UWC Electronic Thesis and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Assessment of healthy lifestyle practices in type 2 diabetes patients and association with glycated haemoglobin levels in Harare, Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Introduction: The control of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is pivoted on adherence to a healthy lifestyle (healthy diet, physical activity and non-smoking). Zimbabwe reports a high burden of T2DM related complications ... -
Exploring the risks and resilience experienced by day labourers at a hiring site in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Although the practice of day labouring can be traced back for centuries, it has become a steadily growing global phenomenon and has significant implications for the populations and economies of both developed and developing ... -
Novice occupational therapists’ perceptions and experiences of professional socialisation in the first year of practice in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Professional socialisation is a key dimension within the professional development of an occupational therapy practitioner. Professional socialisation in the first year of practice involves a process of change within the ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of tuberculosis management among clinicians working at primary health care facilities in the Northern Tygerberg Sub-structure, Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most infectious diseases globally and is a huge public health concern. In 2016, the Western Cape Province had the fourth highest incidence of TB in South Africa, with 728 new ... -
Recovery after completion of inpatient substance abuse treatment program in the Western Cape: An exploratory study on self-efficacy differences
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Recent increases in intellectual, social, infrastructural and economic resources available for the treatment of substance related mental disorders in the Western Cape reflects the national surge towards health promotion ... -
Mental health care users’ perceptions and experiences of a hospital-based vocational rehabilitation programme in a rural setting
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Return to work is a recognised goal of rehabilitation by the occupational therapy discipline that is addressed through vocational rehabilitation as a key feature of work practice. Programmes that fall under the umbrella ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of adverse drug reaction reporting among nurses in a tertiary hospital in South West Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Background: Healthcare providers are critical to collecting information on drug safety and successful adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting. The roles of doctors and pharmacists have been recognized as important to voluntary ... -
Exploring the knowledge, attitudes, perceptions and practices of teachers around obesity and nutrition related non-communicable diseases
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Introduction: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are among the leading causes of premature death in South Africa. As is the case with many countries in transition, in South Africa the burden of pre-NCDs such as overweight ... -
The effect of a youth development programme combatting engagement in health risk behaviours amongst grade 8 learners in a selected high school in the Paarl area
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Background: Health risk behaviours can directly affect health outcomes. Healthy behaviours such as exercising and eating sensibly can lower the risk of conditions like heart disease and diabetes, while unhealthy behaviours ... -
Development of an integrated model of care for use by community health workers working with chronic non-communicable diseases in Khayelitsha, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Non-communicable diseases (NCD) continue to be a public health concern globally and contribute to the burden of disease. The formal health system in developing countries lacks the capacity to deal with these NCD as it is ... -
The effect of parental involvement on the identity styles of adolescents
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Adolescence is a phase when youth engage in risk-taking behaviour, which could result in poor physical and psychological adjustment. Risk behaviour is a result of poor decision- making. Decision-making is associated with ... -
Quality care during childbirth at a midwife obstetric unit in Cape Town, Western Cape: Women and midwives’ perceptions
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Globally, there has been significant progress in reducing preventable maternal deaths and disability, and growing attention on improving the quality of care in maternal health care facilities. The World Health ... -
Assessing treatment outcomes of people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy at Kakamega County General Hospital in Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Background: The goal of ART therapy is sustained viral load suppression with good immunological and clinical response. This optimal response to therapy results in the prevention of emergent ART drug-resistant mutations, ... -
The relationship between self-esteem and uptake of HIV counselling and testing among young women in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)High HIV incidence among young women is a global public health concern with the potential for a huge impact on their lives. Several interventions have been identified to help reduce HIV incidence among young women, including ... -
Bed utilisation trends in selected wards across eight district hospitals in the Cape Town district
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Background: The largest focus areas for the department of health is ensuring access to quality healthcare. The district health system (DHS) model remains the vehicle used by the district managers to deliver on the health ... -
The contribution of divorce to parental self-efficacy and perception of parenting among divorced parents: A qualitative study
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Divorce and self-efficacy are areas that have been studied quite widely and extensively in recent decades. Going through a divorce has an effect on how parents actually parent their children, which in turn has an effect ... -
Review of outcomes for isoniazid preventive therapy among HIV infected clients at a clinic in Swaziland
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Background: TB is one of the most common opportunistic infections in the HIV infected population. In 2014, of the 9.6 million people estimated to have TB globally, 1.2 million were also infected with HIV. In the same year ... -
Policy approaches to prevent chronic non-communicable diseases: The role of population-based data
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) continue to rise in South Africa, accounting for 43% of total deaths in 2012. Smoking and a diet high in salt are among the major modifiable risk factors for NCDs that can be ... -
The risk for cardiovascular disease following traumatic spinal cord injuries in the Cape Metropolitan in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Given the devastating and debilitating impact of spinal cord injuries (SCI) globally and the effects on any population, its impact extends far beyond just the victim to people and institutions surrounding them and supporting ... -
A programme to facilitate quality client-centred care in Primary Health Care clinics of the rural West Coast District
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Introduction: The overall aim of this study was to develop a programme to facilitate quality client-centred care in Primary Health Care clinics of the rural West Coast District. Research design and -method: Both ...