Browsing Department of Dietetics by Title
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An assessment of the nutritional adequacy and quality of food provided to adult psychiatric patients in public psychiatric hospitals in the Eastern Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Introduction: The significant link between mental health and nutrition throughout one’s life cannot be overstated. Yet this strong association is often neglected in the public healthcare sector in South Africa, particularly ... -
Attitudes towards healthy eating, a healthy lifestyle, and physical activity of healthcare professionals: A descriptive cross-sectional study in a public hospital in KwaZulu-Natal.
(University of Western Cape, 2020)In South Africa, healthcare professionals (HCPs) are at an increased risk of developing non-communicable diseases due to their unhealthy lifestyle behaviours, which mainly consist of excessive alcohol drinking and smoking, ... -
Attitudes towards Mathematics, Achievement in Mathematics Aptitude Problems and Concomitant Teacher Practices in Ugandan Secondary Schools
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)The purpose of this study was to investigate students' attitudes toward Mathematics, achievements in Mathematics problem-solving, and the nature of teacher practices in Ugandan secondary schools. The study was intended to ... -
A description of the occupational safety of large-scale food service units in the Metropole region under the management of the Provincial Administration Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)In order to provide a safer work environment for food services staff in large-scale food service units, an investigation into what kind of occupational accidents most commonly occur and to determine the most common resources ... -
The development of a nutrition support protocol for children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) : twenty case studies from Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is the most common type of childhood cancer accounting for approximately 25% of cancers diagnosed in children less than 20 years of age. It originates in the bone marrow and prevents the ... -
The effect of n'n-bis(dichloroacetyl)-1,8- octamethylenbdtamtne (wrn 18446) on the testis, epididymis, sperm and fertility of male cba micethe effect of n'n-bis(dichloroacetyl)-1,8- octamethylenbdtamtne (wrn 18446) on the testis, epididymis, sperm and fertility
(University of Western Cape, 1999)Although the modern era of contraception has focused attention on the female, research into male contraception is continuing on several fronts. Despite the widespread use of premature withdrawal, the condom and vasectomy, ... -
Exploring the factors influencing exclusive breastfeeding within the first 14 weeks postpartum with mothers in the Khayelitsha-eastern substructure
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Despite evidence-based proof on the benefits of breastfeeding, little progress has been made globally to improve breastfeeding rates (The Lancet, 2016), including in South Africa. Despite many attempts to improve breastfeeding ... -
Exploring the knowledge, attitudes, perceptions and practices of teachers around obesity and nutrition related non-communicable diseases
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Introduction: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are among the leading causes of premature death in South Africa. As is the case with many countries in transition, in South Africa the burden of pre-NCDs such as overweight ... -
Factors influencing the protection, promotion and support of exclusive breastfeeding among health workers in Lagos state primary health care centres
(University of Western Cape, 2019)Globally, health workers play a critical role in the establishment and sustenance of breastfeeding due to their frequent contacts with mothers at the antenatal clinics, maternity/birthing units, Primary Health Care Centres ... -
Household consumption of orange - fleshed sweet potato and its associated factors in Chipata district, Eastern province, Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Orange-fleshed sweet potato consumption promotion is one of the key nutrition sensitive interventions implementedto address high vitamin A deficiency among the rural population of Zambia since 2011. However, to date no ... -
Infant feeding practices, knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of mothers with 0-6 month’s babies attending baby friendly accredited health facility and non-baby friendly accredited health facilities in Blantyre, Malawi
(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 ... -
Investigating strategies to enhance clinical education in an undergraduate physiotherapy programme: An action research study
(University of the Western Cape, 1997)The traditional approach to physiotherapy education is that of an applied science, in which scientific theory and therapeutic skills are taught in a classroom, and then implemented in a clinical setting. Many difficulties ... -
Maternity protection for women and the potential implications for breastfeeding on return to work at a tertiary hospital in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Optimal maternal health and support in the workplace can have a positive impact on the health outcomes of the mother and baby. Therefore, legislation specifies that women be protected during the pregnancy period as well ... -
Nutrient adequacy and dietary diversity of women in the Gauteng and Eastern Cape provinces, South Africa – focus on micronutrients from the national food fortification programme
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Micronutrient deficiencies are of public health concern in South Africa. These deficiencies affect pregnancy outcomes, growth, functional and cognitive development of children and, the health and productivity of women. As ... -
The nutritional composition of snack foods available at grocery stores in the Western Cape, South Africa: A cross-sectional observational study
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Snacking has become a popular dietary practice and the increasing frequency of consumption correlates positively with total energy intake. This is a public health concern as it contributes to obesity and NCDs. Obesity ... -
An observational study of child-directed marketing on prepackaged breakfast cereals in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)Background: Childhood obesity is on the rise in South Africa (SA) and child-directed marketing (CDM) is one of the contributing factors to children’s unhealthy food choices and consumption. This study assessed CDM on ... -
Perceptions of patients and dietitians on the quality of nutrition care service delivery in primary health care facilities of the Western Cape Metro
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)The provision of quality nutrition care services is needed to address the national burden of diseases, and to reduce under- and overnutrition in South Africa. Globally, there is a lack of information and data about the ... -
Perceptions of patients and dietitians on the quality of nutrition care service delivery in primary health care facilities of the Western Cape Metro
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Introduction: The provision of quality nutrition care services is needed to address the national burden of diseases, and to reduce under- and overnutrition in South Africa. Globally, there is a lack of information and data ... -
Prospective Zimbabwean "A" Level mathematics teachers' knowledge of the concept of a function
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)The purpose of the study was to investigate prospective 'A' level mathematics teachers' knowledge of the concept of a function. The study was a case study of six prospective Zimbabwean teachers who were majoring in mathematics ... -
Reconceptualizing mathematics teaching and learning: Teacher learning in a realistic mathematics context
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)In this study the construct of personal theories is used to represent the teacher's conceptions, which are interpreted as the consciously held beliefs. The teacher's personal theories encompass beliefs, images, values and ...
