Browsing Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) by Subject "children"
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Body composition profiles of underweight and obese grade one learners in the North West Province of South Africa : NW–CHILD study
(North-West University, 2013)Body composition profiles including stunting, wasting and underweight, overweight and obesity, can all affect the health, motor development and academic achievements of children. South Africa (SA), a developing, middle-income ... -
Comparison of weight gain to age- and sex-specific norms in children 2 to 10 years old on highly active anti-retroviral treatment
(North-West University, 2018)Background: Growth charts are essential tools used for the evaluation of children's health and nutritional status. Growth monitoring has been used to identify children who may require highly active anti-retroviral therapy ... -
A critical assessment of the ticket purchase behaviour of younger theatre audiences
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Live theatre has been part of society for many years, but a decline in ticket sales and an aging market are just a few of the many obstacles that have been forcing live theatre platforms such as performing art competitions, ... -
Exploring best practices in animal–assisted therapy with children in the Western Cape
(North-West University, 2013)This dissertation serves as a report on the qualitative exploration of best practices in animal-assisted therapy (AAT) with children. The aim of the study was to explore and describe best practices in the field of AAT with ... -
Psychological well–being of HIV–affected children and their experience of a community based HIV stigma reduction and wellness enhancement intervention
(North-West University, 2012)The HIV epidemic does not only affect people living with HIV or AIDS but has a large impact on the children. They are being stigmatised by association. There is paucity in research on HIV stigma interventions. In addition, ... -
The role of a leisure–based programme on the relationship and attitudes of divorced single–parent families
(North-West University, 2013)Divorce can be seen as one of the major causes of single-parent households (Janzen & Harris, 1997:134). Among the obvious difficulties families face as a result of divorce, other difficulties such as lack of time for family ... -
The social worker, as an expert witness in sexual offences committed against children
(North-West University, 2012)Sexual offence against children is a complex issue and a major problem in South Africa. Trained and skilled social workers as expert witnesses are needed to help the courts deal with this problem in our courts. A specialised ... -
Sosiale merkers van hoëkonflik egskeidings waarby kinders betrokke is
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)It is common for couples to experience negative outcomes and feelings during the divorce process. However, when there are children involved, it becomes essential to identify the divorce processes which could develop into ...