Browsing Masters Degrees (Development Studies) by Advisor "Vermaak, Kerry."
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Exploring health and variation of work place informality of women working within the informal sector in central Durban.
(2019)The informal sector serves as a poverty reduction platform that provides paid employment for those who do not have adequate education and skills to obtain or sustain a “formal” employment or livelihood. Women ... -
Exploring social media networks as an agent to encourage secondary abstinence and condom use to prevent HIV infection among black female students at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Howard College Campus.
(2018)In South Africa, unprotected heterosexual intercourse is the leading cause of HIV/AIDS among the youth. An estimated 410 000 women from the age of 15 are living with HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS, 2016). This leaves the heavy burden ... -
The impact of relationship dynamics on regular condom use in a South African rural community : a case of Vulindlela.
(2014)Condoms, when used correctly and consistently, are one of the most effective methods to prevent sexually transmitted infections, including HIV; and unplanned pregnancies among sexually active individuals. In South Africa, ... -
The transmission of poverty and inequality in Zambia.
(2016)The Zambian economy has experienced economic growth averaging about 7.3 percent for over a decade and a Gross Domestics product (GDP) of about US $ 29 Billion. However, this economic growth has had no real effect on most ... -
'Triple jeopardy or manifestations of gendered social exclusions?' : a study looking at cervical cancer policy and women living with HIV in South Africa.
(2013)Background: Worldwide, it is poor women who are at greatest risk of cervical cancer. These patterns are resonated in South Africa where black women, particularly in rural areas are at heightened risk for cervical cancer. ...