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Extended characterisation and validation of an animal model of post-traumatic stress disorder : behavioural, molecular and pharmacological studies
(North-West University, 2007)Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder precipitated by exposure to a severe traumatic event. Given the socio-economic impact of the disorder, and the increasing rates of trauma worldwide, PTSD is set ... -
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 ... -
Extraction of canola oil with supercritical carbon dioxide
(North-West University, 2006)The objective of the study was to extract canola oil from seed (Brassica napus) by means of supercritical carbon dioxide (sc-CO2). Extractions were performed with a laboratory scale supercritical fluid extractor (LECO ... -
Extraction of Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) oil with supercritical carbon dioxide
(North-West University, 2004)The principal objective of this study was to extract sunflower (Helianthus annuus) oil from seed with supercritical carbon dioxide (sc-C02) as an alternative to the cold-press method and subsequent 3-stage refining ... -
Extraction of lutein from marigold flower with supercritical carbon dioxide
(North-West University, 2005)The objective of the study was to extract lutein, an active component of marigold flower (Tagetes erecta) by means of supercritical carbon dioxide (sc-C02). Extractions on freeze-dried marigold petals were performed with ... -
Extraction of olive oil with supercritical carbon dioxide
(North-West University, 2005)The principal objective of this study was to extract olive oil from the fruit of Olea europaea by means of supercritical carbon dioxide (sc-C02) as an alternative to traditional methods. Extractions were performed on a ... -
Facilitating children's participation within multi-disciplinary meetings in a child and youth care centre: a social work intervention
(North-West University, 2018)On both a South African and international level there has been an increase in both literature and research on children's participation in society. This includes research that has been conducted on children's participation ... -
The facilitation of character strengths during early adulthood through Adventure Therapy : a critical review
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2022)Emerging adults are faced with a variety of challenges, including being constantly exposed to risk factors. Research, however, states that character strengths are significant enough to develop in their own right because ... -
Factors affecting mothers' choice of infant feeding method
(North-West University, 2008)The benefits of breastfeeding are well known. It has been shown that HIV is transmitted through breast milk. The HIV epidemic is threatening exclusive breastfeeding in South Africa. It is important that mothers make the ... -
Factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding amongst a cohort of mothers with infants aged 0-8 weeks in Tlokwe, North West Province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)The rate of Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) is low in South Africa. Furthermore, the EBF rate decreases as infants get older. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of EBF and breastfeeding practices of mothers with ... -
Factors associated with nutritional status of children aged 0-60 months residing in Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces
(North-West University, 2009)Background: Poor health, death, reduced human capacity, increased risk of chronic diseases later in life and poverty are the most prominent consequences of child malnutrition. Aim: This study sought to assess the ... -
Factors associated with prescribing and dispensing of schizophrenia treatment in the private health sector of South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence, medicine prescribing patterns and maximum potential savings through generic substitution in direct treatment costs associated with schizophrenia in the private health ... -
Factors contributing to low follow–up of babies born to HIV positive mothers
(North-West University, 2012)Since the implementation of the prevention of mother–to–child transmission of HIV program in South Africa in 2001, infant deaths due to HIV and AIDS have still remained high. HIV–exposed infants need to be taken for ... -
Factors contributing to non-communicable diseases amongst nurses in a rural community of the North West Province of South Africa
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2015)Background: There is an increased contribution on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) to the burden of diseases, which are a growing cause of death and disability. The impact of obesity has become a seminal public health ... -
Factors influencing implementation strategies regarding environmental design in neonatal intensive care units
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)Background Nurses working in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) in South Africa’s public hospitals might be familiar with the guidelines regarding the optimal environment for preterm infant development. However, a ... -
Factors influencing non-adherence to tuberculosis treatment in a sub-district of the North West Province
(North-West University, 2018)BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) is a worldwide concern that leads the researcher to the identification of a research gap regarding non-adherence. Non-adherence in this study refers to missed doses of treatment among pulmonary ... -
Factors influencing termination of pregnancy among young women in Mafikeng, North West Province, South Africa
(2012)The purpose of the study was to explore and describe factors influencing termination of pregnancy and describe measures that can be implemented to reduce the high rate of Termination of pregnancy (TOP). A qualitative, ... -
Factors influencing the compliance of enrolled nurses with procedural guidelines during patient care
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Background: The Free State Department of Health envisions a long and healthy life for all South Africans as one of its goals. To achieve this, the department prioritised the improvement of patient care as a means to ... -
Factors influencing the development of identity in late adolescence in South Africa : a rapid review
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)South African youth is facing an identity crisis. Answering the questions “Who am I” and “Where am I going?” are at the core of each adolescent's identity development. Although identity development is embedded within the ... -
Factors inhibiting implementation of integrated management of childhood illnesses in Primary Health Care Facilities in Mafikeng Sub-district
(North-West University (South Africa) Mafikeng Campus, 2017)Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) is a worldwide strategy started by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF). The main objective for this ...