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Dietary intake of the African-PREDICT study population
(North-West University, 2018)Background: Ethnicity and socioeconomic status (SES) contribute to the dietary intake of individuals, which, in turn, plays an important role in the development of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). South Africa (SA) is ... -
Exploring paediatric occupational therapists' knowledge and use of mindfulness as a self-regulation strategy for children in middle childhood
(North-West University, 2018)The aim of this research was to explore paediatric occupational therapists' knowledge and use of mindfulness as a self-regulation strategy for children in middle childhood. It has been proposed by researchers that mindfulness ... -
A systematic review of best practices for abortion care
(North-West University, 2013)An abortion, be it induced or spontaneous, can be a traumatic experience in the life of a woman and her family. Women can use abortion as a method of family planning or to end an unwanted pregnancy. On the contrary there ... -
Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid nutrition in breastfed and complementary fed South African infants
(North-West University, 2018)Introduction: Adequate intake of essential fatty acids (EFAs) and long-chain polyunsaturated FAs (LCPUFAs) during infancy are important for optimal growth and development. During the first six months of life, the growing ... -
Anthropometric profile, selected physical parameters, technical skills and match demands of university-level female soccer players
(North-West University, 2018)Female soccer has increased in popularity in recent years. No research exist on the physical and match performance of female soccer players in South Africa, while limited information discussing these components on sub-elite ... -
Fatty acid and micronutrient intake and status in association with allergy among pregnant urban women in South Africa
(North-West University, 2018)Background: Allergy has become a global problem, consequently reaching epidemic proportions. Worldwide, in both developed and developing countries, the prevalence of allergic disease is rising substantially, with an estimated ... -
Nurses’ coping mechanisms in a mental health establishment
(North-West University, 2018)This study notes that mental healthcare establishments are perceived as extremely stressful environments to work in when compared to general hospitals. It was therefore the aim of this study to explore and describe nurses’ ... -
Health-related physical fitness, anthropometry and physical activity levels of Zimbabwean children aged 10-12 years old: the Zimbabwe Baseline Survey
(North-West University, 2018)The future of children is being threatened to a steadily increasing extent, not least by the implications of the global obesity epidemic and ever-decreasing general levels of physical activity. Although empirical evidence ... -
Interactions of CRP-SNPs with selected contributing factors in determining CRP concentrations in black South Africans
(North-West University, 2018)Introduction: Non-communicable diseases, especially cardiovascular diseases, are on the rise globally, with low- and middle-income countries, including South Africa, at the epicentre of the increase in these conditions. ... -
Guidelines and procedures in the reporting of child sexual abuse in the public schools of Ladybrand
(North-West University, 2018)Educators, which include teachers and principals, work with children on a daily basis which enables them to detect signs of sexual abuse. According to legislation, educators should act as mandatory reporters of child sexual ... -
Physical activity and metabolic risk factors in relation to lifestyle behaviour among employees in the Vhembe District municipality of Limpopo Province
(North-West University, 2018)Physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour as daily habits are considered major causes of metabolic syndrome (MetS); hence, MetS is a highly prevalent health problem among employees. Therefore, increasing physical activity ... -
Evaluation of partogram utilization in maternity care in selected health care facilities of Bojanala District
(North-West University, 2018)Background: According to the 10th interim report on Saving Mothers (2011-2013), Bojanala Platinum District has been in the top 10 when ranked, for the number of deaths in South Africa. Causes of perinatal deaths in South ... -
The characteristics of kind and compassionate care during childbirth according to midwives
(North-West University, 2018)Background: Although compassion is considered to be of prime importance in nursing and midwifery care, there is no clear understanding of what compassionate care in childbirth entails, and how midwives’ perceive compassionate ... -
Profiling consumers within a corporate South African context according to their decision-making, physical and psycho-social well-being
(North-West University, 2018)Consumers regularly engage in decision-making to address needs and desires, but this process is complicated by globalisation and urbanisation. Decision-making is often guided by different consumer decision-making styles ... -
South African amateur golfers’ barriers in competitive games
(North-West University, 2018)Golf has increasingly become more popular on an international and national level (The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews − R&A, 2016). Merely mentioning names such as Tiger Woods, Gary Player, Ernie Els, Rory ... -
Provision of pharmaceutical care and public health services in an ambulatory elderly population
(North-West University, 2018)Background: The general aim of this study was to determine an elderly population’s expectations and experiences of pharmaceutical care (PC) and public health services (PHS). The study emphasises the important role that the ... -
Effect of omega-3 fatty acids on the clinical outcomes of mechanically ventilated critically ill patients: a systematic review
(North-West University, 2018)Introduction: Mechanical ventilation (MV) is a life-saving strategy associated with serious complications. Early weaning is required to prevent ventilator-associated events (VAE). Previous studies have shown that omega-3 ... -
Invloede op die verband tussen perseptueel-motoriese bevoegdhede en akademiese prestasie by laerskoolleerders: NW-CHILD studie
(North-West University, 2018)Perseptueel-motoriese bevoegdheid is belangrik vir kinders se algehele ontwikkeling. Dit dra veral by tot hulle kognitiewe ontwikkeling en speel gevolglik 'n belangrike rol in hul akademiese prestasie op skoolvlak. Verskeie ... -
Assessment and evaluation of in-patient diagnosis and discharge protocols of Ghanaian infants and children (0 - 59 months) diagnosed with severe acute malnutrition - the SAMAC study
(North-West University, 2018)Introduction: Complicated severe acute malnutrition (SAM) poses an enormous threat to the survival of children 0 - 59 months old. Even though the World Health Organisation (WHO) has provided diagnostic guidelines for ... -
Young adults’ experience of social support in effective diabetes management
(North-West University, 2018)The endocrine disease known as type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is increasingly being diagnosed amongst young adults. Widespread statistical information regarding T1DM in young adults is readily available. However, more ...
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