Browsing Faculty of Community and Health Sciences by Title
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Cancer of the cervix: A study to assess the status of the pap smear screening programme in Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)This mini-thesis assesses the Pap smear screening programme in Namibia in terms of coverage of the target group, reasons and frequencies of screenings, quality of specimens taken, early detection of lesions and follow - ... -
Cancer profile in an urban hospital of the Eastern Cape Province
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)The availability of information on profile and trends of cancer in South African populations is important for the development of appropriate cancer control strategies, as well as monitoring the efficacy of the existing ... -
Care workers’ experience of stress and social support in caring for residents with intellectual disability at a selected residential facility in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Caring for people with intellectual disability is stressful as they have a reduced ability to cope independently. The stress may be exacerbated by the challenging behaviours intellectually disabled people display and by ... -
Caregivers perceptions on factors contributing to their children’s malnutrition
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Complex factors contribute to child malnutrition. These include various factors for example stress, trauma, cognitive abilities and education, poverty, environmental and cultural practices. Caregivers’ situations and ... -
Caregivers' perceptions of cleft deformity and experiences in accessing cleft services at a tertiary public hospital in Sokoto, NorthWest, Nigeria
(University of Western Cape, 2018)Cleft lip and/or palate deformity is the most common facial birth defect with an incidence of 1 in 600 for every live birth worldwide. Despite the availability of specialised cleft care in Nigeria, many cleft patients ... -
Caregivers' perceptions of desensitization among sexually abused children
(University of the Western cape, 2011)Children react differently to the traumatic incidence of sexual abuse. Some children develop symptomatic behaviours associated with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in reaction to sexual abuse, such as apathy, which is a ... -
Caregivers’ experiences of providing alternative care to children who have experienced interpersonal trauma in Gauteng, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Background: In South Africa, there are high rates of children who experience interpersonal trauma as a result of physical, sexual or emotional abuse; neglect; or abandonment. If a child is maltreated and is identified to ... -
Caregivers’ experiences of weaning their children from ADHD medication
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by levels of inattention and/or increased hyperactivity/impulsivity. Medications have been widely used as an effective ADHD ... -
Caregivers’ experiences with implementing asthma management guidelines for children who attend a hospital in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)Asthma education aims to reduce exacerbations by helping the patient or the caregivers to recognize early warning signs and act accordingly. However, a number of studies have indicated that childhood asthma morbidity is ... -
A case study : identity formation in a cross-racial adoptee in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Due to the history of Apartheid in South Africa, cross-racial adoption is a fairly recent practice which was only legalised when the law was amended in 1991 so that prospective parents were allowed to adopt a child from a ... -
Case study analysis of the integrated maternal, neonatal And child health strategy in Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)Comprehensive policies exist to tackle Nigeria’s poor maternal, neonatal and child health (MNCH) indices, but departures from policy intent during implementation result in less than expected outcomes. In Nigeria’s federal ... -
A case study examining the experiences of a methamphetamine addict and its impact on the family relationships
(2008)The aims of this study were therefore to describe the personal experiences of a methamphetamine addict as well as the effects of this addiction on the family’s communication and problem-solving abilities. -
A case study for intergenerational transference of parenting in genadendal: Developing guidelines
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)Parenting practices are known to influence the development of children and family functioning. However, the extent to which these generational influences stretch, and the continuities brought forth between generations has ... -
A case study of the flying angels HIV support group for people living with HIV and aids in Ng’ombe compound, Lusaka, Zambia
(University of Western Cape, 2013)HIV support groups have been widely adopted as part of care and support interventions in Zambia, yet there is very little research on the effectiveness of these groups in meeting the needs of the PLWHIV from the perspective ... -
A case study of the social coping experiences of an adolescent with arthrogryposis multitplex congenita
(2009)Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita or A.M.C. is a disorder, which is characterized by multiple contractures of the joints. The disorder presents with varied grades of severity. Despite the physical deformities, intelligence ... -
A case-control study of risk factors for low birth weight in the Western Cape : Winelands/West Coast region
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)Birthweight is powerful predictor of infant growth and survival. Premature birth and intrauterine growth retardation of birthweight. Maternal environment is important underlying determinant of birthweight. Common lifestyle ... -
Catastrophic and impoverishing health care expenditure in households affected by HIV/AIDS
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)The aim of this study was to capture the intensity and incidence of catastrophic health care expenditures in order to describe the degree to which catastrophic health care payments occur among households. Simultaneously, ... -
Causes of maternal deaths and severe acute maternal morbidity in a regional hospital in the Northwest Province of South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Despite all measures taken by the South African government since 1994, there is a contiuous increase of maternal mortality in the country and the Northwest Province is amongst the highest. Studies to date combining the ... -
Challenges and barriers to adolescents' post-abortion care services: Implications for reproductive health policy in Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The prevention of abortion related complications and mortality is dependent on the availability, accessibility and usability of emergency post-abortion care (PAC) throughout the health care system. Unfortunately, abortion ... -
Challenges and lived experiences of day labourers in East London
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)The study upon which this dissertation was based was conducted against the backdrop of day labouring as a global phenomenon. In order to position the research topic, namely, the lived experiences and hardships encountered ...