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Perceptions and experiences of pregnant women towards HIV voluntary antenatal counselling and testing in Oshakati Hospital, Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
This study focused on perceptions and experiences of pregnant women who opted in against those who opted out of voluntary antenatal HIV counseling and testing. The pregnant women's perceptions and experiences were assessed ...
Factors that influence exclusive breastfeeding in Windhoek district in Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
Factors that influence exclusive breastfeeding in Namibia are important, especially in light of the implementation of the Baby and Mother Friendly Initiative. Infant feeding practices, especially breastfeeding, are important ...
Health promotion needs of stroke patients accessing community health centres in the metropole region of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
Stroke is the third leading cause of death and a major cause of disability in most societies. Individuals with physical disabilities are at risk of secondary complications due to the impact of the disability, which may be ...
Assessment and treatment choices of physiotherapists treating non-specific low back pain in Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The aim of this study was to determine assessment and treatment choices of physiotherapists treating non-specific low back pain in Rwanda. The main objectives were to identify the common types of low back pain treated by ...
Perceived constraints to physical activity among paramedical institution students in Uganda
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
Research has clearly shown that all individuals will benefit from regular physical activity. Unfortunately, young adults including college and university students are not physically active on a regular basis worldwide. In ...
The influence of HIV knowledge, beliefs, and religiosity on sexual risk behaviours of private school adolescents
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
Despite the rapid increase of HIV infections among South Africa’s adolescent
population, many teenagers continue to pa ake in sexually risky behaviours. The
between these variables. Placed within a quantitative framework, ...
A systematic review on maternal and neonatal outcomes of ingested herbal and homeopathic remedies used during pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
Herbal and homeopathic compounds have been used to aid in childbearing and pregnancy for centuries. Much of this information is anecdotal and lacks scientific support, making it difficult to evaluate safety and efficacy. ...
Nurturing democratic virtues: a case study of a primary school in Khayelitsha
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The study sought to explore the priorities and practices of educators with regard to the mediation of moral qualities/democratic virtues related to education for citizenship by means of a case study in one school. In South ...
Factors leading to frequent readmission to Valkenberg Hospital for patients suffering from severe mental illnesses
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
This thesis aimed to explore systematic health service problems that are related to frequent readmission of persons suffering from severe mental illnesses to Valkenberg Hospital. Reduction of acute and chronic beds in the ...
Identification, resolution and monitoring of barriers to the availability of essential drugs at primary health care facilities in Lejweleputswa district, Free State Province
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
This study aimed to identify barriers to the availability of essential drugs at health facilities, to identify implementable solutions to those barriers, to develop a monitoring system for tracking implementation of solutions ...