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A descriptive study of the perceptions and behaviours of waterpipe use by university students in the Western Cape, South Africa

Daniels, Karin E.; Roman, Nicolette V. (BioMed Central, 2013)

Background: Waterpipe smoking started as a cultural phenomenon but has become a social phenomenon. Hookah cafes are an increasingly popular venue for socializing. Studies suggest that waterpipe users perceive smoking the ...
Determinants of nurses’ knowledge gap on pain management in Ghana

Adejumo, Oluyinka; Aziato, Lydia (Elsevier, 2014)

There are concerns about adequacy of nurses’ knowledge and skill in effective pain management since effective pain management promotes early recovery after surgery. This study explores factors that accounted for Ghanaian ...
Determinants of obesity in an urban township of South Africa

Puoane, Thandi (MedPharm Publications, 2008)

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the prevalence of overweight and obesity, and identify factors associated with Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) among adults residing in an urban township in South Africa. DESIGN: ...
Developing reflection and research skills through blogging in an evidence-based practice postgraduate physiotherapy module

Frantz, Jose M.; Rowe, Michael (Health and Medical Publications Group, 2013)

Background. Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the process by which a clinician evaluates the quality of evidence before applying it in the management of a patient. Many practitioners struggle to integrate this research-based ...
Developing reflection and research skills through blogging in an evidence-based practice postgraduate physiotherapy module

Frantz, Jose M.; Rowe, Michael (Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2013)

Background: Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the process by which a clinician evaluates the quality of evidence before applying it in the management of a patient. Many practitioners struggle to integrate this research-based ...
Developing telepsychiatry services in KwaZulu-Natal - an action research study

Chipps, Jennifer; Ramlall, Suvira; Madigoe, Thebe; King, Howard; Mars, Maurice (OMICS Publishing Group, 2012)

OBJECTIVE: In 2009, the Departments of Psychiatry and Telehealth of the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) initiated a three year project to develop telepsychiatry services in KwaZulu-Natal. This paper describes the ...
The differences between adolescent users and non-users of addictive substances in a low socio-economic status community: Contextual factors explored from the perspective of subjective wellbeing.

Florence, Maria; Koch, Elize (Psychological Society of South Africa, 2011)

This research aimed to explore the differences between adolescents from a low socio-economic Cape Town community who use addictive substances and those who do not, with regard to subjective wellbeing. The Kidscreen52 was ...
Does family structure matter? comparing the life goals and aspirations of learners in secondary schools

Davids, Eugene Lee; Roman, Nicolette V. (Education Association of South Africa, 2013)

The aim of this study was to compare the goals and aspirations of learners from single- and two-parent families. The study used a quantitative methodology with a cross-sectional comparative group design. The sample ...
Do nursing students know and practice the Universal Precautions to prevent transmission of infectious agents?c

Van der Berg, Lindi; Daniels, Felicity M. (AOSIS OpenJournals, 2013)

The aim of the study was therefore to investigate the knowledge and practice of nursing students with regard to the UPs and whether there was any relationship between knowledge of and practice of the UPs.
Drinking, binge drinking, and substance use among health professional students

Phillips, Julie; Steyl, Tania (LAM Publications Limited, 2008)

Alcohol abuse is a major concern on college and university campuses. Heavy episodic drinking or binge drinking has also become a major health hazard. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between binge ...
Effectiveness and feasibility of telepsychiatry in resource constrained environments? A systematic review of the evidence

Chipps, Jennifer; Brysiewicz, P.; Mars, M. (OMICS Publishing Group, 2012)

OBJECTIVE: A review of systematic reviews of the effectiveness and feasibility of videoconference-based telepsychiatry services for resource constrained environments was conducted. Specifically with the aim of producing ...
The effects of a short term physical activity intervention programme on body mass index, blood pressure, and percentage body fat among high school learners

Pillay, Tanushree; Frantz, Jose M. (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 ...
Emerging aeromonas species infections and their significance in public health

Igbinosa, Isoken H.; Igumbor, Ehimario U.; Aghdasi, Farhad; Tom, Mvuyo; Okoh, Anthony I (Hindawi Publishers Corporation, 2012)

Aeromonas species are ubiquitous bacteria in terrestrial and aquatic milieus. They are becoming renowned as enteric pathogens of serious public health concern as they acquire a number of virulence determinants that are ...
The employment history of day labourers in South Africa and the income they earn - a case study of day labourers in Pretoria

Blaauw, Phillip (Derick); Louw, Huma; Schenck, Catherina (Rinie) (University of Pretoria, 2006)

Introduction: With the opening up of the South African economy, following its successful democratisation and adherence to a strict programme of trade liberalisation, the number of highly-skilled (professionals, managers ...
Environmental and nursing-staff factors contributing to aggressive and violent behaviour of patients in mental health facilities

Van Wijk, Evalina; Traut, Annalene; Julie, Hester (AOSIS OpenJournals, 2014)

Background: Aggressive and violent behaviour of inpatients in mental health facilities disrupts the therapeutic alliance and hampers treatment. Objectives: The aim of the study was to describe patients’ perceptions of the ...
Epidemiology of soccer-related injuries among male high school players in Kigali, Rwanda

Nshimiyimana, J. Bosco; Frantz, Jose M. (LAM Publications Limited, 2012)

Soccer in Rwandan high schools can expose players to the risk of injury warranting prevention programmes. The aim of this study was to determine the type, causes, severity and management of injuries among high school soccer ...
Estimating the burden of disease attributable to excess body weight in South Africa in 2000

Joubert, Jane; Puoane, Thandi (South African Medical Association, 2007)

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the burden of disease attributable to excess body weight using the body mass index (BMI), by age and sex, in South Africa in 2000. DESIGN: World Health Organization comparative risk assessment ...
Ethics @ http://www.kewl.uwc.ac.za : The potential for e-learning to democratise the social work curriculum

Bozalek, Vivienne (Department of Social Work, University of Johannesburg, 2007)

This article describes the design and implementation of a module on Advanced Social Work Ethics using a blended learning approach and relying substantially on e-learning as a pedagogical tool. The design is contextualised ...
An ethnographic exploration of postoperative pain experiences among Ghanaian surgical patients

Adejumo, Oluyinka; Aziato, Lydia (SAGE Publications, 2014)

The experience of pain associated with surgery has been a challenge for health care professionals for many years, and culture is said to influence pain. Purpose: This study focused on patients’ experiences of postoperative ...
Evaluating the construct validity of the KIDSCREEN-52 Quality of Life questionnaire in a South African context

Taliep, Naiema; Florence, Maria (Psychological Society of South Africa, 2012)

The absence of a suitable measure to assess the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of children and adolescents in South Africa, led to the use of the KIDSCREEN-52 questionnaire which was developed and standardised in ...

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