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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 ...
A knowledge assessment questionnaire relating to risk factors for chronic disease of lifestyle for high school learners: validity and reliability
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
OBJECTIVE:
The author aimed to develop a valid and reliable questionnaire that would measure the knowledge of learners
relating to risk factors for chronic disease of lifestyle such as stroke, diabetes and hypertension. ...
Stress and smoking among university students at the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
INTRODUCTION: Stress is one of the most commonly reported reasons for smoking and generally smokers are
perceived to experience more stress than non-smokers. Reducing stress may thus be an important part of
smoking ...
Introducing physical education into schools: the view of teachers and learners
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
INTRODUCTION:
A number of initiatives were launched in various countries worldwide to provide quality physical education in schools. However, the promotion of participation in sport and specifically elite sport is ...
HIV/AIDS education in South Africa: knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of high school learners in Paarl and Wellington
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
INTRODUCTION:
In South Africa about 1500 people become HIV infected every day. More than half of these new infections
occur in young people. HIV/AIDS programmes have been implemented to combat the disease, but yet ...
Medical coverage at soccer sessions
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
INTRODUCTION:
Soccer in Rwanda exposes soccer players to the risk of injury warranting a need for medical coverage
at both training and competitive sessions. This study aims to identify the prevalence, period of ...
The effectiveness of cultural competence training for health professionals in community based rehabilitation: a systematic review of the literature.
(Wiley, 2008)
Aims: To find and review studies in which investigators evaluated cultural-competence training in community-based rehabilitation settings; critique study methods, describe clinical outcomes, and make recommendations for ...
Fluid use in mountain bikers – self-reported practices.
(Health medical publishing group (HMPG), 2007)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES. Little is known of the fluid replacement habits of participants in mountain bike (MTB)endurance events. This survey set out to determine the current perceptions and practices of this group of ...
The effectiveness of in-hospital psychosocial intervention programmes for families of critically ill patients - a systematic review.
(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2006)
Background. A review of in-hospital psychosocial intervention studies for families with a relative in a critical care unit was conducted.
Purpose of review. To review the literature on studies addressing the topic, discuss ...
Suicide in New South Wales: the NSW suicide data report.
(CSIRO, 2001)
The NSW Suicide Prevention Strategy has identified suicide prevention as a high priority for government and the community. Death by suicide is a relatively uncommon event; however, more people in NSW now die from suicide ...