Browsing by Title
Now showing items 14661-14680 of 19423
-
A qualitative study into the psychosocial well-being of Durban's homeless youth.
(2015)This study explored the experiences of a sample of six male and four female homeless youth living on the streets of Durban, South Africa. It focused on their concepts of 'home' and their ideas around homelessness, as well ... -
A qualitative study of early child bearing : experiences of Black woman in a South African township.
(2014)For more than 30 years the topic has increasingly received global attention in developed and developing countries. The findings of teenage pregnancy statistics have highlighted a concern for young women entering puberty. ... -
A qualitative study of healthcare of the elderly: a case study of Indians in Avoca, Durban.
(2020)Global populations are rapidly ageing, and as a result there is an elevated burden of disease and ill-health. This increase is generally associated with the process of ageing especially in contexts where there is a lack ... -
A qualitative study of humour theory.
(1998)This qualitative study of humour theory provides a broad descriptive account of the current status of humour theory within the multidisciplinary context of human and social studies. The nature of qualitative research is ... -
A qualitative study of patient motivation to adhere to combination antiretroviral therapy in South Africa.
(Mary Ann Liebert., 2015)Abstract available in pdf. -
A qualitative study of psychotherapists' approaches to cross-cultural assessment, diagnosis and treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Psychiatric illnesses are a reason for major concern for the health and welfare of people internationally and within the South Africa context (Slone et al., 2006; Stein et al). The rates of specific disorders such as Major ... -
A qualitative study of subjective male identities among South African adolescents in rural and urban settings using a photo-narrative method.
(2010)Masculinity is a relevant and important research priority in South Africa, where problematic constructions of adolescent masculinity are linked with a range of health issues and psychosocial risks. The theoretical basis ... -
Qualitative study of the empowerment of bird guides, their experiences and expectations resulting from training received as part of a conservation initiative.
(2007)This report presents the fmdings of an exploratory study into the perceived benefits and subjective experiences of Local Bird Guides along the Zululand Birding Route, an avitourism project, sponsored by Rio-Tinto, managed ... -
A qualitative study of the relationship between disability, access and service provisions on the quality of life of the disabled in the Greater Durban Metropolitan Area.
(2008)Disabled people live in a complex world encompassing the same interests and desires that motivate the balance of the earth's population. We have always known this, but as is often the case, society often plans without ... -
A qualitative study on Black African female postgraduate students’ beliefs and understanding of breast cancer.
(2017)The aim of this study is to provide a qualitative understanding and beliefs regarding breast cancer of Black African female postgraduate students. The study was conducted at a tertiary institution in KwaZulu-Natal. The ... -
A qualitative study on the barriers to accessing health services: perspectives and experiences of men in rural areas of South Africa.
(2018)The need to improve men's usage and access to essential health care services remains an important global concern. In South Africa, as elsewhere, health is one of the most fundamental human rights, and a strong and available ... -
A qualitative study to understand the experiences and coping processes of primary caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
(2014)Aim: The aim of the study is to gain deeper understanding into the lived experiences of parents at a stimulation centre in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and the coping strategies they employ in caring for their children ... -
A qualitative understanding of the health-seeking behaviour of adult in-patients with multi-drug resistant tuberculosis in a public health sector setting.
(2000)Aim: This study aims to provide a qualitative understanding of the health-seeking behaviour of adult in-patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in a public health sector setting. Methodology: A qualitative methodological ... -
A qualitative understanding of the socio-cultural and situational context of substance abuse and sexual risk-taking behaviours in women.
(2008)South Africa is one of the six southern African countries where the HIV levels for childbearing women are 20% or higher. In South Africa, like most countries, behaviours such as multiple sexual partners, unprotected sex ... -
A qualititative collective case study exploring the experiences of particular asperger syndrome learners in inclusive education settings.
(2010)The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of particular Asperger’s learners in inclusive education settings. Five learners who had all been diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome (AS) and who were between the ages ... -
Quality as a strategy to improve customer satisfaction : a six sigma approach.
(2003)In the face of increased competition compounded by globalisation, the challenge facing many South African companies is the need to develop a competitive advantage that will secure and grow its market share. This study ... -
Quality education: a school perspective.
(2018)The South African schooling system has been in a constant state of transition. This has involved the significant shift from apartheid to post-apartheid education. Furthermore, the latter has also incorporated various ... -
Quality in South African construction: a construction manager’s perspective.
(2020)Construction projects are an extremely complex process, involving diversified construction activities and a heterogeneous mix of materials and components. There are many factors affecting the quality of construction, such ... -
Quality management in the construction of low-cost houses in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.
(2018)Several studies have revealed that the quality of construction projects in South Africa has long been of concern, as it has been found to be below par. This is evidenced in the reports of poor project performance, ... -
Quality management performance modelling for the South African contact centre industry.
(2019)Against the background of an extreme youth unemployment problem, South Africa seeks to identify and support industries that may offer substantial solutions. The employment potential of the contact centre industry was ...