UWC Electronic Thesis and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Establishing a framework for an African Genome Archive
(University of Western Cape, 2019)The generation of biomedical research data on the African continent is growing, with numerous studies realizing the importance of African genetic diversity in discoveries of human origins and disease susceptibility. The ... -
Metal oxide nanocrystalline thin films as buffer layers in organic/ hybrid solar cells
(University of Western Cape, 2019)Without reverting to encapsulation, organic bulk - heterojunction solar cells can be protected from the oxidation of the highly reactive low work function cathode metal electrode, by the deposition of metal oxide buffer ... -
Identification and quantification of chemicals of emerging concern (persistence organic and inorganic pollutants) in some selected marine environments of Cape Town, South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2020)The increasing evidence of chemicals of emerging concern (CECs) in water bodies is causing major concern around the world because of their toxicological effects upon humans and aquatic organisms. The release of wastewater ... -
Barriers and facilitators regarding patient adherence towards physiotherapy rehabilitation programs in the management of osteoarthritis in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Reduced adherence levels have been demonstrated by some patients affected with Osteoarthritis. Therefore, this study aimed at exploring the barriers and facilitators regarding patient adherence towards physiotherapy ... -
Women’s perceptions of long-acting reversible contraceptives at a primary health care clinic in Cape Town, South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Increasing numbers of unintended pregnancies are occurring due to contraceptive failure. Unsafe abortion remains one of the top five avoidable patient-related causes of maternal death in South Africa. There are much ... -
Factors associated with substance use among university students in South Africa: Implications for prevention
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Substance use and abuse has been a persistent challenge facing many communities around the world. In more recent times there has been particular focus on the gradual, yet alarming increase in the use and/or abuse of ... -
Parents’ views regarding the implementation of knowledge and skills acquired in parenting skills training
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Prevention and early-intervention programmes that promote and assist parents in acquiring the skills and knowledge required to parent children effectively, with or without behavioural issues are a crucial to childcare. ... -
Roots and constructs of incivility in professional nursing education: Refocusing solutions and actions
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Incivility is rudeness, disrespect, disregard for others or their opinions, and a barrier to social interaction that could be associated with stress. The lack of regard for others creates a disrespectful, conflicting, ... -
Undergraduate students’ motivation for attending university and the role of demographic factors in influencing motivation
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Previous studies on motivation of higher education students have predominantly focused on the role of motivation in academic achievement. The aim of this study was to identify what motivates students to attend university ... -
Exploring the perceptions of educators of learners with experiences of bullying on social media and exposure to child pornography
(University of Western Cape, 2020)It is well documented that learners in South Africa face increasing levels of bullying, at either school, or more recently, via the various social networks. More alarming is the fact that bullying through social networks ... -
Private sector intensive care physiotherapists profile and current practices in South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Variability of profile and practices (roles) of the ICU physiotherapists exists globally. The profile and current practices (roles) of the private practice physiotherapist in the private ICU has been minimally explored ... -
Aging and healthcare experiences and concerns of older black gay men living with HIV/AIDS in a selected township in the Cape Metropole
(University of Western Cape, 2020)This research originated from a focus group which the student was part of as a research assistant. The focus group concentrated on LGBT aging and care where participants who are HIV positive spoke about their concerns. ... -
The evaluation of the integrated client-centred intervention programme (ICIP) for clients with MDR-TB at DP Marais Hospital in the Western Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Although TB is a curable communicable disease, poor adherence to TB treatment is a major barrier to TB control in South Africa as it increases the risks of morbidity, mortality and drug resistance at individual and ... -
Social justice vulnerabilities and marginalised communities: A case study of day labourers in Mbekweni
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Poverty remains one of the greatest challenges that Southern African countries face. The state of poverty in a region is reflected in low levels of income, as well as high levels of unemployment and human deprivation. ... -
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of nurses towards hand washing at a selected Psychiatric Hospital in the Western Cape, South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Studies have shown that no great emphasis has been put on hand washing practices in psychiatric health facilities, despite the fact that nosocomial infection outbreaks have been reported for decades. Most studies have ... -
Participatory action research approach to address the poor water, sanitation and hygiene conditions in an informal urban settlement in Windhoek, Namibia
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) are fundamental to health and are regarded as a fundamental human right for survival, dignity, productivity, reproductive health and happiness. In low socio-economic communities and ... -
Experiences of advanced psychiatric nursing graduates involved in a service-learning project at a higher educational institution in the Western Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2020)The re-engineering of the healthcare landscape requires Higher Educational Institutions (HEI) to employ teaching and learning approaches that would produce graduates, who could respond to the transformative initiatives ... -
An exploration into the perceptions of parents on their adolescent child’s sense of safety and future aspirations in a community characterised by violence
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Community violence has been found to have profound negative effects on the lives of those exposed to it daily. The victims often tend to be adolescents, who, while striving for a better future, are often quite vulnerable ... -
dolescents in a rural community’s perceptions, experiences and challenges concerning parental involvement during late adolescence
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Parental involvement during late adolescence has been confirmed by scholars as a major determinant in fostering the educational and psychosocial outcomes in the life trajectory of an individual. Certain bodies of literature, ... -
Assessment of the quality of HIV data in an electronic system in a health sub-district in the Eastern Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2020)In South Africa, public health facilities provide free antiretroviral treatment (ART) mainly via primary healthcare (PHC) nurses. To streamline data collection an electronic HIV information system (TIER.Net), was introduced ...
