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A cross-sectional descriptive study of occupational therapy students’ perceptions and attitudes towards spirituality and spiritual care in occupational therapy education
(Springer, 2016)
Spirituality and spiritual care both have received increased attention over the course of this past decade from different disciplines. However, for many years, in the occupational therapy profession, the importance of ...
“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 ...
Occupational therapy graduates’ reflections on their ability to cope with primary healthcare and rural practice during community service
(Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa, 2017)
BACKGROUND: Occupational therapy graduates are expected to deliver service in public health facilities using a primary healthcare
approach (PHC) during their community service year. There is limited literature available ...
Occupation-based practice in a tertiary hospital setting: occupational therapists’ perceptions and experiences
(Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa, 2017)
Occupation-based practice is an important feature of occupational therapy. There is however limited research regarding occupational
therapists’ experiences with occupation-based practice. This study aimed to explore ...
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 ...
The quality of life of HIV-infected and non-infected women post-caesarean section delivery
(AOSIS OpenJournals Publishing AOSIS (Pty) Ltd, 2017)
There is a dearth of literature on the postnatal quality of life (QoL) of women. This study aimed to determine to QoL of HIV-infected and non-infected women post-caesarean section delivery. This prospective, longitudinal ...
Clients' perceptions of an occupational therapy intervention at a substance use rehabilitation centre in the Western Cape
(Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa (OTASA), 2015)
Substance use among adolescents is a significant health and social problem and affects occupational performance. While occupational
therapy interventions are available at substance use rehabilitation centres in the Western ...
Perceived parental control, restructuring ability, and leisure motivation: A cross-cultural comparison
(Taylor & Francis, 2016)
Leisure is viewedworldwide as an important developmental context for adolescents. As leisure research and programs are shared across nations,
it is crucial to examine the cultural equivalence of leisure-related constructs
and ...
The state of methamphetamine ('tik') use among youth in the Western Cape, South Africa
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2016)
BACKGROUND Methamphetamine use among youth in the Western Cape Province of South Africa has increased at alarming rates over the
past decade. Although current estimates of youth use exist, they range from 2% to 12%.
OBJECTIVES ...
Meaning and purpose in the occupations of gang-involved young men in Cape Town
(Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa (OTASA), 2016)
INTRODUCTION: Involvement in gangs negatively influences the lives of many young men living in Cape Town, South Africa. There is a
need to better understand young men's motives and reasons for belonging to gangs as efforts ...