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An exploration of the traumatic experiences associated with refugee status in a sample of Congolese refugees in Cape Town
(University of Western Cape, 2008)
There has been an influx of refugees from African countries into South Africa as a result of having been displaced by war. Starting in 1994, the genocide in the Great Lakes region exacerbated existing ethnic and political ...
The effect of an injury prevention programme on the lower limb soft tissues in fast bowlers an intervention study
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
The aim of the study was to determine the effect of astatic stretching programme on injury prevention. Educational pamphlets and a static stretching regime were implemented to the experimental group.
Patient waiting time at a HIV Clinic in a Regional Hospital in Swaziland
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
The aim of the study was to measure patient waiting and service times, describe the causes of high waiting time as well as to determine staff and patient derived norms on waiting times at the Manzini Regional Hospital HIV ...
Peripheral neuropathy and quality of life of adults living with HIV/AIDS in Rulindo District in Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a common neurological complication occurring in the asymptomatic and symptomatic stages of human immune deficiency virus (HIV) infection. The pain and other symptoms caused by PN can impair ...
Challenges faced by nurse-counselors in the implementation of HIV and infant feeding policy in Amathole District, Eastern Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
This study explores the challenges faced by nurse counselors in the implementation of HIV and Infant Feeding Policy in Amathole District of the Eastern Cape. Objectives: (i) To describe the demographic characteristics of ...
Knowledge, attitude and practices of nursing staff regarding the baby friendly hospital initiative in non accredited obstetric units in cape town
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
Background: The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is considered one of the most successful international efforts to protect, promote and support breastfeeding. The initiative has proven impact, increasing the ...
Factors affecting the rehabilitation outcome (of outpatient therapeutic program) of children with severe acute malnutrition in Durame, Southern Ethiopia
(UWC, 2008)
Background: Malnutrition accounted high level of childhood morbidity and mortality in Ethiopia including Durame area. Durame area is one of the food insecure districts in Southern region. As a result of high prevlanece of ...
Recipient Experiences of a Peer-Led Abstinence Programme at the University of the Western Cape.
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
In this minithesis the researcher explores the experiences of recipients of the HIV/AIDS peer education abstinence programme at the University of the Western Cape (UWC)
W.H.O recommended infant feeding options: assessment of the challenges faced by HIV positive mothers in Mongu District, Zambia
(UWC, 2008)
W.H.O infant feeding options are presented as a package in the prevention of HIV transmission from mother to child. These infant feeding options are namely exclusive breastfeeding, replacement feeding and other options ...
An investigation of the relationship between resilience, ‘race’ and trauma amongst university students
(2008)
South Africans are exposed to many traumatic events and exposure to such events is associated with negative emotional and behavioural outcomes. However, there are those who are still able to remain psychologically well ...