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Leisure boredom and adolescent risk behaviour: a systematic literature review
(Taylor & Francis, 2009)
There has been very little research investigating leisure boredom and risk behaviour among adolescents in South Africa. A systematic review of literature was conducted to synthesise current knowledge within the field of ...
'Big is beautiful' – an exploration with urban black community health workers in a South African township
(South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2005)
OBJECTIVES: To explore perceptions about factors associated with body weight and body image among black
female community health workers (CHWs) living and working in Khayelitsha, Cape Town.
DESIGN: A descriptive, ...
Effects of strength-training trials for children and adolescents with spastic cerebral palsy: a systematic review
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
OBJECTIVE:
To evaluate the effects of strength-training on lower limb muscles and motor activity among children and
adolescents with spastic Cerebral Palsy.
METHODS:
A comprehensive search of full text published ...
Gearing up for implementation: A new Children's Act for South Africa
(Taylor & Francis, 2008)
The South African Government is presently processing a new comprehensive
Children's Act, which is expected to be promulgated in 2008. The primary purpose
of the Act is to give effect to the rights of children as contained ...
Leisure boredom and high school dropout in Cape Town, South Africa
(Elsevier, 2008)
This prospective cohort study investigated whether leisure boredom predicts high school dropout. Leisure boredom is the perception that leisure experiences do not satisfy the need for optimal arousal. Participants completed ...
Caregivers' satisfaction with physiotherapy services at a cerebral palsy clinic in Kampala, Uganda
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
INTRODUCTION: The evaluation of satisfaction with health care service provision is important when trying to
provide quality care. Satisfaction with service provision has been found to be related to the expectations prior ...
Common physical problems among the elderly in the Livingstone district in Zambia: opportunities for physiotherapists
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
INTRODUCTION: The study identified prevalent physical problems with regard to physiotherapy needs in elderly
people in the Livingstone District in Zambia.
OBJECTIVES: To identify the physiotherapy needs of common physical ...
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 ...
A descriptive study to evaluate the effect of guidelines used by counsellors to improve adherence to antiretroviral therapy in the private sector
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
INTRODUCTION: To achieve a virological outcome to antiretroviral therapy, a high adherence level is required.
OBJECTIVE: To implement and evaluate guidelines that will be used by treatment support counsellors in an
attempt ...
Reflections of ART policy and its implementation: rebuilding the ship as we sail?
(University of the Free State, 2006)
This paper reflects on the early experience with ART implementation in South Africa in the light of the policy goals of increasing ART access whilst improving prevention and strengthening the public health system. It reviews ...