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Exploring a bio-psychological intervention for painful diabetic neuropathy
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN) is a major clinical manifestation of diabetes associated with damage to the nerves. The etiology and prognosis of PDN is multi-dimensional, needing a multi-faceted approach for management. ...
Exploring experiences of homeless young women at a shelter in Cape Town
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Homelessness in South Africa is an ever growing problem and it is difficult to determine the exact number of homeless people due to the fact that they live in different areas, such as under bridges, parks, abandoned buildings ...
Exploring foundation phase teachers’ experiences and perceptions of the challenges that impede school readiness
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)
Several studies concur that children from a disadvantaged background are as prepared for
formal schooling, compared to their advantaged peers who have access to attend good quality
pre-schools. This is particularly true ...
Exploring foundation phase teachers’ experiences and perceptions of the challenges that impede school readiness
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Several studies concur that children from a disadvantaged background are as prepared for formal schooling, compared to their advantaged peers who have access to attend good quality pre-schools. This is particularly true ...
The subjective experiences of parents of adolescent substance users, their knowledge of and access to available treatment resources
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Substance use is certainly not a new phenomenon, however, it is one that remains a significant problem in the lives of adolescents, especially in low-income communities. This phenomenon not only affects the individual and ...
Experiences of interpersonal relationships, stress and coping amongst adolescents who report substance use
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Adolescence, a critical developmental period, requires a certain level of adjustment and may negatively impact youth psychosocial development. Unsurprisingly, adolescent substance use continues to be a major public global ...
Identifying barriers and facilitators of reasonable accommodation for students with ADHD at a tertiary institution in the Western Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
The inception of the democratic government in 1994 was accompanied by the promulgation of progressive legislature. Chapter Two of the Constitution makes provision for reasonable accommodation for those who are differently-abled ...
An exploratory study on student mothers’ perceptions of motherhood
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)
for women to study at institutions of higher learning have increased, when compared to past generations. Despite this, student mothers, specifically, are confronted with the extra burden of parenting, together with their ...
An examination of the association between parental mental health and parental perceptions of nurturing care in the first 1000 days
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)
The first 1000 days, is the most crucial period not only for survival but also for thriving. What
happens in the early days has an immense impact on long-term development with the potential
to transform a next generation ...
An exploratory study of the subjective experiences of supportive and challenging factors among first-generation, professional clinical psychology masters students at a South African university
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Transformations in education policy following the establishment of a democratic South Africa have resulted in a marked increase in first-generation students in the country’s higher education institutions. While broadening ...