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The role of occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech and language therapy in education support services in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
This thesis investigated the education support services provided by occupational therapists, physiotherapists and speech and language therapists in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. Changes in the education policy ...
Paradox of risk: sexuality and HIV/AIDS among young people with physical disabilities in Nyanga, South Africa.
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
There is also assumption, that physically disabled young people do not experience challenges in expressing their sexuality and accessing HIV/AIDS prevention services, to the same extent as other disability groups such as ...
Physical inactivity: A health risk behaviour among adult women in Kigali, Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
There is evidence of the rising incidence and prevalence of chronic diseases of lifestyle in developing countries. It is estimated that by 2020 chronic diseases of lifestyle in Sub-Saharan Africa will be almost 50% of the ...
Toxicological and antifertility investigations of oleanolic acid in male vervet monkeys (chlorocebus aethiops)
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
Introduction: Plant extracts and herbal preparations are often marketed as natural and safe alternatives to conventional medicines for the prevention and treatment of a variety of ailments, without proof of efficacy and ...
'n Ondersoek in verband met die voorkoms van post- traumatiese stressteuring by kinders in die Wes-Kaap
(University of Western Cape, 2000)
Hierdie studie is 'n poging om die probleem synde die voorkoms van Post Traumatiese Stressteuring (PTSS) by kinders in die Wes-Kaap aan te spreek. Dit is 'n retrospektiewe studie wat baseer word op die inligting wat vanuit ...
An investigation into the attitudes, perceptions and factors affecting the implementation of the consumer studies teaching portfolio in the Western Cape Education Department
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
Assessment is a critical element for achieving the desired outcomes in out comes based education (OBE). In the subject area of Consumer Studies each teacher is required to compile a teaching portfolio about the assessment ...
Bridging the divide: An exploration of Jungian psychoanalysis and African healing practices and implications for a south African psychology
(2005)
There has recently been a lot of interest in the role of traditional healers in various cultures. This study explores the merit of an integrative approach between western based psychological practices in South Africa and ...
An evaluation of the health promotion activities for women at risk of alcohol intake during pregnancy at antenatal clinics in Stellenbosch
(university of western cape, 2001)
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy's leads to fatal development ranging from pre-term deliveries and low birth weight babies to the more severe mental and physical retardation characterized by fetal alcohol syndrome.
Designing, developing and evaluating a management information system for vitamin a supplementation programme managers in the Eastern Cape through action research
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
Periodic high doses of vitamin A supplementation has been demonstrated to have a dramatic impact on vitamin A status and general health of children, significantly improving child survival. The Eastern Cape Department of ...
Health care responses at retreat community health centre to cases of domestic violence
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)
Abused women are confronted with many issues when seeking medical advice and when living in abusive relationships. The aim of this study was to ascertain how health care givers respond to and provide treatment to cases of ...