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The experience of adolescents living in households with mothers who are HIV/Aids positive
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
South Africa is reported to have the highest prevalence of HIV/AIDS infections in Sub-Saharan Africa. As a result the quality of life of families living with HIV/AIDS is negatively affected. Literature indicates that the ...
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 ...
First-year students' perceptions of the influence of social integration on academic performance
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
During Apartheid, South African education policies were largely based on a system of racial segregation, resulting in unequal educational opportunities between black and white students. Current education policies centred ...
The perceptions of boys regarding substance abuse amongst adolescents
(University of 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 ...
A description of the portrayal of self and other in children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
Historically, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) was termed Minimal Brain Dysfunction or MBD (Barkley, 1997) and this historical diagnostic label is a reflection of one of the consequences of the focus of ...
Infant feeding practices, knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of mothers with 0-6 months babies attending baby-friendly accredited health facilities and non-baby friendly accredited health facilities in Blantyre, Malawi
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
The Ministry of Health in Malawi promotes exclusive breastfeeding for the first six
months of life and continued breastfeeding with appropriate complementary feeding up to
two years or beyond. This policy applies to all ...
Physical activity levels and hypertension among university employees in Kigali-Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
Hypertension is the leading cause of cardiovascular diseases worldwide. There is
evidence of the rising incidence and prevalence of chronic diseases of lifestyle m
developing countries. Physical activity has been regarded ...
First year students' perceptions of the influence of social integration on academic performance
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
During Apartheid, South African education policies were largely based on a system of racial segregation, resulting in unequal educational opportunities between black and white students. Current education policies centred ...
Knowledge, attitudes and treatment-seeking behaviour towards malaria among adult residents of Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
Introduction
Highest-risk malaria areas in South Africa share borders with Mozambique, Swaziland and Zimbabwe. Ongoing migration between these neighbouring areas impacts on malaria control interventions. For example, 30oh ...
A description of the portrayal of self and other in children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
Historically, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) was termed Minimal Brain Dysfunction or MBD (Barkley, 1997) and this historical diagnostic label is a reflection of one of the consequences of the focus of ...