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Youth health research as an area of expertise at the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
INTRODUCTION:
There is mounting evidence of the health risk behaviours that adolescents are involved in on a daily basis. Local and national governments have advocated for intervention programmes to prevent an increase ...
Factors influencing utilisation of postnatal services in Kampala, Uganda
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
BACKGROUND:
Maternal, child-health and health education are three major concerns of public health organizations and
researchers throughout the world. Over half a million women encounter complications due to childbirth ...
The outcomes of a sport-based intervention on risky sexual behaviours among rural school-going adolescents
(AFAHPER-SD, 2014)
The spread of HIV infection in sexually active adolescents and young adults has been attributed to the increasing risky sexual behaviours including early sexual activity, multiple sexual partnership, and irregular condoms ...
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 ...
Exploring psychological well-being among South African mothers and children
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
INTRODUCTION:
A review of the literature indicates a growing interest among researchers seeking to understand psychological well- being. However, relatively few studies on the subject have been conducted in South ...
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 ...
Injury surveillance in Taekwondo and Judo during physiotherapy coverage of the seventh All Africa Games
(AOSIS, 2001)
OBJECTIVE: To obtain data relating to the incidence of injuries s stained during taekwondo and judo competitions at the 7th All Africa Games.
Methods: Prospective recording of injuries sustained by athletes who sought ...
Prevalence of Musculoskeletal disorders among Instrumental musicians at a Center for Performing Artists in South Africa.
(Science and Medicine, 2013)
The prevalence of playing-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMD) is high in various countries of the world, but there is a paucity of literature in Africa. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of PRMDs ...
Opportunities and challenges facing NGOs using sport as a vehicle for development in post-apartheid South Africa
(Routledge, 2012)
Post-apartheid South Africa manifests poor social indicators with over half the population living below the poverty line and the worst levels of inequality in the world, with much work needed to overcome the skewed legacy ...
Incidence and aetiology of traumatic spinal cord injury in Cape Town, South Africa: a prospective, population-based study
(Nature Publishing Group, 2015)
STUDY DESIGN: Prospective, regional population-based study.
Objectives: To provide the incidence, aetiology and injury characteristics of traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) in the City of Cape Town, South Africa.
SETTING: ...