Electronic Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The administration of social grants for adult persons with disabilities in the Northern Cape
(University of the Free State, 2020-07)Orientation: Section 195(1)(b) of the Constitution (1996), the White Paper on Transforming Service Delivery (1997), and the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act 1 of 1999), call for an efficient (doing things the right ... -
Risk factors and shoulder dysfunction in elite male fast bowlers in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2020-08)Cricket is one of the world’s most popular sports. Cricketers are playing exponentially more matches due to the rise of wealth and opportunity, leaving modern-day fast bowlers at greater risk of injury. The aim of this ... -
Improving reading comprehension in English first additional language speakers
(University of the Free State, 2020)This study develops an approach to improve reading comprehension in English First Additional Language. Learners in Grade 7 are challenged with limited vocabulary, mispronunciation of words and word recognition in their ... -
Knowledge of respiratory dysfunction among nurses working in surgical wards at Universitas Academic Hospital
(University of the Free State, 2019-11)Background: Clinical deterioration in ward patients leading to adverse events such as cardiac arrest, intensive care unit (ICU) admission and death is often preceded by respiratory dysfunction. Monitoring of ward patients ... -
Factors predicting outcome in adult trauma patients admitted to a Tertiary ICU
(University of the Free State, 2019-02)Introduction: Trauma remains an important cause of mortality and morbidity in South Africa. In our centre, intensive care unit access is under severe strain. There is limited data specifically in our centre documenting ... -
The impact of maternal HIV status on maternal and child mortality in Lesotho
(University of the Free State, 2020-01)In Lesotho and many other developing countries, statistics on maternal and child mortality, because of the HIV status of the mother, are increasing day by day, regardless of the efforts made by the authorities to reduce ... -
Randomised crossover trial of m. gluteus maximus and m. gluteus medius activation during rehabilitation exercises in female hockey players
(University of the Free State, 2020)Introduction: Various researchers have focused on the activation capabilities of the gluteal muscles during different commonly used rehabilitation exercises. However, there is currently a lack of research in examining body ... -
The relationship between core stability and athletic performance among female university athletes
(University of the Free State, 2020-07)Introduction: Literature on the effect of core stability on athletic performance in different sport codes is limited. Questions remain as to whether core stability should be considered as a component in itself or as different ... -
A retrospective analysis of the mortality, and the perinatal risk factors for mortality, of very low birth weight infants admitted to Universitas Academic Hospital over a 2-year period – January 2016 to December 2017
(University of the Free State, 2020-07)Background: A rise in preterm deliveries of very low birth weight (VLBW) infants, less than 1 500 grams, is currently introducing a global public health dilemma. VLBW infants are at increased risk for morbidity and mortality. ... -
Experiences of accessing maternal health care services in a rural community of South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2020-06)Access to maternal health care is a global concern, especially for developing countries. South Africa's health system faces numerous challenges and poor access to maternal health care services (MHS) is a major contributor ... -
Creative problem solving for specific safety hazards within selected theatre arts productions
(University of the Free State, 2020-07)The purpose of this dissertation was to outline the potential safety hazards that can occur during the pre-production and performance phase in the backstage areas of the theatre and onstage. Three texts Noises off, Macbeth ... -
Investigating the psycho-social consequences of teenage pregnancy: an exploratory study
(University of the Free State, 2019)The aim of this study was to investigate the psycho-social consequences of teenage pregnancy of secondary school teenagers in the Amajuba district, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). The study sought to establish whether teenage pregnancy ... -
The economic effect of mechanised harvesting technology on grape-producing farms in the Western Cape Province of South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2020-12)Mechanisation and technological development in agriculture is becoming increasingly apparent, not just in developing countries, but also in African countries, and more particularly in South Africa. The purpose of the ... -
South African disaster management framework: assessing the status and dynamics of establishing information management and communication systems in provinces
(University of the Free State, 2020-08)South Africa is suffering from a magnitude of increasing human and weather-induced hazards such as drought, diseases, water shortage, urban-flooding, coastal flooding, wildfires, social unrest, and storms. In turn, these ... -
An integrative review of supportive clinical learning environment strategies for undergraduate students in health sciences
(University of the Free State, 2020-09)The clinical learning environment is essential for the development of healthcare students’ clinical training, clinical competence and professional identity. A supportive clinical learning environment is needed to provide ... -
Training for interpersonal communication skills relevant to neurological practice in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2020-09)Training in proper communication between doctor and patient is not a requirement for the training of neurologists in South Africa. This is not the case in neurology training in countries such as Canada, the United Kingdom ... -
Understanding the food insecurity of vulnerable households residing in Kalanga, Swaziland
(University of the Free State, 2020-08)Food security is a worldwide concern, especially in developing countries. A substantial number of researchers have investigated the causes, consequences, and possible solutions to this challenge. Well eluded in most studies ... -
Health sciences students’ perceptions of collaborative practice on a rural learning platform, Xhariep District
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Modelling of groundwater flow within a leaky aquifer with fractal-fractional differential operators
(University of the Free State, 2020-09)The major leading problem in groundwater modelling is to produce a suitable model for leaky aquifers. An attempt to answer this, researchers devoted their focus to propose new models for complex real-world physical problems ... -
An mHealth communication framework for caregivers of adolescents with mental health issues
(University of the Free State, 2020-06)This study focused on developing an mHealth communication framework for rural caregivers of adolescents with mental health issues. Adolescents carry a high burden of mental health issues. Their caregivers, usually parents, ...