• The voice of the child : experiences of children, in middle childhood, regarding children's court procedures 

  Claasen, Louie Talitha; Spies, Gloudien M. (University of Stellenbosch, Department of Social Work, 2017)

  By mid-2015 the number of children living in South Africa was in excess of 21.5 million (21 736 416) (Statistics South Africa, 2015). This constitutes nearly 40% of South Africa’s population, which at that stage had reached ...
• The perceptions of community members regarding the role of social workers in enhancing social capital in metropolitan areas to manage HIV and AIDS 

  Sesane, Malebo; Geyer, Stephan (University of Stellenbosch, Department of Social Work, 2017)

  The HIV and AIDS epidemic is having a major impact on all levels of society. The impact is particularly devastating not only for the individual who is infected, but also for the family and the wider community (United Nations ...
• The social functioning of women with breast cancer in the context of the life world : a social perspective 

  Van Wyk, Jonita; Carbonatto, Charlene Laurence (University of Stellenbosch, Department of Social Work, 2016)

  Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women worldwide (CANSA, 2010). The goal of this study was to explore the social functioning of women with breast cancer. A qualitative research approach was followed with ...
• The contribution of social entrepreneurship in meeting the needs of orphans in the Mberengwa district, Zimbabwe 

  Katunga, Wisdom; Lombard, A. (Antoinette) (University of Stellenbosch, Department of Social Work, 2016)

  Since the turn of the millennium Zimbabwe has witnessed a raft of socio-economic and political challenges, exacerbated by the devastating effects of the HIV and Aids pandemic. This diminished the government’s ability to ...
• A needs assessment for an Employee Assistance Programme in the Jubilee Community Hospital 

  Ledingwane, Migal Baleseng (University of Pretoria, 2000)

  This actually an investigation into the need for an Employee Assistance programme in the Jubilee Community Hospital. This programme is said to be effective in dealing with the employee's problems for it focuses on ...
• Evaluation of an emotional awareness programme for children in middle childhood in a private school in Pretoria Gauteng Province 

  Zandberg, Driana (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  Emotional awareness refers to a person's ability to identify and describe one's emotions and the emotions of others. It assists people to manage and control their emotions and is an important skill underlying effective ...
• The perceptions of social auxiliary workers in their role and competencies in addressing biopsychosocial needs of children living with HIV at drop-in-centres 

  Zibengwa, Enock (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  South Africa bears the largest burden of children living with HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa, with 450 000 of the continent's over 3 million children living with HIV estimated to be in the country (UNAIDS, 2013:87). Children ...
• Insights of urban and rural female youth regarding the nature and consequences of sexual risk behaviour 

  Xoko, Tobeka (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  Like other developing countries in sub-Saharan Africa, South Africa is faced with the following social welfare issues: teenage pregnancies, high HIV rates, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and a high number of abortions. ...
• The development of a conceptual framework for spirituality in the South African employee assistance programme context 

  Van Wyk, Sonja (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  To answer the research question of "What would a conceptual framework for spirituality in an employee assistance (EAP) context entail?" an exploratory-descriptive approach was followed. A literature study was conducted to ...
• An investigation into the perceptions of police officials regarding the implementation of sector policing in the Limpopo province 

  Van Niekerk, Rhona (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  At the root of all new policing approaches is the ever-present quest to find best practices to prevent and reduce crime, to improve the safety of communities and individuals and to enhance the delivery of all kinds of ...
• Evaluering van 'n emosionele bewustheidsprogram vir kinders in die middelkinderjare in 'n openbare skool in die Vrystaat 

  Van Niekerk, Zandri (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  Emotional awareness is a basic skill underlying emotional intelligence and forms a critical part of the holistic development of children. This skill is described as a person?s capacity to be in contact with his/her emotions ...
• Perspectives of social workers in implementing the developmental social welfare approach in the Department of Social Development in Mopani District Limpopo 

  Chavalala, Isaac Isaac (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  In 1997 the democratic government of South Africa adopted the White Paper for Social Welfare (Republic of South Africa [RSA], 1997) which committed the country to a developmental approach to social welfare. The implementation ...
• Die gebruik van handpoppe as gespreksmedium tydens groepwerk met kinders in die middelkinderjare 

  Steyn, Annamarie (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  Therapeutic intervention with children relies on the use of play materials as medium for communication. Within Gestalt play therapy play materials are utilised with the assumption that children will project their thoughts ...
• The experiences of emergency medical care practitioners (EMCP) after exposure to fatal motor vehicle accident scenes 

  Sebela, Refilwe Precious Stephina (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  Although many international sources in literature describe the stress experienced by emergency workers, very few actually evaluate the experiences of emergency medical care practitioners and the care that is offered, and ...
• The experiences of homeless people as victims of crime in urban and rural settings 

  Sadiki, Lufuno (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  Homeless people are among the most vulnerable people in society, suffering from acute levels of poverty, social exclusion and violence. Homeless people are often seen as a cause of crime; however, they are in fact more ...
• Coping strategies of families with low socio-economic status raising children with physical disabilities in Mafeteng Lesotho 

  Pelea, Makhau (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  Raising children is a highly demanding job for any family; the demands are even higher when the child has a disability. The cost of raising a child with a disability is said to be three times higher than that of raising a ...
• Experiences of women diagnosed with HIV during pregnancy 

  Netshimbupfe,Pfarelo Myrah (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  Pregnancy is period in a woman's life when she has many fears, uncertainties and expectations. To receive an HIV positive diagnosis during this period, has devastating effects on women. The burden of HIV and AIDS does not ...
• The cultural beliefs of parents as caregivers of adult children living with schizophrenia 

  Morake, Keneilwe Samantha (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  The integration of mental health services into primary health care and the shift toward community- and family-based care for people with chronic mental disorders have been widely advocated globally (Breen, Swartz & Flisher, ...
• Community participation in the Integrated Development Plan of the City of Johannesburg municipality 

  Mbelengwa, Ndwakhulu Simon (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  A qualitative research approach was utilised with the goal to explore the views and interpretation of community members concerning the participation in the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) of the City of Johannesburg ...
• A school-based violence prevention programme for high school learners in Tshwane South District Gauteng Province 

  Masinga, Kate Poppy (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  A report released by the South African Council of Educators (SACE) (2011:12) reveals a grim picture on school safety and the shocking results showing that 1.8 million learners experienced violence at school. Eight years ...

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