Faculty of Community and Health Sciences: Recent submissions
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Lumbo-pelvic neuromuscular control for the prevention of recurrent hamstring injuries in sprinting
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Introduction: Hamstring injuries are the most prevalent injuries that occur in sport that require sprinting and acceleration (Small et al., 2009). A bigger concern is the high rate of recurrent hamstring strains (Comfort, ... -
An analysis of the implementation of DSAC’s club development programmes: case studies of selected community football clubs in Kwazulu-Natal and the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Scholars such as Seippel and Belbo (2021), Robertson, Eime and Westerbeek (2018) and Sotiriadou and Wicker (2013) regard community sports clubs as a panacea for the challenges associated with building social capital, social ... -
The knowledge, practices and attitude of nurses towards pain management of neonates in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Aim: To investigate the knowledge, practices, and attitudes, of nurses towards pain management of neonates in Western Cape. Background: Pain is regarded as a sensory modality which is vital for surviving. Effective pain ... -
An exploration of the reasons for self-sabotage by survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) during various stages of an intervention programme from a selected women’s shelter in the Cape Metropole
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Shelters for battered women serve as a place of refuge and provide protection. Shelters interrupt the violence against women and their children and act as places of reflection and support and provide women with a bridge ... -
Impact of maternal methamphetamine (“tik”) use on the cognitive development and school readiness of children in early childhood development: a systematic review
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Methamphetamine (MA) is one of the most used synthetic simulants globally and is reportedly the second most prevalent illicit drug. The abuse of methamphetamine among pregnant women is a growing problem worldwide. Exposure ... -
Factors influencing nursing students’ persistence at a higher education institution in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Background: Persistence of undergraduate nursing students at institutions of higher learning is mainly hampered by high attrition rates. High attrition rates are a global problem, attributed to a myriad of challenges that ... -
Exploring Postgraduate psychology students’ perceptions and experiences of empathy in an Online Learning Environment, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Empathy is conceptualised as the human ability to feel, and also to navigate, various social situations successfully. Empathy, as a construct, is often defined as having both affective and cognitive aspects, however, ... -
The phenomenon of absent fatherhood: Perceptions, experiences and challenges of absent fathers and adolescent children
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The escalating statistics of children who are growing up without the involvement of their fathers is a serious social problem not only in South Africa but globally. Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) (2021) indicates that ... -
Antiretroviral therapy adherence among people living with HIV accessing services at a primary health care facility in Livingstone, Zambia, during the COVID-19 pandemic
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has significantly enhanced the quality of life for individuals living with HIV on a global scale. In order to effectively manage HIV, optimal adherence to ART is of utmost importance, ... -
Dietary diversity and its association with nutritional status of adults at risk of diabetes and the nutrient density and cost of foods
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Background: South Africa has a high prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), with a triple burden of malnutrition, which includes childhood under- and over-nutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and overweight and ... -
Antenatal factors associated with perinatal mortality among women with hypertension disorders in pregnancy at regional hospital in Kwazulu-Natal province in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)According to World Health Organisation (WHO), hypertension disorders in pregnancy are the leading maternal medical condition associated with high perinatal mortality in many parts of the world. Saving babies report-a ... -
The implementation of sport policies and procedures at professional sport clubs at the university of the Western Cape
(University of the Western, 2007-11)The importance of having a structure in any sports code and following it ensures better functioning of the particular sports code. The management of sport is defined as "the study and practice involved in relation to all ... -
The implementation of sports policies and procedures at professional sport clubs at the University of the Western cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)The importance of having a structure in any sport code and following them ensures better functioning of the particular sport code. The management of sport is defined as "the study and practice involved in relation to all ... -
The incidence of linezolid-associated side effects in MDR/RR-TB patients receiving routine care at a tertiary hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Background: Drug-resistant tuberculosis is currently considered an ongoing public health crisis and a health security threat. Several strategies for the management of MDR/RR- TB have been explored including the use of ... -
Creating a caring praxis in nursing education and training: The experiences of the clinical supervisors
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Background: The integration of theory, research, and practice as caring praxis was revealed in the everyday work and practice of caring within nursing. “Praxis is a coherent structure of the nurse's work that integrates ... -
Perceived social support of learners at risk of substance abuse at two selected high schools within the Cape metropolitan area
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Substance abuse contributes towards mental illness as part of the global burden of disease. In South Africa, substance abuse presents amongst learners at secondary schools. Substance use affects academic performance ... -
The relationship between students’ campus recreation needs and recreation patterns at a tertiary institution in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The University Sport South Africa mandate is to promote sports, recreation, and mass participation at tertiary institutions in South Africa. Tertiary institutions could be used as sites to ensure an enabling environment ... -
The attitudes of midwives towards pregnant women using illicit substances in the Metro East Sub-District, Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Background: Worldwide, it is estimated that 155 -250 million people between the ages of 15 and 64 use illicit substances; however, an accurate estimation of illicit drug use during pregnancy is not available as this is ... -
Burnout among nurses working in a maternity department at a tertiary hospital in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Burnout syndrome is a health concern that affects many people who work in jobs that need them to interact with others. Among the most vulnerable professions, healthcare personnel have been identified as the group most ... -
Validation of instruments investigating the relationship between stress, psychological strengths, coping and overall psychological well-being among school-going adolescents in the Cape Metropole.
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Adolescence is documented as a time inevitably characterized by stress and turmoil. From international research, there seems to have been an increase in scholarly attention to aspects of the mental health and psychosocial ...