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Understanding the role played by parents, culture and the school curriculum in socializing young women on sexual health issues in rural South African communities
(Taylor & Francis Open, 2018)
BACKGROUND: the decline in South Africa’s HIV infection rates especially among young women is encouraging. However, studies
show that the 15–24-year-old cohort remains vulnerable. As they still report early sexual debut, ...
Factors which enhance or hinder meeting the educational needs of autistic children in Western Cape province, South Africa: A parents’ perspective
(International Journal of Special Education, 2018)
There is growing interest in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as a result of the increasing
prevalence rates, and because children with ASD find it particularly challenging to enter the
educational system. The present study ...
Healthcare workers’ beliefs, motivations and behaviours affecting adequate provision of sexual and reproductive healthcare services to adolescents in Cape Town, South Africa: a qualitative study
(BioMed Central, 2018)
BACKGROUND: Adolescents’ sexual and reproductive healthcare (SRH) needs have been prioritized globally, and they
have the rights to access and utilize SRH services for their needs. However, adolescents under-utilize SRH ...
Experiences and challenges faced by families dealing with delinquent children in Botswana
(Stellenbosch University, 2018)
Sexual abuse is not being reported adequately. Teachers are in an ideal position to deal with and report sexual abuse, but they are not sufficiently trained in this regard. Therefore it was necessary to evaluate whether ...
The effects of family conflict on the psychological needs and externalising behaviour of preadolescents
(SUN, 2018)
Families play an important role in the development of individuals. The experiences that occur in the family can either promote or hinder the development of its members. This study aimed to determine the effects of family ...
The subjective well-being of day labourers in South Africa: The role of income and geographical location
(AOSIS, 2018)
Background: The informal economy in South Africa provides employment to large numbers
of people who would otherwise have no opportunity to earn a living. Yet informal activities,
such as day labouring, generate highly ...
Guidelines to integrate spirituality and spiritual care in occupational therapy education: A modified Delphi study
(Taylor & Francis, 2018)
This modified Delphi study aimed to develop educational guidelines for integrating spirituality and spiritual care into occupational therapy education. The first round comprised a self-administered questionnaire, the second ...
The role of family structure and parenting in first year university adjustment
(SAGE, 2018)
The first year of university creates new experiences and challenges for first years and lays the
foundation for the subsequent years of study. This first year has implications for academic
development, mental health, and ...
The effects of family conflict on the psychological needs and externalising behaviour of preadolescents
(University of Stellenbosch, 2018)
Usually, it is within families that we discover, develop and grow as individuals (Corey, 2009; Department of Social Development, 2013). Yet not all families provide an environment that allows for healthy discovery, development ...