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Physical activity and sport as a tool to include disabled children in Kenyan schools
(Routledge, 2011)
This article presents a brief history of the disability movement in East Africa and is the first study of its kind in Kenya. The study aimed to determine the physical activity levels of disabled and non-disabled children ...
Factors contributing to running injuries: a narrative review
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
The purpose of this paper is to highlight some common extrinsic and intrinsic risk factors associated with
running injuries that should be considered in themanagement and prevention of running injuries.
Background: Running ...
The outcomes of a sport-based intervention on risky sexual behaviours among rural school-going adolescents
(AFAHPER-SD, 2014)
The spread of HIV infection in sexually active adolescents and young adults has been attributed to the increasing risky sexual behaviours including early sexual activity, multiple sexual partnership, and irregular condoms ...
Opportunities and challenges facing NGOs using sport as a vehicle for development in post-apartheid South Africa
(Routledge, 2012)
Post-apartheid South Africa manifests poor social indicators with over half the population living below the poverty line and the worst levels of inequality in the world, with much work needed to overcome the skewed legacy ...
Physical activity among urban community dwelling individuals with diabetes mellitus: an exploration of experiences
(AFAHPER-SD, 2014)
The prevalence of diabetes mellitus in South Africa has increased drastically over the last two decades and ranks third in terms of mortality and morbidity for the general population. Urbanisation plays an important role ...
Physical inactivity and counseling practices among medical doctors: a review
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
INTRODUCTION: Literature indicates that physical activity is a health practice that can prevent chronic diseases of
lifestyle. It is recommended that medical practitioners, among them physicians, should hold the responsibility ...
Management of type 2 diabetes mellitus: Adherence challenges in environments of low socio-economic status
(AOSIS Publishing, 2014)
BACKGROUND: The efficacy of treatment for clients with diabetes is highly dependent on the individual’s ability to manage the disease. Several constraints, such as poverty, illiteracy and insufficient resources (finances ...
Prevalence of musculoskelatal disorders among instrumental musicians at a Center for Performing Arts in South Africa
(Science & Medicine, 2013)
The prevalence of playing-related musculoskeletal disorders
(PRMD) is high in various countries of the world, but there is a
paucity of literature in Africa. The aim of this study was to determine
the prevalence of PRMDs ...
Factors influencing physical activity participation among school going children
(Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, University of the Western Cape, 2010)
BACKGROUND: Although the health benefits of physical activity have been proven, many children and adolescents still do not meet the recommended guidelines for sufficient physical activity. The purpose of this investigation ...
HIV/AIDS-related knowledge and behaviour of FET college students: implications for sexual health promotion
(Africa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance/LAM Publications Limited, 2011)
The impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic is mostly felt by adolescents as half of all new HIV/AIDS infections have occurred in people aged 15-24 years. Statistics show that campaigns implemented by the South African government ...