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Influence of previous participation in physical activity on its perceptions among tertiary institution students
(Africa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation,Sport and Dance/LAM Publications Limited, 2006)
Physical inactivity is one of the leading causes of the
major non-communicable diseases, which contribute
substantially to the global burden of diseases, death
and disability. The burden of mortality, morbidity ...
Physical inactivity as one of the chronic disease risk factors among high school learners in public schools in a local community in South Africa
(Stellenbosch University, 2006)
This study aimed to determine the physical activity levels and existence of risk factors
associated with chronic diseases of lifestyle among high school learners. A crosssectional
research design was used to obtain ...
Body image satisfaction among a sample of black female South African students
(Society for Personality Research (Inc.), 2009)
Numerous research studies have established a strong relationship between body dissatisfaction
and eating disorders. As more and more young people in South Africa embrace
Western values, the aspiration to attain the Western ...
A systematic review on the effect of stretching in sports injury prevention
(Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, University of the Western Cape, 2008)
Introduction Although stretching increases soft tissue flexibility and joint range of motion, numerous studies demonstrated contradictory findings as to its effect in injury prevention. Aim The purpose of this systematic ...
A knowledge assessment questionnaire relating to risk factors for chronic diseases of lifestyle
(Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, University of the Western Cape, 2008)
Objective:
The author aimed to develop a valid and reliable questionnaire that would measure the knowledge of learners relating to risk factors for chronic disease of lifestyle such as stroke, diabetes and hypertension. ...
Research to action to address inequities: The experience of the Cape Town Equity Gauge
(BioMed Central, 2008-01-04)
BACKGROUND: While the importance of promoting equity to achieve health is now recognised, the health gap
continues to increase globally between and within countries. The description that follows looks at how the Cape
Town ...
How equitable is the scaling up of HIV service provision in South Africa?
(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2005)
OBJECTIVES. To assess the extent of inequalities in availability
and utilisation of HIV services across South Africa.
DESIGN. Cross-sectional descriptive study.
Setting. Three districts reflecting different socio-econ ...
Writing a case report for publication
(Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, University of the Western Cape, 2009)
Introduction:
Research has become an integral part of all health care practitioners. Finding effective ways of sharing the valuable work that is being done in the clinical setting is essential. A case report is a form ...