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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 ...
Pre-eclampsia and its outcome (maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality) in two referral hospitals (Windhoek Central and Katutura), Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
Pre-eclampsia is a multi-organ system disorder that occurs after the 20th week of gestation in pregnancy and is characterized by hypertension and proteinuria with or with out oedema. It is a major cause of morbidity and ...
A participatory approach to the design of a child-health community-based information system for the care of vulnerable children
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
The existing District Health Information System in South Africa can be described as a facility based Information System, focusing on the clinics and hospitals and not on the community. Consequently, only those who access ...
Perceptions of constraints to recreational sports participation :a case study of the University of the Western Cape (UWC) undergraduate female students
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The effects of attitudes and perceived constraints on behavior and the choices females make about involvement in recreational sports, exercise, and other physical recreation activities are important to consider if females ...
Physical inactivity among high school learners in Belhar - a public health concern
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
For many decades, the World Health Organisation had highlighted the growing importance of chronic non-communicable diseases in developed and developing countries, with an increase in lifestyle-related diseases. Physical ...
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 ...
The role of gender relations in decision-making for access to antiretrovirals. A study of the AIDS Support Organisation (TASO) clients, Kampala district, Uganda
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The way gender relations influence access to care and treatment particularly access to antiretroviral medicines is a challenge to HIV/AIDS programmes and to the individuals and families with HIV. Gender norms that push ...
The effect of accumulative physical activity on the fitness and health status of rural school children
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
Numerous studies focusing on cardiovascular disease risk factors such as obesity, hypertension, smoking, diabetes mellitus, elevated serum lipids, inactivity and lack of physical fitness prevalent in children highlight the ...
Social workers experiences and perceptions of performance appraisal within a social services department at the provincial government of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
This research explored the experiences and perceptions of the performance appraisal systems in place and its value to social workers within the Department: Social Services and Poverty Alleviation: Provincial Government of ...
A case-control study of risk factors for low birth weight in the Western Cape : Winelands/West Coast region
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
Birthweight is powerful predictor of infant growth and survival. Premature birth and intrauterine growth retardation of birthweight. Maternal environment is important underlying determinant of birthweight. Common lifestyle ...