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The negotiation of romantic relationships amongst gay male students in a Western Cape university
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Narratives of romantic relationships are intrinsically connected to the social context in which
they develop. Forming relationships and embracing intimacy can be complex for gay male
students in spaces that censure ...
Text neck syndrome in undergraduate health science students from a university in the Western Cape: A crosssectional study
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Cell phones are indispensable tools for the student population. Excessive exposure to these devices could lead to postural deformities that cause pain and decrease students’ quality of life. Secondary musculoskeletal pain ...
Stress among student nurses at a university in the Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Nursing education and training places significant demands on commitment,
dedication, and perseverance by nursing students. They experience increased levels of stress
which negatively affect their learning abilities and ...
Bachelor of nursing students at a higher education institution in the Western Cape’s experience of preparation for and perceptions about their readiness for clinical placement in emergency
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Nurses are the frontline healthcare professionals in the emergency units, charged with providing ethical, safe and effective emergency care. They are required to have specific knowledge and skills about emergency care. ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding paediatric pain management among undergraduate nursing students at a university in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Despite the availability of analgesics for pain relief, children experience moderate to severe pain during hospitalisation. A student nurse placed in a paediatric setting is part of the healthcare team who can support ...
Knowledge and attitudes of nursing students about women who use substances during pregnancy in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Substance use has become a major socio-economic problem worldwide and is alarmingly high in South Africa. Substance use is frequent in pregnant women and has a negative impact on foetal, neonatal, and maternal well-being. ...
Nursing students from a university in the Western Cape’s perceptions of the clinical supervisory relationship
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Background: In nursing education, the clinical supervisory relationship is central to clinical learning for students as it has an impact on the development of professional identity, competency, and clinical skills. A ...