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'n Waarderingsperspektief op ouer persone se belewing van verhoudings in 'n ekonomies minderbevoorregte residensiële sorgfasiliteit
(North-West University, 2012)Older people often experience loneliness and depression, especially those dependent on institutional care. The loneliness can be attributed to multiple losses such as the loss of physical and cognitive abilities, the loss ... -
The well-being of residential students of the North-West University involved in Student Rag Community Service (SRCS)
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)Well-being can be defined as being engaged in life and expressing one's social, emotional, physical and intellectual potential in leading a life with purpose, meaningful relationships with others and proficiency and ... -
What is the optimum diet for asymptomatic HIV-infected people (AHIV)? : a public health approach
(North-West University, 2007)OBJECTIVE: The main aim of this thesis was to investigate the role of nutrition during "early" HIV-infection in African women. METHODS: Data reported in this investigation formed part of two cross-sectional studies, the ... -
Withania somnifera as a topical anti-melanoma agent
(North-West University (South Africa), 2016)In recent years people have become more attuned to the use of natural products for medicinal purposes as the belief is that natural products have fewer side effects. While it is true that natural products have medicinal ... -
Women's income-generating activities in a disadvantaged farming community : towards sustainability
(North-West University, 2006)A multi-disciplinary study, referred to as the THUSA Project, (Transition, Health and Urbanisation in South Africa) was conducted in the North-West University between 1996 and 1999. This study identified farm dwellers in ... -
Women's views and experiences of continuous support during childbirth : a meta-synthesis
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Background: Despite the known benefits of continuous support during childbirth, the practice is still not routinely implemented in all maternity settings and women’s perspectives might not be considered. This study aimed ... -
Work place adversities and resilience in a group of designated social workers in the Free State
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)Child protection social workers are assigned statutory authority to protect vulnerable children and to uphold their rights. This group of professionals are at risk for several negative outcomes due to various workplace ... -
Work–related basic need satisfaction and flourishing of employees in a corporate pharmacy environment
(2014)South Africa currently has one pharmacist per 3849 of the population, which is considerably below the recommendation of one per 2300 of the population. Pharmacists are under a lot of pressure to perform at a certain level ... -
Young adult males' experiences of relationships with older persons in an economically deprived community in the North West Province
(2014)This article describes how young adult males experience relationships with older people in an economically deprived community. Intergenerational relations refer to the relationship between people who are either familially ... -
Young adult women's meaning making of living with Type 1 Diabetes
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Diabetes is described as an always-present disease and an ongoing process of adjustment. Diabetes has an impact on the emotional, psychological and social functioning of the young adult. According to the International ... -
Young adults' experiences of their relationships with familialy-related older people
(2014)Intergenerational relationships can be defined as interactions between members of different generations. There are two different groups of intergenerational relationships, historical and familial. The familial relationship ... -
Young adults’ experience of social support in effective diabetes management
(North-West University, 2018)The endocrine disease known as type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is increasingly being diagnosed amongst young adults. Widespread statistical information regarding T1DM in young adults is readily available. However, more ... -
ʼn Vlugtige oorsig van die inhoud van opleidingsprogramme vir maatskaplike werkers wat gehegtheid in aanneming bevorder
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)A qualitative research approach was followed in this rapid review, followed by the basic research goal to explore existing literature to obtain an answer on the research question. The research question was: What should be ... -
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(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)Motivation It is well-known that both a high-salt diet and obesity are risk factors for the development of hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Several studies have suggested a link between dietary sodium and obesity. ...
