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An investigation of the coping strategies of caregivers providing home' based care for people with advanced HIV/AIDS infection.
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)
The main aim of this exploratory pilot survey is firstly, to provide descriptive statistics for the Ways of Coping Questionnaire for a group of home-based caregivers within the South African HIV/AIDS home-based care context. ...
Assessment of sexual behaviour and knowledge of HIV amongst adolescent schoolgirls in a rural district in Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
Adolescents' sexual activity is associated with maternal and child health problems, and sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS. The aim of this study was to assess the sexual behaviour patterns of adolescent ...
Betel nut & tobacco chewing habits in Durban, Kwazulu-Natal
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
Betel nuVquid chewing is a habit that is commonly practiced in the Indian subcontinent. This age-old social habit is still practiced by Indians in Durban, Kwazulu Natal (South Africa). The betel nut/quid is prepared in a ...
An assessment of three Carpobrotus species extracts as potential antimicrobial agents.
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)
For centuries, indigenous people in South Africa have used a variety of medicinal herbs to treat chronic infections. This investigation focused on three Carpobrotus species, in an attempt to assess their potential antimicrobial ...
The chemical stability of betamethasone valerate and fluocinolone acetonide cream and ointment in cetomacrogol and emulsifying cream and ointment bases
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)
The corticosteroids are powerful anti-inflammatory molecules but their usage is hampered by adverse effects. To minimise their adverse reactions, proprietary brands of topical corticosteroids are commonly diluted with a ...
To design and test the effectiveness of computer based learning in supporting teaching and promoting student learning in microanatomy
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)
The 1990's have brought some critical challenges to medical and dental students. The amount of information necessary to function effectively in the medical profession is expanding. This knowledge explosion results in ...
Community drinking water fluoridation in the Southern Cape and Karoo Region: A feasibility study
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)
The prevalence of dental decay is high among lower socio-economic groups in the Southern Cape and Karoo region. 70 - S0% of State employed dentists' time in this region is spent on attempting to reduce the pain and sepsis ...
Epidemiology of Sexually Transmitted infections in Selected Primary Health Care Centres in the Eastern Cape Province
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
An epidemiological study was conducted with the main goal of describing the occurrences of the various STIs in the Eastern Cape province as well as biographical factors such as age, gender, and geographical location ...
An assessment of the knowledge and practice of registered midwives regarding policy guidelines for routine episiotomies at two academic, state tertiary hospitals in the Western Cape.
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
An episiotomy is the surgical incision of the perineum. As far is known, was
this procedure was done as early as 17 41. Sir Fielding Quid, was the first
person to describe this procedure in his "Treatise of Midwifery in ...
Consumer's needs and perceptions of a community-based rehabilitation project
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
It is estimated that at least 7%o of the world's population suffer from various types of disabilities. Of this population, two thirds are residing in developing countries (WHO, 1995). According to the 1996 Census, the ...