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Leisure needs and constraints of deaf adults in the North West Province
(North-West University, 2018)Marginalisation of deaf adults in terms of mainstream activities is a worrying concern. Leisure constraints (interpersonal, structural and intrapersonal) have also become an important sub-field of leisure research for ... -
Leisure needs of caregivers caring for persons with disabilities in the North West Province
(North-West University, 2018)Demands when caring for a person with disability are far more than in cases of a child of normal development (Brandon, 2007:668; Brehaut et al., 2014). As a result, these caregiving demands have negative consequences for ... -
Leptin : a bi-ethnic approach to unravel its role in cardiovascular disease, the SABPA study
(2015)Motivation - The prevalence of cardiovascular disease is on the increase in sub-Saharan Africa largely owing to lifestyle changes associated with urbanisation. Traditional diets are being replaced with diets high in saturated ... -
Leptin and cardiovascular function in African and Caucasian men and women : the SABPA study
(North-West University, 2011)Forensiese assesseringstegnieke wat tydens ondersoeke na kinder seksuele misbruik benut word, het in n hoë mate mettertyd ontwikkel. Navorsing het n waardevolle bydrae gelewer tot effektiewe en geskikte assesseringstegnieke. ... -
Leukocyte telomere length and its relation to nitric oxide metabolites in a bi-ethnic sample: the SABPA study
(North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)Aging of the cardiovascular system is associated with cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. One of the measures for biological aging is telomere length. Telomere length is considered to be more closely related to ... -
Level of adherence to antipsychotic drugs among mental helath care users in Tswaing Sub-district
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2014)Sub-optimal adherence to antipsychotic drugs is a global problem and it is driven by various factors which include patient, treatment, nurse patient relationship and environmental factors. These four level factors have ... -
Level of adherence to treatment guidelines for nimart among TB and HIV patients: a conceptual mode
(2014)Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). At least one in four deaths among people living with HIV & AIDS (PLWH) can be attributed to TB, and many of ... -
Lifestyle risk factors and bone mineral density of urban postmenopausal women in the North West Province
(2013)Background: Osteoporosis and the resultant fractures are increasing globally, making the disease an emerging public health concern. Over the last few decades osteoporosis has been recognised as a disease with a high incidence ... -
Liggaamsamestelling, groeivertraging en fisieke aktiwiteit van swart adolessente in 'n dorpsgemeenskap : PLAY studie
(North-West University, 2010)In South Africa a remarkable weight gain is found in black adolescent girls during mid-adolescence, which is not necessarily the case among boys (Kalk, 2001:577). Anthropometry is one of the most basic methods for determining ... -
Die liggaamsmates van 10 tot 14-jarige Indiërkinders in Noordwes vir gebruik in patroon-en klerekonstruksie
(North-West University, 2005)Anthropometry can be defined as the measuring of the human body. As part of an ancient science, anthropometry has developed through the years to a highly specialised science that is used with great success in amongst others, ... -
The lived body experience of the therapist-practitioner in the South African social service delivery field
(North-West University, 2018)The majority of the South African population receives counselling/psychotherapeutic services based on the Western medical framework, which has relegated the lived body to a body-as-object, that which is observable, tangible ... -
Lived experiences of divorced men in the Kingdom of Eswatini
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2022)Divorce is a significant life stressor that negatively impacts on the holistic wellness of divorced individuals. In an African, socio-cultural and patriarchal society, in particular the Kingdom of Eswatini, the pressure ... -
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 ... -
Long-lasting bio-behavioural effects of early-life sildenafil administration in stress-sensitive versus healthy control rats
(North-West University (South-Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2019)Major depressive disorder (MDD) in children and adolescents is prevalent, serious and of great concern globally. Yet, only two selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are approved for the treatment of juvenile MDD, ... -
The long-term effects of fluoxetine on stress-related behaviour and acute monoaminergic stress response in stress sensitive rats
(2014)Fluoxetine and escitalopram are the only antidepressants approved by the Food and Drug Administration of the United States of America (FDA) for treatment of major depression in children and adolescents. Both drugs are ... -
The long-term effects of methamphetamine on depressive-like behaviour and neuroplasticity in stress-sensitive rats
(2014)Methamphetamine (METH) abuse has become a fast growing drug problem that has developed into a global epidemic. In fact, METH is one of the most commonly abused substances with an estimated 35 million abusers worldwide and ... -
A longitudinal analysis of the prescribing patterns of anti–epileptic medicine by using a medicine claims database
(North-West University, 2010)The prevalence of epilepsy in society is general knowledge; however the impact on social activity as well as other daily factors are not always fully recognised. Epilepsy frequently poses a problem with regard to ... -
Longitudinal changes and interrelationships between anthropometric characteristics and motor and physical fitness abilities in adolescent girls
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)Success in sport is influenced by controllable factors, including coaching, facilities, nutrition and training programs. Less controllable factors during childhood and adolescence include influences of growth and maturation ... -
A longitudinal investigation of the cardiovascular health of a black South African cohort infected with the human immunodeficiency virus
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Motivation - The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) continues to be a global health concern, with an estimation of 38 million people living with HIV. Out of these 38 million people living with HIV, 70% are residing in ... -
A longitudinal study of the usage of acid reducing medicine using a medicine claims database
(North-West University, 2007)Acid-related disorders are common, chronic conditions that have considerable impact on a patient's quality of life. In a study conducted by Majumdar et al. (2003:2411) the prevalence of chronic acid-related disorders was ...