Browsing Research Publications by Author "Smith, Mario"
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Concept mapping: Stakeholders perceptions of what should be included in interventions programmes aimed at reducing engagement in health risk behaviour amongst youth
Pharaoh, Hamilton; Frantz, Jose M.; Smith, Mario (African Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance (AFAHPER-SD), 2014)Engagement in health risk behaviours (HRBs) amongst young people is increasing despite numerous programmes to address such behaviours. The active engagement of multiple stakeholder groups, including youth, in articulating ... -
Evaluation of a new clinical performance assessment tool: a reliability study
Joseph, Conran; Frantz, Jose M.; Hendricks, Candice; Smith, Mario (AOSIS publishing, 2012)Clinical practice is an essential requirement of any graduate physiotherapy programme. For this purpose, valid and reliable assessment tools are paramount for the measurement of key competencies in the real-world setting. ... -
Exploring the subjective experiences of allied health professionals in their transition from clinical educators to academia: barriers and facilitators to successful transition
Frantz, Jose M.; Smith, Mario (Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2013)Background: Currently, clinicians who move into academia may not have the necessary skills for this transition. Given that most health professionals are socialised into their professional roles as clinicians, the shift to ... -
Life skills as predictors of engagement in health risk behaviours: a survey of secondary school learners
Pharaoh, Hamilton; Frantz, Jose M.; Smith, Mario (LAM Publications Limited, 2011)There is consensus that education on the prevention of health risk behaviour and an increased repertoire of life skills could facilitate a reduction in health risk behaviours. This article reports on the results of a survey ... -
Staff development strategies for publication in Faculty of Community and Health Science at UWC: a short report
Frantz, Jose M.; Smith, Mario (University of the Western Cape, 2010)INTRODUCTION: Strategies for improving the publication output of academics are an essential component of research directives at tertiary institutions. The aim of this report was to highlight the effects of a writing ... -
Staff development strategies for publication in the Faculty of Community and Health Science at UWC: A short report
Frantz, Jose M.; Smith, Mario (Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, University of the Western Cape, 2010-01-31)INTRODUCTION: Strategies for improving the publication output of academics are an essential component of research directives at tertiary institutions. The aim of this report was to highlight the effects of a writing ... -
What elements are needed to design a comprehensive youth development programme
Pharaoh, Hamilton; Smith, Mario; Frantz, Jose M. (HRPUB, 2018)Interventions to combat engagement in health risk behaviours (HRB) amongst youth produces mixed results. Engagement in HRBs continues to increase with adverse effects on health and well-being. This manuscript reports on a ...