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Antibiotic exposure as a risk factor for secondary Candida infections in a private hospital intensive care unit
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
Candida is the most common fungal pathogen and the leading cause of invasive candidiasis in humans. The range of infections caused by Candida is vast, and the increased use of potent broad-spectrum antimicrobial agents ...
The development of an adolescent risk-behaviour management programme for foster parents
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)
Foster care is globally viewed as the most suitable option for children who are in need of alternative care with an assumption that it will provide them with stability and create opportunities whereby proper care and nurture ...
The perceived utility value of two attachment measures in care and contact recommendations by family counsellors: A pilot study
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
Currently in the South-African context, more than 52% of divorces involve children. This reality created a need for family counsellors to mediate and inform the court on the best interest of affected children concerning ...
A rapid review of attachment themes in existing training programmes for social workers
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
A qualitative research approach was followed in this rapid review, followed by the basic research goal which was to explore existing literature and obtain an answer on the review question. The review question was: What are ...
Child assessment practices in the Family Advocate Office
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
It is critical that a child’s voice is heard in care and contact disputes before any important decisions are made as to future care and contact arrangements. In South Africa, the Family Advocate Office was established to ...
Perceptions of change process and key events in psychotherapy by psychologists in private practice: a qualitative study
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
In literature, change process has been used to determine how change occurs in psychotherapy and how the client progresses from one point to another during and until the termination of therapy. Many researchers have explored ...
Exploring the relationship between selected internal consumer behaviour variables and the emotional response to the sensory properties of chocolate
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
Sensory properties of food products are assumed to influence emotional product conceptualisations. However, this link requires further research, and consumer behaviour variables are generally not considered in emotional ...
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 ...
Relationships between physical activity status, intima-media thickness and cardio-metabolic risk factors in a cohort of teachers: the SABPA-study
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
Physical inactivity is a significant health concern, contributing to the development of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the 21st century. Among NCDs, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are major contributors to the high ...
Exploring the needs and strengths of families who live in a resource constrained community in Christiana, North West Province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
Families are natural social systems and its members act as both emotional and economic networks that provide individuals with a sense of belonging. The connectedness of individuals biologically and historically related ...