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An assessment of the adherence to guidelines for the management of asthma exacerbations in selected primary healthcare facilities in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
Asthma is described as a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways. Recurrent episodes of acute attacks or exacerbation may occur in susceptible individuals. Asthma could be a controllable disorder and most people with ...
A case-control study of risk factors for low birth weight in the Western Cape : Winelands/West Coast region
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
Birthweight is powerful predictor of infant growth and survival. Premature birth and intrauterine growth retardation of birthweight. Maternal environment is important underlying determinant of birthweight. Common lifestyle ...
Identifying the domains used by Afrikaans speaking people In describing their health related quality of life
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
It is widely acknowledged that the personal burden of disease cannot be described fully
by measures of disease status. Psychosocial factors must be encompassed. Health-
related quality of life research is an area of ...