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An exploratory study on student mothers’ perceptions of motherhood
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)for women to study at institutions of higher learning have increased, when compared to past generations. Despite this, student mothers, specifically, are confronted with the extra burden of parenting, together with their ... -
An exploratory study on the career stages and the career development needs of the Namibian police
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)This exploratory study seeks to critically explore human resources development with regard to the career needs and stages of the Namibian Police (NAMPOL). Documents were perused on the issue of the current human resources ... -
An exploratory study on the career stages and the career development needs of the Namibian police
(University of the Western Cape, 2004-05)This exploratory study seeks to critically explore human resources development with regard to the career needs and stages of the Namibian Police (NAMPOL). Documents were perused on the issue of the current human resources ... -
An exploratory study on the effectiveness of the Barth assertiveness training package with the emphasis on reducing high-risk behaviour for HIV infection and AIDS.
(University of the Western Cape, 1995)The Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) may be viewed as one of the world's most feared diseases. The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has been identified as the cause of AIDS. The HIV has the unique characteristic ... -
An exploratory study on the planning and design of a future e-voting system for South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)This study focuses on the future role and nature of an e-voting system for a future electoral system in South Africa. The study is of the view that rapid technological advancement and opportunities may contribute to efficient ... -
An exploratory study on the reasons for substance abuse among the youth in Grabouw, Western Cape Province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)Substance abuse among the youth is one of the main social challenges in South Africa and around the world. The purpose of this study was to explore the reasons of substance abuse among the youth in Grabouw, Western Cape ... -
An exploratory study on the use of social media as a business networking tool : the case of four female-owned fashion retail businesses in the Stellenbosch area, Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)One major contribution to entrepreneurship in the past decade is the introduction of social media, which has changed the way in which businesses are operated. It is argued that using social media has signalled a departure ... -
An exploratory, phenomenological study of the maternal-intergenerational transference of sexual abuse
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Childhood sexual abuse transcends boundaries of social class, race, age and gender. Research suggests that its effects are so profoundly debilitating that even in adulthood, victims struggle with a range of emotional, ... -
Exploring 'assemblages': A multispecies ethnography of the relationship between plants and people in the gardens and mountains of Klawer in the Matzikama municipal region, South Africa.
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)The theme of this thesis is to illustrate a perspective of learning with plants and not simply about them. I posit a move towards a kind of 'plantthropology' (Myers, 2016). In Anthropology from the 1960's onwards there has ... -
Exploring a bio-psychological intervention for painful diabetic neuropathy
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN) is a major clinical manifestation of diabetes associated with damage to the nerves. The etiology and prognosis of PDN is multi-dimensional, needing a multi-faceted approach for management. ... -
Exploring a participatory multi-stakeholder engagement approach to address chronic medicine use
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Background: In South Africa, chronic diseases (CD) fall into the quadruple burdens of diseases. In 2018 the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that chronic diseases were responsible for more than fifty percent of ... -
Exploring a sustainable anti-corruption regime for Tanzania
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Corruption is among the world's devastating social, economic and political problems. It is enormous to the extent that ''not one single country, anywhere in the world, is corruptionfree''. Its effects on the quality of ... -
Exploring adolescents perceptions of the impact of information and communication technologies on parent-adolescent relationships
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)This study aimed to explore adolescents perceptions of how their use of information and communication technologies may impact on the quality of the parent-adolescent relationship. Obtaining information from adolescents on ... -
Exploring adolescents’ perceptions of the influence of substance abuse on community violence within a Cape flats community
(2013)Community violence and substance abuse are equally omnipresent social problems that are characteristic of South African communities. The pervasive nature of these social ills is evident in the astonishingly high prevalence ... -
Exploring anti-tyrosinase bioactive compounds from the Cape flora
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Tyrosinase is an enzyme widely distributed in the biosphere and is found in many species of bacteria, fungi, animals, and plants; it is associated with melanin production. Even though it possesses many beneficial properties ... -
Exploring anti-tyrosinase bioactive compounds from the Cape flora
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Tyrosinase is an enzyme widely distributed in the biosphere and is found in many species of bacteria, fungi, animals, and plants; it is associated with melanin production. Even though it possesses many beneficial properties ... -
Exploring attitudes and values about volunteerism at a Non-Governmental Organization in Gauteng, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The services of volunteers cover a wide range of sectors such as education, health, tourism, and rehabilitation. In addition to the wide range of services being offered, youth volunteers have different values and attitudes ... -
Exploring attitudes of University students towards seeking psychological counselling
(2009)Student counselling services, typically located within a holistic developmental approach, aim to render comprehensive student services to service users in relation to their psychological, social,educational and spiritual ... -
Exploring barriers and facilitators for medication adherence in hypertensive patients in private practice, Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Background: The current study explored the barriers and motivators for anti-hypertensive medication adherence among private health care patients in Masvingo, Zimbabwe. Hypertension is common in Zimbabwe and adherence to ... -
Exploring beginner teachers' perceptions of school support to enhance their capability sets in relation to teacher education policy
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The National Policy Framework for Teacher Education and Development in South Africa of 2006 (NPF) outlines seven principles which underpin this policy as expressed in the Norms and Standards for Educators (2000). These ...