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The AIDS education needs of black, grade 10 pupils in Grahamstown
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)In the absence of a cure for HIV/AIDS, it is necessary to concentrate efforts at prevention of HIV infection. A cross-sectional, descriptive study was performed to inform a future educational intervention for black ... -
Alcohol use and unsafe sex practices among students (17-25 year olds) at the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Young people have high rates of risk-taking, including alcohol use/abuse and high risk sex. The main purpose of this study was to gain insight into the drinking patterns and sexual behaviour of young UWC students. The aim ... -
An assessment of the adherence to guidelines for the management of asthma exacerbations in selected primary healthcare facilities in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)Asthma is described as a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways. Recurrent episodes of acute attacks or exacerbation may occur in susceptible individuals. Asthma could be a controllable disorder and most people with ... -
An assessment of the physical fitness demands of one day cricket using global positioning system tracking software
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Cricket is a highly technically skilled-based game, which consists of four distinct disciplines (batting, bowling, fielding, and wicket keeping) with varying physiological and biomechanical demands. There are three ... -
An evaluation of the effect of essential newborn care group motivational interviewing health education delivered in a maternity waiting home setting on the mothers' knowledge and practice and on early neonatal morbidity in rural eastern province of Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)The study assesses the effect of the Essential Newborn Care family package health education messages delivered to pregnant mothers and their caregivers by the Safe Motherhood Action Groups members (SMAGs) in a Maternity ... -
An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Interventions to Change the Knowledge of, Attitudes towards, and Practices around, TB and HIV of Inmates in the Western and Eastern Cape of South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Tuberculosis (TB) and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are major public health issues within South Africa, with TB the leading cause of death in 2015 in the country (Statistics South Africa, 2017). TB and HIV rates ... -
An exploration of adolescent substance users and the parent-child relationship in Mitchell's Plain
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Adolescence is a stage in a young person's life between childhood and adulthood and is characterized by rapid, intensive life changes and adaptations. During this stage, the parentchild interaction is vital, as it helps ... -
An exploration of fathers' subjective experiences of parenting a child that presents with Dyspraxia during middle childhood
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Confronting the realisation that one's child may have a developmental disability presents a major challenge for any parent. The body of scholarship in this area however, focused mainly on the role that mothers play ... -
An exploration of selection criteria of club cricketers in the greater Cape Town area
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Since the advent of cricket in the 16th century the process of team selection has been fervently debated. However, only a handful of research papers can be found on this topic. In South Africa specifically, this process ... -
An exploration of the perceptions of nurses in caring for psychiatric patients in a rural district hospital in Northern Cape, South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2017)Caring for psychiatric patients in the medical wards of rural district hospitals is of concern, as the hospitals are not designed to make provision for these patients. Psychiatric patients, especially those diagnosed ... -
An exploratory investigation into fathers' perspectives of school readiness
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)In recent years, the global focus on Early Child Development (ECD) has delivered mounting evidence of it being one of the most rewarding areas of investment a country can make. A central outcome of quality ECD is to ... -
An investigation into the correlates of family resilience in an impoverished rural community in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Families in South Africa are faced with manifold hardships that negatively impact the family as a unit. However, there are a variety of protective factors that have been identified as meaningful resources that facilitates ... -
An investigation into the relationship between exposure to violence, resilience and PTSD in a sample of psychology students at the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Post-apartheid South Africa has been marked by high levels of trauma resulting from exposure to violence. Many South Africans are therefore at risk for developing Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Despite a large body ... -
An investigation on food safety of the National School Nutrition Programme in Peddie, Eastern Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)The National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) focuses on provision of nutritious supplementary meals to learners in order to improve temporary hunger, learner's school attendance and punctuality. Food served through this ... -
An investigation to determine the perceived social support of professional nurses working in a psychiatric hospital in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Globally, workplace stress has been reported as having deleterious effects on workers. Professional nurses, working in a psychiatric hospital with patients suffering from mental illnesses, may present with signs and ... -
Analysing Best High-Performance Sports Management Practices to Develop Guidelines for Historically Disadvantaged Institutions
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)High-performance sport is characterised by the effective amalgamation and synergy of elements, including financial and managerial support, coaching, sport sciences and sports medicine support, talent identification and ... -
Analysing implementation of the integrated tuberculosis, HIV and AIDS policy in a rural sub-district, Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Globally, tuberculosis (TB) and AIDS are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality of people, particularly in many developing countries. South Africa is among those countries with a high double burden of TB and HIV ... -
Analysing the functions, roles and skills of District Information Officers in the implementation of the District Health Information System in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)The production of health information has not only become a priority but a demand for the functioning of the District Health System. The implementation of the District Health Information System led to the establishment of ... -
Analysing the functions, roles and skills of district Information officers in the implementation of the District health information system in south africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)The production of health information has not only become a priority but a demand for the functioning of the District Health System. The implementation of the District Health Information System led to the establishment ... -
Analysing the functions, roles and skills of district Information officers in the implementation of the district health information system in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)The production of health information has not only become a priority but a demand for the functioning of the district health system. The implementation of the district health information system led to the establishment of ...