Browsing by Author "Faculty of Community and Health Sciences"
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A comparative study of the marital attitudes of students from divorced, intact and single-parent families
Memani, Patience Sandiswa (University of the Western Cape, 2003)The aim of the research study was to examine the marital attitudes of students from divorced, intact and single parent families. Most of these students were in the intimacy versus isolation developmental phase. During this ... -
Comparison of physical activity practices and dietary habits of health club members and community controls in Khayelitsha, Cape Town
Isaacs, Roshan (University of the Western Cape, 2007)Chronic diseases pose public health concerns globally with an increasing trend in developing countries. The development of interventions to minimize or prevent the burden associated with chronic diseases has therefore ... -
Comparison of the sutherlandioside B levels in two commercially available Sutherlandia frutescence preparations and the effect of elevated temperature and humidity on these levels
Joseph, Ashton Edward (University of the Western Cape, 2009)Sutherlandia frutescens (tribe Galegeae, Fabaceae), is a popular medicinal plant traditionally used in South Africa. In 2000, a company called Phyto Nova (Pty) Ltd. initiated large-scale cultivation and contract manufacturing ... -
Construction of motherhood and the impact thereof on the lives of married mothers in full time paid employment
Roberts, Hazel (University of the Western Cape, 2008)The study aimed to examine how motherhood is constructed by married working mothers and the impact thereof on their working lives. This qualitative study explored the individual experiences of 7 working married mothers ... -
The court experiences of survivors of child sexual abuse
Parker, Naeema (University of the Western Cape, 2006)This study ws aimed at understanding the particular experiences of children who have been sexualy abused, with regrds to their experiences in court.With the high prevalence of sexual abuse in South Africa, many children ... -
A cross-sectional survey to assess the competence of students registered for the B.Cur. programme at the University of the Western Cape
Le Roux, Loretta Zelda. (University of the Western Cape, 2007)The purpose of this study was to describe the extent to which the B.Cur. programme at the University of the Western Cape prepared graduating learners for professional competence. The results of the study indicated progression ... -
The Cuban Health Programme in Gauteng province: an analysis and assessment of the programme
Báez, Carmen, Mercedes (University of the Western Cape, 2004)Many parts of South Africa face a shortage of doctors within the public health system. While the PHC system is driven primarily by nursing staff, there is a need for doctors to provide certain services at primary and ... -
Cultural and Social Factors Impacting on the Programme to Prevent-Mother-To-Child-Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV in Namibia: a Case Study of the Kavango Region
Shirungu, Michael M.J. (University of the Western Cape, 2010)This study focuses on socio-cultural issues, which affect Kavango women's decision to participate in the PMTCT programme. It investigates the treatment methods used by HIV-positive pregnant women for themselves and their ... -
Delayed disclosure of sexual violence incidents among victims in Newcastle, Kwazulu-Natal
Olusegun, Adefolalu Adegoke (University of the Western Cape, 2010)The aim of this study was to identify factors associated with reporting incidents of sexual violence after seventy-two hours at the sexual assault service centre in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal. This descriptive study was based ... -
A description of the occupational safety of large-scale food service units in the Metropole region under the management of the Provincial Administration Western Cape
Ross, Melanie Samatra (University of the Western Cape, 2006)In order to provide a safer work environment for food services staff in large-scale food service units, an investigation into what kind of occupational accidents most commonly occur and to determine the most common resources ... -
A description of the perceptions and barriers that influence initial and consistent use of condoms amongst a sample of male and female students of the Polytechnic in Namibia
Muheua, Adam (University of the Western Cape, 2007)The purpose of this study is to gain a greater understanding of the perceptions and barriers that influence condom use amongst male and female students at the Polytechnic of Namibia (Technical Vocational Education & ... -
A descriptive correlational survey of the infant feeding and the occurrence of diarrhoea and/or respiratory morbidities within the first fourteen weeks in the Amathole District of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
Mugendi, Doreen K. (University of the Western Cape, 2010)The study proposed to conduct a descriptive study related to the correlation of infant feeding (EFF or EBF) and occurrence of morbidity diarrhoea and/or respiratory infections, in infants by 14 weeks of age. The study ... -
A descriptive study of demographic and socio-economic factors influencing infant feeding practices in the Amathola district, South Africa
Groenewald, Danelle (University of the Western Cape, 2010)The aim of this study was to describe the demographic and socio-economic factors influencing infant feeding practices in the Amathola district, South Africa. A survey was chosen as the design method and a structured ... -
A descriptive study to evaluate the effect of guidelines used by counsellors to improve adherence to antiretroviral therapy in the private sector
Marais, Melanie (University of the Western Cape, 2006)A problem was identified at Aid for AIDS (AfA) whereby some doctors requested a change in treatment within less than a year after their patients started antiretroviral therapy. The requests were normally based on treatment ... -
Determining the effects of a short-term physical activity intervention programme on body mass index, blood pressure, pulse rate and percentage body fat among high school learners
Pillay, Tanushree (University of the Western Cape, 2005)Physical inactivity is recognised as a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. Current recommendations for participation in physical activity are ... -
Developing an Understanding of the factors related to the effective functioning of Community Health Committees in Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
Boulle, Therese Marie (University of the Western Cape, 2007)This research aimed to investigate the factors related to the functioning of Community Health Committees in Nelston MandelaBay Municipality. It intended to elicit information on factors which promote and inhibit their ... -
Developing democratic virtues: priorities and practices of selected secondary educators in the Cape Town Metropolitan area
Afrika, Nthabiseng (University of the Western Cape, 2005)Recent political changes in South Africa emphasize democracy and the role of schools in promoting democratic virtues. The importance of schools responsibility in developing democratic virtues is also internationally ... -
The development of a good clinical practice training model for use in South African clinical trials
Raphesu, Nomusa Joyce (University of the Western Cape, 2005)Medicines for human use worldwide are generated in part through the conduct of clinical trials. This is done to ensure safety and efficacy. The involvement of human subjects in drug trials has raised concerns for the ... -
The development of a model for continuing professional development for professional nurses in South Africa
Arunachallam, Sathasivan (University of the Western Cape, 2009)Comparative analysis of the CPD systems internationally and nationally revealed that CPD is mandatory for some whilst for other countries it is compulsory, but not mandatory for licensing purposes. Licensing occurs on a ... -
Diary cards: Preliminary evaluation of an intervention tool for improving adherence to antiretroviral therapy and TB preventive therapy in people living with HIV/AIDS
Roux, Susanna Magrieta (University of the Western Cape, 2004)Adherence to prescribed medications is a central feature of good clinical HIV care and a key factor in determining the effectiveness of treatment. This is especially true for HIV-infected patients, on antiretroviral ...