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Implementation and evaluation of a health education programme on chronic diseases of lifestyle in high schools learners in the Northern Cape
(2013)
Non-communicable disease (NCD’s) accounts for 80% of the deaths in low and middle socio-economic countries. Emphasis should be placed on the prevention of behavioural risk factors for chronic diseases like alcohol consumption, ...
Health professionals' perceptions of rehabilitation care workers
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
People with disabilities (PWD) often come from disadvantaged communities and struggle to access health and rehabilitation, education and employment. This leads to poorer health outcomes, lower education achievements, and ...
Awareness of physiotherapy interventions among pregnant females in antenatal clinics, Buffalo city municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa
(2013)
Aim: The aim of the study was to to explore women’s awareness and use of
antenatal services at Cecilia Makiwane Hospital. Objectives: The specific objectives were to
determine the awareness of physiotherapy interventions ...
Barriers to reintegration experienced by stroke clients post discharge from a rehabilitation center in Malawi
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Stroke is a worldwide medical emergency, and the trend in its incidence is rising. Stroke leads to activity limitation and participation restriction among stroke clients. However rehabilitation of stroke disability has ...
Exploration of the most valued constructs of quality of life among persons living with spinal cord injury in a Tanzania rural area
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
A spinal cord injury causes a major impact on the life of individuals who experience it. From the impact of the accident or disease causing spinal cord damage, one is left immobile, insensitive to touch and dysfunction of ...
The effect of a knowledge-based ergonomic intervention amongst administrators at AGA Khan University Hospital, Nairobi
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Lack of adherence to the correct working conditions exposes workers to ergonomics-related hazards and eventually work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMDs) which are estimated at 160 million per year globally. Literature ...
Factors associated with football injuries in Malawi : implications for physiotherapy intervention
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Physiotherapists are part of the medical team involved in prevention and management of football injuries in Malawi. However, in Malawi no physiotherapist is currently involved in prevention and management of football ...
Profiling children with neural tube defects and exploring experiences of mothers
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Neural tube defects (NTDs) are the world‘s second most common birth defects after cardiovascular defects. In developing countries, poor access to health care services among children with NTDs contributes to early infant ...
Participation restrictions of stroke patients living in the community at selected community health centres in the Metropole Districts in the Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
Stroke is the second leading cause of death globally and the consequences on human and economic health are of major concern. The aim of this study was to determine and explore the participation restrictions experienced by ...
Challenges experienced by mothers of children with cerebral palsy in Ndola, Zambia.
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
About 10% of children world-wide experience developmental disorders and require access to the health care system. These disorders also require extensive care giving, often throughout childhood and into the adult years. ...