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Relationship between socio-economic status and cardiovascular disease in black South Africans living in a rural and an urban community
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Introduction: In recent years, cardiovascular disease (CVD) has emerged as a leading cause of death in developing countries. It is important to identify and target people who are at risk,given that a third of all deaths ...
The prevalence of risk factors for non-communicable diseases among people living in Mombasa, Kenya
(2010)
Chronic non-communicable diseases, including cardio-vascular diseases and stroke, cancer, type 2 diabetes and chronic pulmonary disorders, are rapidly emerging as leading causes of morbidity and premature mortalities ...
The effect of occupational-related low back pain on functional activities among male manual workers in a construction company in Cape Town, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
Construction manual workers are at a high risk of suffering from occupational related low back pain because of high-risk activities involved and the nomadic nature of the workforce. Low back pain and its associated disability ...
Factors associated with injuries in road-runners at a local athletic club
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
Across the world, physical inactivity was found to be associated with cardiovascular and chronic diseases of lifestyle which often leads to an increased rate of various physical disabilities and premature death. To combat ...
A Survey of perceived disability and contributing risk factors to work-related low back pain amongst nurses in Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
Nursing is worldwide regarded as a high risk occupation for the development of work-related low back pain (WRLBP). LBP is one of the most common causes of disability, creating an important socio-economic problem in modern ...
Prevalence of burnout among nurses working at a selected psychiatric hospital in Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Research studies allude to the escalation of work related stress, which leads to
burnout among mental health nurses, internationally. Mental health nursing is stressful because
it is a helping profession that involves close ...
Relationship between socio-economic status and cardiovascular disease in black South Africans living in a rural and an urban community
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Introduction: In recent years, cardiovascular disease (CVD) has emerged as a leading cause of death in developing countries. It is important to identify and target people who are at risk,given that a third of all deaths ...
The process of rehabilitation for 0-6 year old children with cerebral palsy at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Introduction: Cerebral palsy is one of the leading causes of disability globally. The number of new
cases of children with cerebral palsy (CP) is on the increase. Rehabilitation is the most common
intervention used to ...
Neck pain amongst high school learners in the Gauteng province
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
The prevalence of musculoskeletal pain is rising in adolescents and this may be due to new information technology leading to increased computer use, involving repetitive movements and static postures. Adolescent neck pain ...