Browsing Philosophiae Doctor - PhD (Physiotherapy) by Author "Faculty of Community and Health Sciences"
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Paradox of risk: sexuality and HIV/AIDS among young people with physical disabilities in Nyanga, South Africa
Wazakili, Margaret (University of the Western Cape, 2007)The current study aimed to describe the paradox of risk through an exploration of the experiences and perceptions of sexuality and HIV/AIDS among physically disabled young people in Nyanga, South Africa. This is against ... -
Perceived constraints to physical activity among paramedical institution students in Uganda
Nizeyimana, Eugene (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 ... -
Physical inactivity among high school learners in Belhar - a public health concern
Frantz, José Merle (University of the Western Cape, 2004)For many decades, the World Health Organisation had highlighted the growing importance of chronic non-communicable diseases in developed and developing countries, with an increase in lifestyle-related diseases. Physical ... -
The physical needs of the elderly with regard to physiotherapy services in the Livingstone District, Zambia
Malambo, Pasmore (University of the Western Cape, 2005)The purpose of this study was to identify the physical needs of the elderly with regard to physiotherapy services in the Livingstone district in Zambia. The objectives were to determine the knowledge of the elderly on the ... -
The rehabilitation of stroke patients at community health centres in the Western Cape
Rhoda, Anthea (University of the Western Cape, 2010)The rehabilitation of stroke patients can occur at different settings. These include in-patient settings, such as stroke units or general rehabilitation wards and out-patient settings, such as out-patient departments ...