Faculty of Community and Health Sciences: Recent submissions
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Nurses’ perceptions of a multimedia burns intervention for children at a burns unit in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Burns are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among children worldwide, and South Africa is no exception. Children are particularly vulnerable to burns due to their curiosity and lack of awareness of potential ... -
The period prevalence and awareness of predisposing risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among office workers at a university in the northern district of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are defined as pain, discomfort and loss of function in the back, neck and extremities and are common among working role. With the increasing development of science and ... -
Growth outcomes of infants with in-utero and breastfeeding exposure to maternal tenofovir based pre-exposure prophylaxis
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Background: In settings with high HIV prevalence, pregnant and postpartum women are at substantial risk of HIV infection. Recommended by the World Health Organisation, oral tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) based ... -
An exploration of the factors that influence seeking treatment from the perspective of muslim women who have experienced postpartum depression
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)Postpartum depression (PPD) is one of the most common complications of pregnancy. Women often receive the support they require only once they are able to seek treatment. However, they may be reluctant to seek the required ... -
Expanding the emotional social screening tool for school readiness (E3SR) for pre-schoolers: An isiXhosa translation, equivalence and validation study
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The development of essential skills regarding the readiness to learn ensures that a child develops adequately and is equipped with competencies needed to deal with emotional, behavioural, and academic challenges. The ... -
Exploring barriers to TB contact tracing and screening: Health service providers’ perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be a global public health challenge, with South Africa experiencing one of the highest TB incidence rates worldwide, exacerbated by its intertwined battle with and the emergence of drug-resistant ... -
Assessing factors associated with essential medicine availability at primary health care facilities in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Background: The unavailability of and lack of access to essential medicines are associated with negative health outcomes contributing to morbidity and mortality. Aim: This study aimed to discuss the availability of essential ... -
Leisure activity trends and behaviour for people with disabilities during and post COVID-19 in the Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)Leisure activity participation has been limited due to people being forced into isolation. The choices and preferences of leisure activities have been restricted due to COVID-19; the future of leisure participation for ... -
Women and men's perceptions of the effect of unemployment of the male partner on gender role perception, family communication and relational power within the family
(University of the Western Cape, 1998)The research focused on 60 coloured, Afrikaans-speaking men and women residing in Bellville South who completed a structured questionnaire and open-ended interview questions. Their perceptions held on the influence of male ... -
The development of a protocol for the management of child abuse and neglect
(University of the Western Cape, 1998)The primary intent of this study was to seek solutions to the practical problems experienced by practitioners in their management of child abuse cases. A fundamental problem regarding the current management of child abuse ... -
Paediatric severe - acute malnutrition and the recommended WHO treatment modality: an epidemiological and quality care assessment in the context of HIV comorbidity
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)The current study was, in part, prompted by the high case fatality rates for severe acute malnutrition in two district hospitals in the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa. These case fatality rates were being attributed ... -
Discourses on racism
(University of the Western Cape, 1993)A central aim of this study is to examine the meanings which (i) a group of South African psychologists and (ii) a group of Black parents give to racism in their discourses and how these meanings are linked to existing ... -
The quality of care for sexually transmitted infections in primary health care clinics in South Africa: an evaluation of the implementation of the syndromic management approach
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a problem for both developed and developing countries. Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest rates in the 15-49 years old group. The discovery that these infections playa vital role ... -
Inleiding tot die eksperimentele sielkunde
(University of the Western Cape, 1948)Elke skolier wat rue tevrede is om dit op skool slegs met lepels in te kry nie, het seker al gewonder hoe kennis oorspronklik verkry word. In daardie stadium is ons gewoonlik nog tevrede om die feite wat die onderwyser aan ... -
Toxicological and antifertility investigations of oleanolic acid in male Vervet monkeys (chlorocebus aethiops)
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)Plant extracts and herbal preparations are often marketed as natural and safe alternatives to conventional medicines for the prevention and treatment of a variety of ailments, without proof of efficacy and safety. ... -
Women's experiences encountering loss and grief in Nyanga, Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)Research on loss and grief is based on Western contexts and assumes a level of safety and security within which bereaved individuals can be supported in coming to a resolution of their loss. The lives of women in Nyanga ... -
Surveillance strategies used to monitor injuries in amateur and professional cricket players: an integrative review
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)Sports injuries have been reported to place pressure on global health systems. To lessen this pressure, sports medical staff play an important role in injury prevention. Injury surveillance is the starting point for injury ... -
The experiences of social workers using the services of South African sign language interpreters during micro intervention in the Cape metropole
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)Research on services to Deaf clients, with the assistance of an interpreter, focuses in general on the experiences of the clients or the challenges because of an interpreter. There is however limited research on the ... -
A discourse analysis of South African women's experiences of infertility.
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)For many women motherhood is central to their identity and this notion is highlighted in the predominate discourse of womanhood equals motherhood. In South Africa, motherhood is highly revered and respected. For childless ... -
An analysis of physiotherapy classroom-based teaching and hospital practical skills in Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)The last decade 1990 to 2000 brought many changes to the global health care delivery systems. The changes have rendered the clinical-set up to be complex, ambiguous, and unstable. Some physiotherapy training programs have ...