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The impact of saving in reducing risks: A case study of Mathabatha Village Bank, Limpopo province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
The minithesis argues that microfinance institutions help their clients by offering saving services, through which the clients will be able to get 'chunks of money' on a regular basis . These 'chunks of money' enable them ...
The impacts of channelisation on the geomorphology and ecology of the Kuils River, Western Cape, South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2003)
Urbanisation and storm water input in the Kuils River catchment changed the flow of the river
from ephemeral to perennial. This led to flooding problems in the Kuilsrivier central business
district. The river was channelised ...
Consumer's needs and perceptions of a community-based rehabilitation project
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
It is estimated that at least 7%o of the world's population suffer from various types of disabilities. Of this population, two thirds are residing in developing countries (WHO, 1995). According to the 1996 Census, the ...
Equality for disabled people with special reference to the University of the Western Cape and the University of Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
The Constitutional right to equality is one of the key pillars of our democratic society in South Africa. This might also be regarded on one of the contradictions of the new dispensation as many people, and especially ...
Factors that influence medication non-compliance among patients on chronic medication at the Kensington Community Health Centre in Kensington' Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
Failure of patients to comply with medication regimens is a major barrier to the delivery of effective medical care. Measures to improve compliance must be based on knowledge of the reasons why patients are not compliant. ...
Health care-seeking behaviour for sexually transmitted infections in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
The main aim of this study was to investigate the health care-seeking behaviour of patients who were diagnosed at primary health care clinics having a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It further aimed to discover ...
Analysing the functions, roles and skills of District Information Officers in the implementation of the District Health Information System in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
The production of health information has not only become a priority but a demand for the functioning of the District Health System. The implementation of the District Health Information System led to the establishment of ...
Analysing the functions, roles and skills of district Information officers in the implementation of the District health information system in south africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
The production of health information has not only become a priority but a demand for
the functioning of the District Health System. The implementation of the District
Health Information System led to the establishment ...
The environmental health impacts associated with flooding and pollution of Riverine environments: A case study of the Kuils and Eerste river
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
The aim of this study was to analyse the interrelationship among hazardous environmental exposures - namely flooding and pollution of the Kuils and Eerste Rivers, and the potential health risks to the natural setting and ...
'Risk of oral cancer associated with tobacco smoking and alcohol consumption- A case control study in the western Cape, South Africa'
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
Tobacco and alcohol consumption are well-established, high-ranking health risk behaviour in developed countries and the developing countries are catching up rapidly. There is very strong evidence in the literature to show ...