Browsing Faculty of Community and Health Sciences by Title
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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 ... -
The perceptions of women regarding obstetric care in public health facilities in a peri-urban area of Namibia
(2011)Namibia has recorded an ascending trend of maternal and neonatal mortality rate from 225 – 449 per 100 000 women from 1992 to 2006, and 38 – 46 per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2006 respectively. Kavango Region in Namibia ... -
Perceptions on the factors influencing oral health seeking behaviour of communities in Randfontein, Gauteng, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)The negative effect of poor oral health on quality of life and financial implication of work days lost as a result of dental pain can be accepted as a rationale for inclusion of oral health in the primary health care (PHC) ... -
Perceptions regarding medical management of clubfoot in Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Clubfoot is one of the congenital and structural conditions that lead to physical impairment in children globally. Service providers have different perceptions on the various methods of management of clubfoot. This has led ... -
Perceptions, attitudes and challenges about obesity and adopting a healthy lifestyle among health workers in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal Province
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)The prevalence of obesity is reported to be high among health workers both in high-income and low-income countries. This is alarming, as health workers not only serve the community’s health needs, but should also serve as ... -
Perceptions, experiences and challenges of parents whose children are removed through a statutory process
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)The 2009 Save the Children, United Kingdom report indicated that eight million children worldwide find themselves in alternative placement. In terms of the statutory process, alternative placement of a child is when a child ... -
Perceptions, experiences and coping strategies of families caring for children with special needs within Western Cape communities
(University of Western Cape, 2021)The harsh economic environment, lack of adequate caregiving resources, lack of psychosocial support structures poses as some of the challenge’s families caring for the children with special needs face. In exploring the ... -
The perceptions, knowledge and experiences of breast-feeding women living with HIV/AIDS in the Oshakati district - Northern Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)Women, who are HIV-positive, may transmit the virus to their babis during labour and through breast milk. HIV-positive mothers have to be counselled and encouraged to make informed decisions about the feeding of their ... -
Performance of three start techniques off the OSB11 starting block over 15M
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Background: In swimming, a swimmer’s performance is mostly determined by the time spent on starts, stroking and turning. The start of a swimming races, especially sprint races, can account for almost a quarter of race ... -
Performance of three start techniques off the osb11 starting block over 15m
(University of Western Cape, 2019)In swimming, a swimmer’s performance is mostly determined by the time spent on starts, stroking and turning. The start of a swimming races, especially sprint races, can account for almost a quarter of race time -
The Perinatal Mental Health Project: A qualitative evaluation.
(University of Western Cape, 2005)This study evaluates, qualitatively, the PMIIP (Perinatal Mental Health Project), which involves routine screening of women, during the antenatal period, for postnatal depression (PhID) and other mental conditions related ... -
Peripheral neuropathy and quality of life of adults living with HIV/AIDS in Rulindo District in Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a common neurological complication occurring in the asymptomatic and symptomatic stages of human immune deficiency virus (HIV) infection. The pain and other symptoms caused by PN can impair ... -
Persons with disabilities support services needs and utilization in Kenya: a study in preparation of a disability policy brief
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The interaction between impairment and environmental factors impose a certain degree of incapacity on individuals, often undermining their freedom to function. Despite the fact that this disablement may require support ... -
Persons with physical disabilities' experiences of rehabilitation services at community health centres in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)According to the United Nations, more than half a billion people (about 650 million) worldwide are disabled. Disability can have a vast impact on both the individual and the family. Rehabilitation is therefore a fundamental ... -
Persoonlikheids eienskappe en skoolprestasie as voorspellers van uitkoms in die kursus b.sc. in fisioterapie aan die Universiteit van Stellenbosch
(University of the Western Cape, 1992)Keuring van fisioterapie studente vind wereldwyd hoofsaaklik op grond van skolastiese prestasie plaas. Sommige opleidingsinstansies sluit biografiese veranderlikes en sommige persoonlikheidsveranderlikes wat deur middel ... -
Pharmacological evaluation of Leonotis Leonurus for antiepilectic activity
(UWC, 2001)The present study investigated the anticonvulsant properties of the aqueous extract of Leonotis leonurus (L.) R. BR. of the family, Lamiaceae and the possible mechanism of the antiepileptic activity of this plant. A ... -
The phenomena of male on male rape among youth at a Juvenile youth care centre in the Western Cape
(2010)A concentration about issues important to the subpopulation of children in conflict with the law has received much more attention over the past few years. It is a known fact that within all male environments the likelihood ... -
A phenomenological exploration of client experiences of trauma debriefing by lay counsellors
(2007)South Africa is a country with one of the highest crime rates in the world, resulting in much violence and trauma. Trauma debriefing models are used with groups and individuals in an attempt to facilitate the trauma ... -
A phenomenological study exploring the lived psychological and social support experiences of women during a past high risk pregnancy (pre-eclampsia) at a public hospital in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)This research project can be defined as an in-depth qualitative study. The research question was: How does social support affect women's psychological experiences during a pre-eclamptic high risk pregnancy? The main ... -
A phenomenological study of vicarious trauma experienced by caregivers working with children in a place of safety in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The aim of this study was to investigate vicarious trauma experienced by caregivers working with children in residential care, who were victims of sexual abuse or assault. The objectives of the study were to determine the ...