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The challenges of cohabiting families with regard to discipline of adolescents
(University of Western Cape, 2013)Cohabitation families have become a widely accepted and increasing form of family structure nowadays. However this family structure’s characteristics have caused it to be described as a risk factor to child development as ... -
Challenges of integrating theory and practice in social work teaching and learning
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Global and national standards for social work training have for a very long time required that institutions of higher learning include a theoretical as well as a practical component into the social work programme. The ... -
Challenges, barriers and opportunities in integrating TB/HIV services in Tsandi District Hospital, Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)BACKGROUND: Namibia has generalised Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB) epidemics. In response to the TB/HIV co-epidemics in Namibia, the Ministry of Health and Social Services approved a policy of ... -
Challenges, barriers and opportunities in integrating TB/HIV services in Tsandi District Hospital, Namibia
(University of Western Cape, 2012)BACKGROUND: Namibia has generalised Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB) epidemics. In response to the TB/HIV co-epidemics in Namibia, the Ministry of Health and Social Services approved a policy of ... -
Challenges, illiterate caregivers experience to support their children’s education
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Primary Caregiver’s ability to provide a healthy, nurturing and stimulating environment is critical, but Caregivers in South Africa, especially those living in rural communities, are facing many challenges, including a ... -
Change, restructuring and transformation of Metro District Health Service
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)The phenomenon of change has been the subject of debate for decades. Whether the change was planned or as the result of a catastrophic event, change affects nations, people, businesses, the economy and the environment. ... -
Child abuse: an assessment of recognition capabilities, attitudes and reporting practices of primary school teachers in Pietermaritzburg
(2013)Background: Child abuse is a global public health problem with serious consequences for the victims and society. Most studies on child maltreatment in South Africa have focused on the role of teachers as perpetrators and ... -
Child malnutrition mortality at St Barnabas Hospital is high - is it due to practices and attitudes of staff?: a study in a rural district hospital
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)The case fatality rate for malnutrition at St Barnabas Hospital over the past years has been around 38%. The rates in other district hospitals in the Eastern Cape province were found to be in excess of 30%. In June 2000, ... -
Child Sexual Abuse: An Epidemiological Study At The Child and Family Unit - Lentegeur Psychiatric Hospital
(University of the Western Cape, 1999)Across international and local epidemiological studies of child sexual abuse, two aspects of the literature have remained empirically consistent. Many more girls are sexually abused than boys and most perpetrators are male. ... -
Child-hood experiences of foster care in the Overberg region of the Western Cape Province. An adult life history perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)The social welfare policy context changed dramatically from apartheid to post-apartheid in the South African transition to democracy. The new social developmental approach towards professional social work service delivery ... -
Children's construction of the 'self' within two urban impoverished communities in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)This study aimed to explore how children construct and assign meaning to the 'self' within two urban impoverished communities in the Western Cape, South Africa. Within this process the study aimed to explore how these ... -
Children's perceptions of "screen" violence and the effects on their well-being
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Working from a child participatory perspective, the study aimed to explore children's perceptions and experiences of screen violence. Within this process there is an attempt to understand how children assign meaning to ... -
Children’s experiences and perceptions of family and family resilience processes in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The family is the primary and most critical support and developmental system for children however, family challenges often prevent positive support and developmental assistance. Some families are able to manage their ... -
Children’s perceptions of the causation and prevention of childhood burn injuries
(UWC, 2011)South Africa has a high rate of children’s burn injuries with 1300 deaths annually. These burn injuries are considered preventable and South African research has identified this as a priority concern. South African childhood ... -
Children’s perceptions of the natural environment: creating child and environmentally friendly cities
(2009)A child friendly city (CFC) is the embodiment of the rights of the child manifested in the policies, programs, and laws of a city. A critical aspect in the creation of a CFC is the consideration of the natural environment ... -
Chronic non-communicable diseases (ncds), absenteeism and workplace wellness initiatives at a consumer goods company in South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2019)Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading causes of deaths worldwide and are shown to be responsible for approximately 71% of deaths globally. NCDs mainly affect individuals of working age, resulting in high sick ... -
Clinical and Counselling Psychology Student Attitudes and Receptiveness towards Evidence-Based Practice
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Evidence-based practice (EBP) has been internationally recognised as the gold standard for the provision of safe and compassionate health care, and entails integrating clinical expertise with the best available research ... -
Clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis patients attending a hospital in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)The presence of highly effective medicines has made very little impact in reducing deaths as a result of tuberculosis (TB), a curable condition but when managed inappropriately, may result in Drug Resistant TB. TB accounts ... -
Clinical learning experiences of university male student nurses during their placement in a clinical setting
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)An increasing number of males is entering the nursing profession. The researcher in his position as a clinical supervisor at the School of Nursing at the University of the Western Cape (UWC), through informal ward rounds ... -
Clinical supervision in selected hospitals, Cape Town: reflections on registered nurses lived experiences
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)The purpose of this qualitative explorative study is to explain individualized lived experiences of registered nurses working and participating in clinical supervision for nursing students within the clinical environment ...