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Internalisation of the research supervisor : experiences and perceptions of psychology masters students at a historically disadvantaged university
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Knowledge-based competition within a globalising economy is prompting a fresh
consideration of the role of higher education in development and growth. Previously, it was often viewed as an expensive and inefficient public ...
Effects of treatment compliance on treatment outcomes for pulmonary tuberculosis patients on Directly Observed Treatment-short Course in Windhoek District, Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Tuberculosis (TB) is a major health problem worldwide, with an estimated 9 million new cases accounting for an estimated 1.5 million deaths in 2012. Non-compliance with TB treatment has become a major barrier to achieving ...
A systematic review of interventions for children presenting with dyscalculia in primary schools
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Background: The acquisition of numerical competency is imperative for individuals in society for quality of life and economic well-being. Many children have significant
mathematical learning difficulties, this is known ...
An exploration of how single parenting in a disadvantaged community influences a learner’s decision to enrol at a higher education institution
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Family structure is related to educational attainment; it is evident that individuals from two- parent homes complete on average more years of schooling and are more likely to graduate from high school, attend University ...
Challenges faced by midwives in implementing the prevention of mother to child transmission programme during the post-natal period at Khayelitsha Community Health Clinic, Western Cape Province.
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Background: In the South Africa, the number of HIV- positive pregnant women is rising and has resulted in more than 70,000 babies being born with HIV infection annually since the year 2000. In response to the escalating ...
Drug mutation patterns and risk factors associated with patients failing first-line antiretroviral therapy regimen in Oshikoto and Oshana regions, Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
HIV/AIDS is a major health problem in Namibia with HIV prevalence estimated at 18.2% among pregnant women. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) was introduced in the public sector in 2003 and ART roll out was expanded throughout ...
The prevalence and management of low back pain among high school children in Nyamasheke District, Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
Low back pain among high school children is perceived to be uncommon in the clinic setting. However, previous studies have suggested that it may be an important and increasing problem to be managed in this age group. The ...
Lived experiences of nurses who have been assaulted by patients at a psychiatric hospital in the Western Cape.
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Background: Nurses, because of their close contact with these patients, are frequently victims of assault. The aim of the study is to explore and describe the lived experiences of nurses, who have been assaulted ...
Drug prescribing practices among primary healthcare providers in a local government area of Northwestern Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
Background: Drugs are essential components of the health system and their rational use is vital to delivering quality and efficient healthcare services. However, inappropriate prescribing is a common rational drug use ...
Nature as children's space : considerations for children's subjective well-being
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
The emerging interest in 'spaces of childhood' over the past two decades can be identified in a number of disciplines. A substantial body of research has indicated that children's active engagement within the natural ...