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Perceptions of factors contributing to psychological distress in HIV positive children on antiretroviral therapy in Mochudi, Botswana : a family caregiver and health care worker analysis
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
Background: The repercussions of being HIV positive coupled by the complications of antiretroviral therapy are likely to cause distress, emotional and psychological problems particularly among children infected by the ...
Challenges for implementing project planning in the NGO sector in the Overberg Municipality
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) played a vital role in the history of the welfare sector in South Africa and are working alongside the government sector to combat social ills. The role of the NGO sector is to ensure ...
The relationship between adolescent identity styles and parenting styles in one and two parent families in Botswana
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Adolescence is a critical developmental stage for any individual. The process of identity formation occurs during this stage and Erikson's theory states that adolescents' engagement in exploration, to form their own sense ...
Use of modified respondent driven sampling methodology to enhance identification and recruitment of most at risk persons into an HIV prevention trial in Kisumu, Western Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
This thesis presents research on the use of modified respondent driven sampling (mRDS) methodology to enhance identification and recruitment of key populations (KP) into an HIV prevention trial in Kisumu, western ...
Evaluation of a bullying prevention programme at selected schools in the Western Cape Province – the Olweus approach
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
The study aimed to pilot-test the effectiveness of the Olweus Bullying Prevention
Intervention Programme (OBPP) at two selected primary schools in the Western Cape; and to compare the differences in reported incidents of ...
The effect of ballet exercise classes on BMI, perceived pain, physical function and quality of life in patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip and knee
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Introduction: Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the prevalent debilitating diseases in South Africa, often leading to activity limitations, participation restrictions and a poor quality of life. Older people often lead more ...
The experiences of final year student nurses of a higher education institution in the Western Cape regarding their preparedness for psychiatric clinical placement
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
In South Africa, mental health nursing forms part of the basic (pre-registration) education of Professional Nurses, in order to equip them for employment as general nurses in the comprehensive health services of the country. ...
Comparing the motivational needs of 2nd and 3rd year learner nurses on working day and night shifts in academic hospital settings in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Clinical learning experiences form an integral part of the 2nd and 3rd year learner nurses' training, because it is in the clinical placement that nurses should acquire the knowledge, skills and values that are necessary ...
The effects of family conflict on preadolescents' psychological needs and externalizing behaviour
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
To some extent all families experience family conflict; however, the concern is when it has an effect on preadolescents (age 10-12), behaviorally and psychologically. Preadolescence is a period marked by pubertal, emotional ...
Exploring parental coping with childcare after the disclosure of child sexual abuse
(University of the Western Cape., 2011)
Child sexual abuse is a well-documented social crime that influences every aspect of the survivor and their family's lives. The parents are then confronted with a child that presents behavior that may include scholastic ...