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Health-related physical fitness, anthropometry and physical activity levels of Zimbabwean children aged 10-12 years old: the Zimbabwe Baseline Survey
(North-West University, 2018)
The future of children is being threatened to a steadily increasing extent, not least by the implications of the global obesity epidemic and ever-decreasing general levels of physical activity. Although empirical evidence ...
The appropriateness of the Tower of LondonDX to measure executive skills in children during neuropsychological assessment: a rapid review
(North-West University, 2018)
The aim of the current study was to conduct a rapid review focused on the existing literature to explore the appropriateness of the TOLDX as a measure of executive functioning in children. The research findings of existing ...
Motor development and growth status of 2 to 6-year old children infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
(North-West University, 2007)
Research indicates that children with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) / Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) display a variety of neuro-developmental, cognitive, motor and nutritional deficiencies (Epstein el al., ...
An indigenous perspective with regard to the Tsonga children in need of care
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
Thousands of children in need of care and protection in South Africa, especially in the rural communities are indigenously protected and taken care of by their close family members or relatives. The Homu 14B Rural Community ...
Training of teachers in the management of children's diabetes at school : a rapid review
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that is increasing at an alarming rate in school-aged children. Due to the elaborate insulin regimen and day-to-day management and care of this disease, school-going children will ...
The effect of mycotoxin exposure on the growth of infants and young children in deep rural areas of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
(North-West University (South-Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2019)
Malnutrition (especially undernutrition) is a global public health concern in developing countries such as South Africa (SA) and is predominately prevalent among infants and young children (IYC) less than 24 months of age. ...
The extent and nature of food marketing to children in South African supermarkets
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2022)
Background: Childhood overweight and obesity is on the rise in South Africa. If no obesity prevention strategies are implemented, South Africa could experience an overwhelming burden of obesity-related morbidities. Research ...
Exploring role strain in caregivers of children living with disabilities in Lobatse, Botswana
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2022)
Individuals living with disabilities demand the assistance of their loved ones, as they perform an indispensable role of informal caregiving to support them in performing their activities of daily living, something that ...
The prevalence of posture deformities among black African children in selected schools in the North West Province
(North-West University, 2007)
It is well establish that posture deformities are a common problem among children that is often ignored by parent and teachers. Posture deformities in children could be related to their socio-economic status, lifestyle, ...
'n Motoriese, fisieke en liggaamsamestellingsprofiel en die effek van 'n perseptueel–motoriese ontwikkelingsprogram by graad 1–leerders in die Noordwes–Provinsie
(North-West University, 2012)
Several researchers have reported that the perceptual-motor skills of today’s children are not optimally developed. Furthermore, childhood obesity has increased worldwide and is a cause for concern due to the effect that ...