Climate is a primary component of agricultural productivity, and as such, it influences
the vulnerability of the households, communities and the broader economy. A heavy
dependence on climate-sensitive economic sectors, ...
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a serious global health challenge, which if left untreated, may threaten an individual’s health. The challenge regarding the prevention of STI transmission is the asymptomatic ...
The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (Act 108 of 1996) mandates that “the
official languages of the Republic are Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, siSwati, Tshivenda,
Xitsonga, Afrikaans, English, isiNdebele, ...
The overall aim of the study was to explore the perceptions of the phenomenon ‘Absent Fathers’ in Mphanama Community. The objectives of the study were to assess the effects of culture and beliefs on the domination of ...
Gender-based violence (GBV) has become a global epidemic and it affects those who are most vulnerable in society, predominantly women and children. Several causal factors have been identified, which include gender norms, ...
Though recent South African legislation and policy documents have called for
closer collaboration between Western-trained and traditional health practitioners,
there is little evidence to show that there is a formal ...
Young offenders’ criminal behaviour is a global problem that affects the society. In
addressing this problem, parents are expected to provide effective parental role in
order to minimise the problematic behaviour of ...
Rikhotso, Tsakani Glory(University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus), 2012)
This study explored the phenomenological experiences of mothers of children with
mental retardation in two special schools (i.e. Fulufhelo and Pfunanani). The former
is in Vhembe while the later is situated in Mopani ...
The study sought to explore and describe the lived experiences of caregivers involved in support groups whilst caring for a family member diagnosed schizophrenia in Johannesburg South, Gauteng province. A qualitative study ...
The aim of the study was to explore the notions of childhood mental illness by
Sepedi-speaking elderly people in the Mankweng community of Limpopo
Province (South Africa). Using the phenomenological method, the ...
The study sought to explore the sequel of bereavement on parentally bereaved
students at the University of Limpopo. The study was qualitative in nature. Ten
bereaved students (4 Males & 6 Females) were purposefully ...
Background information: Persistent poor health outcomes among People Living with
HIV and AIDS (PLWH) is a concern for service users and the HIV care system. Since its
discovery, different AIDS response strategies were ...
Studies have shown that women abuse in marriages is prevalent. Globally, one in three
(1:3) or 35% of women have experienced physical and or sexual violence by an intimate
partner who in some instances, could have been ...
The study explored recidivism as a lived experience among the youth incarcerated at
Polokwane Secure Care Centre in Polokwane, Limpopo Province. The study focused
on describing the subjective meanings that recidivist ...
The primary aim of this study was to explore policing of burglary at a residential premises within the Ga-Molepo community. From a qualitative standpoint, data was gath ered through semi-structured In-depth Individual ...