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Participants' perceptions of a high school substance use prevention programme
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)
There are many theories as to why adolescents engage in substance abuse. These
theories have formed the basis of various substance abuse prevention programmes
aimed at reducing this problem. Evaluation of these interventions ...
Knowledge, attitude and behaviors related to HIV/AIDS amongst female adolescents who are accessing the primary health services for contraception (birth pill) in Andara District, Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
Background: In Namibia, studies showed that HIV/AIDS affects youth, especially the under 24 years age group. At the same time the pregnancy rate is also high by age 19. Interestingly, in Andara district several reports ...
"An exploration into children's and adolescents' perceptions of community violence"
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
This study ultimately aimed to explore children' and adolescents' perceptions of exposure to community violence. More specifically, the study investigated the meanings that adolescents assign to personal safety and security ...
A comparison of psychiatric outcomes in South African adolescents exposed to single and multiple traumatic stressors
(2009)
While there is a growing body of evidence that psychopathology resulting from exposure or victimization to single traumatic stressors is common among adolescents, little is known about the impact of repeated or multiple ...
Prevalence of physical inactivity among school going adolescents in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2006-11)
In developing economies and specifically Sub-Saharan Africa physical inactivity has been identified as a risk factor along with tobacco use
The perceptions of boys regarding substance abuse amongst adolescents
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
South Africa is overwhelmed by the increase of substance abuse among adolescents. Having consulted the literature, South Africa is not the only country faced with this problem. It raises concerns with regard to the social ...