Browsing Health Sciences by Subject "Ageing"
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Cardiovascular dysfunction and specific coping mechanisms in Africans
(North-West University, 2005)Motivation: Cardiovascular dysfunction and hypertension are some of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the African population. According to the World Health Organisation the increases in these diseases are ... -
Cardiovascular dysfunction in black South Africans: an investigation from various perspectives
(North-West University, 2010)Motivation: The prevalence of cardiovascular dysfunction, especially hypertension, in Africans has increased dramatically over the past few decades. Despite considerable in- depth studies, cardiovascular diseases remain ... -
Exploring experiences of active ageing among older residents in a retirement village
(2014)The population of older persons has increased dramatically over the years in South Africa as well as internationally. As populations continue to age, the concept of active ageing has received increasing attention from ... -
Psychosocial needs of a group of older people in a residential facility
(2015)This study, which is part of a research project conducted to explore the experiences of quality of life of older people living in a residential facility, focuses specifically on the psychosocial needs of these residents. ...