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The relationship between the use of social networking sites and student spectator behaviour: A case of university sport in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Social networking sites are important communication tools used in different industries including the sports industry. Professional athletes, coaches, spectators, journalists, and broadcasters from nearly every sports code ...
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 ...
Mental health literacy of undergraduate nursing students at a university in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Background: Mental illness is recognised as a global public health concern due to the
significant amount of morbidity and disability accounted for by mental illness. Additionally,
the stigma and discrimination towards ...
The identification of batting trends through a comparative analysis in Twenty20 cricket between Varsity Cup winning teams and the University of the Western Cape Cricket Club from its origin in 2015 – 2017
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
Over the years cricket has developed from a traditional and conservative game into an extremely lucrative sport, which requires a great deal of professionalism in all surrounding areas. In recent years cricket has evolved ...
Undergraduate midwifery students’ perceived readiness to conduct fetal surveillance at a University in the Western Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Fetal surveillance (FS) helps midwives to predict the well-being of the fetus during labour and its relationship with uterine contractions as labour progresses. Incorrect use of surveillance apparatus and wrong interpretation ...
The negotiation of romantic relationships amongst gay male students in a Western Cape university
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Narratives of romantic relationships are intrinsically connected to the social context in which
they develop. Forming relationships and embracing intimacy can be complex for gay male
students in spaces that censure ...
Text neck syndrome in undergraduate health science students from a university in the Western Cape: A crosssectional study
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Cell phones are indispensable tools for the student population. Excessive exposure to these devices could lead to postural deformities that cause pain and decrease students’ quality of life. Secondary musculoskeletal pain ...
Stress among student nurses at a university in the Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Nursing education and training places significant demands on commitment,
dedication, and perseverance by nursing students. They experience increased levels of stress
which negatively affect their learning abilities and ...
Bachelor of nursing students at a higher education institution in the Western Cape’s experience of preparation for and perceptions about their readiness for clinical placement in emergency
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Nurses are the frontline healthcare professionals in the emergency units, charged with providing ethical, safe and effective emergency care. They are required to have specific knowledge and skills about emergency care. ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding paediatric pain management among undergraduate nursing students at a university in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Despite the availability of analgesics for pain relief, children experience moderate to severe pain during hospitalisation. A student nurse placed in a paediatric setting is part of the healthcare team who can support ...