Browsing Faculty of Community and Health Sciences by Author "NULL"
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A case-control study of risk factors for low birth weight in the Western Cape : Winelands/West Coast region
Batist, Elizabeth Sheilah (University of the Western Cape, 2003)Birthweight is powerful predictor of infant growth and survival. Premature birth and intrauterine growth retardation of birthweight. Maternal environment is important underlying determinant of birthweight. Common lifestyle ... -
Construction of motherhood and the impact thereof on the lives of married mothers in full time paid employment
Roberts, Hazel (University of the Western Cape, 2008)The study aimed to examine how motherhood is constructed by married working mothers and the impact thereof on their working lives. This qualitative study explored the individual experiences of 7 working married mothers ... -
An examination of the relationship between psychologically controlling parenting and antisocial behavior of emerging adults in the Faculty of Community and health Science (CHS)
Human, Anja (University of the Western Cape, 2010)Parents are important in the socialization of children to develop into adjusted adults. Parenting is a developmental process and encourages the child to become an independent adult in society, an adult who is pro-social ... -
The experience of adolescents living in households with mothers who are HIV/Aids positive
Tsweleng, Mmapula Petunia (University of the Western Cape, 2009)South Africa is reported to have the highest prevalence of HIV/AIDS infections in Sub-Saharan Africa. As a result the quality of life of families living with HIV/AIDS is negatively affected. Literature indicates that the ... -
Experiences of unaccompanied minors: an exploratory study conducted with refugee children
Magqibelo, Lungile (University of the Western Cape, 2010)The main aim of this study was to explore lived experiences of unaccompanied foreign minors in South Africa from a social work perspective. An important goal was to also explore the lack of guidelines on how to assist these ... -
Exploring the sensory compatibility of ten children with autism and their mothers
Pillay, Sarosha (University of the Western Cape, 2008)Children with autism typically present with sensory processing difficulties that affect their ability to relate to people. This qualitative study focused on exploring the sensory processing of children with autism and their ... -
Factors influencing access to antiretroviral treatment in Benue State, Nigeria
Omenka, Charity Ochuole (University of the Western Cape, 2010)The study utilized a qualitative case study design to explore the problem of poor access to ART in Benue State. PLWHAs, policy makers, program managers and health workers were involved in an effort to describe the factors ... -
Factors related to sport preferences among youth with physical disability in Rwanda
Barayagwiza, Pierre (University of the Western Cape, 2011)Sport participation can play a vital role in enhancing life of youth with physical disabilities. This is because of the rehabilitative influence sport can have not only on the physical body but also on rehabilitating people ... -
The inevitability of us :exploring the risk and protective factors relating to the use and / or rejection of methamphetamine amongst youth in Manenberg
Swarts, Brigitte Stephanie (University of the Western Cape, 2009)This study presents a discursive journey with regard to the risk and protective factors confronting individuals who engage in methamphetamine use within the Manenberg area. Given that this journey requires a cautious and ... -
The influence of exposure to community violence on adolescents' sense of hope within a disadvantaged community in Cape Town
Issacs, Serena (University of the Western Cape, 2010)Violent crime has proven to have profound negative effects, particularly on those living within communities where violence is a dominant feature. The victims often tend to be adolescents, who, while striving for a better ... -
An investigation into the knowledge and practice of undergraduate nursing students regarding universal precautions and their fear of occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens
Van der Berg, Lindy Sheryldene (University of the Western Cape, 2009)Background: Health care workers, more specifically, nursing students are at increased risk of occupational injury and exposure to blood borne pathogens. Compliance with universal precautions (UP) will minimise risk or ... -
Knowledge and practice of live bird sellers on health risks and preventive measure of Avian Influenza in an urban community of Lagos state, Nigeria
Ilonze, Chinyere Charity (University of the Western Cape, 2010)Avian Influenza (AI) is a contagious viral zoonotic disease with great public health implications and negative socioeconomic impact (WHO, 2006a). The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) infection is transmitted from ... -
The perceptions of boys regarding substance abuse amongst adolescents
Nkgudi, Leretsene Florence (University of the Western Cape, 2009)South Africa is overwhelmed by the increase of substance abuse among adolescents. Having consulted the literature, South Africa is not the only country faced with this problem. It raises concerns with regard to the social ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with obesity amongst employees of Open-Cast Diamond Mine in Namibia
Haufiku, Desderius (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 ... -
A study on presumptive diagnosis and home management of childhood malaria among Nomadic Fulani in Demsa, Nigeria
Akogun, Oladele B. (University of the Western Cape, 2008)Despite their high level of exposure, vulnerability and uniquely itinerant culture, the local knowledge of the nomadic Fulani population is not taken into account in the development of Nigeria’s home management of malaria ... -
Uptake of Voluntary Counseling and Testing at Ngungu Mini - hospital, Zambia
Kanyemba, Phyllis Changu Bune (University of the Western Cape, 2010)In countries like Zambia where HIV prevalence (14.3% in the age group 15-49 years) is one of the highest in sub-Saharan Africa, HIV testing is an important strategy to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic, because it is a critical ... -
Work related neck pain amongst university administrative staff
Panwalkar, Shilpa (University of the Western Cape, 2008)This study aimed at identifying the factors contributing towards work related neck pain amongst university administrative staff, its impact on everyday life activities and in turn its prevalence. A quantitative descriptive ...