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Gearing up for implementation: A new Children's Act for South Africa
(Taylor & Francis, 2008)
The South African Government is presently processing a new comprehensive
Children's Act, which is expected to be promulgated in 2008. The primary purpose
of the Act is to give effect to the rights of children as contained ...
Leisure boredom and high school dropout in Cape Town, South Africa
(Elsevier, 2008)
This prospective cohort study investigated whether leisure boredom predicts high school dropout. Leisure boredom is the perception that leisure experiences do not satisfy the need for optimal arousal. Participants completed ...
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. ...
Information and communication technology in health: a review of the literature
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
Information and communication technology has been shown to be increasingly important in the education and
professional practice of healthcare workers. The World Health Organisation (WHO) discusses the benefits of using
ICT ...
Exploring psychological well-being among South African mothers and children
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
INTRODUCTION:
A review of the literature indicates a growing interest among researchers seeking to understand psychological well- being. However, relatively few studies on the subject have been conducted in South ...
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 ...
Youth health research as an area of expertise at the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
INTRODUCTION:
There is mounting evidence of the health risk behaviours that adolescents are involved in on a daily basis. Local and national governments have advocated for intervention programmes to prevent an increase ...
Knowledge and perception of cardiovascular disease risks of female university students
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
INTRODUCTION:
Cardiovascular disease (CVD), traditionally thought of as a "man's disease", is the leading cause of death and
disability amongst women world-wide. Research demonstrates a lack of knowledge and perceived ...
Sport for development. African international university Initiative (s.f.d-a.i.u.i.) justification and basic assumptions of a sport and development study programme in Southern Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
This paper gives the vision of the initiators of the programme on the two basic elements of the title: 'Sport for Development' and 'African International Interuniversity Initiative'. This vision is already partly put in ...
Factors influencing utilisation of postnatal services in Kampala, Uganda
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
BACKGROUND:
Maternal, child-health and health education are three major concerns of public health organizations and
researchers throughout the world. Over half a million women encounter complications due to childbirth ...