Browsing Faculty of Community and Health Sciences by Subject "Adolescent"
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Adherence, retention in care and treatment outcomes of adolescents on antiretroviral therapy in the Western Cape Metropole in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Approximately 6% of all people living with HIV in 2016 are adolescents aged 10-19 years. It is reported globally that adolescents on antiretroviral therapy (ART) are at increased risk for poor retention in care, adherence ... -
Adolescents’ lived experiences of sexual harassment in the school environment
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)This study aimed to gain a deeper understanding of the lived experiences of adolescents with regard to sexual harassment within the school environment. It was considered in the light of actual cases reported on the Cape ... -
Assessment of sexual behaviour and knowledge of HIV amongst adolescent schoolgirls in a rural district in Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Adolescents' sexual activity is associated with maternal and child health problems, and sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS. The aim of this study was to assess the sexual behaviour patterns of adolescent ... -
Barriers to utilisation of out-patient mental health services at a children’s hospital in Cape Town
(2013)This mini-thesis is an investigation of the barriers (if any) to utilisation of child and adolescent out-patient mental health services in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at a children’s hospital in Cape ... -
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 ... -
A cross sectional study on the factors associated with HIV art adherence among adolescents living with HIV who are in peer support programme in the rural areas of Chirumhanzu district, Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Adherence to treatment is important for ensuring positive health effects for people living with HIV. This is even more so important for adolescents and young people who are in their formative years and should be in optimum ... -
Development of a training programme for school health nurses on guiding adolescents in their decision-making about reproductive health in Ijebu Ode local government area of Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)This study focused on developing an intervention programme for school health nurses on guiding adolescents in their decision-making on reproductive health. A review of literature shows that this role is necessary, as there ... -
Evaluating the content validity of the dimensions of a questionnaire measuring factors associated with substance use in adolescents in low socio-economic status communities
(University of Western Cape, 2012)Substance abuse is recognised as one of the greatest health and social problems in South Africa (SA). There is a need to explore the problem of substance use in the South African context in terms of the Bio-ecological ... -
Evaluation of a psychosocial support intervention on adherence and retention in care among adolescents on antiretroviral treatment in Ehlanzeni District Municipality, Mpumalanga, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)In 2021, it was estimated that globally approximately 1.8 million adolescents (aged 10-19 years) were living with HIV, of whom over 90% resided in sub-Saharan Africa. While the global number of adolescents living with ... -
The experience of adolescents and parents after divorce finalisation (post-divorce) and the effects on adolescent psychosocial development
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Divorce is a world-wide phenomenon. Divorce means the ending of a marriage after a period of unity and bonding; and thus it can take a long time to recover emotionally, particularly for children. Concerningly, half of ... -
Exploration of adherence to antiretroviral treatment amongst adolescents in a low socio-economic urban setting in Cape Town, South Africa
(University of the Western cape, 2017)Background: HIV has reached epidemic proportions globally with Sub-Saharan Africa carrying the greatest burden (71%). It is estimated that there are 37 million people world-wide infected with HIV, and an estimated 6.8 ... -
An exploration of experiences of youth exiting foster care system
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Foster care is a major area of interest within the field of social work studies. The South African welfare system has not done enough to assist the youth exiting the system. This study aimed to explore and describe the ... -
Factors affecting adherence to anti-retroviral therapy among adolescents living with HIV/AIDS in Masvingo District, Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)With the improvements in the effectiveness and availability of antiretroviral therapy (ART), perinatally infected children are surviving to adolescence and emerging as a significant sub-population living with HIV/AIDS in ... -
Factors affecting adherence to anti-retroviral therapy among adolescents living with HIV/AIDS in Masvingo District, Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)Background: With the improvements in the effectiveness and availability of antiretroviral therapy (ART), perinatally infected children are surviving to adolescence and emerging as a significant sub-population living with ... -
Father-son relationship quality and associated adolescent risks
(2010)International research over the past two decades has advanced knowledge in the study of fathers and the protective role they play in the prevention of adolescent risk behaviours. Studies have often investigated parental ... -
Health risk behaviours among black adolescent females in the Strand: A mixed- method investigation
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)In South Africa there are currently 44.8 million people under the age of 20 years accounting for approximately 44% of the total South African population. Literature has indicated a number of lifestyle behaviors which account ... -
The influence of peer pressure on adolescent misbehaviour in schools
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)A favourable school atmosphere, in which adolescents behave positively, is one of the greatest concerns for teachers, administrators and parents. Although there are several different pressures leading to adolescent ... -
An intervention to reduce adolescent Hookah pipe use and satisfy their basic psychological needs
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Adolescent hookah pipe use is a public health concern because it poses several health, environmental, and economic risks. Self-determination theory (SDT) posits that people are motivated to engage in certain behaviours ... -
Knowledge, attitude and sexual behaviors with regard to HIV/AIDS among upper primary school pupils in Meru District, Arusha, Tanzania
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)A cross- sectional descriptive study using a self-administered close-ended questionnaire was conducted with pupils in standards four to seven (aged 10 - 17 years) in ten government primary schools in Meru District. The ... -
A model examining the relationship between parenting styles and decision making styles on healthy lifestyle behaviour of adolescents in the rural Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)The Health Promotion Model provides a theoretical framework exploring the relationships between healthy lifestyle behaviours of individuals. The three behavioral determinants affecting healthy lifestyle behaviours as posited ...