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Disability : the forgotten side of race science
(African Sun Media, 2020)The impetus for this book was an article, the first line of the abstract of which reads: “Colored women in South Africa have an increased risk for low cognitive functioning.”1 There is no question that the article ... -
Race and health : dilemmas of the South African health researcher
(African Sun Media, 2020)We begin this chapter by discussing responses by members of our team to comments on articles submitted to major international journals focusing on health research. Recently, when one of our manuscripts was close to being ... -
'I waited for it until forever' : community barriers to accessing intellectual disability services for children and their families in Cape Town, South Africa
(MDPI, 2020-11-17)Background: Intellectual disability is more common in low- and middle-income countries than in high-income countries. Stigma and discrimination have contributed to barriers to people with intellectual disability accessing ... -
The stigmatisation of children living with FASD and their biological mothers
(African Sun Media, 2020)The harmful consequences of alcohol exposure in utero are the most common cause of preventable intellectual disability (Gibbard, Wass, and Clarke 2003:72-76). It can lead to various sequelae collectively referred to as ... -
Evaluation of the beck anxiety Inventory in predicting generalised anxiety disorder among individuals seeking HIV testing in the Western Cape province, South Africa
(AOSIS, 2019)Background: Routine anxiety screening is needed among HIV test seekers, given the lack of health-care professionals with the ability to identify individuals with generalised anxiety. Aim: The aim of this study was to ... -
More than just assistive devices : how a South African social enterprise supports an environment of inclusion
(MDPI, 2021)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Appropriate assistive technology has the potential to considerably enhance quality of life, access to health and education, and social and economic participation for people with disabilities. Most disabled ... -
When love kills: constructions of masculinities within the intimate femicide crisis in Botswana
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Gender based violence towards women is a human rights issue and a social crisis that is pervasive across countries, including Botswana. The extreme consequence of gender violence is women ultimately getting ... -
The recruitment and initiation of girls into gangs in the Western Cape
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Gangsterism is a worldwide phenomenon with serious consequences for community well-being. Locally in the Western Cape, South Africa, gangs present a complex phenomenon which impairs community functioning ... -
The experiences of learning facilitators in the Western Cape who work with children on the autism spectrum in mainstream schools
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by deficits in social communication (present in multiple contexts) and restricted and repetitive behaviours, interests and ... -
Cognitive behaviour therapy-based early intervention and prevention programme for anxiety in South African children with visual impairments
(AOSIS, 2019)Background: Anxiety is the most common psychological difficulty reported by youth worldwide and may also be a significant problem for children with visual impairments. Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) interventions have ... -
The development of a contextually appropriate measure of individual recovery for mental health service users in a South African context
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Mental health is a crucial part of the overall wellbeing of persons. Recovery is increasingly recognised worldwide as an essential approach to mental health. In this study recovery is regarded as personal ... -
The feasibility of disseminating and implementing prolonged exposure therapy for survivors of trauma in South Africa: a mixed method pilot and feasibility study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The study investigated the feasibility of disseminating and implementing brief prolonged exposure therapy (PE) for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in South Africa. I used a mixed method design to ... -
Spiritual care practices in hospices in the Western cape, South Africa : the challenge of diversity
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2021)Background: South Africa is a very diverse middle-income country, still deeply divided by the legacy of its colonial and apartheid past. As part of a larger study, this article explored the experiences and views of ... -
The right to be Freepeople : relational voluntary-assisted-advocacy as a psychological and ethical resource for decolonizing intellectual disability
(PsychOpen, 2018)Participating in social activism implies responsibility for its exchange and creation. We focus on Intellectual Disability (ID) as an advocacy site for individuals who are dependent on assistance with activities of daily ... -
Coping strategies and quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS): A South African online perspective
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The primary aim of this study was to explore the relationship between coping strategies used by individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) and their quality of life (QoL) in the context of South Africa. Two ... -
A qualitative study exploring female university students’ experiences of sexual harassment
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Within the South African context, gender violence and sexual harassment have become ‘normalised’ to the extent that many women2 live in fear of being violated in many different ways. Many accounts of ... -
The relationship between parenting style and prosocial behaviour of preadolescents in a South African context
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Prosocial behaviour plays an important role in preadolescents’ development of social skills. Research has established that parenting styles are important correlates of the youth’s prosocial behaviour. The ... -
A qualitative study exploring women's psychosocial experiences of curative treatment of cervical cancer and their subjective well-being
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The high prevalence and burden of cervical cancer in developing countries has spurred on much research into preventing and screening for the disease. However, little research has focussed on the experience ... -
Attempted suicide among South African adolescents living in a low resource environment : contested meanings, lived experience, and expressed support needs
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Adolescent suicide is a serious public health concern, yet we do not understand the reasons South African adolescents give for their suicide attempts and the meanings they attach to their behaviour. Nor ... -
A wellness programme for mothers living in a high-risk community in the Western Cape to promote their personal and parental competencies
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This research aimed to design, implement and evaluate a wellness programme for mothers living in a high-risk community in the Western Cape to promote their personal and parental strengths via participatory ...
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