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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 ...
The psychological impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on South African school teachers
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Education falls under one of the vital services that was severely disrupted by the
psychological aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, international research
indicates that the pandemic has had a significant ...
An exploration of the experiences and perceptions of TBI survivors about accessing rehabilitation during the COVID-19 pandemic and how this has affected their worker roles
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) often results in residual cognitive, behavioural, physical, and functional impairments that may influence the person’s independence in most areas of occupation, including work. Few resources ...
Systematic review: Burnout and occupational stress in higher education employees
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Research findings indicated that the higher education sector is progressively experiencing
occupational stress and burnout. There are many factors that contribute to the increase in stress
and burnout, such as transformational ...
Factors associated with adherence to Covid-19 preventive measures among health-care workers in Eswatini
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Worldwide, coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) created major challenges, becoming a public health emergency and threatening lives; with healthcare workers (HCWs) at an even higher risk of infection due to their occupation. ...
Participants’ perceptions, experiences and the factors motivating their participation with the informed consent process of a Covid-19 vaccine trial in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
The informed consent process is an important step in conducting
ethical clinical trials, as it ensures that research participants are aware of their rights and
responsibilities in clinical trials. This study explored ...
Exploring the perceptions of health professionals regarding participation in clinical trials in Gauteng Province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Clinical trials are defined as research studies in which people volunteer to test
new treatments, interventions or devices to prevent, detect, treat or manage different medical
conditions. They are important in drug ...
An investigation of the vulnerabilities of undocumented Zimbabwean migrants in Cape Town during the Covid-19 pandemic
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
The COVID-19 epidemic has been a devastating global health catastrophe, and the ensuing
lockdowns and limitations have exacerbated numerous inequities along racial, ethnic, class,
and gender lines. Recent studies have ...
The impact of selected leadership styles on employee engagement at a tertiary institution in the Western Cape Province
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted human resource functions on a global scale. Since the
COVID-19 pandemic first emerged, the Higher Education sector in particular has gone through
trials, challenges and changes. This study ...
Pilgrimage walking and spiritual well-being: A case study of a personalised covid trail in Cape Town and surrounding areas
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Pilgrimage, walking, as well as pilgrimage walking are not new concepts. The art of walking,
putting one foot before the other, creates many opportunities, including ones for hope, healing,
and finding solutions to ...