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Guidelines for clinical research nurses about their self-leadership role in nursing practice at nursing units in the southern suburbs of Cape Town, Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
Clinical research nurses are at the frontline of clinical research. They act as nurse leaders in the area of patient-orientated research. This leadership role requires that they work independently with limited support from ...
An exploration of the experiences and perceptions of employers and caregivers of individuals with mild-moderate traumatic brain injury returning to work
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
An estimate of 89 000 cases of new traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are reported annually in South Africa. South African legislation advocates for the employment of persons with a disability. Individuals with mild-moderate ...
Handwashing compliance among nurses and midwives caring for newborn babies in Rwamagana health facilities, Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
Infections (including healthcare-associated infections) are one of the leading causes of neonatal morbidity and mortality, yet these deaths could be prevented by cost-effective interventions. Handwashing (HW) is crucial ...
Change, restructuring and transformation of Metro District Health Service
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
The phenomenon of change has been the subject of debate for decades. Whether the change was planned or as the result of a catastrophic event, change affects nations, people, businesses, the economy and the environment. ...
A home-based physical activity programme in combination with massage therapy to improve motor and cognitive development in HIV positive children on antiretroviral therapy: A randomised controlled trial
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
The aim of this study was to prospectively, evaluate the effectiveness of an individually designed home-based physical activity programme in combination with massage therapy, on motor and cognitive development in children ...
Factors that influence parents’ decisions on childhood immunizations at Kumasi metropolis in Ghana
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
This study sought to explore and describe factors that influence parents’ decisions on childhood immunizations at Kumasi Metropolis in Ghana. Based on the Health Belief Model used as the theoretical framework guiding this ...
Young males’ perceptions and use of reproductive health services in Lusaka, Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
The aim of this study was to describe the health seeking behaviours, knowledge about the available services, as well as experiences, and barriers to access and utilization of the reproductive health services among male ...
Relationship between socio-economic status and cardiovascular disease in black South Africans living in a rural and an urban community
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Introduction: In recent years, cardiovascular disease (CVD) has emerged as a leading cause of death in developing countries. It is important to identify and target people who are at risk,given that a third of all deaths ...
Treatment outcome of HIV-1 infected children on antiretroviral therapy in the Limpopo Province of South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Background:HIV is a worldwide pandemic with an estimated 2.5 million children under the age of 15 living with HIV in the world in 2009. Children account for approximately 14% of all HIV-related deaths around the world. ...
Reflective practice in portfolio development: Perceptions of fourth-year nursing students at the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Background: At the School of Nursing (SoN) of the University of the Western Cape (UWC) students (usually across all levels) carry out reflective practice when they compile a portfolio of evidence (PoE) to be submitted at ...