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Xhosa-speaking gay men's experiences of Ulwaluko and its influence on their constructions of masculine identity
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Ulwaluko' is traditionally a heterosexual Xhosa male circumcision rite of passage to manhood which defines their masculinity and educates them on their responsibilities as a heterosexual man. There is nothing in this rite ... -
Young adults' experiences of providing social support to a parent with alcohol abuse problems
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Supportive relationships have been found to be very beneficial for health and well-being. However, amongst alcohol dependent individuals, family support is often low, as alcohol abuse can pose a barrier between the individual ... -
Young males’ perceptions and use of reproductive health services in Lusaka, Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)The aim of this study was to describe the health seeking behaviours, knowledge about the available services, as well as experiences, and barriers to access and utilization of the reproductive health services among male ... -
Young men’s perceptions and experiences of disengagement from gangs and the effect on their occupational performance
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Street gangs have become a permanent feature of the social landscape in the Western Cape, South Africa. Various strategies have been developed to address the issue of gangsterism. The study focused on one strategy, ... -
Youth and adolescents' perception of violence in post-apartheid South Africa: A systematic review
(South African Journal of Higher Education, 2020)The history of South Africa is embedded in violence. This can be traced to the arrival of the Dutch settlers in 1652, to the Afrikaner–nationalist ideology of apartheid, and finally into the current dispensation of democracy. ... -
Youth and adolescents’ perceptions of violence in post-apartheid South Africa: A systematic review
(University of Western Cape, 2020)The history of South Africa is embedded in violence. This can be traced to the arrival of the Dutch settlers in 1652, to the Afrikaner–nationalist ideology of apartheid, and finally into the current dispensation of ... -
Youth engagement in health research, policy, and practice: a qualitative evidence synthesis
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Promoting the active engagement of youth in health research, policy, and practice holds significant importance as it can generate valuable insights, informing the development of targeted strategies and contributing essential ... -
Youth violence perpetration : a systematic review of community-level protective factors and community resilience
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)This study aimed to (1) establish the conceptualization of youth violence perpetration within the literature; (2) explore identified community-level protective factors, (3) establish whether the interaction between ...
