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Nature as children's space : considerations for children's subjective well-being
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
The emerging interest in 'spaces of childhood' over the past two decades can be identified in a number of disciplines. A substantial body of research has indicated that children's active engagement within the natural ...
Monitoring and evaluation of sport-based HIV/Aids awareness programmes of selected Non-Governmental Organisations in South Africa : strengthening outcome indicators
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
There are number of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in South Africa that use sport as a tool to respond to HIV/AIDS mainly among young people, however, little is reported about the outcomes and impact of these ...
An analysis of the implementation of the National Sport and Recreation Plan in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
It is widely accepted that sport has the potential to serve as a tool for development as well as a catalyst for social and personal change. The National Department of Sport and Recreation (SRSA) has recognized the role ...
Children's construction of the 'self' within two urban impoverished communities in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
This study aimed to explore how children construct and assign meaning to the 'self' within two urban impoverished communities in the Western Cape, South Africa. Within this process the study aimed to explore how these ...
Perceived readiness of occupational health nursing students to practice occupational health nursing according to South African Nursing Council competencies
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Occupational health nursing (OHN) as a specialist area has become increasingly popular in South Africa for registered nurses. With developing legislation in South Africa regarding occupational health in the workplace, there ...
The exploration of the management strategies used by educators working with learners presenting with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms in mainstream schools in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
The inclusive education system in South Africa is one that accepts children with many types of barriers to learning, whether these are physical, emotional or cognitive in nature. In 2001, the Department of Education published ...
Perceptions and experiences of reporting of adverse drug reactions by public sector pharmacists in a rural district in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Background: Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) contribute to potentially expensive hospital admissions and are regarded as a major public health priority. ADRs in South Africa are mainly detected by a spontaneous reporting ...
Use and acceptance of education technologies by academics in a school of nursing in the Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
AIMS: This study aims to investigate the use and acceptance of educational technologies
by academics in a nursing school in the Western Cape, South Africa (determination
of educational technology use, perceived usefulness, ...
Factors that influence medical scheme insured consumers to co-pay for prescription medicines at private community pharmacies in Pretoria, Gauteng Province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Background: South African medical scheme members needlessly purchase high cost originator prescription medicines which attract out of pocket co-payments at pharmacies. This is despite availability of low priced generic ...
Understanding the dynamics of accessing chronic medicines in the public sector: Implications for policy in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Access to medicines (ATM), specifically for those medicines that are related to the priority
health needs of a population has been cited as a fundamental part of universal health coverage
and a key element for service ...