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Creating a caring praxis in nursing education and training: The experiences of the clinical supervisors
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Background: The integration of theory, research, and practice as caring praxis was revealed in the everyday work and practice of caring within nursing. “Praxis is a coherent structure of the nurse's work that integrates ... -
A Critical Inquiry Into Social services of· South African Local Authorities with specific reference to Social Work
(University of the Western Cape, 1996)The effective and efficient delivery of social services in South Africa has suffered as a result of the apartheid policies and practices. Now that we have legitimate political structures in our country, social workers in ... -
A critical perspective on community empowerment: the cases of selected NGOs in Ethiopia
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Empowerment is a catchword that has recently entered current development debate. Development is largely perceived as a process of building capacities hence empowering people to be able to handle their affairs. As such it ... -
A cross - sectional profile of male students registered for the Bachelor of Nursing at a nursing training institution in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Men comprise about 10% of the nursing population globally and approximately 15% of the nursing workforce according to the South African Nursing Council. There has been an increase noted in the number of males entering ... -
A cross sectional study on the factors associated with HIV ART adherence among adolescents living with HIV who are in peer support programme in the rural areas of Chirumhanzu District, Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Background: Adherence to treatment is important for ensuring positive health effects for people living with HIV. This is even more so important for adolescents and young people who are in their formative years and should ... -
A cross sectional study on the factors associated with HIV art adherence among adolescents living with HIV who are in peer support programme in the rural areas of Chirumhanzu district, Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Adherence to treatment is important for ensuring positive health effects for people living with HIV. This is even more so important for adolescents and young people who are in their formative years and should be in optimum ... -
Cross sectional survey on factors contributing to home deliveries in Rungwe district, Tanzania
(2009)This is a cross sectional survey study that explored determinant factors contributing to home child delivery and influence of traditional birth attendances on place of delivery in Rungwe District, Tanzania.The study focussed ... -
A cross-sectional profile of male students registered for the Bachelor of Nursing at a nursing training institution n the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Men comprise about 10% of the nursing population globally and approximately 15% of the nursing workforce according to the South African Nursing Council. There has been an increase noted in the number of males entering ... -
A cross-sectional survey to assess the competence of students registered for the B.Cur. programme at the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)The purpose of this study was to describe the extent to which the B.Cur. programme at the University of the Western Cape prepared graduating learners for professional competence. The results of the study indicated progression ... -
The Cuban Health Programme in Gauteng province: an analysis and assessment of the programme
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Many parts of South Africa face a shortage of doctors within the public health system. While the PHC system is driven primarily by nursing staff, there is a need for doctors to provide certain services at primary and ... -
Cultural practices and beliefs of caregivers of malnourished children, aged 6-24 months, regarding feeding and dietary intake in Gweru, Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)The burden of malnutrition continues to persist and is the major cause of morbidity and mortality in children. According to the results of the Zimbabwe Multiple indicator cluster survey in 2019, stunting remains high at ... -
The cumulative incidence of musculoskeletal injuries among student dancers at Tshwane University of Technology
(2009)Dance movements requires explosive power, sustained effort and both local and general endurance. Musculoskeletal injuries (MSI) are the most frequent medical problems among dancers in ballet, which is partly owing to ... -
Cumulative incidence of musculoskeletal injuries among student dancers at Tshwane University of Technology
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)Dance movements requires explosive power, sustained effort and both local and general endurance. Musculoskeletal injuries (MSI) are the most frequent medical problems among dancers in ballet, which is partly owing to ... -
The current state of injury related care for Malawi super league football players
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)The study aimed at identifying the current state of injury related care for Malawi super league football players. To achieve this the study determined the average time taken by soccer players in Malawi to return to active ... -
The decentralised drug-resistant TB programme in South Africa: From policy to implementation
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)South Africa is one of the high burden countries for drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) globally. A policy supporting decentralised DR-TB treatment provision was introduced in 2011 but to date implementation has been ... -
Decentralised human resource management in a district health system: case studies in the Western Cape Province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The effective management of the public health workforce, in the context of decentralisation and the District Health System, is pivotal to the delivery of primary health care and, ultimately, improved health. This research ... -
Defining and clarifying the role of clinical supervision according to physiotherapists at a higher education institution
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The roles of doctors and nurses in clinical supervision and clinical education are well defined in literature. However, the role of the physiotherapist in clinical education has not been clearly defined. This could be ... -
Delayed disclosure of sexual violence incidents among victims in Newcastle, Kwazulu-Natal
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)The aim of this study was to identify factors associated with reporting incidents of sexual violence after seventy-two hours at the sexual assault service centre in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal. This descriptive study was based ... -
Depression literacy, attitudes, and help-seeking preferences: A cross-sectional survey of undergraduate students at a university in Western Cape Province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Mental disorders are a wide range of conditions characterized by occasional or chronic changes in thinking, emotion, or behaviour. They have become a global public health concern due to their widespread occurrences and ... -
Describing the psychological well-being of registered nurses in a psychiatric hospital in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Nursing staff form the backbone of the health care system, providing 24-hour holistic, quality care to patients. Job demands generally have a significant and negative impact on nurses’ well-being and several work outcomes. ...