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Lived experiences of lesbian-identified women who abuse alcohol: An interpretative phenomenological analysis
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Although research has shown that alcohol abuse in the Western Cape is amongst the highest in South Africa, lesbian-identified women have largely been ignored in this area of research. International literature has identified ... -
Lived experiences of nurses caring for adolescents with mental health problems in a psychiatric hospital in the Western Cape Province
(2013)Mental health care for adolescents is currently provided in a range of settings world-wide. These include the pediatrics units, general hospitals and specialized in-patient units for adolescents. However, care in these ... -
Lived experiences of nurses who have been assaulted by patients at a psychiatric hospital in the Western Cape.
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Background: Nurses, because of their close contact with these patients, are frequently victims of assault. The aim of the study is to explore and describe the lived experiences of nurses, who have been assaulted ... -
Lived experiences of survivors of trauma, torture and sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
(University of Western Cape, 2019)Many refugees and asylum seekers have emigrated from The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which has a long history of unrest and instability. Besides its own citizens, South Africa is a refugee receiving country. Its ... -
The lnteraction of Community Health Workers with Households in Soroti District, Uganda'
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Like many other developing countries, Uganda lately adopted the Village Health Team (VHT) Strategy to support the delivery of cost-effective Primary Health Care services in the rural areas. This strategy is intended to ... -
Loss to follow up from HIV care among workers in the South African Clothing And Textile Workers Union in Ethekwini District, Kwazulu Natal
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Background: Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV) is a public health challenge worldwide. Antiretroviral therapies (ART) are medications that treat HIV virus infection by suppressing the virus and stopping progression of HIV ... -
Lumbo-pelvic neuromuscular control for the prevention of recurrent hamstring injuries in sprinting
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Introduction: Hamstring injuries are the most prevalent injuries that occur in sport that require sprinting and acceleration (Small et al., 2009). A bigger concern is the high rate of recurrent hamstring strains (Comfort, ... -
“Making Oranges from Lemons” Experiences of Support of South African Jewish Senior Citizens Following the Emigration of their Children
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)Family is widely expected to be the main source of support for Senior Citizens and, like many religions and cultures, the Jewish tradition has expectations of filial obligations of care. South Africa and its Jewish community ... -
The management of Bell’s palsy at selected community health centres in the Cape Metropolitan District of the Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Bell’s palsy (BP), a fairly common disorder predominantly prevalent in the adult age group, affects nerves and muscles in the face causing paralysis or dropping of one side of the face. Clients with Bell’s palsy face many ... -
Management of children with sexual behaviour problems, between the ages of five to nine years old, by educators and social workers
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)The Management of children, younger than twelve years of age, who pose a risk to other children, remains complex and confusing. When their behaviour includes sexual aggression towards other children, ignorance about how ... -
Management of domestic violence: risk-based assessment and intervention guidelines with perpetrators of intimate violence
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)The main goal of this study was to develop assessment and intervention guidelines that will provide practitioners with a framework to develop and implement batterer intervention programmes. The development of batterer ... -
Maternity protection for women and the potential implications for breastfeeding on return to work at a tertiary hospital in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Optimal maternal health and support in the workplace can have a positive impact on the health outcomes of the mother and baby. Therefore, legislation specifies that women be protected during the pregnancy period as well ... -
Meaning in life and wellbeing in persons suffering from chronic disease in Cape Town, South Africa.
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Chronic diseases are the leading cause of mortality, morbidity and disability and its prevalence continues to increase. Chronic disease can impact every dimension of a person’s life (physical, psychological, social, ... -
Measuring substance use in pregnant women: a systematic review
(2024)Introduction: Substance use during pregnancy is a pressing global public health and clinical concern. Tools to measure substance use during pregnancy can be used to ascertain harmful use of substances and related complications ... -
Measuring the burden of tuberculosis in South Africa using the disability-adjusted life year
(University of the Western Cape, 1999)The formulation of priorities for the allocation of health resources is becoming increasingly important for health policy makers (Janovsky 1996). The gap between the resources allocated for health care and the demand is ... -
Media representations of female genital mutilation: A thematic analysis of two Ugandan national English daily newspapers
(University of Western Cape, 2019)This study analyses media representations of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) in two Ugandan daily English newspapers. FGM/C is recognized by the World Health Organization as an extreme form of violation of the ... -
Medical doctors physical activity patterns and their advice about chronic diseases of lifestyle risk reduction in Tanzania
(2010)Chronic diseases of lifestyle (CDL) are on a raising trend in the world regardless of age,economic class or geographical location of a population. The mortality rate associated with CDL is alarmingly among the highest ... -
Medical doctors physical activity patterns and their advice about chronic diseases of lifestyle risk reduction in Tanzania
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Chronic diseases of lifestyle (CDL) are on a raising trend in the world regardless of age, economic class or geographical location of a population. The mortality rate associated with CDL is alarmingly among the highest ... -
Medical doctors physical activity patterns and their advice about chronic diseases of lifestyle risk reduction in Tanzania
(2010)Chronic diseases of lifestyle (COL) are on a raising trend in the world regardless of age, economic class or geographical location of a population. The mortality rate associated with COL is alarmingly among the highest ... -
Medical students acting as health educators :the influence on adolescents' knowledge about HIV/Hepatitis B transmission, as well as attitudes, beliefs and intentions towards condom use
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)The aim of this quasi-experimental study was to examine the impact of a health education intervention on knowledge about HIV/Hepatitis B transmission, attitudes, beliefs and intentions towards condom use. Research has shown ...