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The root cause for the exclusion of older persons from participation in developmental activities in the society - African perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
This paper review the literature regarding the barriers to participation of older persons in the
African society. Studies have shown that older persons are vulnerable and thus do not participate
in most development ...
The relationship between health risk behaviour and physical activity among high school learners in the Mtwarra region, Tanzania
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
INTRODUCTION: Physical inactivity is one of the leading risk factors for major non-communicable diseases, which
contribute substantially to the global burden of chronic diseases, disability and death.
AIM: The purpose ...
Knowledge and attitudes regarding the use of social software in a physiotherapy department
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
INTRODUCTION: Institutions of higher learning are under pressure to respond to the changing needs of today's
learners and the use of information and communication technology has been at the forefront of that
change. ...
HIV/AIDS management: the roles of physiotherapy
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
BACKGROUND: HIV/AIDS is a major health problem that has affected many people globally and it is the primary
cause of death in Sub-Saharan Africa. Approximately 68% of the global total i.e. 22.5 million
people living ...
Factors associated with physical activity levels among older adults in selected institutions in Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
BACKGROUND: The size of the elderly population both in numbers and proportions of the whole world is increasing
rapidly. The increase in the number of elderly people in the world will exert a big impact on
health and ...
Knowledge and attitudes of physiotherapy students towards obesity
(AOSIS, 2009)
Obesity has been recognised as a risk factor for non-communicable diseases, with more than one billion adults worldwide who are overweight, of which approximately 300 million are obese. Obesity puts an individual in danger ...
Physical activity levels among young people with physical disabilities in selected high schools in Kenya and their perceived barriers and facilitators to participation
(Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, University of the Western Cape, 2009)
Purpose:
To determine the levels of and potential contributing factors to participation in physical activity among young people with physical disabilities attending high school in Kenya.
Methods:
A cross-sectional ...
Exploring and curbing the effects of HIV/AIDS on elderly people in Uganda
(Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, University of the Western Cape, 2009)
Introduction: This paper presents HIV/AIDS experiences of elderly persons in Uganda as revealed by an ongoing descriptive cross-sectional study covering eight districts, namely: Pallisa, Kampala, Jinja, Lira, Nebbi, Ntungamo, ...
The effects of a short term physical activity intervention programme on body mass index, blood pressure, and percentage body fat among high school learners
(Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, University of the Western Cape, 2009)
Introduction:
The increase in physical inactivity is thought to be one of the main risk factors for the development of diseases of lifestyle. This has highlighted the need for prevention and intervention programmes that ...
The views of learners regarding a school-based health education programme
(LAM Publications Limited, 2009)
The importance of schools as a setting for health promotion is increasingly being acknowledged. Part of this health promoting function includes curricular offerings to increase health awareness and to assist in ensuring ...