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Predictors of burnout amongst nurses in paediatric and maternity wards of district hospitals of Kigali City, Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Burnout is a condition of emotional exhaustion (EE), depersonalization (DP), and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment (PA) that can occur among individuals who work with people in some capacity. Burnout is more ... -
Predictors of death among tuberculosis patients while on treatment in local health facilities in Francistown
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Background: Botswana has one of the highest TB incidence rates in the world. Tuberculosis in those without HIV infection accounts for 13% of adult mortality and in those living with TB and HIV in Botswana account for 40% ... -
Predictors of lost-to-follow-up amongst adolescents on antiretroviral therapy in an urban setting in Botswana
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)There has been a recent increase in the proportion of adolescents living with HIV being enrolled on anti-retroviral therapy (ART) in Botswana, with more than 90% accessing this life saving therapy. A significant proportion ... -
Predisposing factors of chronic low back pain (CLBP) among sedentary office workers (SOW) in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Chronic low back pain is a highly prevalent condition in industrialized nations. It is associated with activity limitations, disability, has significant economic impact on society and incurs personal cost. Today's working ... -
Pregnant women's perception and application of health promotion messages at community health centres
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)Studies have shown that pregnant women do understand and value information of their unborn child. However, those providing health promotion services often focus on medical procedures and health education messages, ignoring ... -
Pregnant women’s perceptions and understanding of the barriers to early antenatal care booking in the Shiselweni region in Swaziland
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Globally, the maternal mortality rate (MMR) dropped by 44%, from 342 deaths per 100 000 to 211 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in 2017. Developing countries have reached two-thirds coverage (69 %) of the recommended ... -
A preliminary assessment of a framework for the allocation of comprehensive primary dental services
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Summary:The aim of this study was to produce a preliminary assessment of the DRAF by determining its face validity, testing reliability and usability of its diagnostic classification tool, and to produce a set of preliminary ... -
Preliminary construct validation of the brief Multidimensional students' life satisfaction scale amongst a sample of children in the Western Cape, South Africa: Multigroup analyses across three age groups
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)The interest in researching children's well-being has increased substantially over the past few decades. The increasing body of knowledge within children's well-being has become known as the Child Indicator Movement. Further ... -
Preliminary validation and Afrikaans translation of the personal well-being index – school children amongst a sample of children in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)The construct of subjective well-being within child well-being and quality of life research has become increasingly prominent in recent years. Central to such developments is the question of to what extent children’s ... -
Preparation of adolescent learners with down syndrome in cape metropole schools, South Africa, for transition to work
(2009)Transition from school to work entails the preparation, education and training of learners, leading to their placement in desired work situations. The right of children with disabilities to be included in ordinary schools ... -
Prescribing practices in the social health insurance programme at secondary hospitals in the federal capital territory, Abuja, Nigeria
(2012)The World Health Organisation estimates that more than 50% of medicines are inappropriately used globally. The situation is worst in developing countries such as Nigeria, where irrational prescribing practices account for ... -
Preserving family and identity: the challenges of 'undocumented' Zimbabwean immigrants in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)The aim of this research was to explore and describe the challenges of 'undocumented' Zimbabwean immigrants with regards to preserving their family and identity while in South Africa. Three main objectives identified which ... -
Pretesting the revised version of the South African Substance Use Contextual Risk Instrument (SASUCRI)
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Substance use is a major problem in South Africa, particularly within the Western Cape. The problem of substance use is prominent amongst adolescents in low socio-economic-status communities, and these prevalence rates are ... -
Prevalence and associated risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders in flight baggage handlers at an international airport in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Background: Flight baggage handlers are prone to musculoskeletal disorders, due to the nature of their work that involves repetitive motion at certain joints, which over time, results in injury. Aim: The aim of the study ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with obesity amongst employees of Open-Cast Diamond Mine in Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)Background: NAMDEB is a Namibian alluvial diamond mining company, owned in equal shares by the government of republic of Namibia and De Beers. It is mining in the open-cast mines along the southern coast of Namibia, using ... -
Prevalence and impact of urinary incontinence on quality of life among adult Kigali women
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Urinary incontinence has already been identified worldwide for years as a health problem affecting essentially women, which can interfere with their overall quality of life. However in Rwanda, this problem has yet not been ... -
Prevalence and incidence of athletic related sports injuries in primary and high school children in the Cape Metropolitan area
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)Sports injuries are unwanted side-effects of sports participation in children and adolescents. ln South Africa, there is a dearth of information on sports injuries. The aim of the study was to determine if primary and high ... -
The prevalence and management of low back pain among high school children in Nyamasheke District, Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)Low back pain among high school children is perceived to be uncommon in the clinic setting. However, previous studies have suggested that it may be an important and increasing problem to be managed in this age group. The ... -
Prevalence and pattern of injuries among players at the university of the Western Cape volleyball club
(2008)In addition to football and basketball, volleyball has become a very popular sport globally over the last 30 years. The International Federation of Volleyball represents about 150 million players in approximately 170 ... -
Prevalence and pattern of injuries among players at the University of the Western Cape volleyball club
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)In addition to football and basketball, volleyball has become a very popular sport globally over the last 30 years. The international federation of volleyball represents about 150 million players in approximately 170 ...