
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)Parenting a child with a developmental disability has a significant impact on the lives of parents and/or caregivers as well as how the family functions. This is often due to the changes in life routines that are necessary ... -
An exploration of learners integration into the mainstream: a case study approach
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)The aims of the study were to: (1) explore the education support services required by three learners who were integrated into the mainstream, (2) determine the level of support required by these learners to function maximally ... -
An exploration of male participation in a PMTCT programme in West Itam, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Since the introduction in 2005 of prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) services in Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria the PMTCT programme has faced several challenges including that of poor male participation ... -
An exploration of mothers’ experiences, perceptions and attitudes towards existing behavioural change communication interventions on exclusive breastfeeding in Mpika District, Zambia.
(University of Western Cape, 2020)World Health Organisation and UNICEF recommend exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first six months and continuation of breastfeeding for two years and beyond. Despite this recommendation, EBF rates have not been optimal ... -
Exploration of needs, problems and living experiences of older persons in Uganda: implications for policy and decision making
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)The purpose of the study was to explore the needs, problems and living experiences of the older persons in Uganda and their implications for decision making and policy. The study was an exploratory descriptive cross-sectional ... -
Exploration of nurses' experiences of the assessment and management of patients at risk of absconding from an acute psychiatric ward in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Unlawful absence of patients from the acute psychiatric ward increases concern on the part of the professionals responsible for their care. Patients who abscond from psychiatric hospitals represent a risk of potential ... -
An exploration of parental connection and the human capability of emotion in the first 1000 days of life
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Emotions play an important part in our well-being and connections with others. It contributes to the connection between the caregiver and the baby in the first 1000 days. Experiences provided through the interactions between ... -
An exploration of perceptions and experiences of Xhosa speaking women in abusive relationships
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The problem of abusive relationships has attracted national attention in South Africa. Historically South Africa has a strongly entrenched patriarchal system, which gives men proprietary rights over women. Traditional and ... -
An exploration of perceptions regarding the feasibility of implementation of Kangaroo Mother Care in the maternity ward of Tsumeb district hospital, Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Background: Every year, about 20 million infants are born with low birth weight globally, putting a heavy burden on health care and social systems, especially in developing countries as they are often understaffed and/or ... -
The exploration of preschool teachers' understanding and classroom experience of socio-emotional development in early childhood and the role it plays in school readiness
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)The socio-emotional development of children has an extremely important impact on the overall development of children. Globally, extensive research has been dedicated to the socio-emotional development of children with ... -
An exploration of promoters and inhibitors of coordination between organizations involved in HIV/AIDS activities in Livingstone District, Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)The district health report for Livingstone, Zambia, outlined an increasing prevalence of HIV/AIDS iun the district. In 1998 the prevalence wsas at 29%, in 2000 at 30%, in 2002 at 31.8% and in 2004 at 31%. This was above ... -
Exploration of Psychology Masters students' subjective experiences of establishing a working alliance with their research supervisor
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The state of postgraduate studies in South Africa has come under renewed enquiry in recent years as concern is placed on the inconsistency between postgraduate enrolment and graduation rates. The discrepancy between the ... -
An exploration of school strategies enabling teachers in mainstream schools to support learners with Asperger’s Syndrome
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Having good educational policies that are in-line with international inclusive standards is a positive step in addressing previous educational inequalities in South Africa. The Department of Education’s White Paper 6 policy ... -
The exploration of stress, coping and perceived social support in community stakeholders involved in rehabilitation programmes for youth offenders
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)In pursuit of the principles of restorative justice in South Africa, local legislation has accorded great responsibility to the non-governmental sector to facilitate rehabilitation and reintegration processes for youth who ...