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Development of a training programme for professional nurses to promote the use of postpartum family planning in Epe local government area, Lagos state, Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Postpartum family planning (PPFP) is the initiation of family planning methods among
postpartum women, within 12 months after delivery. During this period, the women are a
vulnerable group of people with high unmet need ...
Exploring resilience in South African adults exposed to childhood domestic violence (dv)
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Despite an individual's demographic makeup, domestic violence (DV) is one of the most
widespread problems in the globe. Children in South Africa (SA) are frequently exposed to
domestic violence (DV), which leaves them ...
The family life and well-being of migrant day labourers in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Day labourers are individuals in the informal economy who make a living by selling their
labour and skills on the streets in return for money. The aim of this study was to examine the
lived experiences of day labourers ...
Transition interventions for adolescents on antiretroviral therapy on transfer from pediatric to adult healthcare: A systematic review
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) experience poor health outcomes such as low retention
in care, suboptimal adherence to ART, insufficient viral suppression, high morbidity and
mortality. These outcomes coincide with ...
Exploring experiences of “black tax” among emerging black middle class in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
“Black Tax” refers to the financial burden that is placed upon Black
professionals to support their immediate and extended families. There is nascent and limited
academic literature on “Black Tax”, and the available ...
The development and validation of a child in conflict with the law risk assessment scale for probation officers in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
During the planning phase of this project, the researcher intended to conduct a countrywide
South African study, as reflected in the title. However, the researcher experienced difficulty
with obtaining permission to ...
The dyad’s (older adult and adult child/grandchild) perceptions regarding legacy beliefs within a family context
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Legacy beliefs have remarkably gained interest in the field of child and
family studies, however, there is little known about the perceptions of Black African
families.This study determined the dyads’ perceptions regarding ...
Perceptions of national health insurance reforms of independent private general practitioners in the Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
National Health Insurance (NHI) is a financing reform that aims to advance Universal Health
Coverage (UHC) for all South Africans. The participation of independent private general
practitioners (GPs) is of fundamental ...
Innovation capability and social franchising: An evaluative case study of the family in focus (fif) early childhood development programme in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
International research studies on early childhood development (ECD) confirm the importance
of ECD as a key social policy phenomenon. In the South African context, this is a significant
social developmental policy and ...
A systematic review of recent interventions for adults with ADHD
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been accepted as a well-established neurodevelopmental
disorder. From being viewed as affecting children only, it is now understood as being
prevalent among adults as ...