Browsing Masters of Science - Msc (Physiotherapy) by Author "Faculty of Community and Health Sciences"
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An analysis of health promoting and risky behaviours of health science students of the University of the Western Cape
Steyl, Tania (University of the Western Cape, 2007)Assessing and understanding the health needs and abilities of university and college students is vital in creating healthy campus communities. Student learning is a central part of the higher education academic mission, ... -
Assessment and treatment choices of physiotherapists treating non-specific low back pain in Rwanda
Twagirayezu, Jacques (University of the Western Cape, 2005)The aim of this study was to determine assessment and treatment choices of physiotherapists treating non-specific low back pain in Rwanda. The main objectives were to identify the common types of low back pain treated by ... -
The attitudes of physiotherapists in Gaborone and Ramotswa, Botswana, towards treating people living with HIV/AIDS
Kambole, Mercy Mulenga (University of the Western Cape, 2007)Physiotherapists are increasingly treating peole living with HIV/AIDS. However, there is little information which has been reported on their attitudes in providing treatment to people with HIV/AIDS or what facilitates ... -
Barriers to school attendance among children with disabilities in Rwanda
Sagahutu, Jean Baptiste (University of the Western Cape, 2008)The number of children with disabilities under the age of 18 years around the world varies from 120 to 150 million. In many countries, throughout the world, the majority of children with disabilities either do not receive ... -
Determining the effects of a short-term physical activity intervention programme on body mass index, blood pressure, pulse rate and percentage body fat among high school learners
Pillay, Tanushree (University of the Western Cape, 2005)Physical inactivity is recognised as a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. Current recommendations for participation in physical activity are ... -
The effect of occupational-related low back pain on functional activities among male manual workers in a construction company in Cape Town, South Africa
Himalowa, Simon (University of the Western Cape, 2010)Construction manual workers are at a high risk of suffering from occupational related low back pain because of high-risk activities involved and the nomadic nature of the workforce. Low back pain and its associated disability ... -
Epidemiology of and risk factors for falls among the community-dwelling elderly people in selected districts of Umutara Province, Republic of Rwanda
Ntagungira, Egide Kayonga (University of the Western Cape, 2005)Falls among elderly people have been identified as a significant and serious medical problem confronting a growing number of older people. Falls have been found to be a leading cause of disability, distress, admission to ... -
Epidemiology of soccer injuries in Rwanda: A need for physiotherapy intervention
Twizere, Janvier (University of the Western Cape, 2004)Being involved in soccer in Rwanda at both national and international level exposes soccer players to the risk of injury. The aim of this study was to identify common soccer injuries among the 1st and 2nd division soccer ... -
Experiences of caregivers regarding their participation in community-based rehabilitation for children aged 0-12 years in Botswana
Kilonzo, Jackson M. M. (University of the Western Cape, 2004)This study investigated the experiences of caregivers regarding their participation in community-based rehabilitation for children with physical disabilities in two selected communities in Botswana. The experiences included ... -
Factors affecting length of hospital stay for people with spinal cord injuries at Kanombe Military Hospital, Rwanda
Bwanjugu, Patrick B. (University of the Western Cape, 2009)Spinal cord injury is a devastating condition, and its consequences impact on many facets of an individual's life. Activities of daily living such as personal care and housework might be difficult to perform post injury. ... -
Factors associated with injuries in road-runners at a local athletic club
Hendricks, Candice (University of the Western Cape, 2011)Across the world, physical inactivity was found to be associated with cardiovascular and chronic diseases of lifestyle which often leads to an increased rate of various physical disabilities and premature death. To combat ... -
Factors influencing utilisation of postnatal services in Mulago and Mengo Hospitals Kampala, Uganda
Nankwanga, Annet (University of the Western Cape, 2004)Maternal and child-health and health education are three major concerns of public health organisations and researchers throughout the world. Health education for mothers is a strategy many countries have adopted to improve ... -
Health education needs among individuals with low back pain
Ng'uurah, Julius Nyagah (University of the Western Cape, 2004)The prevalence of low back pain has assumed an upsurge trend in the last five decades despite the many interventional strategies. One interventional strategy that has been unsuccessful has been patient education. Lack of ... -
Health promotion needs of stroke patients accessing community health centres in the metropole region of the Western Cape
Biggs, Debbie Lynn (University of the Western Cape, 2005)Stroke is the third leading cause of death and a major cause of disability in most societies. Individuals with physical disabilities are at risk of secondary complications due to the impact of the disability, which may be ... -
Health promotion needs of youth with physical disabilities with specific reference to spinal cord injury in the Western Cape -- South Africa
Njoki, Emmah (University of the Western Cape, 2004)This study aimed to determine health promotion needs of physically disabled youth with spinal cord injury. The study specifically explored health-related behaviours with reference to participation in physical activity and ... -
The health related quality of life of refugees with disabilities in Zambia
Davie, Mulenga (University of the Western Cape, 2010)This study attests to the fact that disability is an issue in conflict-affected populations, in particular refugees. Refugees with disabilities living in Mayukwayukwa refugee camp also have poor HRQOL similar to other ... -
Knowledge and attitudes of physiotherapy students at the University of the Western Cape towards obesity
Wasiu, Awotidebe Adedapo (University of the Western Cape, 2008)The increasing prevalence of obesity in both developed and developing countries and its associated health risks have brought the issue of obesity prevention and management a public health debate. Health care professionals ... -
The knowledge and attitutes of physiotherapists towards patients with HIV/AIDS in the Lusaka Province, Zambia
Salati, Florence Chiwala (University of the Western Cape, 2004)With the increase in the number of persons suffering from HIV/AIDS, physiotherapists are often required to treat these patients who present with respiratory and neurological complications. Although physiotherapists are at ... -
Knowledge of stroke among hypertensive patients in selected hospitals in the Tanga region, Tanzania
Tesha, John Joseph (University of the Western Cape, 2006)Lack of knowledge about stroke in general and specific knowledge of the risk factors, signs, and symptoms of stroke results in the late presentation of patients at hospital. The aim of this study was to determine the ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and beliefs on contributing factors among low back pain patients attending outpatients physiotherapy treatment in Malawi
Tarimo, Nesto Salia (University of the Western Cape, 2011)Low back pain (LBP) is a growing health and socio-economic problem worldwide, affecting humans from adolescent to adult age. In developed countries, more than 80% of adults are at risk of suffering a disabling episode of ...