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School learner's perceptions of the factors that influence methamphetamine use in Manenberg
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)The aim of this study was to explore school learners' perceptions of the factors that influence methamphetamine use in Manenberg. To meet this aim, three objectives were proposed namely, to explore school learners' knowledge ... -
A school-based strategy for the provision of education support services and health promotion
(University of the Western Cape, 1997)The primary motivation for this study was to explore ways of attending to the increasing needs of students, including physical, emotional, social needs and learning difficulties. Attention was focused on school-based ... -
A scoping review of male victims of intimate partner violence: a social constructionist analysis
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Intimate partner violence (IPV) is regarded as a global public health issue. Amidst a global COVID-19 pandemic, incidents of IPV increased dramatically and has been labelled as a pandemic within itself. While a great deal ... -
Sex workers' perceptions of AIDS and safe sex
(University of the Western Cape, 1995)This is an exploratory study of sex workers' perceptions of AIDS and safe sex methods. Six escorts and eight street sex workers in Cape Town were interviewed. The responses indicated that sex workers are aware of AIDS but ... -
Sharp object fatalities in East London: a descriptive study
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)Data from the National Injury Mortality Surveillance System (NIMSS) show that homicide is the major cause of death with firearms and sharp objects as the main external causes of death in South Africa. The current study is ... -
The significance of subthreshold symptoms of anxiety in the aetiology of bruxism
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)Bruxism is an oral parafunctional habit involving clenching and grinding of the teeth that occurs mainly unconsciously, diurnally and nocturnally. It is considered an important contributory factor in the aetiology of ... -
Simulated patients ratings of sexually transmitted disease care in primary health care clinics
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)is a major health concern internationally and nationally. The sub-Saharan region. South Africa in particular, has some of the highest prevalence rates in the world. This region is also one of the least economically developed ... -
Simulated patients' ratings of sexually transmitted disease care in primary health care clinics
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)HIV/AIDS is a major health concern internationally and nationally. The sub-Saharan region. South Africa in particular, has some of the highest prevalence rates in the world. This region is also one of the least economically ... -
Single and married mother pre-adolescent relationships: understanding and comparing the interaction between self-esteem and family functioning
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)The main purpose of this study was to assess the psychological well-being of mothers and their pre-adolescent children (aged 10-12). Specifically, the study used a mixed methods sequential explanatory design to compare and ... -
Smoking behaviour, risk perception and attitude to anti-smoking legislation among students at the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)The study investigated three aspects related to smoking, namely, smoking behaviour, risk perception and attitudes to anti-smoking legislation. The theoretical framework of the study was the Information-Motivation-Behavioural ... -
Smoking prevalence, knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about health risks of tobacco smoking among female Psychology 1 students at the University of the Western Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2011)Tobacco smoking is the second major cause of preventable deaths in South Africa. The Western Cape has the second highest smoking rates in South Africa and the highest smoking rate among young women. Previous studies ... -
The social construction of racialised identities in the post-apartheid South African sport context: A case study of black sport-persons in the western cape
(University of Western Cape, 2001)The main purpose of the study was to analyse how current discourses about black South African sport-persons contribUJte to the racial Othering of this group and how they serve to perpetuate neoracist notions of blacks' ... -
Socio-cultural influences in decision making involving sexual behaviour among adolescents in Khayelitsha, Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)The aim of the study was to explore the socio-cultural influences in decision making involving sexual behaviour among adolescents in Khayelitsha, Cape Town. Cultural beliefs associated with adolescents' decision to become ... -
South African female individuals' perceptions and experiences of their gender and leadership roles
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)Literature on leadership and gender has primarily focused on gender differences between men and women's leadership styles as well as the existence of barriers to the advancement of women. This research has also shown that ... -
Special needs adapted programme (snap): an evaluation study of the tutor training programme for early intervention facilitators with autistic children
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)The research conducted was an evaluation study of a training programme for early intervention facilitators with autistic children. Autistic Disorder is a developmental disorder affecting sufferers in three primary areas: ... -
Stigma within health care settings: an exploration of the experiences of people living with HIV and AIDS
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)South Africa has one of the highest HIV and AIDS prevalence rates and the pandemic shows no signs of abating. Challenges facing South Africa in combating this pandemic include the social responses of fear, denial, stigma ... -
Strengthening families programme (sfp) 10 -14: developing a guideline of actionable steps to follow in cultural adaptation for use in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The age of first-time engagement in Health Risk Behaviours (HRBs) among adolescents in South Africa is reportedly younger. The identification and adaptation of empirically proven effective prevention programme is needed. ... -
Stress and nicotine dependence during pregnancy among women in Low-SES communities in the Western Cape: The mediating effects of social support
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Health behaviours during pregnancy are of great significance due to its associated health consequences for both the woman and the developing foetus. There is a large body of existing knowledge demonstrating the profound ... -
Stress in the SA Navy: Piloting and evaluating the validity and reliability of a developed therapeutic recreation stress leisure and appraisal tool
(2021)The nature of naval member’s job demands is that they experience high levels of stress. Stress is introduced in military training to familiarize sailors with real life stressors. This study is located in piloting and ... -
Stress in the SA Navy: Piloting and evaluating the validity and reliability of a developed therapeutic recreation stress leisure and appraisal tool
(University of Western Cape, 2021)The nature of naval member’s job demands is that they experience high levels of stress. Stress is introduced in military training to familiarize sailors with real life stressors. This study is located in piloting and ...