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Correlates of substance use disorder among patients in treatment at substance use disorder rehabilitation facilities in the Western Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Western Cape has the highest prevalence rates of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) with prevalence rates of 18.5%, versus the national average of 13.3%. Existing studies have emphasised that SUD is associated with exposure to ...
Exploring traditional African beliefs with regard to mental health, health-seeking behaviour, and treatment adherence: A systematic review
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Previous research indicates that mental health conditions contribute to the global burden of disease. Despite these findings, issues surrounding mental health are still plagued with ignorance and stigma. In recent years’ ...
Exploring intrinsic religiosity as a means to militate against risky sexual behaviour in adolescents from Christian faith-based schools
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Adolescent sexual development forms a crucial role in the process of identity formation and the establishment of healthy romantic and social relationships. However, some adults are uncomfortable with the notion of adolescent ...
Beliefs and attitudes about tuberculosis causation and treatment in Africa: A systematic review
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)
Tuberculosis continues to affect a third of the world’s population annually. Globally, Africa
constitutes more than 25% of tuberculosis-related deaths. The high incidence of HIV/AIDS in
Africa is associated with the ...
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 ...
Ascertaining the structural validity of the adapted English and translated Afrikaans versions of the Family Resilience Assessment (FRAS) Sub-scales
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
Family resilience has become an important concept in mental health and family research over
the past twenty years. An assessment tool that was found to assess this concept within
western English-speaking populations is ...
Professional quality of life: Compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction and professional burnout in lay trauma counsellors in Cape Town
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
This study explored Professional Quality of Life (ProQOL) among lay trauma counsellors in Cape Town, South Africa, with a secondary focus on the implications for task shifting. The study supplemented a broader project, ...
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 ...
Factors associated with substance use among university students in South Africa: Implications for prevention
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
Substance use and abuse has been a persistent challenge facing many communities around the
world. In more recent times there has been particular focus on the gradual, yet alarming
increase in the use and/or abuse of ...