Browsing Faculty of Health Sciences by Author "10066071 - Ryke, Elizabeth Hermina"
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Assessing mental health services in a rural setting: service providers’ perspective
Matsea, Thabisa; Ryke, Elma; Weyers, Mike (Taylor & Francis, 2018)Addressing the inadequate and poor provision of mental health services in rural areas is a world-wide challenge. Most people with mental illness in these areas do not have access to mental health services. Using eight ... -
Community caregivers' perspectives of community well-being in a mining community
Koen, Vicki; Ryke, Elizabeth Hermina; Watson, Martha Jacoba; Van Eeden, Elize Sonja (AOSIS, 2017)Mining communities throughout the Southern African Development Community are faced with numerous challenges impacting on their wellbeing. As part of an integrative multidisciplinary research project, this study sought to ... -
The competency base of social workers with regard to attachment theory in foster care supervision: a pilot study
Botes, Wezet; Ryke, Elizabeth Hermina (Department of Social Work, University of Stellenbosch, 2011)Attachment theory has re-emerged in recent years as a critical factor in understanding and determining the quality of relationships between the primary caregiver and the child. Social workers were asked what they know and ... -
Heavy drinking and interpersonal violence at and around different alcohol outlets in the North West Province, South Africa
Ryke, Elizabeth Hermina; Phetlho-Thekisho, Nomonde; Strydom, Herman (Stellenbosch University, 2013)South Africa has one of the highest per capita alcohol consumption levels in the world, with social norms dictating that when people drink, then consumption is heavy. On the other hand, South Africa also faces a globally ... -
Intervention strategies used to address alcohol abuse in the North West Province, South Africa
Setlalentoa, Marilyn; Ryke, Elma; Strydom, Herman (Stellenbosch University Library and Information Service, 2015)Alcohol abuse has been reported as a major concern and is a source of social and economic problems in many developing countries such as South Africa (Monteiro, 2001:98; WHO, 2014:1). The Minister of Social Development ... -
Legal instruments to consider in structuring parenting plans
Robinson, Tanya; Ryke, Elizabeth Hermina; Stewart, Linda; Wessels, Cornelia Cecilia (Department of Social Work, University of Stellenbosch, 2011)With amendments made to the Children’s Act 38 of 2005 that makes provision for parenting plans, legal and mental health professionals now have the responsibility of structuring plans for divorcing families in South Africa. ... -
Professional views of mental health and legal professionals relating to the divorcing family and parenting plans
Robinson, Tanya; Ryke, Elma; Wessels, Cornelia (SAPSAC, 2018)The concept of parenting plans is included in section 33 of the Children’s Act 38 of 2005 and emphasis is placed on professionals that should assist the divorcing family to structure parenting plans when going through ... -
The social aspects of alcohol misuse/abuse in South Africa
Setlalentoa, B.M.P.; Pisa, P.T.; Thekisho, G.N.; Ryke, E.H.; Loots, D.T. (Medpharm Publications, 2010)Use of alcohol in Africa, particularly in South Africa, has a long history and is a way of life for many people, regardless of their socio-economic background. Alcohol abuse has many negative economic, social and health ... -
Stakeholders’ views regarding their role as support system for people with mental illness and their families in rural South Africa
Matsea, Thabisa; Ryke, Elma; Weyers, Mike (Springer, 2019)The diverse needs associated with mental illness warrant for the provision of mental health care by various sources. The South African government recognises the involvement of stakeholders as a potential means of narrowing ... -
Strategies for work-family balance in a South African context
Bisschoff, Marlize; Koen, Vicki; Ryke, Elma H. (Taylor & Francis, 2018)Finding and maintaining work–family balance has become an increasingly difficult challenge for South African families due to various factors, including economic, political, social and cultural changes that can impact ... -
Substance abuse and the workplace: a situation analysis
Smook, Breggie; Ubbink, Marie; Ryke, Elma H.; Strydom, Herman (Univ Stellenbosch, 2018)Substance abuse among the employed in South Africa has increased in recent years with major economic consequences for employers. Specialist outpatient treatment programmes are available to employers, yet few employees are ... -
Towards a social niche assessment instrument
Ryke, Elizabeth H; Botha, Karel F.H.; Strydom, Hermanus (University of Stellenbosch, Department of Social Work, 2008)