Browsing Faculty of Health Sciences by Issue Date
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Nutrition and hemostasis: a focus on urbanization in South Africa
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The design and evaluation of a hope enhancement programme for adults
(Taylor & Francis, 2008)The study evaluated the effectiveness of a hope enhancement programme for a group of adults and its impact on general psychological well-being. The intervention programme focused on participants' abilities to set feasible ... -
Exploring the validity of the values-in-action inventory of strengths (VIA-IS) in an African context
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Validation of a coping scale in an African context
(Elliott & Fitzpatrick, 2008) -
The structure of psychology well-being in cultural context: Towards a hierarchical model of psychological health
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Validation of the values in action inventory of strengths for youth (VIA-youth) among South African learners
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The role of personality factors in the dynamics of context and psychological well-being
(Elliott & Fitzpatrick, 2008) -
The social work research module(s) from a social welfare perspective
(University of Stellenbosch, Department of Social Work, 2008) -
'n Oorsigartikel oor tipes gesinsrituele en die simboliese betekenis daarvan vir jong vowassenes
(Suid-Afrika Akademie Wetenskap en Kuns, 2008) -
The psychological implications of the closing of a mine for workers and their families
(National Association of Social Workers, 2008) -
The process of nutrient analysis for controlled feeding trials: a comparative study of two South African nutrient databases with chemical analysis
(Elsevier, 2008)Background There is an increased tendency in the field of nutrition research to conduct more outpatient controlled feeding trials. The formulation of accurate diets is essential in order to assemble valid scientific data, ... -
Evaluation of the mental health continuum-short form (MHC-SF) in Setswana-speaking South Africans
(Wiley, 2008)A continuous assessment and a categorical diagnosis of the presence of mental health, described as flourishing, and the absence of mental health, characterized as languishing, is applied to a random sample of 1050 ... -
Dual inhibition of monoamine oxidase B and antagonism of the adenosine A2A receptor by (E,E)-8-(4phenylbytadien-1-yl) caffeine analogues
(Elsevier, 2008)The adenosine A2A receptor has emerged as an attractive target for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Evidence suggests that antagonists of the A2A receptor (A2A antagonists) may be neuroprotective and may help to ... -
Deuterium isotope effects for the oxidation of 1-methyl-3phenyl-3pyrrolinyl analogues by monoamine oxidase B
(Elsevier, 2008)The parkinsonian inducing agent, 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP), is a cyclic tertiary allylamine exhibiting good monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) substrate properties. MAO-B catalyzes the ring α-carbon ... -
In vitro antioxidant, antimutagenic and genoprotective activity of Rosa roxburghii fruit extract
(Wiley, 2008)The antioxidant properties of the fruit of the Rosa roxburghii (RR) plant have been associated with several putative health promoting effects. The possible cytotoxic, mutagenic/antimutagenic and genotoxic effects of RR ... -
Opinion of South African pre- and post-menopausal women on the potential menopause-related health benefits of soy and soy products
(AOSIS, 2008)The increased use of alternative treatment for menopausal symptoms is mainly due to women’s changing opinions of conventional hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The objective of this study was to assess the opinion of pre ... -
The experiences of first-time mothers with colic infants who seek help from medical professionals
(Health SA Gesondheid / RAU, 2008)The purpose of this study was to describe the experiences of first-time mothers with colic infants. The research design was qualitative, exploratory, descriptive and contextual. Data were collected by means of in-depth, ... -
The roots of Reds: a rationale for the support of educators affected by the HIV and AIDS pandemic
(Health SA Gesondheid / RAU, 2008)The nature of educators' work has changed dramatically, in part because of the challenges of the HIV and AIDS pandemic. Despite these multiple and relentless challenges which educators contend with, and despite numerous ... -
Factors contributing to the decision by pregnant woment to be tested for HIV
(Health SA Gesondheid / RAU, 2008)The objective of this study was to explore and describe the factors that influence the decision by pregnant women to be tested for HIV. This was achieved through a qualitative research study that was exploratory, descriptive ...