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Quality of cause of death certification at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)Cause of death certification continues to be a useful tool in obtaining demographic, epidemiological and legal information. However errors in death certification are widespread and range from incomplete certificates to ... -
Quality of life in a fragile state: a study of orphans and vulnerable children living in child-headed households in Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Households headed by children, adolescents and youths are a growing phenomenon across sub- Saharan Africa. This is largely a result of the increasing mortality of economically active adults, coupled with migration and ... -
Quality of service analysis towards development of a model for primary-level maternity care in Ibadan, Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)The unacceptable high rate of maternal and neonatal deaths in Nigeria has been persistently unabated. Therefore, the present quality of maternal care evident by the magnitude of severe maternal/neonatal morbidity and ... -
A quasi-experimental pilot study examining the effects of occupation-based hand therapy on clients with hand injuries in occupational therapy practice in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Occupation-based hand therapy (OBHT) is an approach to practice that integrates multiple frames of reference while remaining rooted in an occupational therapy perspective. Hand function is important for participation in ... -
A Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust counselling skills course :a qualitative evaluation
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust is an organisation that trains and supervises a team of women counsellors who provide a counselling service to women rape survivors. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of the ... -
Rape culture and social media: Exploring how social media influences students’ opinions and perceptions of rape culture
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)In April 2016 students from South African universities launched the #Endrapeculture movement to protest their universities’ institutional policies towards sexual assault on campus, which was seen as perpetuating a rape ... -
The readiness of professional Nurses in the Khayelitsha health sub-district to render mental health care services as stipulated in the Healthcare 2010 plans for the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)The study aims to assess the readiness of professional nurses in Khayelitsha health sub district to render mental health care services as stipulated in the Healthcare 2010 Plans for the western Cape. The Main objectives ... -
Recidivism: an exploration of juvenile prison inmates subjective perception of their return to prison
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Despite the unpleasant living conditions in prison, recidivism seems to be an uncontrollable phenomenon. It is evident that prison life is harsh with inmates having to sleep on the floors due to overpopulation, frequently ... -
Recipient Experiences of a Peer-Led Abstinence Programme at the University of the Western Cape.
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)In this minithesis the researcher explores the experiences of recipients of the HIV/AIDS peer education abstinence programme at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) -
The recognition of prior learning in higher education: the case of the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)This research is an attempt to determine the extent to which the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in higher education promotes social transformation. Through analysing the case study of the University of the Western ... -
Reconceptualizing mathematics teaching and learning: Teacher learning in a realistic mathematics context
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)In this study the construct of personal theories is used to represent the teacher's conceptions, which are interpreted as the consciously held beliefs. The teacher's personal theories encompass beliefs, images, values and ... -
Recovery after completion of inpatient substance abuse treatment program in the Western Cape: An exploratory study on self-efficacy differences
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Recent increases in intellectual, social, infrastructural and economic resources available for the treatment of substance related mental disorders in the Western Cape reflects the national surge towards health promotion ... -
Referring agents’ perceptions of access barriers to inpatient substance abuse treatment centres in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)High rates of substance use and its associated problems afflict Cape Town, underscoring the need for easily accessible substance abuse treatment. Despite the substantial benefits for both individuals and society at large ... -
Refining service-learning definition in a school of nursing at a university in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Background: Service-learning links academic acquisition with community-based work within a partnership framework, which is underpinned by values such as respect, reciprocity, relevance and reflection. This pedagogy has its ... -
Reflections on the life-world experiences of the adolescent "tik" use
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)Substance abuse among adolescents is a global problem and South Africa is no exception. In the Western Cape there is an alarming popularity and increased use of an illicit highly addictive substance, locally known as ... -
Reflective practice in portfolio development: Perceptions of fourth-year nursing students at the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Background: At the School of Nursing (SoN) of the University of the Western Cape (UWC) students (usually across all levels) carry out reflective practice when they compile a portfolio of evidence (PoE) to be submitted at ... -
Rehabilitated substance abusers' experience of aftercare following completion of inpatient treatment
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Substance abuse is a public health concern in South Africa, and Western Cape Province in particular has been identified as having alarming rates of substance abuse. Substance abuse is the cause of some of the most pervasive ... -
The rehabilitation of stroke patients at community health centres in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)The rehabilitation of stroke patients can occur at different settings. These include in-patient settings, such as stroke units or general rehabilitation wards and out-patient settings, such as out-patient departments ... -
Rehabilitation professionals' views on the experiences of patients with physical disabilities accessing community health centres
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Rehabilitation services have been described as being necessary to maximize patient independence in order to enable them to participate fully in their communities. The Aim of the study was based on the problem statement ... -
Rehabilitation services of persons with disabilities : experiences of patients and service providers in a rehabilitation centre in the Western Cape Province
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)Rehabilitation is important for persons living with disabilities as it contributes to their sense of autonomy, self-worth, social participation and improving their quality of life. Improving the quality of rehabilitation ...