Browsing Magister Social Work -MSW by Author "Carelse, Shernaaz"
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The challenges experienced by traumatic brain injury survivors with regard to family reintegration post-hospitalisation
Sogoni, Sanda (University of Western Cape, 2021)Recovery from traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be a lengthy and challenging process for survivors, their families, and health and welfare services. Globally, South Africa has the second-highest prevalence of TBI that is ... -
Challenges of integrating theory and practice in social work teaching and learning
Carelse, Shernaaz (University of the Western Cape, 2010)Global and national standards for social work training have for a very long time required that institutions of higher learning include a theoretical as well as a practical component into the social work programme. The ... -
Exploring the effects of parental substance abuse on perceived family well-being in a selected rural area in the Western Cape province
Frans, Zanelle (University of Western Cape, 2020)Substance abuse is a global phenomenon and a leading social issue that affects the user and the well-being of the user’s family. Parental substance abuse in particular, has a negative impact on family well-being. South ... -
Perceptions and experiences of females regarding adolescent sexual risk behaviour, after their participation in a youth development programme in a selected community in the Eastern Cape
Makeleni, Vuyokazi Thelma (University of the Western Cape, 2021)There is a high prevalence of sexual risk behaviour among adolescent females in South Africa. As such several intervention programmes are being offered by government, non-profit organisations and the private sector. The ... -
The role of the social worker in the interdisciplinary team providing statutory services to children and families in the cape metropole
Scheepers, Chiquekita (University of Western Cape, 2020)The role of statutory social workers is often misperceived by other role players in interdisciplinary teams; but even more so in the law fraternity spectrum. As such, social workers experience many challenges working with ...