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Factors promoting resilience in high risk youth
(2009)
The following study aimed to explore the development of resilience within male youth, despite exposure to numerous factors traditionally classified as high-risk. The research focussed on the developmental process of six ...
Nursing students’ beliefs and perceptions toward routine universal screening for intimate partner violence
(2009)
Intimate partner violence (IPV) has reached epidemic proportions in South Africa, prompting the government to pass the Domestic Violence Act 116 (1998). However, numerous scholars still believe that legislation is lacking ...
A case study of the social coping experiences of an adolescent with arthrogryposis multitplex congenita
(2009)
Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita or A.M.C. is a disorder, which is characterized by multiple contractures of the joints. The disorder presents with varied grades of
severity. Despite the physical deformities, intelligence ...
Investigating depression and quality of life in adults diagnosed with HIV or AIDS
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
HIV and AIDS are disease conditions that have led to high mortality rates in Southern Africa since the late 1970s. The socio-economic system has led to the unequal spread of resources’ and vulnerability and exposure to HIV ...
Children’s perceptions of the natural environment: creating child and environmentally friendly cities
(2009)
A child friendly city (CFC) is the embodiment of the rights of the child manifested in the policies, programs, and laws of a city. A critical aspect in the creation of a CFC is the consideration of the natural environment ...
The psychometric properties of the child PTSD checklist in a sample of treatment-seeking children and adolescents from a youth stress clinic in the Western Cape
(2009)
Exposure to severe trauma and resulting PTSD affects individuals of all ages, cultures and geographical areas. Epidemiological surveys reveal that approximately one third of the general population is exposed to a traumatic ...
Factors associated with retention and completion in substance abuse treatment among historically disadvantaged communities in Cape Town
(2009)
Cape Town is suffering from high rates of alcohol and other drug (AOD) problems.
Despite the need for effective treatment, there are insufficient AOD treatment facilities available, with barriers to AOD treatment being ...
Ethical decision-making amongst HR employees within a retails organisation
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
The aim of this research was to examine whether a significant relationship exists between ethical decision-making had an impact on HR employees within a retail organisation. The questionnaire for the South African Board ...
The perceptions of violence and its effects on the psychological well-being of primary school children
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
The purpose of this research was to ascertain how children in lowrisk, middle to upper income areas perceive violence and their experience of it. It explores their exposure to violence and how this may affect their view ...
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 ...