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Experiences of caregivers regarding their participation in community-based rehabilitation for children aged 0-12 years in Botswana
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
This study investigated the experiences of caregivers regarding their participation in community-based rehabilitation for children with physical disabilities in two selected communities in Botswana. The experiences included ...
Prevalence and impact of urinary incontinence on quality of life among adult Kigali women
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
Urinary incontinence has already been identified worldwide for years as a health problem affecting essentially women, which can interfere with their overall quality of life. However in Rwanda, this problem has yet not been ...
Physical activity levels and hypertension among university employees in Kigali-Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
Hypertension is the leading cause of cardiovascular diseases worldwide. There is
evidence of the rising incidence and prevalence of chronic diseases of lifestyle m
developing countries. Physical activity has been regarded ...
Perceived needs and experiences of informal caregivers of adult stroke survivors post discharge in Lusaka
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
stroke is a serious health problem in both developing and developed countries. lt is estimated that more than one-half of stroke survivors are left with residue disabilities that require assistance with activities of daily ...
Prevalence and pattern of injuries among players at the University of the Western Cape volleyball club
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
In addition to football and basketball, volleyball has become a very popular sport globally over the last 30 years. The international federation of volleyball represents about 150 million players in approximately 170 ...
Factors affecting length of hospital stay for people with Spinal cord injuries at kanombe military hospital, rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
Spinal cord injury is a devastating condition, and its consequences impact on many facets of an
individual's life. Activities of daily living such as personal care and housework might be difficult
to perform post injury. ...
The utilization of chest physiotherapy services at the University teaching hospital of Butare in Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
Worldwide respiratory problems are one of the common causes of acute and chronic diseases of the respiratory system that result in activity limitation and participation restriction. It hypothesized that more patients ...
Factors associated with physical activity levels among older adults in selected institutions in Southern Province of Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
The size of the elderly population both in numbers and proportions of the whole world is increasing rapidly. The increase in the number of elderly people in the world will exert a big impact on health and social services. ...
Cumulative incidence of musculoskeletal injuries among student dancers at Tshwane University of Technology
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
Dance movements requires explosive power, sustained effort and both local and general
endurance. Musculoskeletal injuries (MSI) are the most frequent medical problems
among dancers in ballet, which is partly owing to ...
Physical inactivity: A health risk behaviour among adult women in Kigali, Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
There is evidence of the rising incidence and prevalence of chronic diseases of lifestyle in developing countries. It is estimated that by 2020 chronic diseases of lifestyle in Sub-Saharan Africa will be almost 50% of the ...