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The attitudes of physiotherapists in Gaborone and Ramotswa, Botswana, towards treating people living with HIV/AIDS
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
Physiotherapists are increasingly treating peole living with HIV/AIDS. However, there is little information which has been reported on their attitudes in providing treatment to people with HIV/AIDS or what facilitates ...
The perceptions, knowledge and experiences of breast-feeding women living with HIV/AIDS in the Oshakati district - Northern Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
Women, who are HIV-positive, may transmit the virus to their babis during labour and through breast milk. HIV-positive mothers have to be counselled and encouraged to make informed decisions about the feeding of their ...
The relationship between personality preference and career anchors amongst police officers within the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
The objective of this study was to determine whether a relationship exists between the personality preference and career anchors of police officers. The idea that personality relates meaningfully to the kinds of careers ...
Cognitive Distortions of child sex offenders in a South African Sample
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
This study focused on the cognitive distortions of child sex offenders in a South African sample. Child sex offenders are a heterogeneous group but share some similarities. Firstly, the majority of child sex offenders are ...
A cross-sectional survey to assess the competence of students registered for the B.Cur. programme at the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
The purpose of this study was to describe the extent to which the B.Cur. programme at the University of the Western Cape prepared graduating learners for professional competence. The results of the study indicated progression ...
An exploration of promoters and inhibitors of coordination between organizations involved in HIV/AIDS activities in Livingstone District, Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
The district health report for Livingstone, Zambia, outlined an increasing prevalence of HIV/AIDS iun the district. In 1998 the prevalence wsas at 29%, in 2000 at 30%, in 2002 at 31.8% and in 2004 at 31%. This was above ...
The subjective experience of transcendental meditation: An interpretative phenomenological analysis
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
Transcendental meditation is a popular meditation technique that has been taught worldwide since the 1960s. The aim of this thesis was to explore the subjective experience and process of individuals who practice transcendental ...
Use of health information for operational and strategic decision-making by division level managers of Kampala City Council Health Department
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)
No abstract available.
Perceptions of HIV/AIDS-related stigma among Muslims in a Cape Town community
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
South Africa has the largest percentage of people living with HIV/AIDS in the world. However, the response against the further spread of HIV/AIDS in the country is being hindered by stigma and discrimination. In order to ...
Factors affecting voluntary counseling and HIV testing among pregnant women in Tsumeb district, Oshikoto region, Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
Increased uptake of VCT services by pregnant women may be attributed to the development of counseling services and increased availability of rapid tests at the study clinics by the Namibian Health and Social Services. A ...