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Towards a more comprehensive framework to estimating the indirect costs of HIV/AIDS in South Africa.
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
This study proposed a modification of the traditional cost-of-illness approach. It considered additional indirect cost parameters that yield a comprehensive cost structure for human capital at a micro level. Although ...
Differentials and disparities in the costs of major hospital procedures in South Africa: A structural analysis from the perspective of the supply side
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
The aim of this study was to examine the extent to which providers' practices affect the cost of hospital procedures incurred by patients. The spsecific objective was to explore the magnitude of variations and statistically ...
Tourism and multilingualism in Cape Town: language practices and policy
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
Language diversity continues to create a language barrier to international tourism. Tourists from non-English speaking countries face a language barrier in South Africa and this affects their experiences in the country. ...
Trends and determinants of contraceptive prevalence in Namibia: from the 90s to the new millenium
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
Contraception is said to be one of the vital determinants of fertility (Bongaarts, 1978). African nations, especially those in sub-Saharan Africa have a history of high fertility levels and low contraceptive use. However, ...
Filling the gap? A study of some South African teenage reader's responses to the Siyagruva series books at the Eersterivier public library in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The purpose of this study is to investigate responses to New Africa Book’s Siyagruva Series among six enthusiastic teenage readers (ages 10 -16), at Eersterivier Public Library in Cape Town. The series aims to provide a ...
The quality of care for sexually transmitted infections in primary health care clinics in South Africa: an evaluation of the implementation of the syndromic management approach
(2003)
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a problem for both developed and developing countries. Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest rates in the 15-49 years old group. The discovery that these infections playa vital role ...
Cloning, expression and characterization of Novel Lipase and Esterases from Burkholderia multivorans UWC10
(2005)
An esterase and lipase producing Burkholderia multivorans strain was isolated by culture enrichment strategies. A shotgun library of Burkholderia multivorans genomic DNA (prepared in E. coli/pUC18) was screened for lipase ...
The quality of care for sexually transmitted infections in primary health care clinics in South Africa: an evaluation of the implementation of the syndromic management approach
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a problem for both developed and developing countries. Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest rates in the 15-49 years old group. The discovery that these infections playa vital role ...
Testing effectiveness of educational approaches in facilitating learning among cattle farmers in north central Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
This is a doctoral thesis in which the effectiveness of selected educational approaches in facilitating adult learning, using cattle farmers in the Onamhinda village was tested. In this study I tested three educational ...
Health promotion needs of physically disabled individuals with lower limb amputation in selected areas of Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)
This thesis is a quantitative and qualitative study, reflecting the health promotion I needs of individuals with lower limb amputation in Rwanda. Individuals with physical disabilities are at risk of secondary complications ...