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People with disabilities and service providers’ experiences of community based rehabilitation in Rwanda
(2009)
Background: Globally the number of people with disabilities (PWDs) is escalating
especially in developing countries. Different approaches and strategies have been used to care for PWDs but could not meet their expectations. ...
Physical activity levels and hypertension among University employees in Kigali-Rwanda
(2009)
Hypertension is the leading cause of cardiovascular diseases worldwide. There is evidence of the rising incidence and prevalence of chronic diseases of lifestyle in developing countries. Physical activity has been regarded ...
Profile of and challenges experienced by stroke patients admitted to Ruhengeri Hospital in Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
Stroke is the world's third highest cause of death and a major cause of disability. In order to define optimal management for stroke, reliable data are needed. Although Ruhengeri Hospital in Rwanda receives many stroke ...
Factors affecting length of hospital stay for people with spinal cord injuries at Kanombe Military Hospital, Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
Spinal cord injury is a devastating condition, and its consequences impact on many facets of an individual's life. Activities of daily living such as personal care and housework might be difficult to perform post injury. ...
Is a universal income grant an appropriate social policy to alleviate poverty in Rwanda?
(2009)
Rwanda is characterised as a low-income country amongst the poorest on the African continent.Poverty in Rwanda has been persistent for a long period of time and it was made worse by the genocide that took place in 1994 and ...
Conspiracy to commit genocide as understood through jurisprudence of the international criminal tribunal for Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
ln 1995, following the atrocious crimes committed in Rwanda, the United Nations Security Council, with Resolution 955, established the international Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) in an effort to hold the alleged ...
Factors affecting length of hospital stay for people with Spinal cord injuries at kanombe military hospital, rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
Spinal cord injury is a devastating condition, and its consequences impact on many facets of an
individual's life. Activities of daily living such as personal care and housework might be difficult
to perform post injury. ...