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Motherhood experiences of mothers living with HIV and the emerging patterns relating to their mother-child attachment relationships
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remains an epidemic in Southern Africa which disproportionately affects women in their reproductive year, many of which are or will become mothers. HIV is a communicable virus that ... -
Mothers' breastfeeding experiences and practices: An explorative mixed methods study in the sub-district of Tlokwe, North West Province, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Background: The World Health Organization has set a target for exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) of 50% at country level by 2025. Despite national efforts, without accelerated efforts at scale, South Africa will not meet the ... -
The motivation for healthy lifestyle habits amongst South African urban corporate consumers
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Consumers’ lifestyle habits play a vital role in their overall well-being. In analysing and grasping the role that healthy lifestyle habits play, the motivations that consumers require to adopt and maintain such habits in ... -
Motivation of women to participate in an income-generating project : the FLAGH programme
(2013)There is a large amount of poverty-stricken people in South Africa, especially among female farm dwellers. Poverty is a problem with many facets that needs a multi-dimensional approach. One of the approaches used to ... -
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., ... -
Motoriese ontwikkelingstatus, aandagafleibaarheid-hiperaktiwiteitsindroom (ADHD) en leerverwante probleme by 6- en 7-jarige kinders in Potchefstroom
(North-West University, 2006)Children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) find academic and performing age-appropriate perceptual-motor skills more difficult than their peers. According to research, children classified as learning disabled ... -
'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 ... -
Movement patterns and heart rate recordings of South African Rugby Union referees during actual match–play refereeing
(North-West University, 2011)Worldwide research regarding the movement patterns, heart rate recordings and work–to–rest ratios of rugby union referees is very limited. It is therefore very important to extend research regarding this topic. The first ... -
Multicultural competence of psychologists in the South Africa context: a rapid review
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Multicultural competence in the psychology profession refers to a psychologist’s ability to offer quality and suitable care to diverse patients despite socio-cultural dissimilarities and other systemic challenges (Schouler-Ocak ... -
Music elements addressing selected physiological breastfeeding challenges: a systematic review
(North-West University, 2019)Background Scientific information underlying the beneficial uses of therapeutic music has been widely published, but its application to enhance lactation and breastfeeding outcomes still need to be studied. Breastfeeding ... -
Myeloperoxidase and the vasculature in young adults : the African-PREDICT study
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)Background and motivation: Myeloperoxidase (MPO) is an enzyme with both pro-inflammatory and pro-oxidative functions. Previous studies in the United States have found MPO levels to be higher in African American than in ... -
'n Bepaling van organisasieklimaat in blanke verplegingskolleges in Transvaal
(North-West University (South-Africa), 1994)Nursing education is responsible for the establishment of a nursing corps which satisfies the needs of the profession and of society. Safe and effective nursing not only requires knowledge and competence on the part of the ... -
'n Eksperimentele evaluering van die ultralaefrekwensieversnellings ballistokardiogram van die rot
(North-West University (South-Africa), 1981)AN EXPERIMENTAL EVALUATION OF THE ULTRA FREQUENCY ACCELERATION BALLISTOCARDIOGRAM THE RAT An indirect method that can be used for the evaluation of cardiovascular changes in man and small animals can be of great use ... -
'n Eksperimentele ondersoek van oorkanaaltemperatuur as meting van kerntemperatuur by die mens
(North-West University (South-Africa), 1991)The human body is frequently exposed to extreme heat in performing one's daily task. Overexposure to these conditions may lead to deviations and hyperthermia. Such abnormalities may have fatal consequences if no steps ... -
'n Ergonomiese ondersoek in 'n masjienwerkswinkel in die petrochemiese industrie
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2001)Ergonomics is certainly one of the most important factors, which must be considered in the planning, and layout of building and offices. Working in unnatural and uncomfortable positions increase the physical stress on ... -
'n Evaluering van 'n spanbenadering by die bepaling van beheer en toesig van kinders
(North-West University (South-Africa), 1998)THE PSYCHOLOGICAL TEAM APPROACH TO THE CUSTODY OF CHILDREN The purpose of this research is to compare the meaningfulness of the team approach with regard to the evaluation of custody of children with that of a single ... -
'n Fisiologiese ondersoek van die invloed van kultuurverbondenheid op die hantering van akute stres by verstedelikte Tswana mans
(North-West University (South-Africa), 1995)Urbanization is increasing worldwide, also in South Africa (Yach, 1990: 21) This can be a stressful experience accompanied by changes in lifestyle and health (Lore, 1993:357). Among traditional, rural communities the ... -
'n Fondswerwingstrategie vir 'n geaffilieerde welsynorganisasie
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2001)At present fundraising is a problematic management activity for welfare organisations. From the investigation it was for instance established that only four of the twenty-one organisations have fundraising plans at their ... -
‘n Geneeskundige maatskaplikewerkperspektief op die psigososiale aspekte van Mialgiese Enkefalomiëlitis
(North-West University (South-Africa), 1997)Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), also called the chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), is a controversial illness which has received increasing media attention in recent years. The condition has debilitating effects on both the ... -
'n Klantesorgprogram vir 'n algemene mediesepraktyk
(North-West University (South-Africa), 1995)1. To measure the level of service quality provided by the medical practice to its' patients. 2. To ascertain which aspects of the service that the patients receive , they value most. 3. It further shows that it ...