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Best practice interventions for improving executive functioning in individuals returning to work post traumatic brain injury: A systematic review
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
The recovery process for traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can be lengthy and taxing on the patient, family and healthcare resources. Part of this recovery process includes interventions for the improvement of executive ...
Exploring the self-concept of a group of peer mentors participating in a structured dance programme at a South African University
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
This study focuses and draws on the fields of dance, psychology and the self-concept. Dance is seen as a powerful tool for expression of self. The Self-Concept is one of the most researched constructs in psychology. Previous ...
Mothers’ experiences of disclosure to their children of their HIV-positive status at a local hospital in the Western Cape area: A Social work perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is been researched and reported available worldwide and it has
been reported to work; children on treatment live longer periods of life. Tygerberg Hospital
(TBH) is one of the well-known ...
Retention in HIV care among female sex workers on antiretroviral treatment in Lusaka, Zambia: A retrospective cohort study
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
HIV/AIDS remains a major public health issue that is affecting all population groups and communities in Zambia. Among the most affected groups are key populations (KPs) such as female sex workers. KPs are considered at ...
Stress in the SA Navy: Piloting and evaluating the validity and reliability of a developed therapeutic recreation stress leisure and appraisal tool
(2021)
The nature of naval member’s job demands is that they experience high levels of stress. Stress
is introduced in military training to familiarize sailors with real life stressors. This study is
located in piloting and ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding infection prevention and control among hospital health workers in Mangwe District, Zimbabwe.
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Hospital acquired infections are a huge public health concern, contributing to increased hospitalisation and death in developing countries. Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a discipline which relies on practical ...
Perceptions, experiences and coping strategies of families caring for children with special needs within Western Cape communities
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
The harsh economic environment, lack of adequate caregiving resources, lack of psychosocial support structures poses as some of the challenge’s families caring for the children with special needs face. In exploring the ...
Exploring students’ understandings of a decolonised psychology curriculum at a South African university
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Discussions about decolonisation of the curriculum resurfaced after the #FeesMustFall movement in South African universities. Despite its long history, there’s little to no change in its implication. Decolonisation is ...
Experiences of families living with a family member diagnosed with schizophrenia
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Mental illness has been identified as one of the major contributors to the global burden of disease in the world. The four leading causes of mental health disorders are depression, alcohol abuse, schizophrenia, and bipolar ...
Determinants of viral suppression among adolescents on antiretroviral therapy in Thabo Mofutsanyane District Municipality, Free State province, South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
In 2018, it was estimated that 33,000 adolescent girls and 4,200 adolescent boys were HIV-positive in South Africa. The Free State province reports that 89% of people living with HIV are diagnosed; 72% of those diagnosed ...