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Kreatiwiteit en emosionele intelligensie as aspekte van psigologiese weerbaarheid by kinders
(North-West University, 2012)
South African children are exposed to an enormous amount of risk factors to their development and adjustment. Research reveals that, in all probability, they do not have sufficient protective factors at their disposal to ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Social work services for children affected by HIV/AIDS in a rural area
(North-West University, 2005)
HIV/AIDS infections are an increasingly alarming pandemic, therefore it will remain
being a challenge and a priority. The efforts of all participating and active stakeholders are appreciated in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
This ...
An indigenous perspective with regard to the Tsonga children in need of care
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
Thousands of children in need of care and protection in South Africa, especially in the rural communities are indigenously protected and taken care of by their close family members or relatives. The Homu 14B Rural Community ...
Motor development and growth status of 2 to 6-year old children infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
(North-West University, 2007)
Research indicates that children with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) / Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) display a variety of neuro-developmental, cognitive, motor and nutritional deficiencies (Epstein el al., ...
'n Motoriese, fisieke en liggaamsamestellingsprofiel en die effek van 'n perseptueel–motoriese ontwikkelingsprogram by graad 1–leerders in die Noordwes–Provinsie
(North-West University, 2012)
Several researchers have reported that the perceptual-motor skills of today’s children are not optimally developed. Furthermore, childhood obesity has increased worldwide and is a cause for concern due to the effect that ...
The extent and nature of food marketing to children in South African supermarkets
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2022)
Background: Childhood overweight and obesity is on the rise in South Africa. If no obesity prevention strategies are implemented, South Africa could experience an overwhelming burden of obesity-related morbidities. Research ...