Browsing Health Sciences by Subject "Children"
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Antibiotic usage in South Africa: a longitudinal analysis of medicine claims data
(2014)The main aim of the study was to determine the prescribing patterns of antibiotics with an emphasis on fluoroquinolones in the private health sector of South Africa. The empirical study followed a quantitative, descriptive, ... -
Antidepressant usage by South African children and adolescents : a drug utilisation review
(2013)This study set out to review and analyse aspects of antidepressant prescribing in children and adolescents in a section of the private health care sector of South Africa. The research was conducted in two phases, namely a ... -
The appropriateness of the Tower of LondonDX to measure executive skills in children during neuropsychological assessment: a rapid review
(North-West University, 2018)The aim of the current study was to conduct a rapid review focused on the existing literature to explore the appropriateness of the TOLDX as a measure of executive functioning in children. The research findings of existing ... -
Black men's experiences regarding women's and children's rights : a social work perspective
(North-West University, 2003)The promotion of women's and children's rights excluded men from the process. The implementation of these rights called for a shift in domestic power relations. Men, especially certain black men, were plunged in predicament ... -
Body composition and systematic low-grade inflammation in children : the PLAY study
(North-West University, 2006)Background: Obesity-related diseases are arising as a major problem among children. inflammation has recently been identified to play an important role in the relationship between obesity.- as well as stunting-related ... -
Comparison of waist circumference distribution of South African black children from different study populations
(North-West University, 2010)Studies in both children and adults indicate that waist circumference (WC), a measure of abdominal obesity is closely related to cardiovascular risk factors. The accurate identification of abdominally obese children in ... -
Die belewing van sosiale ondersteuning by kinders uit egskeidinggesinne
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2002)This study forms part of an inter-university research project that studies the psychological resilience of children in late-middle childhood in the South African context. The goal of the current study was to determine ... -
The difference and relationship between Developmental Coordination Disorder and health related fitness in 10- to 11-year-old South African children : the NW-CHILD study
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Various researchers reported that children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) are more likely to be overweight and obese than their typically developing peers. Furthermore, several studies have found that ... -
Eating habits and nutrient intakes of 10-15 year old children in the North West Province
(North-West University, 2005)During adolescence, the nutritional needs are higher than at any other time in the lifecycle. Childhood food practices persist into late adolescence and children's food preferences predict their food consumption patterns. ... -
The effect of an enhanced quality physical education programme on physical activity and fitness among grade 7-learners in Potchefstroom
(2015)The low physical activity (PA) levels of children have become a national public health concern in South Africa. Moreover, the quality of Physical Education (PE) in South African schools has been compromised by challenges ...
