Browsing Health Sciences by Subject "Adolescence"
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Adolescent offenders’ experiences of father involvement in a South African
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)The literature reviewed for the purpose of this study suggests the potential role of father absence in adolescent offender behaviour and incarceration. Nevertheless, the research focus on this subject matter has predominantly ... -
Diabetes management the lived experiences of adolescents with well-controlled type 1 diabetes
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Type 1 diabetes is regarded as the most common serious endocrinological disorder among adolescents worldwide. Despite suggested annual increases in diagnoses of the disease among children globally, the prevalence thereof ... -
Exploring identity development in adolescents living with type 1 diabetes : a critical review
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) can be described as a chronic autoimmune disease characterised by increased blood glucose level which are due to the insulin deficiency. The prevalence of T1DM in adolescents is increasing ... -
A health promotional physical activity programme for adolescents in a semi-urban community : PLAY-study
(North-West University, 2007)Physical activity (PA) and physical fitness (PF) are regarded as important elements of a healthy lifestyle (Sallis & Patrick, 1994:304; Saxena et al., 2002; Beets & Pitetti, 2004:1796). Literature revealed that adolescents ... -
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 ... -
Position-specific characteristics for elite adolescent male rugby players in the North West province
(North-West University (South-Africa)., 2019)The purpose of this study was to identify position- and age-specific anthropometric, physical and motor characteristics of 15- to 18-year-old elite adolescent male South African Rugby Union players in the North West province. ... -
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 ... -
The prevalence and changes in postural abnormalities during the course of adolescence amongst a selected group of black children : the PAHL-study
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Evidence exists that during growth and development in children and adolescents’ various postural disorders may occur, especially in school-age children. Research regarding the changes in posture during the course of ... -
Die verband tussen fisieke aktiwiteit, postuurafwykings en sosio-ekonomiese toestande by swart adolessente
(North-West University, 2008)Socio-economic status form a big part of each person's physical development. Socio-economic status is defined by house income, house standards, family size, physical activity level and parents education level and occupation. ...