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Experiences of caregivers of stroke patients in Lusaka, Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
INTRODUCTION: Stroke is a major cause of death and most survivors are left with residual disability and are
dependent on others for essential care.
OBJECTIVES: The objective of the present study was to determine the ...
Barriers to utilisation of physiotherapy services among the elderly in the Livingstone district, Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
AIM: The purpose of this study was to identify the barriers to utilisation of physiotherapy services among elderly people
in Zambia.
METHODS: By means of a convenience sampling technique, 200 elderly people, both males ...
Stress and smoking among university students at the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
INTRODUCTION: Stress is one of the most commonly reported reasons for smoking and generally smokers are
perceived to experience more stress than non-smokers. Reducing stress may thus be an important part of
smoking ...
Concerns about physical inactivity among adolescents in the Strand, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
INTRODUCTION: Strong evidence exist to support the assumption that regular physical activity is one of the most cost effective interventions for the prevention and management of chronic diseases of lifestyle, and should ...
Rehabilitation of stroke patients treated at a community based rehabilitation centre
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
AIM: The overall aim of the study was to compile a profile of stroke patients receiving out-patient rehabilitation in the community. Included in the profile was the referral and rehabilitation process. METHOD: The study ...
Sexual risk behaviour among female school adolescents in a local community in the Western Cape, South Africa
(LAM Publications Limited, 2006)
Youth in Sub-Saharan Africa are faced with a changeover from adolescence to adulthood shadowed by the growing HIV/AIDS epidemic sweeping through the African continent. With this growing HIV/AIDS epidemic in South Africa ...
Perceived constraints to physical activity among students at paramedical institutions in Uganda
(LAM Publications Limited, 2006)
In the developing world, particularly Sub-Saharan Africa, physical inactivity along with tobacco use, poor diet and nutrition are increasingly parts of today’s lifestyle. The aim of this study was to assess the levels of ...
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 ...