Browsing Research Articles (Occupational Therapy) by Title
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Understanding leisure-related program effects by using process data in the HealthWise South Africa Project
(American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration, 2008)As the push for evidence-based programming gathers momentum, many human services programs and interventions are under increased scrutiny to justify their effectiveness across different conditions and populations. ... -
The use of the Model of Occupational Self Efficacy in improving the cognitive functioning of individuals with brain injury: A pre- and post-intervention study
(IOS Press, 2017)BACKGROUND: Individuals diagnosed with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) often experience major limitations in returning to work despite participating in rehabilitation programmes. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to ... -
Validity and reliability of the South African health promoting schools monitoring questionnaire
(Oxford University Press, 2016)Health promoting schools, as conceptualised by the World Health Organisation, have been developed in many countries to facilitate the health-education link. In 1994, the concept of health promoting schools was introduced ... -
“We are the Peace Team”: Exploring transformation among previously gang involved young men in Cape Town
(Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa, 2018)INTRODUCTION: Many young men in South Africa belong to gangs which has negative consequences for individuals and society. Disengaging from a gang is difficult as it requires transformation; however, little is known about ... -
With a little help from my friends? A longitudinal look at the role of peers versus friends on adolescent alcohol use
(Elsevier, 2019)Introduction: Alcohol is the most commonly used substance by South African adolescents. Social norms play a key role in alcohol use, although distinctions are not always made between descriptive and injunctive norms and ...
