Browsing Health Sciences by Subject "Adolescent"
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Body composition, physical activity and C-reactive protein in children : the PLAY study
(North-West University, 2006)Obesity is currently the most common and costly nutritional problem in developed countries and ten percent of the world's school-aged children are estimated to be overweight to some extent. Low-grade systemic inflammation ... -
Comparing adolescent self-regulation among aggressors, victims and non-victims of bullying
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)The ability to self-regulate can play a vital role in adolescent development. Some researchers argue that self-regulation can be a predictor of physical and mental health in adolescents. This emphasizes the importance of ... -
Comprehensive school–health services in selected secondary schools in the North West province
(2013)Adolescents who are subjected to adverse health risks which limit school attendance and academic performance, is a national as well as an international recognised problem considering healthy youth to be productive members ... -
Development and evaluation of a psychological well–being programme for university students in Tanzania
(North-West University, 2013)The aim of this study was to investigate and describe the description of negative peer pressure by grade nine learners. The study took place within the context of adolescence, which is often described as a phase where ... -
The influence of sexuality education on the sexual knowledge and attitudes of adolescents in Busan, Korea
(North-West University, 2005)Adolescence is a period of physical, emotional, and social development that represents the transition from childhood toward adulthood. Adolescents therefore experience intense and vigorous physical changes and an increased ... -
The intake and quality of breakfast consumption among adolescents attending public secondary schools in Potchefstroom
(2014)Regular breakfast consumption among adolescents has been linked to decreased risk of obesity and chronic diseases, improved cognition and improved nutrient intake in adolescents. Despite this, research has indicated that ... -
Mentorskap in die maatskaplike funksionering van die seun in sy laat-middelkinderjare
(North-West University, 2007)The boy in his late middle childhood faces enormous changes — physically, socially and mentally. World-wide, people experience challenges - politically and economically as well as regarding social structures such as ... -
Die ontwikkeling van riglyne vir die bemagtiging van ouers vir 'n beter verhouding met hulle adolessente kinders
(North-West University, 2007)This article focuses on the development of guidelines to empower parents with adolescent children to have a better relationship with their adolescent children. A qualitative research method within the context of intervention ... -
A practice framework to facilitate reciprocal responsibility in the parent-adolescent relationship
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)Through the literature review on the parent-adolescent relationship, it became apparent that research mainly has a unidirectional focus on the relationship where parents are held responsible for the well-being of the ... -
Riglyne vir 'n MIV/VIGS-hulpverleningsprogram aan adolessente ter voorbereiding op ouers se afsterwe
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2002)This research was undertaken to determine the needs of adolescents and their experience of the death of their parents due to AIDS. AIDS is a still growing pandemic that is eliminating thousands of lives in South Africa ...