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An investigation into the physiotherapy management of neck pain at the Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
Neck pain is a common health problem affecting the general population and it can be associated with significant activity limitation, It contributes to a number of lost work days and high costs in its management. The purpose ...
The effects of internal migration and related factors on nutrient intake and anthropometric status of children aged 1-9 years in South Africa, 1999
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
The purpose of this study was to provide a national overview on internal migration of children and to relate these migration patterns to the nutritional status of children. This study specifically investigated the internal ...
“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 ...
Epidemiology of soccer injuries in Rwanda: A need for physiotherapy intervention
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
Being involved in soccer in Rwanda at both national and international level exposes soccer players to the risk of injury. The aim of this study was to identify common soccer injuries among the 1st and 2nd division soccer ...
Pregnant women's perception and application of health promotion messages at community health centres
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
Studies have shown that pregnant women do understand and value information of their unborn child. However, those providing health promotion services often focus on medical procedures and health education messages, ignoring ...
Employee knowledge, attitude and practices relating to HIV/AIDS at [a] mining company in Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
A global prospecting and mining leader recognizes HIV/AIDS as a threat to the company and its employees. The management has committed them to have a proactive approach trying to minimize the impact of this killing disease ...
Experiences of caregivers regarding their participation in community-based rehabilitation for children aged 0-12 years in Botswana
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
This study investigated the experiences of caregivers regarding their participation in community-based rehabilitation for children with physical disabilities in two selected communities in Botswana. The experiences included ...
Prevalence and impact of urinary incontinence on quality of life among adult Kigali women
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
Urinary incontinence has already been identified worldwide for years as a health problem affecting essentially women, which can interfere with their overall quality of life. However in Rwanda, this problem has yet not been ...
The physical needs of the elderly with regard to physiotherapy services in the Livingstone District, Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The purpose of this study was to identify the physical needs of the elderly with regard to physiotherapy services in the Livingstone district in Zambia. The objectives were to determine the knowledge of the elderly on the ...
Body image: Society's secret obsession
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)
Women and their bodies are at the very center of a prevailing cultural obsession
regarding strict standards of body weight, shape, and image. The pressure to achieve
unattainable body-beautiful standards has given rise ...