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An assessment of the adherence to guidelines for the management of asthma exacerbations in selected primary healthcare facilities in the Western CapeBrickles, Vernon January 2005 (has links)
Asthma is described as a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways. Recurrent episodes of acute attacks or exacerbation may occur in susceptible individuals. Asthma could be a controllable disorder and most people with asthma should be able to lead a n / Magister Curationis
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An assessment of the adherence to guidelines for the management of asthma exacerbations in selected primary healthcare facilities in the Western CapeBrickles, Vernon January 2005 (has links)
Asthma is described as a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways. Recurrent episodes of acute attacks or exacerbation may occur in susceptible individuals. Asthma could be a controllable disorder and most people with asthma should be able to lead a n
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The motivation for, and establishment of education management and development centres (EMDCs) in the Western Cape, South Africa.Beukes, Cecil Joseph January 2004 (has links)
The aim of this thesis is to investigate the motivation for the proposed Education Management Development Centres (EMDCs). It also addresses what improvements to the current system EMDCs are supposed to make and how EMDCs hope to enhance collaboration between the Western Cape Education Department and local schools. It also look at the role of the proposed EMDCs and specifically focus on how they hope to promote better inter-sectoral support between the Western Cape Education Department and local schools.
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An explorative study of the influence of gang violence on the cognitions and behaviors of adolescents in a specific community within the Western Cape.Davids, Alicia Edith January 2005 (has links)
The subculture of gang violence has become a most feared phenomenon in many povertystricken communities in South Africa and especially in the Western Cape. The gang violence that is prevalent in these communities affects mostly the adolescents, who are supposed to be &lsquo / the leaders of tomorrow&rsquo / . The purpose of this research study was to focus on adolescents in a community where gang violence is rife and in turn reveals their perceptions on gang violence, what the causes of gang violence are and how they are affected by it as expressed in their own words. The researcher establishes the significance and necessity of focusing on adolescents as influenced by gang violence through a phenomenological exploration of their lives. The position that is developed affirms that adolescents are adversely affected by gang violence both from a behavioral and cognitive standpoint. The dire extent of gang violence on these adolescents&rsquo / lives is illustrated by using Fanon&rsquo / s six dimensions of violence. Furthermore various theoretical hypotheses are provided to explain the or igin of gang violence in comparison to the explanations expressed by the adolescents themselves from the interviews conducted. The study is concluded with recommendations extracted from relevant literature as well as comments expressed by the participants of this study. The main limitation within this study was the lack of research outputs within the South African context on the topic of how gang violence affects adolescents who are not gang members. The rich information produced by this study in conducting in-depth interviews with adolescents makes this study significant.
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Workplace violence: an exploratory study into nurses interpretations and responses to violence and abuse in trauma and emergency departments.Kennedy, Maureen Angeline January 2004 (has links)
Violence in society has reached epidemic level and has permeated the walls of the workplace. Workplace violence has also spread across all occupations, especially those dealing with the public, and has escalated over the years. In this thesis the researcher explored the experiences, perceptions and coping mechanisms used by nurses exposed to violence in the health setting. The main focus was to determine how the nurses interpret abuse, and does this interpretation determine their response to the abuse.
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Sources of occupational stress for teachers, with specific reference to the inclusive education module in the Western Cape.Paulse, Janine January 2005 (has links)
<p>The aim of this paper was to identify the sources of stress for teachers involved with inclusive education as well as whether there is a statistically significant difference in stress experienced by teachers based on their biographical details. In this research the focus was on intellectual disability.</p>
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Reviewing farm worker equity schemes: a case study of Saamwerk wine farm in the Overberg region, Western Cape.Tom, Boyce January 2006 (has links)
<p>This research investigated experiences of the Saamwerk equity scheme as a framework to analyze the ways in which the scheme has achieved the objectives of land reform. It reviewed the role of this scheme in relation to the experiences and perceptions of beneficiaries about the extent to which this scheme has or has not improved their living conditions.</p>
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Female representivity in senior management in the public sector: a case study of Drakenstein municipality in the Western Cape.Petersen, Charline. January 2006 (has links)
<p>South Africa is undergoing a period of transition from Apartheid to democracy. In this process, redressing discriminatory factors (race and gender) is of utmost urgency and importance. The equity Act, and within this, affirmative action, are ways in which these isuses can be addressed. South Africa has undergone a process of dramatic change. Since the first democrataic election of 1994, notably so in the area of gender equity. This report examined female representivity in senior management within Drakenstein municipality in the Western Cape. The study evaluated employment barriers, which inhibits women from entering senior positions. The study also compared and analyzed past, present and future development, to evaluate the efforts that have been made to promote employment equity within local government.</p>
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An investigation into the patterns and trends of injuries in community assault cases at the Tygerberg Forensic Pathology Facility over a 10-year period from 1 January 2003 to 31 December 2012Herbst, Celeste Ingrid 04 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MMed)--Stellenbosch University, 2015. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: An increase in autopsied cases of community assault fatalities has been
observed at the Tygerberg Forensic Pathology Services Facility. A paucity of information
exists as to the incidence and prevalence of these cases in a South African context.
Objectives: To determine the patterns and trends of injuries sustained in so-called
community assault fatalities.
Methods: A retrospective and descriptive study was conducted. Fatal community assault
cases admitted to the Tygerberg Forensic Pathology Facility over a ten year period, from 1
January 2003 to 31 December 2012 were reviewed. Data was collected from autopsy/post
mortem examination reports, contemporaneous notes, attached hospital records, SAPS-
180 form (completed by South African Police Services representative) and other Forensic
Pathology Services (FPS) documentation.
Results: A total of 424 cases of fatal community assault were admitted during the study
period with an annual increase between 2004 and 2008 and a second peak from 2010 to
2012. The cause of death in majority of cases was due to multiple injuries (42%) with blunt
force trauma forming the basis of most of the injuries sustained. The most prevalent areas
where these assaults occurred was Khayelitsha (166 cases) and Harare (84 cases) - one
of the sub-sections in Khayelitsha. Male subjects were predominantly assaulted with only
one female fatality recorded.
Conclusion: Adequate policing in prevalent areas is essential, to address the unnecessary
loss of life and additional burden on the criminal justice system and health care services. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Agtergrond: „n Toename in die aantal sterftes na beweerde gemeenskapsaanranding is
waargeneem by die Tygerberg Forensiese Patologie Dienste Fasiliteit. Min inligting in
verband met die insidensie en prevalensie van sulke gevalle in „n Suid-Afrikaanse konteks
is beskikbaar.
Doelwit: Om die patrone en neigings van beserings geassosieer met beweerde
gemeenskapsaanranding-sterftes te bepaal.
Metodes: „n Retrospektiewe en beskrywende studie is uitgevoer. Gevalle van sterftes na
beweerde gemeenskapsaanranding wat opgeneem is by die Tygerberg Forensiese
Patologie Dienste Fasiliteit oor „n tien-jaar tydperk, vanaf 1 Januarie 2003 tot 31 Desember
2012, is hersien. Data is versamel van outopsie/post-mortem verslae, kontemporêre
notas, aangehegde hospitaal-rekords, SAPD-180 vorm (wat deur „n verteenwoordiger van
die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiediens ingevul word) en ander Forensiese Patologie Dienste
(FPS) dokumentasie.
Bevindinge: Oor die tien-jaar studietydperk is 424 gevalle van sterftes na beweerde
gemeenskapsaanranding gesien, met „n jaarlike toename in gevalle tussen 2004 en 2008
en ‟n tweede piek in die aantal gevalle gedurende 2010 en 2012. Die oorsaak van dood in
die meerderheid gevalle was as gevolg van veelvuldige beserings, met stomp geweld, die
mees algemene tipe oorsaak van beserings. Die areas waar hierdie tipe gevalle mees
algemeen voorgekom het, was Khayelitsha (166 gevalle) en Harare (84 gevalle) – een van
die sub-seksies in Khayelitsha. In die meerderheid van gevalle is mans aangerand, en
slegs een vroulike sterfte-geval is gevind.
Afleidings: Voldoende polisiëring is nodig in prevalente areas om die onnodige
lewensverlies en die addisionele lading op die kriminele regsisteem en
gesondheidsorgdienste aan te spreek.
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An assessment of the invasion state and fisheries suitability in four dams and a natural lake in the Western Cape, South AfricaDredge, Brendon Neville January 2016 (has links)
Despite more than a century of introductions, fish invasions are poorly understood in South Africa. This thesis aims to: (1) provide baseline information on the fish fauna in five inland water bodies (four dams: Theewaterskloof, Clanwilliam, Quaggaskloof, and Voelvlei and a natural lake, Groenvlei) in the Western Cape; (2) determine which species were established and provide a baseline of abundance and size structure for monitoring and, (3) make preliminary recommendations for a fishery. First, criteria for determining establishment were developed by undertaking a full biological assessment of bluegill Lepomis macrochirus, a data-poor species in South Africa. This included the assessment of growth rate using validated estimates of age derived from otoliths in two dams (Clanwilliam Dam: Lt=335.9(1−eo.113(t+1.06)); Groenvlei: Lt=287.2(1-e−0.171(t+0.54)). Length at 50% maturity was similar for males (146 mmFL) and females (147 mmFL). Length frequency analysis combined with data on the age and growth and reproduction demonstrated that established populations of bluegill contained several age cohorts as well as mature and juvenile fishes. A meta-analysis was conducted to: (1) compile a list of initial stocking dates for all alien fishes in each waterbody and (2) use angler tournament data to assess for additional species and persistence over time. Data from the meta-analysis was combined with ichthyological survey data to determine establishment success. These data demonstrated that nine non-native species had established in the five water bodies. Clanwilliam Dam had the largest number (7) of non-native species established, Groenvlei (5) and Theewaterskloof, Brandvlei and Voelvlei the lowest with four species. The state of invasion of each species in the province showed that all nine species are categorised as invasive. This information on establishment was then integrated into a framework for rapidly determining what type of fishery would be most suitable for the 5 waterbodies. Potential yield was estimated using morphoedaphic models, were 260 t/yr for Theewaterskloof Dam, 93 t/yr for Voelvlei, 81 t/yr for Brandvlei, 59 t/yr for Groenvlei and 55 t/yr for Groenvlei. The CPUE for Groenvlei was the highest in gill nets with 1.32 ± 1.94 kg/h, then Voelvlei 1.05 ± 1.34 kg/h followed by Brandvlei (0.84 ± 1.48 kg/h), Clanwilliam (0.71 ± 1.55 kg/h) and lastly Theewaterskloof (0.36 ± 0.41 kg/h). Only Theewaterskloof could produce in excess of 100 t/yr but less than 400 t/yr of fish making it suitable for a small scale fishery. The CPUE values of Theewaterskloof were the lowest and a gill net fishery on this water body may not produce sufficient fish for the fishery. All water bodies had a high recreational angling usage, the opening of a small scale fishery could be detrimental to this industry. Subsistence and recreational anglers should be promoted with the possibility of a long line industry targeting Clarias gariepinus.
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