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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Writing a case report for publication
(Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, University of the Western Cape, 2009)
Introduction:
Research has become an integral part of all health care practitioners. Finding effective ways of sharing the valuable work that is being done in the clinical setting is essential. A case report is a form ...