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Marketing transformation in the public health sector : a KwaZulu-Natal focusDorning, Augusta Waller 03 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MBA)--Stellenbosch University, 2000. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Since the first democratic elections in 1994, the emphasis in corporate and
public life has been on transforming practices previously advocated by the
apartheid government. As the service provider to the public there has been
significant emphasis placed on the major sectors such as health and
education. In addition to policy documents which focus specifically on
health service delivery and the transformation envisaged, policy has also
extended to transforming service delivery in all sectors of government. In
designing policy for the transformation initiative little if any attention has
been paid to the particular needs of the health sector as a whole and the
public health sector in KwaZulu-Natal. Research conducted revealed that
most employees were unaware of the results required in order to effect
transformation within the public health sector of KwaZulu-Natal. To effect
change and transformation, an internal marketing strategy and plan had to
be designed. This strategy and plan would align the activities of each and
every employee to the vision, mission and values of the KwaZulu-Natal
Department of Health. The plan seeks to address issues such as
performance management, communications, control, and budgeting
considerations in order to market transformation to the 52 000 employees of
the Department who serve the health needs of 26 percent of the country's
population. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Sedert die eerste demokratiese verkiesing in 1994 val die klem in beide die
korporatiewe en publieke sektore op die transformasie van gebruike/praktyke
wat voorheen deur die apartheidsregering onderskryf is. As openbare
diensverskaffer is daar aansienlike klem geplaas op sekere hoofsektore soos
gesondheid en onderwys. Bo en behalwe beleidsdokumente wat spesifiek
fokus op dienslewering en die beoogde veranderings in gesondheid, is beleid
ook uitgebrei om verandering in dienslewering in alle regeringsektore in te
sluit. In die ontwikkeling van beleid vir die transformasie inisiatief, is weinig
of geen aandag geskenk aan die spesifieke behoeftes van die
gesondheidsektor in die algemeen en spesifiek die openbare
gesondheidsektor in KwaZulu-Natal. Navorsing bevind dat die meeste
amptenare onbewus is van welke resultate nodig is om transformasie in die
openbare gesondheidsektor in KwaZulu-Natal te verseker. Ten einde
verandering en transformasie te laat plaasvind, was dit nodig om 'n interne
bemarkingstrategie en-plan te ontwerp. Hierdie strategie en plan sal die
aktiwiteite van elke amptenaar fokus op die visie, missie en waardes van die
Departement van Gesondheid van KwaZulu-Natal. Die plan poog om
aangeleenthede soos prestasie-bestuur, kommunikasie, kontrole en
begrotingsimplikasies aan te spreek en sodoende die transformasieproses te
bemark aan die 52 000 werknemers van 'n Departement wat die
gesondheidsbehoeftes van 26 persent van die land se bevolking bedien.
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The economic impact of tourism on the local community of BergvilleMabaso, Simiso Lindokuhle 17 August 2012 (has links)
Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements of Master's Degree in Technology: Tourism and Hospitality, Durban University of Technology, 2010. / Tourism is playing an increasingly important role in the local national economy. The outstanding beauty of the northern Drakensberg is a prime tourist attraction in KwaZulu-Natal, attracting a regular flow of tourists throughout the year (Drakensberg Tourism, 2007). The primary objective of this research is to investigate whether the benefits of tourism that are supposed to be reaped by the local community of Bergville, exist. If so, what are these benefits? There might be people from the local community, who are working within the tourism sector, but what are the types of jobs that they do, their level of job-satisfaction, and the extent to which they are able to earn a living from employment within the tourism sector? Do they have the necessary skills and training to allow them to make a successful career within sector? The White Paper on the Development and Promotion of Tourism (DEAT, 1996), states that with any tourism development in the local communities, local people should be involved in the decision making. They should be trained if they lack the necessary skills required to participate in that development. All these issues are relevant to Bergville as the region has a lot of tourism development, and it is a place that integrates tourism and conservation. The results and conclusions of this study are based on a sample of 307 members of the Bergville local community and 15 local tourism establishments including hotels, Bed and Breakfasts and community tourism organisations. The results suggest that tourism has a greater potential for job creation in the area, that the local community lack the requisite skills and understanding to fully reap the benefits that tourism can bring to their community and that the local tourism authority is not carrying out its mandate to support tourism in Bergville. Policy recommendations include greater collaboration amongst the community, the local tourism authorities and the private sector to promote Bergville as a prime tourism destination in the Drakensberg. / M
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Educators' experiences of an outcomes-based education pilot programme : a case study of Crystal Point Secondary School (Kwazulu-Natal)Gokul, Manuj Kumar 12 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MPhil)--University of Stellenbosch, 2001. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: After the dismantling of apartheid in South Africa, the transformation of the entire
education system began with a plethora of new policies introduced by the Department
of National Education (DNE). Among these, under the title of Curriculum 2005, the
DNE introduced an outcomes-based education (OBE) curriculum for schools.
Before the planned implementation of OBE in the Senior Phase of the General
Education and Training (GET) band, the DNE decided to conduct a pilot programme
at the beginning of 1999. The intention of the programme, among others, was to test
the practical implementation of the new curriculum policy. However, this programme
was aborted by the DNE in March 200 I. There has been no review of the programme
since it was suspended.
The aim of this study is to document the experiences of educators in an OBE pilot
programme in a single school. This study is significant because it sheds light on
realities faced by schools with the practical implementation of curriculum policy. The
data generated from the study might therefore be useful to the broad education
community.
The findings of the study suggest that the shift from policy into practice is not a
simple process. The educators interviewed in the study indicated that they were faced
with many obstacles and challenges such as large class sizes, lack of resources and
inadequate training and support that impeded the implementation of OBE. They
became "frustrated" and were "relieved" when the programme was aborted. These
difficulties suggest that contextual realities need to be considered in the development
of curriculum policy. In addition, in order to translate policy into practice key aspects
of curriculum, i.e. curriculum development, learning materials and training, must be
fully in place and in alignment.
The decision to follow an OBE model was made by the DNE with little participation
by the broader education community. However, it is apparent that the DNE cannot
achieve success on its own. Since OBE is likely to remain with us for a very long
time, this study concludes with recommendations for the successful implementation of OBE. The recommendations are made on the assumption that there is a need for
full participation of all stakeholders to bridge the 'gaps' between policy-making and
policy implementation. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die aftakeling van apartheid in Suid-Afrika het gepaard gegaan met 'n proses van
transformasie in die onderwys. Dit het tot die gevolg gehad dat 'n hele aantal
beleidsdokumente die lig gesien het, ev.: die Uitkoms- gebaseerde onderwys (UGO)
model het in skole onder die vaandel van Kurrikulum 2005 verskyn.
Voor die beplande implementering van UGO in die Senior fase van die Algemene
Opvoeding en Opleidings (GET) band/ fase, het die Departement van Nasionale
Onderwys (DNO) besluit om 'n loodsprogram aan die begin van 1999 in werking te
stel. Die doel van die program was, onder andere, om die praktiese implementering
van die nuwe kurrikulumbeleid uit te toets. Hierdie program is egter deur die DNO in
Maart 2001 beeindig. Tot dusver is die program nie heroorweeg nie.
Die doel van hierdie studie is om die ervarings van opvoeders in 'n UGO
loodsprogram in 'n enkele skool te dokumenteer. Die studie is betekenisvol aangesien
dit lig werp op die werklike uitdagings wat die skole in die gesig staar, met die
praktiese implementering van kurrikulumbeleid. Die data wat tydens die studie
geproduseer is, mag dus betekenisvol vir die onderwys gemeenskap wees.
Die bevindinge van die studie dui daarop dat die proses van transformasie vanaf
beleid na praktyk 'n gekompliseerde proses is. Die betrokke opvoeders met wie daar
onderhoude gevoer is, het die volgende struikelblokke aangedui: groot getalle leerders
in die klas, 'n gebrek aan hulpbronne, en ontoereikende opleiding en ondersteuning
met die implementering van UGO. Van die opvoeders was gefrusteerd en was verlig
toe die program misluk het. Hierdie uitdagings bring mee dat gekontekstualiseerde
werklikhede in ag geneem moet word wanneer kurrikulumbeleid ontwikkel word. Om
beleid in praktyk te implementer, vereis dat sleutelaspekte soos
kurrikulumontwikkeling, leermateriaal en opleiding ten volle in plek wees.
Die besluit om 'n UGO model te implementer was 'n eensydige besluit van die DNO
sonder veel deelname van die breë onderwysgemeenskap. Dit is duidelik dat die DNO
nie sukses op sy eie kan behaal nie. UGO is tans 'n realiteit wat waarskynlik nog 'n
lank- deel van die stelsel gaan wees. Hierdie studie maak aanbevelings wat moontlik tot meer suksesvolle implementering van UGO kan lei. Die aanbevelings berus op die
aanname dat daar 'n behoefte is aan ten volle deelname deur alle rolspelers ten einde
die gaping tussen beleidsmaking en praktiese implementering te oorbrug.
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An investigation into clustering/linkages as a strategy to enhance the competitive performance of small, medium and micro furniture manufacturing firms in Kwa-Zulu NatalPillay, Devika January 2000 (has links)
Submitted in full requirement for the Degree Masters in Technology: Marketing, Technikon Natal, 2000. / It has been largely accepted that Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) are principal driving forces in economic development (UN-ECE, 1999; Istomina, 1998; Lalkaka, 1996). However, many small, medium and micro enterprises are constrained by an array of problems such as a lack of access to finance, training services and physical infrastructure. Also, small, medium and micro enterprises are forced to operate in highly competitive environments and transition economies and this limits the ability of small, medium and micro enterprises and even large organisations to operate successfully and efficiently. Consequently, a strategy focused on inter-firm linkages and collaboration could alleviate the problems faced by small, medium and micro enterprises. Research indicates that inter-firm linkages or clustering can lead to the emergence of collective efficiency, which facilitates the industrialisation of SMMEs and has the potential of contributing to economic development (Schmitz, 1995). A cluster would involve interaction between enterprises or networks of enterprises that produce identical or similar products. These linkages create 'collective efficiency' which is critical in sustaining a competitive edge. The ability of small, medium and micro enterprises to maintain this competitive edge will ensure greater success and opportunities for specialisation and differantion. / M
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Implementation of the National Policy Framework on Public Participation in the Ugu district municipalityNgwane, Ntombenhle Precious January 2017 (has links)
A research report submitted to the Faculty of Management, University of Witwatersrand, in 50% fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Management in the field of Public Policy
June 2017 / Successfully translating policy intentions to desired policy outputs has been identified as a challenge that most developing countries and emerging democracies are faced with. In the early 1970s theorists and researchers realised that in part the problem is not paying enough attention to policy implementation. As a result, more research effort was put into understanding policy implementation and what factors contribute towards or impede a successful implementation of policies.
This research is aimed at exploring the factors that contribute to successful implementation of policies in South African Local Government. Focus has been put on institutional provisions that are put in place by these local government institutions to support the implementation of policies. The policy used for the purposes of this study is the National Policy Framework on Public Participation (NPFPP) and the area of focus is the Ugu District.
The study followed the qualitative method and nineteen (19) in-depth interviews were held with members of government, civil society and community members and representatives. Municipal documents were analysed for purposes of validating information received from interviews.
The study found that there are structural and systemic challenges that contribute to low levels of success in implementing the NPFPP in the Ugu district. This is mainly due to the fact that there are inadequate and ineffective provisions for public participation in the district. Issues identified include lack of capacity within municipalities, both in terms of understanding policy requirements and the number of staff available to implement the policy. Furthermore, there was no perceived involvement of all the strategic units within the municipality to implement the policy. The external structures put in place by the municipalities in accordance with the provisions of the policy, that is, ward committees and IDP processes, proved inadequate and ineffective. The study also found that communities were unaware
of their right and responsibility to participate in municipal matters. However, willingness and eagerness to work with the municipalities was displayed by both communities and civil society organizations.
The study concluded by making recommendations for implementation of the NPFPP in local government generally and also recommendations for the specific area of interest. / MT 2017
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Iron age fauna from Sibudu cave, KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaLe Roux, Andreas 30 July 2014 (has links)
A dissertation submitted to the Faculty of Science, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science. Johannesburg, 2014. / This dissertation provides an analysis of the faunal remains
excavated from the BSV and BSS layers from Sibudu Cave,
Kwa Zulu-Natal. Based on ceramics, presence of daga floors and
glass beads found within the layers the BSV and BSS were
classified as dating to the Iron Age period (AD 900-1660) . The
met hod of analysis follows Driver (2005).
The presence of taxa shows that na tural occupants, non-human
predators and human occupants accumulated the faunal material
in Sibudu Cave. The taxa identified provide strong indication
that at this time the site was predominantly occupied by farmers,
who hunted wild ungulates and gathered marine taxa. The
occupants may have used the site as a temporary shelter between
camps or settlements and coastal sites. There is also some
indication that the cave was utilised for religious purposes .
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The fields of wrath: cattle impounding in WeenenKockott, Fred 07 1900 (has links)
This Special Report attempts to capture, in a very readable journalistic style, the fundamental complexity of the conflict in the Weenen District. It is an honest attempt to look beyond the comfortable stereotypes. Hopefully, it will contribute to a clearer understanding of attitudes to land and the conflict around land. There are no easy solutions to this problem. But, hopefully, this report will assist in the process of finding workable solutions to land struggles in Weenen and other neglected parts of South Africa. / Special Report no. 8
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The adoption of Internet technology among general practitioners in KwaZulu-NatalJones, Joanne January 2008 (has links)
Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of
Masters in Business Administration (MBA),
Business Studies Unit, Durban University of Technology, 2008 / The pharmaceutical industry is in the midst of a fundamental transformation.
Time and cost constraints are forcing marketers to search for new ways to
maintain and grow brand awareness. The amount of time that doctors allow
for representatives to market their products is becoming less and less and as
a result products are not getting the exposure they used to. Organisations
that find innovative ways to maintain exposure of their products may gain a
competitive advantage over those organisations that rely on traditional
marketing methods. The prolific increase in the use of the internet may
provide pharmaceutical organisations with a complementary channel to
market their products.
The objective of this study is to determine the levels of internet technology
adoption among general practitioners. The Technology Acceptance Model
(TAM) is one of the most influential research models in studies of the
determinants of information systems/ information technology (IS/IT)
acceptance. In TAM, perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use are
hypothesised and empirically supported as fundamental determinants of user
acceptance of a given IS/IT.
Using TAM, this study sets out to determine general practitioners’ intention to
use the internet as a source of pharmaceutical information. The literature
review provides an extensive evaluation on the development of TAM and its
application in different technologies. Based on these findings, the researcher
developed this study to investigate internet technology acceptance in the
pharmaceutical industry.
Use is made of the descriptive survey method and data is retrieved from a
sample of 105 general practitioners in Kwazulu-Natal. The observation is
made via the benefit of a questionnaire. The process of sampling is that of
convenient sampling. The analysis is quantitative and makes use of statistical
analysis appropriate for the data.
Analysis of the survey results produces useful insights into the factors
influencing internet technology adoption by general practitioners. When
analysing the independent variables, respondents were not in strong
agreement about the perceived usefulness nor the perceived ease of use of
internet technology as a source of pharmaceutical information. However,
positive results from the relationships between the independent (perceived
usefulness and perceived ease of use) and dependent variables (attitude and
intention to use) provide valuable data with which organisations may develop
internet-based marketing strategies.
Based on the survey findings, recommendations using the Beynon-Davies
(2004) Internet Adoption Model are suggested.
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The prevalence and risk factors of injuries in amateur outdoor and indoor volleyball players in a KwaZulu-Natal North Coast regionMotala, Farzana January 2009 (has links)
Dissertation submitted to the Faculty of Health in partial compliance with the requirements for the Masters Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban University of Technology, 2009. / Objectives: To determine the prevalence and risk factors of amateur outdoor and
indoor volleyball players in a KwaZulu-Natal North Coast region.
Methods: The location of the study was the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast region,
which includes two of its districts, viz, Tongaat (Indoor) and Kwa Dukuza
(Outdoor). A total of 115 out of a possible 160 volleyball players participated in
this study which comprised of 68 outdoor and 47 indoor players. The answering
of the questionnaires was done on separate days for both the districts. On the
allocated days, they were given a letter of information (Appendix B) to read and
the questionnaires (Appendix C) to answer. Participation in the study was
voluntary and consent was given by filling in the questionnaire. The researcher
was present on this day to supervise and to collect the completed questionnaires
immediately after the session was completed.
Results: Out of a total of 115 participants, 79 (68.7%) of the participants
sustained an injury due to volleyball. According to results found in this study, the
knee, ankle and shoulder were the most frequently injured sites. 79 Participants
reported to have sustained an injury, 67 participants reported to have a present
injury and 60 participants reported a worst injury. The knee was found to be the
most injured site in both the outdoor and indoor participants, followed by the
ankle. The results in this study show that the use of protective gear can help
minimise injury rates.
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Conclusion: The prevalence and risk factors of amateur outdoor and indoor
volleyball players in a KwaZulu-Natal North Coast region has been discussed in
this study. With regards of number of injuries, the results have shown that there
is no significant difference between outdoor and indoor volleyball players. In
terms of the site of injuries, the lower limb was affected the most in comparison
to the rest of the body. Results in this study have shown that outdoor players
sustained more knee injuries whilst indoor players showed a high number of
ankle injuries.
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Current perceptions and usage practices of nutritional supplementsStrachan, Keri 12 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MNutr (Interdisciplinary Health Sciences. Human Nutrition))--University of Stellenbosch, 2009. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of the study was to investigate current perceived role of nutritional supplements in adolescent (16-18 years) male rugby players and establish usage practices within Kwazulu Natal
(KZN) schools.
Methods The nutritional supplementation practices of 68 rugby players from 7 KZN secondary
schools were surveyed using an anonymous paper-based questionnaire. The boys were asked
to identify from a list (with Other as a selection) which supplement they used, the frequency of use, sources of supplement information and advice they base their choices on, where products were bought from, reasons for use, average monthly spend on buying these supplements, whether dietary changes were made in conjunction with taking a supplement and what was their understanding of the role of supplementation in achieving their performance goals.
Results Sixty eight out of 236 invited participants completed the questionnaire. This translated into a response rate of 29%. Fifty four percent of participants admitted to using nutritional supplements, protein and creatine being the most popular products listed (43% and 22% of supplement users, respectively). Thirty five percent of supplement users supplemented daily and 24% supplemented 3-4 times per week. Friends were the most popular source of advice and
information regarding nutritional supplements 32% (n=12), with supplement company representatives the next most commonly used source 22% (n=8). Seventy percent (n=26) of supplements are bought from a pharmacy, with an average monthly cost of R250, but ranging from R30 to as much as R1500 per month. Seventy percent (n=26) indicated that they also made dietary changes in addition to taking the nutritional supplement. These dietary changes included making healthier food choices 81% (n=21), increasing intake of protein foods 65%
(n=17), planned snacks around exercise 35% (n=9), increasing carbohydrate-rich foods 62%
(n=16), increasing fruit and vegetable intake 50% (n=13), and including snacks between meals
35% (n=9). The study participants rated practice sessions and weight training as most important in terms of helping them achieve their goals; diet, rest and supplements were similarly ranked as
being between fairly to very important. Twenty two percent admitted that they would consider
taking an illegal supplement if it would assist them in achieving their goals.
Conclusions
This study indicates that at least half of rugby-playing school boys (age 16-18 yrs) are making
use of some form of supplementation, with protein and creatine supplementation being the most
popular. The data indicate that rugby-playing school boys see their peers as a good source of
information, and are willing to spend a large amount of money obtaining it (about R250 per
month on average). This is concerning as peer pressure combined with lack of knowledge on
nutritional supplement usage (and nutrition) can lead to widespread misuse of supplements, and
potential detrimental side-effects in this young study population. However it highlights the value
that school-level educational programmes (age and sport specific) can have in improving
supplement usage practices and creating sound nutritional practices amongst this population,
better equipping them at making informed decisions. In addition, educational programmes
should be extended to other influential sources of information such as school coaches, teachers
and parents. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die doel van die studie was om die huidige persepsie oor die waarde van voedingsupplemente en die gebruikspraktyke daarvan in 16 -18 jarige adolessente manlike atlete in Kwazulu Natal (KZN) skole te bepaal.
Uitkomste van die studie was om die voorkoms en tipe supplemente wat gebruik word, redes
aangevoer vir die gebruik daarvan, kennis oor die rol van supplemente asook die bron van inligting te bepaal.
Metodes Die voedingsupplementasie praktyke van 68 rugby spelers uit 7 KZN sekondêre skole
is ondersoek deur gebruik te maak van n annonieme vraelys (papier basis). Die seuns is gevra
om van n lys (die opsie ander was ingesluit) te identifiseer watter supplement hulle gebruik,
die frekwensie van gebruik, die bronne van inligting en raadgewing ontvang, waar die produk
aangekoop is, redes vir gebruik, gemiddelde maandelikse kostes aangegaan en of
dieetveranderinge tesame met die supplementasie aangegaan is. Kennis rondom die rol van
supplementasie in prestasie doelwitte is getoets.
Resultate: Agt-en-sestig uit n totaal van 236 deelnemers wat uitgenooi is om deel te neem aan
die studie, het die vraelys voltooi. Dus het 29% van die studie-deelnemers het dus op die vraelys
gereageer. Vier en vyftig persent van die deelnemers het erken dat hulle supplemente gebruik
waarvan kreatien en proteïen gelys is as die mees gewildste produkte (onderskeidelik 43% en
22%). Vyf en dertig persent het daagliks supplemente gebruik en 24% het 3-4 keer per week
supplemente gebruik. Vriende was die mees gewildste bron van raad en inligting (32%), gevolg
deur supplement maatskappy verteenwoordigers (22%). Sewentig persent van supplemente
word gekoop by n apteek en n gemiddelde maandelikse bedrag van R250 word gespandeer,
maar dit wissel van R30 tot soveel as R1 500 per maand. Sewentig persent het erken dat hulle
dieet veranderinge in hul dieet tesame met die supplementasie aanbring. Hierdie veranderinge
het die volgende ingesluit: die keuse van gesonder voedselsoorte (81%); n verhoogde inname van proteïenryke voedselsoorte (65%); beplanning van peuselhappies rondom oefening (65%);
verhoogde inname van koolhidraatryke voedsel (62%); meer vrugte en groente (50%) en die
neem van peuselhappies tussen maaltye (35%). Die deelnemers het oefening met gewigte en
oefensessies as die mees belangrike faktore geag om hul doelwitte te bereik. Dieet, rus en
supplemente is daarnaas gelyk geag as redelik belangrik en 22% het erken dat hulle n verbode
middel sal gebruik indien dit hulle sal help om hulle doelwitte te bereik.
Gevolgtrekkings
Die studie wys dat ten minste die helfte van skoolseuns wat rugby speel (16-18 jr) een of ander
vorm van supplementasie gebruik, waarvan proteïen en kreatien die mees gewildste is. Die
data dui daarop dat skoolseuns wat rugby speel hul tydgenote ag as n goeie bron van inligting
oor supplement gebruik en dat hulle bereid is om groot bedrae geld te spandeer om die
supplemente te bekom (gemiddeld R250,00 per maand). Dit is kommerwekkend aangesien
groepsdruk tesame met n gebrek aan kennis oor supplementasie (en voeding) kan lei tot
algemene misbruik van supplemente en moontlike newe effekte in hierdie jong studie populasie.
Dit beklemtoon egter ook die waarde wat skool gebasseerde opvoedingsprogramme kan hê
om die bewustheid en kennis oor supplement gebruik in hierdie populasie te verbeter om hul in
staat te stel om ingeligte besluite te neem. Dit moet ouderdom -en sportspesifieke
voedingsonderrig insluit. Opvoedingsprogramme moet ook uitgebrei word na ander partye wat
invloedryke bronne van inligting is soos skool afrigters, onderwysers en ouers.
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