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Perceptions and experiences of migrant informal traders: a case study in the small town of Howick Pietermaritzburg.
(2021)Over the past decade the number of people on the move has grown steadily. In the absence of formal employment options, many migrants turn to the informal economy to secure their livelihoods. The number of migrant informal ... -
Contemporary partnership patterns among the Zulu population: perceptions of University of KwaZulu-Natal students.
(2019)The Zulu ethnic group is grappling with the contestations between tradition and modernity, where it is hard to find families that are purely traditional or completely modernized. The hybrid of the two is more prevalent, ... -
Transitioning from homelands to South Africa: coping mechanisms employed by international students at institutions of higher learning.
(2021)While the number of international students studying in South Africa has increased in the past years, South Africa has become one of the few African countries where higher education is attainable and tertiary institutions ... -
Perspectives and experiences of youth of sexual and reproductive health services in Lindelani Township.
(2021)Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) is an essential part of life for every human being. Many countries have worked in solidarity to maintain barrier-free SRH services worldwide. However, young people continue to face ... -
Demographic, socio-economic, and the lifestyle risk factor of cigarette smoking associated with asthma in South African adults in 2017.
(2019)The current study aimed to explore demographic factors, socio-economic factors and modifiable risk factors, mainly cigarette smoking, and the influence they had on asthma among South African adults in the year 2017. The ... -
I-lobola in contemporary South Africa: perspectives and experiences of young people.
(2020)Marriage continues to be an important aspect of life for people around the world, it is a respected way of family formation and a way for two people to unite including their families. In South Africa, it is often expected ... -
Informal foreign small business enterprises: contribution and experiences.
(2020)Informal migrant small business enterprises have increased dramatically in Tugela Ferry Town. The study examines the contribution of informal migrant enterprises in employment creation and enhancement of economic growth ... -
Men’s involvement in contraceptive decision making: perspectives and experiences of young men.
(2021)Traditionally family planning was seen as the female’s responsibility as it is women that get pregnant. However, increasingly there is recognition that it should be a shared responsibility between women and men. The ... -
Contraceptive use amongst women of rural KwaZulu-Natal: a case study of Ntabamhlophe.
(2020)Sexual and reproductive health practices among women has been widely researched in South Africa. However, little is known about the contraceptive practices of older women in rural areas of South Africa as they are often ... -
The demographic and human development indicators of KwaZulu-Natal.
(2020)This study will explore Demographic and Human Development Indicators of the province of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) from the 2016 Community Survey (CS) conducted by Statistics South Africa. Limited research has been conducted ... -
Street trading as a livelihood strategy: a case study of immigrants in Durban.
(2019)Street trading is part of the informal economy. Many people have rendered the informal sector a useful economy for making money. Trading in the Central Districts Business has remained an effective method of making a ... -
Estimating the impact of maternal sociodemographic factors on nutrition and anthropometric outcomes of mothers and children in South Africa.
(2021)The overriding purpose of this study was to determine the impact of maternal socioeconomic and/or sociodemographic factors on both maternal and childhood nutrition and health in South Africa. This study draws on a ... -
Exploring perceptions and stigma of tuberculosis among the young adults in a rural area of KwaZulu-Natal.
(2021)Tuberculosis continues to remain as one of the major health problems and it is the leading cause of death among youth in South Africa. Although several studies have explored community perceptions when it comes to ... -
Provincial differences in the number of antenatal care visits for pregnant women in South Africa: evidence from the 2016 South African Demographic and Health Survey.
(2021)The aim of this study was to analyse the levels of antenatal care in South Africa, investigate the provincial differences in antenatal care visits, and examine the sociodemographic and socioeconomic factors associated with ... -
Provision of healthcare services: perspectives and experiences of the elderly in the case study of Umkomaas.
(2020)The number of elderly has increased in South Africa, however, ageing is usually accompanied by poorer health. There are health concerns as a person ages, which necessitate regular check-ups. There is a dearth in research ... -
Examining the impact of cohabitation on fertility amongst South Africans: an analysis of the National Income Dynamics study data.
(2019)Conducted studies on marriage patterns in South Africa have shown a clear trend towards decreasing proportions of married women and an increase in age at first marriage. Despite marriage being one of the proximate determinants ... -
The influence of massive open online courses on youth job search behaviour: an explorative case study of Durban youths.
(2018)This study attempts to merge South African job search behaviours with massive open online course (MOOC) literature in an attempt to discover what effects online certification can have on youth outlooks and job search ... -
Experiences and challenges of international migrant students: at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (Howard College)
(2019)Globalization and internationalization has played an influential role in increasing the number of international students studying in foreign institutions. Over the last couple of decades the number of international ... -
Socio-economic challenges facing the elderly: perspectives and experiences of older people in Folweni township in KwaZulu Natal.
(2019)The “number of older persons in South Africa is larger than in any other country in Africa. In 2017, approximately 4.54 million (8.4%) people were aged 60 years and over. The number of older persons is likely to increase ... -
Investigating water interruptions, household improvement of drinking water, and diarrhoea among children under five in South Africa.
(2020)Diarrhoeal disease is one of the leading causes of death among children under five (WHO, 2019). The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors associated with diarrhoea in children under five, particularly household ...
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