Browsing Faculty of Community and Health Sciences by Title
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Survey on nail discoloration and association with CD4 count among untreated HIV patients at Apin Centre, Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Eligibility for antiretroviral therapy (ART) in HIV-infected patients is defined either by a cluster of differentiation antigen 4 (CD4) count of less than 200cells/mm3 or clinical diagnosis of WHO stage III and IV. Therefore, ... -
Survival and secondary medical conditions of persons with traumatic spinal cord injury in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Background: A spinal cord injury (SCI) results in a change, either temporary or permanent, in the cord’s normal motor, sensory or autonomic function. In addition, secondary medical complications are common, following an ... -
Sustainable health-promoting physical education in the upper primary and junior secondary phases of schools in the Zambezi Region of Namibia: Developing guidelines for curriculum development.
(University of Western Cape, 2019)The health benefits associated with physically active lifestyles are well known and the World Health Organisation has acknowledged its significance in preventative and rehabilitative health care. It is recommended by the ... -
Symbolic work with clay as a technique with a difficult to reach patient: a Jungian perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)This thesis explored the potential of clay work and its symbolic representations as a means to facilitate the integration and individuation of the self in psychotherapy, using a Jungian theoretical framework. A case study ... -
A systematic approach to improve rational medicine use in Eswatini
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Studies on rational medicine use (RMU) have mainly focused on identifying, quantifying, and addressing irrational use without exploring reasons behind this irrational use. In addition, minimal work has been conducted on ... -
A systematic review : student and supervisor variables affecting completion of postgraduate research requirements
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)South Africa has one of the highest postgraduate dropout rates in the world. One of the main contributing factors to the high number of unfinished Master’s and Doctorate degrees is incomplete theses and dissertations. ... -
A systematic review : the effects of trauma on child mental health and well-being
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Trauma exposure during childhood increases the risk of multitude complex post-trauma symptomology. Extensive research has been conducted on the effects of trauma exposure on adults, and the findings have been thereafter ... -
A systematic review : the impact of stigmatisation on HIV/AIDS orphans psychological health
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Since the inception of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, millions of individuals of all ages have been affected. To date, more than 15 million people have died from HIV/AIDS, resulting in a substantial increase in the number of orphans ... -
A systematic review conducted on studies reporting on the instruments used in the assessment of adult ADHD
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)The diagnosis of adult ADHD is a complex process that requires information from different sources. Instruments are used to screen or diagnose adult ADHD. The aim of the study was to identify instruments measuring adult ... -
A systematic review evaluating the effects of bilateral tubal ligation on menorrhagia and dysmenorrhoea (post-tubal ligation syndrome).
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)A systematic review evaluating the effects of bilateral tubal ligation on menorrhagia and dysmenorrhoea (post-tubal ligation syndrome). The complaints about the tubal sterilization surgery leading to post-tubal ligation ... -
A systematic review of best practices in the acute management of postpartum haemorrhage in primary maternity care settings
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Background: Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is one of the most preventable causes of maternal death, yet it still ranks as one of the main conditions responsible for maternal mortality. PPH occurs at a stage when a mother is ... -
A systematic review of interventions for children presenting with dyscalculia in primary schools
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Background: The acquisition of numerical competency is imperative for individuals in society for quality of life and economic well-being. Many children have significant mathematical learning difficulties, this is known ... -
A systematic review of literature reporting on the strategies/interventions addressing research capacity building in new academics
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)It is often assumed that postgraduate students and neophyte academics have the capacity to conduct research independently. Thus, upon qualification, it is expected of postgraduate students and academics to conduct research ... -
A systematic review of post-breast cancer lymphoedema and its treatment with natural medicine
(2009)In this minithesis a systematic review of all of the available contemporary literature on post-breast cancer lymphoedema was undertaken. The purpose of this systematic review was to search for, collate, synthesize and ... -
A systematic review of post-cancer lymphoedema and its treatment with natural medicine
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)In this mini thesis a systematic review of all of the available contemporary literature on post-breast cancer lymphoedema was undertaken. The purpose of this systematic review was to search for, collate, synthesize and ... -
A systematic review of psychosocial interventions for families of child burn survivors
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Burns are a major problem in Low-Income Countries (LIC) and Low-Middle Income Countries (LMIC). Children in LIC have been identified as a burn injury at-risk group. Individuals experience severe psychological and physical ... -
A systematic review of recent interventions for adults with ADHD
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been accepted as a well-established neurodevelopmental disorder. From being viewed as affecting children only, it is now understood as being prevalent among adults as ... -
A Systematic Review of Recent Interventions for Adults with ADHD
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been accepted as a well-established neuro-developmental disorder. From being viewed as affecting children only, it is now understood as being prevalent among adults as ... -
A Systematic Review of Recent Interventions for Adults with ADHD
(University of the Wetern Cape, 2022)Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been accepted as a well-established neurodevelopmental disorder. From being viewed as affecting children only, it is now understood as being prevalent among adults as ... -
A systematic review of the psychological factors associated with resilience among survivors of sexual abuse
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)This study aimed to synthesise the debates on factors associated with promoting resilience among women survivors of sexual abuse. Using systematic review methodology, six electronic databases (EBSCO, PsychINFO, SAGE, Science ...