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Ukukhishwa kwezisu - ' taking out the stomach ' : young women's conversations about abortion in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2015)The World Health Organisation (WHO) (2004) estimates that 68 000 women die a year from injuries sustained during unsafe abortions. 38,000 of those women are estimated to be from Africa. 19 million of the 46 million abortion ... -
Umbumbulu taxi drivers' attitudes concerning condom use and dual contraceptive use by their female partners.
(2015)Sub-Saharan Africa remains most severely affected by HIV/AIDS, with nearly one in every 20 adults living with HIV and accounting for 71% of people living with the disease worldwide However, according to UNAIDS at least 86% ... -
The un/changing face of the Khomani : representation through promotional media.
(2009)This dissertation involves a longitudinal study of the promotional materials of !Xaus Lodge, a community-owned lodge in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. The study engages with stakeholders of the Lodge in order to assess ... -
Underdogs on top : troubling positions for boys and a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
(2017)Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) accounts for one of the largest number of health referrals amongst children. As a mental health diagnosis, it has undergone multiple conceptual revisions over the years, where ... -
An undergraduate survey : why do students enrol to study psychology?
(1999)This endeavor emerges out of a context of widespread consultation around a clearer, internationally recognizable practice framework for psychology in South Africa, as well as the implications of programme design as demanded ... -
Understanding caregivers' experiences of disclosure to HIV-positive children.
(2016)South Africa has the highest burden of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the world, with a large number of peri-natally infected children. With the advent of antiretroviral treatment, these children are now able to live into ... -
Understanding child sex offenders : implications for the protection of children.
(2015-09-15)Although largely underreported, the incidence of child sexual abuse (CSA) is increasing in South Africa within a context of engendered violence, inequalities, wider structural, cultural challenges, and the secrecy and ... -
Understanding high school teachers' perceptions of the factors influencing academic success of learners in rural KwaZulu-Natal.
(2013)The value of schools as systems for encouraging positive adaptation and development has gained recognition in resilience research. As key role players in the school environment, teachers play a central role in fostering ... -
Understanding needs and wants in context : the lived experiences of adolescents from low income households in Newlands West, Durban.
(2016)The starkly contrasting socio-economic classes embedded in South African communities imply that whilst some can be considered good consumers others will be excluded. As a result, pressures mount on adolescents to consume-not ... -
An understanding on the nature of rural crimes: a case study of Kwa-Maphumulo eStezi.
(2017)Very little research has been done on rural crimes. The study at hand aims to understand the nature of rural crimes. The study employed an empirical research approach and design. This study was conducted at Kwa-Maphumulo ... -
Understanding risk influences for sexual violence against women on a tertiary institution campus in South Africa.
(2007)This qualitative study focused on understanding risk influences for sexual violence against female students at the University of KwaZulu Natal, Westville Campus (formerly the University of Durban- Westville) in South Africa ... -
Understanding sexuality of persons with disability in residential facilities in Gauteng, South Africa : perceptions of service providers and people with disabilities.
(2017)This study explored the realities of people with disabilities living in institutions in Gauteng, South Africa. The study focused on perspectives of service providers and people with disabilities. There is limited research ... -
Understanding social workers' experiences of using play therapy techniques with children.
(2017)The motivation to conduct this study arose from the researcher’s experience of working with children suffering emotional distress emanating from challenges such as abuse and family violence. It was found that, in the absence ... -
Understanding the bio-psychosocial effects of whoonga use by youth in KwaMashu Township, north of Durban.
(2016)Drug addiction is a chronic disease with users suffering bio-psycho and social effects. Whoonga is a relatively new addition to the drug market. The devastating effects on the lives of young people using whoonga have not ... -
Understanding the economic and psychosocial experiences of single parents in KwaDambuza.
(2014-10-29)When single-parent households are consequences of intentional or unintentional reasons, they are often associated with economic and psychosocial challenges. This study aimed to understand, explore, describe and interpret ... -
Understanding the experiences of caregivers of HIV infected children at a public hospital in Durban.
(2014-09-04)Globally HIV and AIDS are considered to be a major health and developmental challenge facing humanity. The HIV infection of children is not only an area of great concern for families but for the future of humankind. Caring ... -
Understanding the experiences of people recovering from drug use at the ARCA Rehabilitation Centre in Durban.
(2015)Background: Recently there has been a significant increase in treatment demand in South Africa for heroin (an opioid), a dangerous and extremely addictive drug that remains popular among different segments of the population, ... -
Understanding the experiences of young widows in rural KwaZulu-Natal.
The collapse of apartheid in South Africa meant the end of gender discrimination and power imbalances against women as a minority population. Currently, South Africa is undergoing a process of fundamental transformation ... -
Understanding the training and support needs of crisis interventionists at an organisation for the abused.
(2012)Using a qualitative and interpretive approach, this research focuses on the training and support needs of crisis interventionists volunteering at an organisation for the abused. This research developed out of a need ... -
Understanding user profiles for oral PrEP uptake: a qualitative study with adolescent girls, young women and men in Vulindlela, South Africa.
(2017)HIV and Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) have become a global public health problem. About 36.7 million people were living with HIV in 2016 and Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 19.4 million of those living with ...