Browsing Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) by Subject "Anxiety"
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An analysis of antidepressant noncompliance in the private health sector of South Africa
(2014)The main aim of the thesis was to measure antidepressant (AD) non-compliance, to determine which factors are closely associated with AD non-compliance and the consequences of prolonged AD non-compliance in the private ... -
Anxiety-like behaviour and adenosinergic processes in compulsive-like deer mice (Peromyscus maniculatus bairdii)
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)1 is characterized by recurring thoughts (obsessions) and rigid repetition of certain mental or behavioral actions (compulsions) that are often associated with anxiety. In terms of ... -
Bio-behavioural evaluation of efavirenz and Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol alone and in combination in rats with respect to psychosis and anxiety
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)The highly active antiretroviral therapy, efavirenz (EFV), has been noted to occur as a constituent of a potent new designer drug cocktail called “Nyaope” or “Whoonga”, which is reported to have mind-altering and addictive-like ... -
Creativity and anxiety in the late middle childhood
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2001)This research project is part of a sub-division of an inter-university research project regarding resilience in children in the South African context and concepts related to it. The title of the project is: Resilience ... -
The development and evaluation of a self-concept enrichment programme for children aged 7-9 years
(North-West University, 2005)This study was an integral constituent of a multidisciplinary research project by the School of Psychosocial Behavioural Sciences: Psychology and the School for Bio-kinetics, Recreation and Sport Sciences of the Northwest ... -
Development and validation of a post-traumatic stress disorder model in zebrafish
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a severely debilitating chronic mental disorder brought about by encountering an actual or perceived, life-threatening or traumatic experience or series of events, like violence or ... -
Hypnotherapeutic ego strengthening with coronary artery bypass surgery patients and their spouses
(North-West University, 2003)Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABS) is highly stressful for couples, since comorbid anxiety and depression are most commonly reported and hence most researched pre- and postoperative emotional states. Thus, patients' ... -
Die invloed van geskikte agtergrondmusiek op die studie -oriëntasie en prestasie van graad 8-leerders in wiskunde
(North-West University, 2009)The poor performance in mathematics of South African learners in grade 8 is of great concern. This may be attributed, inter alia, to the negligence towards study orientation of learners in mathematics. In order to alleviate ... -
Job and home characteristics, negative work-home interaction and ill-health of employed females in South Africa
(North-West University, 2007)In the last few years, many more women than before have entered the labour force. Consequently, employed women are confronted with demanding aspects at work and at home and experience difficulty in combining obligations ... -
The mathematics achievement of SYSTEM student teachers in the Northern Cape with special reference to study orientation in Mathematics and mentorship
(North-West University, 2004)Given the historically poor performances in mathematics and science by learners, as well as the large number of under- and unqualified mathematics and science teachers, the newly elected post-1994 government, in consultation ...