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Study on factors associated with low birth weight babies at Uitenhage Hospital
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)
The incidence of Low Birth Weight (LBW) babies born in the Uitenhage Provincial Hospital would seem to be a cause of concern from a public health of view. The incidence of 21% recorded during 1999 is markedly higher than ...
The extent of psychological distress among battered women attending Nicro women's support centre
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)
The aim of this study was to ascertain the frequency with which battered women attending Nicro Women's Support Centre (NWSC) present with symptoms of psychological distress. The literature centres on debates around the ...
A validation study of the elementary version of the questionnaire on teacher interaction in a sample of Mitchells Plain schools
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)
The focus of this research is to validate the elementary version of the Questionnaire on Teacher Interaction (QTI), adapted from the original high school version developed in the Netherlands, on a South African sample. The ...
A study at the Bishop Lavis Rehabilitation Centre into the perceptions of personal sexuality of women with disabilities following a stroke
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)
The aim of this study was to understand and describe the factors which affect the manner in which women with physical disabilities as a result of stroke, perceive and feel about their own sexuality. The need to explore ...
Prevalence and incidence of athletic related sports injuries in primary and high school children in the Cape Metropolitan area
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)
Sports injuries are unwanted side-effects of sports participation in children and adolescents. ln South Africa, there is a dearth of information on sports injuries. The aim of the study was to determine if primary and high ...
The relationship between social support, coping and stress resources of parents wife mentally handicapped children in the Cape Peninsula
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)
The impact a mentally handicapped child has on parents and family members can be seen as a stressful life event. Numerous studies have been implemented in an attempt to understand how these families cope. Families with ...
The AIDS education needs of black, grade 10 pupils in Grahamstown
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)
In the absence of a cure for HIV/AIDS, it is necessary to concentrate efforts at
prevention of HIV infection. A cross-sectional, descriptive study was performed to inform
a future educational intervention for black ...
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, ...
'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 psychological Impact of unemployment Within a group of unemployed Working class and middle class individuals
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)
30% of the country's population are currently unemployed and this statistic is increasing
steadily. Further deterioration of the South African economy and increased
unemployment, is likely to increase social instability ...