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Exploring the practical implementation of two of the evidence-based parenting programmes in a small rural community.
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Many parents in South Africa face difficult obstacles when it comes to parenting. Evidence-based
parenting programmes are a key to success to help parents to work in a more positive way with
their children. In Touwsranten, ...
Severe maternal outcomes of caesarean delivery in South Africa: A scoping review
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Caesarean delivery is a surgical intervention carried out in order to save the life of a pregnant woman and her child, however, this has led to its indiscriminate usage over the decades, with rates as high as 73.6% in the ...
Estimating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Tuberculosis in Cape Town, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Tuberculosis (TB) is responsible for major morbidity and mortality globally. Gains made to end TB in the decade 2010 to 2019 have been at a pace which is predicted to be insufficient to reach global 2035 TB targets. A new ...
Metabolic syndrome and the risk of consuming street food among commercial taxi drivers in South Africa. A cross-sectional study
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Minibus taxi drivers in South Africa are eminent street food (SF) consumers with
these affordable foods easily accessible at taxi ranks. Regular SF consumption, in combination,
with unhealthy lifestyles associated with ...
The determinants of adherence to ART medication refill pick up in the regional hospital HIV clinics at the Sekhukhune district, Limpopo province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
South Africa has been reported to have high burden of HIV and is currently running the largest antiretroviral therapy (ART) programme globally which incorporates the test and treat policy. However, adherence to ART is ...
The psychological effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on mental healthcare workers in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected individuals both physically and mentally, and existing studies emphasise that mental healthcare workers are facing similar psychological struggles and are not immune to mental illness. ...
Prevalence and associated risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders in flight baggage handlers at an international airport in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Background: Flight baggage handlers are prone to musculoskeletal disorders, due to the nature of their work that involves repetitive motion at certain joints, which over time, results in injury. Aim: The aim of the study ...
Development of guidelines for adolescents and parents to increase adolescent participation in physical activity
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Physical inactivity in adolescence increases due to numerous influencing factors and this inactivity may continue into adulthood without intervention. Parental involvement provides support for adolescents to increase their ...
Evaluating the implementation and uptake of the Universal Tuberculosis sputum testing by geneXpert ultra in HIV infected pregnant women in city health PHC facilities, Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Background: Tuberculosis contributed 33.2% of all non-pregnancy related infections (NPRI) causes of South African maternal mortality, in 2017. The disease contributed 22 of the 46 maternal deaths due to NPRI, in the Western ...
Exploring attitudes and values about volunteerism at a Non-Governmental Organization in Gauteng, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
The services of volunteers cover a wide range of sectors such as education, health, tourism, and
rehabilitation. In addition to the wide range of services being offered, youth volunteers have
different values and attitudes ...