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An explorative study of inclusive education at mainstream secondary schools for learners with special needs
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
During apartheid, black learners with disabilities experienced difficulties accessing education. At this time very few special schools existed and admissions were limited, as they were restricted according to certain ...
Factors influencing the implementation of health promoting schools : a multiple case study of three secondary schools in a resource limited community in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Introduction: This study was conducted because of a gap in information on the factors influencing the health promoting schools (HPS) implementation process in South Africa (SA) specifically and in secondary schools globally. ...
The understanding of health promotion among youth attending secondary schools in rural settings
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Background: Several chronic health conditions that previously manifested in adulthood are now increasingly being identified in young people. Various health risk behaviours established during youth results in chronic diseases ...
Knowledge of and attitudes towards HIV and risky sexual behaviour among adolescent secondary school students in Bekwarra, Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
Aim: The purpose of the study was to assess the knowledge of the transmission and prevention of HIV/AIDS among secondary school students in Bekwarra, Cross River State, Nigeria; to appraise the students' attitudes towards ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of contraception amongst adolescent girls from selected high schools in a low socio-economic community in Cape Town
(University of Western Cape, 2019)
Adolescents account for 20% of the world’s population, and the majority of them are
inhabitants of developing countries. Increasing sexual activity amongst adolescents is a public
health concern because it can lead to ...