Browsing Philosophiae Doctor - PhD (Physiotherapy) by Author "Phillips, J.S."
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Designing and determining the effectiveness of a health promotion programme for clients with type 2 diabetes mellitus from an urban South African community
Steyl, Tania (University of the Western Cape, 2013)Diabetes mellitus, an international pandemic, is one of the greatest threats to global public health. It is estimated that 70% of patients with diabetes are living in developing countries. Since the inception of the Primary ... -
The effect of a sports-based HIVv prevention programme on HIV risk related behaviours among high school learners
Wasiu, Awotidebe Adedapo (University of the Western Cape, 2012)Background: The Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has become a global public health challenge amid the growing concern of adolescent risky sexual behaviour, influenced by biological and psycho-social factors. There is an ... -
An intervention programme for management of overweight and obese Nigerians in Lagos State, Nigeria
Akindele, Mukadas Oyeniran (University of the Western Cape, 2014)Over the past decades there has been a global increase in the prevalence of overweight and obesity. The increase in the prevalence of overweight and obesity leads to surging of associated co-morbidities of overweight and ...