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The prevalence of refractive errors, visual impairment and spectacle uptake among paediatric patients in Abuja, Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Uncorrected refractive errors can lead to severe visual impairment and blindness. There is a worldwide prevalence of visual impairment from uncorrected refractive errors in children of 0.97%. In children, loss of education ... -
The prevalence of risk factors for non-communicable diseases among people living in Mombasa, Kenya
(2010)Chronic non-communicable diseases, including cardio-vascular diseases and stroke, cancer, type 2 diabetes and chronic pulmonary disorders, are rapidly emerging as leading causes of morbidity and premature mortalities ... -
Prevalence of suicidal ideations among first-year students at the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)This mini-thesis aims to gauge the extent of occurrences of suicidal ideations among a sample of first-year students at the University of the Western Cape. The study investigates whether differences among those with ... -
Prevelance and determinants of low birth weight in Maseru Lesotho
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)INTRODUCTION: Low birth weight (LBW), affecting about 30 million newborns annually, is the commonest cause of severe morbidity and mortality amongst neonates globally, and is implicated in a high proportion of stillbirths. ... -
Primary caregivers of adults who are dependent on illegal substances
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Addiction has seen to be an illness that not only affects the individual but the holistic well-being of the family. Primary caregivers form an integral part of the family system. The caregivers take on roles that might ... -
Primary caregivers’ experiences of caring for their child post cardiac intervention: An exploratory study
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Children in developing countries are now receiving both surgical and catheter-based interventions for the repair of congenital heart defects. Despite the technically advanced treatment options and improved survival rates ... -
Private sector intensive care physiotherapists profile and current practices in South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Variability of profile and practices (roles) of the ICU physiotherapists exists globally. The profile and current practices (roles) of the private practice physiotherapist in the private ICU has been minimally explored ... -
Process evaluation of the healthkick action planning process in disadvantaged schools in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)In this study a process evaluation of the action planning process of the HealthKick programme in disadvantaged primary school settings in the Western Cape was conducted. A qualitative methodology was adopted to best determine ... -
Process evaluation of the multiple concurrent partnerships “o icheke, break the chain” campaign for HIV prevention in Botswana from 2009 - 2012
(University of Western Cape, 2013)The aim of this study was to conduct an evaluation of the campaign implementation between 2009 and 2012, taking account of its implementation plan. This qualitative evaluation study employed a descriptive study design ... -
The process of rehabilitation for 0-6 year old children with cerebral palsy at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Introduction: Cerebral palsy is one of the leading causes of disability globally. The number of new cases of children with cerebral palsy (CP) is on the increase. Rehabilitation is the most common intervention used to ... -
Professional health care workers' experiences of care at two Community Day Clinics on the Cape Flats
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Primary Health Care (PHC) is the cornerstone of health care globally, nationally and locally and, therefore, should be regarded as the foundation of health care provision. In South Africa, Community Day Clinics (CDCs) are ... -
Professional nurses at a psychiatric hospital in the Western Cape’s knowledge and attitudes towards care of patients with eating disorders
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Background: Eating disorders are weakening conditions that will affect a person’s physical and mental well-being. In South Africa, the treatment of eating disorders has changed over the years with more patients being treated ... -
Professional nurses perceptions of their knowledge, attitudes and practices, regarding metabolic syndrome in patients in a Psychiatric hospital, Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Undiagnosed and untreated medical illnesses are more predominant in patients with mental illnesses, compared to the general population. Concerns have risen about the observed lack of regular screening for Metabolic Syndrome ... -
Professional nurses' perceptions of newly qualified professional nurses competency and factors influencing competency
(University of the Western cape, 2011)In our constantly changing healthcare system and with large numbers of staff shortages in hospitals, newly qualified professional nurses are expected to be competent and work unsupervised in leadership capacities soon after ... -
Professional nurses’ attitudes and perceptions towards the mentally ill in an associated psychiatric hospital
(University of Western Cape, 2012)Professional nurses, with additional training in mental health, report attitudes and perceptions of mental health nursing that are more positive, whilst those with less training report more negative attitudes and perceptions ... -
Professional nurses’ experiences of their community service placement year at a secondary academic hospital in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Community service has been an inevitable part of most health professionals’ lives since it began in 1998. In 2004 the Health Minister in South Africa announced that community service will be extended to include nurses ... -
Professional quality of life among nurses in psychiatric observation units in the metropole district health services
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Background: Psychiatric observation units are the units where 72-hour psychiatric observations are conducted in the district and in some of the regional hospitals. These hospitals were selected under the Mental Health Care ... -
Professional quality of life: Compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction and professional burnout in lay trauma counsellors in Cape Town
(University of Western Cape, 2020)This study explored Professional Quality of Life (ProQOL) among lay trauma counsellors in Cape Town, South Africa, with a secondary focus on the implications for task shifting. The study supplemented a broader project, ... -
The profile and outcomes of stroke patients discharged from a hospital In the Eastern Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2012)Stroke is the third leading cause of death and disability worldwide. The Uitenhage Provincial Hospital admits many stroke patients. To date, no in-depth study has been conducted on stroke patients admitted to the Hospital. ...