Thesis (D.Tech. degree in Nursing)--Tshwane University of Technology, 2012. / While obesity has reached epidemic levels worldwide, it is not regarded as negative or unacceptable among South African black socio-cultural groups. It is estimated that 29% of men and 56% of women in South Africa are obese. Variations in worldview create differences between perceived weight and actual weight which influence obesity levels and interventions. This makes it necessary to develop culturally congruent weight reduction interventions so that they are acceptable to targeted communities. The objective of the study was to develop, implement and evaluate a weight reduction intervention in Thulamela in the Vhembe District of the Limpopo Province.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:tut/oai:encore.tut.ac.za:d1000230 |
| Date | January 2012 |
| Creators | Ramukumba, Tendani Sarah. |
| Contributors | Wright, S. C. D. (Susan C. D.), Hoffmann, Willem A., 1968- |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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| Rights | © 2012 Tshwane University of Technology |
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