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The obese African woman : an endocrinological and cardiovascular investigation
(North-West University, 2005)Motivation: The prevalence of obesity is the highest among African women in South Africa. Since obesity is a major cardiovascular risk factor, African women in South Africa could be regarded as a high risk group. However, ... -
Obesiteit se verband met motoriese en fisieke ontwikkeling en die effek van 'n multidissiplinêre fisieke aktiwiteitsintervensie daarop by 10– tot 12–jarige kinders
(North-West University, 2011)The increasing prevalence of childhood obesity worldwide is viewed as a global epidemic (World Health Organization, 2010). It is associated with a variety of health problems as well as physical– (cardio–respiratory endurance, ... -
Obesity/overweight and physical activity's relationship with depressive symptoms of 13 to 15 year-old girls in the North-West Province : the THUSA BANA study
(North-West University, 2008)The aim of this study was firstly to determine if obesity/overweight has any statistically significant relationship with depressive symptoms in 13 to 15 year-old girls in the North-West Province, and secondly what the ... -
Occupational exposure of car guards to solar ultraviolet radiation in Potchefstroom
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)Introduction: Solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is an unavoidable physical workplace hazard to which outdoor workers such as car guards may be excessively exposed. A potential high risk of excessive exposure increases their ... -
Occupational exposure to platinum at South African precious metals refineries
(North-West University, 2018)Background: South Africa is the largest producer of platinum in the world. During the refining of platinum, complex intermediary compounds are formed, many of which are potent sensitisers. Occupational exposure to soluble ... -
Occupational exposure to radon in a South African platinum mine
(North-West University, 2012)Background: The Platinum mining operations in South Africa mining platinum containing ore from areas where variable amounts of uranium are found, leading to the possibility of occupational exposure to the radioactive ... -
Occupational health risk assessment : overview, model and guide for the South African mining industry towards a holistic solution
(North-West University, 2006)In the South African Mining Industry the Legislator has recognised the need to identify health hazards associated with any workplace or process and to assess, the associated risks (Leon, 1994). Neither the Mine Health and ... -
The occurrence of drug related problems in a primary health care setting : a pharmaceutical care approach
(North-West University (South-Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2002)The worldwide trend in the pharmacy profession is towards pharmaceutical care. According to the latest views the provision of pharmaceutical care by pharmacists is the way forward for the profession in South Africa. P ... -
The official's perception of EAP services in the Department of Correctional Services in the Potchefstroom Correctional Centre
(2012)An Employee Assistance Programme is a tool any organization can use or implement to assist in the identification and treatment of the troubled employee, whilst keeping the employee motivated. Employees will get professional ... -
Older adults' experiences of formal community-based care services in Sebokeng : implications for long-term care management
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)South Africa’s older population is faced by far-reaching implications for long-term care. Informal long-term care is increasingly becoming less efficient in providing in their care needs. Families are rendered unable to ... -
Older female consumers' quality perception of clothing during pre- and post-purchase decisionmaking
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)During the decision-making process consumers establish expectations regarding the performance of the product under consideration. These expectations are usually connected to certain product attributes inherent to the ... -
Older people's experiences of the Grandparent-Grandchild (GP-GC) relationship in the contemporary South African context
(North-West University, 2018)Rapid demographical changes are evident worldwide owing to the significant increase in the number of older people. Seven-point eight percent of South Africa's total population consists of people ages 60 years and older, ... -
Omvattende behoeftegesentreerde tuisversorging vir pasiënte met VIGS in die Potchefstroom-distrik
(North-West University, 2005)In South Africa, with the highest HIV population in the world, more than 5 million people live with HIV and AIDS, and it is predicted that deaths because of AIDS will rise sharply up to 2010 (Evian, 2003:20; UNAIDS, ... -
Die onderlinge verband tussen fisieke aktiwiteit, lewenstyl en gesondheidstatus by swart manlike uitvoerende amptenare : SANGALA-studie
(North-West University, 2006)Research findings on the physical activity, lifestyle and healthstatus of South African managers have been widely reported in the South African literature (Dreyer, 1991; Jacobs, 1991; Dreyer & Strydom, 1994; Van Zyl, 1995; ... -
Die onderlinge verband tussen fisieke aktiwiteit, obesiteit en arteriële meegewendheid by 19-56-jarige vroue : POWIRS II-studie
(North-West University, 2004)Several research studies indicate the increasing problem obesity has become over the past few decades (Andersen 1999:41; Fox, 1999:56-60; Kuczmarshi et al., 1994:205-212). Obesity, after cigarette smoke, is the leading ... -
'n Ondersoek na die blootstelling aan stof in 'n kooksvervaardigingsaanleg en die verbandhoudende gesondheidsgevare
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 2001)In this study an investigation has been done to determine: 1. The exposure of the workers to coke dust. 2. The size of the particles in the measured coke dust. 3. The existence of BaP in the various types of coke. 4. The ... -
'n Ondersoek na opleidingsgeleenthede vir spesialisasie in forensiese maatskaplike werk
(North-West University, 2007)Forensic social work is a new field in South Africa. Forensic social work is regarded as a speciality, but has not been registered as such by the South African Council for Social Service Professions. There is a growing ... -
Ondersteuning aan die militêre maatskaplike werker vir hulpverlening aan die MIV/VIGS-geïnfekteerde persoon
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2002)The current HIV/AIDS epidemic in South Africa poses major challenges to the social work profession. As professionals, social workers have to be motivated to render an effective service and possess the necessary ... -
Die ontwikkeling en evaluering van 'n maatskaplike groepwerkintervensieprogram in verwante pleegsorgplasings
(North-West University, 2007)The overall objective of this study is to develop and evaluate a social group work intervention programme which is aimed at kinship foster carers' needs. The thesis consists of five sections: Section A refers to the ... -
Die ontwikkeling van 'n forensies–sielkundige evalueringsmodel vir impulsmoorde
(North-West University, 2012)South Africa is characterized by a culture of violence, finding expression in a unique high incidence of violent crimes, the impact of which on the individual as well as the community, as interactive systems, remains ...
