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An investigations into patients perceptions of contributing factors toward their aggressive and violent behavior after admission to a mental health Facility"
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
Aggressive and violent behaviour in inpatient mental health facilities is found world-wide and is a frequent and serious clinical and nursing care problem (Duxbury,
2002:325). Despite the importance of international ...
An investigation into the motives and aspects of career development of university students with regard to studying psychology at first-year level
(UWC, 2000)
Psychology is a very popular course amongst first-year university students in South Africa. However, an interesting paradox is that psychology is sometimes accused of being largely irrelevant in South Africa. In contrast, ...
Perceptions and experiences of women regarding postnatal care in Ndola-Zambia
(UWC, 2002)
Postnatal care has remained fundamentally unchanged for a long time and has been subject to very little research. Despite the importance of the postnatal period, women's experience of postnatal care has not received great ...
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 ...
An exploratory study of road rage, aggressive driving and other hazardous driving behaviour among a representative sample of motorists in Durban, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
Road rage, aggressive driving and other hazardous driving appear to be of increasing concern in South Africa as evidenced by its increasing publicity in the media and discussion in society. Considering the high international ...
The relationship between exposure to community violence and the development of depression in children between the ages 11-12
(UWC, 2001)
The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between exposure to community violence and the development of depression in children, as well as to explore the impact of variables like perceived competence and social ...
An exploration of women's attitudes towards routine screening for domestic violence in a healthcare setting
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
South Africa has the highest statistics for violence against women in the world.
The focus of this study was on domestic violence, or violence against women by
their intimate partners. The World Health Organisation has ...
Factors affecting length of hospital stay for people with Spinal cord injuries at kanombe military hospital, rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
Spinal cord injury is a devastating condition, and its consequences impact on many facets of an
individual's life. Activities of daily living such as personal care and housework might be difficult
to perform post injury. ...
An explorative study on the experiences of Bulimic women who have been sexually abused
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)
Eating disorders, rnay be conceived of as a psychological and physiological disorder'
which has received a large amount of attention from academics from various
disciplines. The incidence rates and aetiological factors ...
How ought we to inform our teachers about gender-based violence? Identi$ing the challenges faced in integrating content around gender-based violence into classroom teaching in five primary schools in the Mitchells Plain district, Western Cape Province, South Africa
(2002)
How ought we to inform our teachers about gender-based violence? Identifying the challenges faced in integrating content around gender based violence into classroom teaching in five primary schools in the Mitchells Plain ...