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The experiences of spouses living with clinically depressed partners
(2008)
This study explored the lived experience of spouses living with depressed partners. A qualitative phenomenological, exploratory study design was used to explore the lived experience of the spouses, identifying the coping ...
Investigating depression and quality of life in adults diagnosed with HIV or AIDS
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
HIV and AIDS are disease conditions that have led to high mortality rates in Southern Africa since the late 1970s. The socio-economic system has led to the unequal spread of resources’ and vulnerability and exposure to HIV ...
Experiences and perceptions of mothers recovering from depression with regard to the impact of depression on family roles and coping skills
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
The aim of the present study was to explore the subjective experiences and perceptions of mothers diagnosed with depression. The study investigated mothers' understandings of the extent to which their illness had impacted ...
How the experiences of Infertility and In Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer (IVF -ET) are understood by South African women attending fertility clinics
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
Infertility is currently a serious problem that is escalating, not only in South Africa, but also worldwide. In Cape Town, a culturally diverse, urban community of approximately 1000 couples are referred to the Groote ...
A discourse analysis of South African women's experiences of infertility
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
For many women motherhood is central to their identity and this notion is highlighted in the predominate discourse of womanhood equals motherhood. In South Africa, motherhood is highly revered and respected. For childless ...