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The association of BMI and blood pressure measurements with depressive and quality of life scores in university students
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Depression is a very common and serious mental illness. Studies have shown that depression
has a significant impact on both social and economic aspects of sufferers worldwide as well as
in South Africa. Research has shown ...
When the village sleeps
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
This thesis consists of a creative and in-depth research component: a speculative novel, When
the Village Sleeps, and a reflective long essay. It is about a young woman, Mandlakazi, who
was born severely malformed, the ...
The development and validation of a child in conflict with the law risk assessment scale for probation officers in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
During the planning phase of this project, the researcher intended to conduct a countrywide
South African study, as reflected in the title. However, the researcher experienced difficulty
with obtaining permission to ...
Fertility trends and determinants among women of childbearing age (15-49): A comparative study of South Africa and Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Fertility behavior in women plays a vital role in society. Fertility, mortality and migration are
directly related to the population growth in society and its performance. Fertility refers to births
by women in the ...
Exploring the factors influencing agility adoption in selected financial institutions in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Due to the rapidly changing environments of our world today, huge pressure is mounting on
organisations to find innovative ways to remain competitive and profiting. The goal of this
study was to investigate factors leading ...
How a population and housing census can be conducted after an epidemic, pandemic or a national crisis?
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
The population and housing census is the entire official process of enumeration of a country's
residents and houses at a specified time. This process includes planning, demographic data
collection, compilation, evaluation, ...
The dyad’s (older adult and adult child/grandchild) perceptions regarding legacy beliefs within a family context
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Legacy beliefs have remarkably gained interest in the field of child and
family studies, however, there is little known about the perceptions of Black African
families.This study determined the dyads’ perceptions regarding ...
Exploring opportunities for job creation through waste value chain: Removal of alien invasive plants, Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Alien invasive plants are often end up in landfills after they are removed, where they form
part of organic waste. Wood contractors can utilise this organic waste as a source of informal
employment, which is also a waste ...
In vitro evaluation of Leonotis leonurus to validate its potential as an alternative anti-diabetic drug
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Africa is a rich source of medicinal plants with South Africa being known as a country with a
strong history of traditional healing, which masses a variety of approximately 30 000 flowering
plants and accounting for ...
Perceptions of national health insurance reforms of independent private general practitioners in the Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
National Health Insurance (NHI) is a financing reform that aims to advance Universal Health
Coverage (UHC) for all South Africans. The participation of independent private general
practitioners (GPs) is of fundamental ...