Browsing Faculty of Community and Health Sciences by Author "Waggie, Firdouza"
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A qualitative study exploring the experiences of Black South African vegetarians residing in the urban settings of Cape Town.
Sedupane, George (University of the Western Cape, 2017)Vegetarianism is a growing global trend. Movie stars and world class athletes proudly brand themselves vegetarian. Apart from its health implications vegetarianism has been extensively studied as a social and psychological ... -
Development of a framework for health care professionals to lead youth victims of violence towards wellness in the Genadendal community of the Western Cape
Ahanonu, Ezihe Loretta (University of the Western Cape, 2015)The Wellness Leadership White Paper states that leadership is needed in a supportive environment with the purpose of guiding clients to lasting wellness. Wellness can be defined as an active process that enables an individual ... -
The development of an anti-substance abuse initiative for high schools in the Capricorn district, Polokwane
Shuro, Linda (University of Western Cape, 2021)Substance abuse among adolescents is a Public Health concern globally with approximately 25 million adolescents (aged 13-15 years) who smoke tobacco, one in every ten girls and one in every five boys. In low- and middle-income ... -
Exploring the perceptions of staff regarding the services offered at a substance abuse rehabilitation centre for women in Cape Town
Langeveld, Liane (University of the Western Cape, 2020)Substance abuse has become a significant public health concern in South Africa, more specifically in the Western Cape province. This has become a source of great alarm as South African Police Service (SAPS) statistics ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of contraception amongst adolescent girls from selected high schools in a low socio-economic community in Cape Town
Davids, Lameez (University of the Western Cape, 2019)Adolescents account for 20% of the world’s population, and the majority of them are inhabitants of developing countries. Increasing sexual activity amongst adolescents is a public health concern because it can lead to ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of contraception amongst adolescent girls from selected high schools in a low socio-economic community in Cape Town
Davids, Lameez (University of Western Cape, 2019)Adolescents account for 20% of the world’s population, and the majority of them are inhabitants of developing countries. Increasing sexual activity amongst adolescents is a public health concern because it can lead to ... -
The prevalence of risk factors for non-communicable diseases among people living in Mombasa, Kenya
Tawa, Nassib (2010)Chronic non-communicable diseases, including cardio-vascular diseases and stroke, cancer, type 2 diabetes and chronic pulmonary disorders, are rapidly emerging as leading causes of morbidity and premature mortalities ... -
The relationship between sensory integrative profiles and academic achievement of first year health sciences students at the University of the Western Cape
Bagus, Kulsum (University of the Western Cape, 2012)There is a high incidence of dropout in the first year of university studies. Some of the main reasons were attributed to adjustment or adaptation difficulties experienced by the new students which impacted on academic ... -
Self-leadership strategies of nurses in an outreach service at a private hospital group in Gauteng
Prinsloo, Cathrina Johanna (University of the Western Cape, 2018)Critical Care Outreach Services (CCOSs) recognize early sign of deterioration in medical units, regarding the condition of the patient, by using elements of vital sign tracking namely modified early warning score (MEWS). ... -
The understanding of health promotion among youth attending secondary schools in rural settings
Hess, Brent (University of the Western Cape, 2017)Background: Several chronic health conditions that previously manifested in adulthood are now increasingly being identified in young people. Various health risk behaviours established during youth results in chronic diseases ...