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Community leaders' perception of risk factors that influence methamphetamine addiction in two low socio-economic status communities
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
Substance abuse is a global epidemic which is internationally recognised as an illness, characterised as being primary, chronic, progressive and terminal. Methamphetamine in South Africa is now drawing the interest of ...
The experiences of middle-class professional working mothers from Central and Southern Cape Town with regard to work-family conflict
(University of the Western cape, 2011)
Women's roles in the workplace have increased but expectations within their family roles have not diminished. Work-family conflict (WFC) occurs when work and family roles are mutually incompatible in some respect. Mothers' ...
Exploring the experiences of patients with breast cancer from diagnosis through management
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
The aim of this study is to explore the role of communication between the physician and women with breast cancer, and to examine women’s coping mechanisms from diagnosis through the management of the illness to its resolution. ...
Comparing the BDI II and the HADS (HADS-D) as a screening tool for depression amongst HIV infected individuals attending a public health clinic
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
This study utilised secondary data from a larger study that looked at individuals that are already infected by HIV which is entitled Implicative personal dilemmas and cognitive conflicts in health decision making in HIV ...
Children’s perceptions of the causation and prevention of childhood burn injuries
(UWC, 2011)
South Africa has a high rate of children’s burn injuries with 1300 deaths annually. These burn injuries are considered preventable and South African research has identified this as a priority concern. South African childhood ...
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 ...
Perceptions of illicit drug use and risky sexual behaviour among first year psychology students at the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
HIV poses considerable social and health challenges in South Africa, particularly among young people aged 15-24. Research indicates a strong link between risky sexual behaviour and alcohol and illicit drugs. In the Western ...
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 ...
The impact of blushing propensity on functional impairment in individuals with social anxiety disorder
(University of the Western cape, 2011)
The propensity to blush is typical of many individuals with social anxiety disorder (SAD). SAD is also associated with significant disability or functional impairment. The relationship between SAD, blushing and functional ...
The experiences of middle-class professional working mothers from central and Southern Cape Town with regard to work-family conflict
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
Women’s roles in the workplace have increased but expectations within their family roles have not diminished. Work-family conflict (WFC) occurs when work and family roles are mutually incompatible in some respect. Mothers’ ...