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Paradox of risk: sexuality and HIV/AIDS among young people with physical disabilities in Nyanga, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
The current study aimed to describe the paradox of risk through an
exploration of the experiences and perceptions of sexuality and HIV/AIDS
among physically disabled young people in Nyanga, South Africa. This is
against ...
The need for physiotherapy support for teachers in inclusive education for the inclusion of learners with physical disabilities in selected schools in Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The purpose of the study was to explore the need for physiotherapy support for teachers in selected inclusive schools in Zambia. The study aimed to determine teachers skills and teachers attitudes as they included learners ...
Impact of a lifestyle physical activity intervention on school going children's physical activity participation
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
Associated with physical inactivity and obesity are numerous other health risks which have become a major health concern. A steady decrease in the levels of physical activity during childhood and adolescents have been noted ...
Physical inactivity among high school learners in Belhar - a public health concern
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
For many decades, the World Health Organisation had highlighted the growing importance of chronic non-communicable diseases in developed and developing countries, with an increase in lifestyle-related diseases. Physical ...
Perceived constraints to physical activity among paramedical institution students in Uganda
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
Research has clearly shown that all individuals will benefit from regular physical activity. Unfortunately, young adults including college and university students are not physically active on a regular basis worldwide. In ...
The development of a multidimensional instrument to assess the severity, functional limitation and psychosocial restriction in individuals with chronic headache
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
Headache disorders constitute a public-health problem which impacts on individuals and society. The functional limitation and psychosocial restriction, caused by chronic headache, may be a more reliable indication of the ...
Health risk behaviours among black adolescent females in the Strand: A mixed- method investigation
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
In South Africa there are currently 44.8 million people under the age of 20 years accounting for approximately 44% of the total South African population. Literature has indicated a number of lifestyle behaviors which account ...
The physical needs of the elderly with regard to physiotherapy services in the Livingstone District, Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The purpose of this study was to identify the physical needs of the elderly with regard to physiotherapy services in the Livingstone district in Zambia. The objectives were to determine the knowledge of the elderly on the ...
Paradox of risk: sexuality and HIV/AIDS among young people with physical disabilities in Nyanga, South Africa.
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
There is also assumption, that physically disabled young people do not experience challenges in expressing their sexuality and accessing HIV/AIDS prevention services, to the same extent as other disability groups such as ...
Toxicological and antifertility investigations of oleanolic acid in male vervet monkeys (chlorocebus aethiops)
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
Introduction: Plant extracts and herbal preparations are often marketed as natural and safe alternatives to conventional medicines for the prevention and treatment of a variety of ailments, without proof of efficacy and ...