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Coronary artery disease risk factors among fire-fighters in the Western Cape Province
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The work demands involved in fire-fighting place significant stress on the
cardiovascular system. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of on-duty death among
fire fighters and is a major cause of morbidity. This ...
Evaluating the special sexual offences courts in Cape Town and Wynberg through professional perspectives
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
This is an evaluative research study which was undertaken to establish whether the legal
reforms, through the establishment of the Special Sexual Offences Courts, have been
effective in reducing secondary traumatisation. ...
The relationship between adolescents' subjective well-being and career aspirations amongst adolescents residing in low socioeconomic status communities in Cape Town: The mediating role of social support
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Adolescence is a critical developmental stage wherein adolescents face various challenges which potentially impact on the development of their future orientation, the setting of and working towards goals, and ultimately ...
Assessing the relationship between food security, the child support grant and child care arrangements
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Food insecurity exists when people lack access to sufficient quantities of safe and nutritious food which encourages normal growth and development. Given South Africa’s high poverty and unemployment levels, food insecurity ...
An Evaluation of a Community Health Interpreter pilot scheme in two public hospitals in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 1998)
This mini thesis describes the evaluation of the work of Community Health Interpreters (CHIs) in two Cape Town public hospitals, Its aim is to ascertain whether the introduction of interpreters in public hospitals led to ...
Health care responses at retreat community health centre to cases of domestic violence
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)
Abused women are confronted with many issues when seeking medical advice and when living in abusive relationships. The aim of this study was to ascertain how health care givers respond to and provide treatment to cases of ...