Health Sciences
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Healthcare providers’ perceptions of providing comprehensive care to mental health care users in a community setting
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)There is a high number of recurring readmissions of mental health care users (MHCUs) which has raised concern related to factors that hinder comprehensive care also related to who and what is needed to provide comprehensive ... -
Evaluation of preceptorship in clinical learning for an undergraduate nursing programme in North West Province
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2017)The preceptorship model is widely used in nursing education as a clinical teaching strategy. The preceptorship model is a clinical learning strategy where an experienced and competent preceptor provides training to preceptees ... -
The perceptions of nurse educators on problem-based learning in a Nursing College in North West Province, SA
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Attitudes of black married men towards the changing roles and status of women
(North-West University (South-Africa), 1998)This is an exploratory study of the attitudes of black married men in Mmabatho towards the changing roles and status of women. It includes a literature review and an empirical study where 60 men (N= 60) of ages 20 to 65 ... -
Exploring the quality of nursing education at a College in the North West : students'voices
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2017)Background: Quality in higher education institutions (HEis) is no longer an option, it is a compelling factor. It is highly demanded by all stakeholders of higher education (HE), hence nursing education institutions (NEis) ... -
An investigation into crime prevention in the North West Province
(North-West University (South-Africa), 1997)Crime has become a world-wide social problem. It affects each and every person either directly or indirectly. The phenomenon destroys life, obstruct economic growth, hampers with the security of the country and destroys ... -
Attributional styles of pupils in the Molopo region
(North-West University (South-Africa), 1997)The major objective of this study was to observe attributional patterns of pupils in middle and high schools in the Mmabatho region. The study used a Random Sampling Technique to select the sample for standards 5 to 1 0 ... -
A qualitative generational comparison of learning motivation amongst South African students : apartheid and Born- free generations
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Generational comparisons in a country-specific context are an under-researched area of study. Understanding generations provides insight into social and intellectual change. In a country such as South Africa, with its ... -
Development of a positive psychology intervention to improve intrinsic motivation for the treatment of substance use disorders
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Background - People with substance use disorders (SUD) often drop out of treatment. A lack of motivation is one of the most recurrent reasons for treatment dropout, including failure to abide by treatment, relapse, and ... -
A study on the relationship of body weight and self-esteem among the female students at the University of North West
(North-West University (South-Africa), 1999)This study investigated whether female students with different body types will differ in regard to self-esteem . A quasi-experimental design was thus adopted to aid in the investigation. A sample of 50 female students was ... -
Metal ion speciation in blood plasma incorporating 2-imino-4-thiobiuret as a potential kidney imaging agent in nuclear medicine
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A drug policy and strategy for Namibia
(North-West University (South-Africa), 1992)Drug abuse has become a world-wide social problem, and many lives are destroyed because of this phenomenon. Trade in both legal and illegal drugs has become an extraordinary profitable endeavour, and with more merchants ... -
An investigation into the phenomenon of street children in the Northwest area with special reference to Molopo, Odi and Kudumane regions
(North-West University (South-Africa), 1995)This study is about street children. It focuses on the three regions of the previous Bophuthatswana area viz. Molopo, Odi and Kudumane. Using literature on the topic, previous research on this topic, and in-depth interviews, ... -
Investigation of the connection between retrenchment policy and the development of the symptoms of depression and suicidal ideations/attempts on male and female employees
(North-West University (South-Africa), 1999)An investigative study was carried out to find the connection between retrenchment policy and the development of the symptoms of depression and suicidal ideations/attempts on male and female employees. A sample of30 ... -
The group psychotherapeutic effects of human modelling psychotherapy on the self-esteem of street children identified as having low self-esteem
(North-West University (South-Africa), 1997)The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a highly specialized psychotherapeutic intervention on the self-esteem of Black and Coloured street children in Southern Africa. The literature review ... -
PTSD psychological management guidelines for raped survivors in the North West Province
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)Background - South Africa reports a high prevalence of rape. Rape care requires comprehensive medical and mental health care from the onset and during follow-up care visits. Regardless of such care, rape is associated ... -
A conceptual framework of mentoring for novice lecturers in the health training institutions in Botswana
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)Background: Mentoring is a human resource strategy that has long been recognised by many countries and is used to retain and develop teachers. However, this is inconsistently applied in educational institutions. Purpose: ... -
Exploring indigenous health care practitioners' strategies in managing women with infertility in the Ngaka Modiri Molema Health District
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)Infertility is a major reproductive problem in society which has been overlooked despite the negative effect on women. Inevitably it is the woman who bears the blame of for infertility and consequently, they are often the ... -
Level of adherence to antipsychotic drugs among mental helath care users in Tswaing Sub-district
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2014)Sub-optimal adherence to antipsychotic drugs is a global problem and it is driven by various factors which include patient, treatment, nurse patient relationship and environmental factors. These four level factors have ... -
A mediation model analyses of employment discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS in south western Nigeria
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)"Abstract not copied"
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