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Exploring a bio-psychological intervention for painful diabetic neuropathy
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN) is a major clinical manifestation of diabetes associated with damage to the nerves. The etiology and prognosis of PDN is multi-dimensional, needing a multi-faceted approach for management. ... -
Exploring a participatory multi-stakeholder engagement approach to address chronic medicine use
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Background: In South Africa, chronic diseases (CD) fall into the quadruple burdens of diseases. In 2018 the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that chronic diseases were responsible for more than fifty percent of ... -
Exploring a sustainable anti-corruption regime for Tanzania
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Corruption is among the world's devastating social, economic and political problems. It is enormous to the extent that ''not one single country, anywhere in the world, is corruptionfree''. Its effects on the quality of ... -
Exploring adolescents perceptions of the impact of information and communication technologies on parent-adolescent relationships
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)This study aimed to explore adolescents perceptions of how their use of information and communication technologies may impact on the quality of the parent-adolescent relationship. Obtaining information from adolescents on ... -
Exploring adolescents’ perceptions of the influence of substance abuse on community violence within a Cape flats community
(2013)Community violence and substance abuse are equally omnipresent social problems that are characteristic of South African communities. The pervasive nature of these social ills is evident in the astonishingly high prevalence ... -
Exploring anti-tyrosinase bioactive compounds from the Cape flora
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Tyrosinase is an enzyme widely distributed in the biosphere and is found in many species of bacteria, fungi, animals, and plants; it is associated with melanin production. Even though it possesses many beneficial properties ... -
Exploring anti-tyrosinase bioactive compounds from the Cape flora
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Tyrosinase is an enzyme widely distributed in the biosphere and is found in many species of bacteria, fungi, animals, and plants; it is associated with melanin production. Even though it possesses many beneficial properties ... -
Exploring attitudes and values about volunteerism at a Non-Governmental Organization in Gauteng, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The services of volunteers cover a wide range of sectors such as education, health, tourism, and rehabilitation. In addition to the wide range of services being offered, youth volunteers have different values and attitudes ... -
Exploring attitudes of University students towards seeking psychological counselling
(2009)Student counselling services, typically located within a holistic developmental approach, aim to render comprehensive student services to service users in relation to their psychological, social,educational and spiritual ... -
Exploring barriers and facilitators for medication adherence in hypertensive patients in private practice, Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Background: The current study explored the barriers and motivators for anti-hypertensive medication adherence among private health care patients in Masvingo, Zimbabwe. Hypertension is common in Zimbabwe and adherence to ... -
Exploring barriers to TB contact tracing and screening: health service providers’ perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be a global public health challenge, with South Africa experiencing one of the highest TB incidence rates worldwide, exacerbated by its intertwined battle with and the emergence of drug-resistant ... -
Exploring barriers to TB contact tracing and screening: Health service providers’ perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be a global public health challenge, with South Africa experiencing one of the highest TB incidence rates worldwide, exacerbated by its intertwined battle with and the emergence of drug-resistant ... -
Exploring beginner teachers' perceptions of school support to enhance their capability sets in relation to teacher education policy
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The National Policy Framework for Teacher Education and Development in South Africa of 2006 (NPF) outlines seven principles which underpin this policy as expressed in the Norms and Standards for Educators (2000). These ... -
Exploring capabilities of learners in a quintile 1 school in Metro Central of Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)This study explore the capabilities of Intermediate Phase (grades 4-6) learners in a Quintile 1 school in the Metro Central of Cape Town, through the lens of the capabilities approach theorized by Amartya Sen. This approach ... -
Exploring caregiver-child communication about risky sexual behaviour in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)The effects of risky sexual behaviour (RSB) amongst adolescents are devastating in South Africa. Recent studies show that parent-child (PC) communication about RSB is associated with positive outcomes such as delayed sexual ... -
Exploring caregivers’ perceptions about the influence children have on food purchase choice at grocery stores.
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)Background: There is a rising global problem of diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as overweight and obesity. The evidence shows a positive association between the marketing of foods and beverages high in ... -
Exploring challenges experienced by female footballers in a higher education institution in the Western Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Sport activities are important and helpful for the general development of its participants without unfairness. Women have the same right as men to take part in the sports activities, but women face challenges of inequality ... -
“Exploring challenges experienced by female footballers’ in a higher education institution in the Western Cape”
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)Sport activities are important and helpful for the general development of its participants without unfairness. Women have the same right as men to take part in the sports activities, but women face challenges of inequality ... -
Exploring characteristics of farming systems in former labour tenant communities: the case of Ncunjane and Nkaseni in Msinga
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)In this mini-thesis I explore the key characteristics of the farming household and the livelihood strategies they employ with particular reference to their farming systems. The study sought to determined the contribution ... -
Exploring children’s resilience growing up in low socioeconomic, single-parent households: A systematic review
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Adverse childhood experiences (ACE) have been shown to affect children in many areas of life, including that of their overall resilience. Due to the distinctive socio-political history and diverse cultures in the South ...