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The effect of a breastfeeding intervention program on the knowledge of pregnant women at the Bishop Lavis clinic.
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)
Introduction: Breastfeeding is an important child survival strategy. Many mothers choose not to breastfeed their babies or do so for only a short duration, despite the undisputed physiological, social, psychological, ...
Knowledge, attitude, and practices of rural women on the use of family planning at an outpatient’s department in the Northern Cape province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Background: Interventions to prevent unwanted pregnancies are based on the belief that knowledge is needed to prompt behavioural change to improve acceptance of family planning methods. Numerous interventions have been ...
The AIDS education needs of black, grade 10 pupils in Grahamstown
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)
In the absence of a cure for HIV/AIDS, it is necessary to concentrate efforts at
prevention of HIV infection. A cross-sectional, descriptive study was performed to inform
a future educational intervention for black ...
Impact of Knowledge gained from adolescents' puberty's books on knowledge and attitudes towards puberty development changes among a very young adolescent learners in Malawi
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Introduction: A distinct subgroup of adolescents, very young adolescents (VYA) aged 10 to 14
are going through one of the most important life transformations. For adolescents to develop the
healthy behaviors that can ...
Implementation of health education programme relating to risk factors for chronic diseases of lifestyle among high school learners in the Amajuba district, Kwa-Zulu Natal
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
Currently, chronic diseases are a growing cause of death and disability in South Africa. This study was an experimental study using a pretest-posttest control group design. The study population was made up of two conveniently ...
Mental health nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices in the management of pain in mental health care users in a selected psychiatric hospital in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)
Background: Pain management is central to patient care, including for mental health care users (MHCUs). Pain management has been identified as a concern for MHCUs admitted to a psychiatric hospital as the accurate assessment ...