• Disruptive behaviour disorders among Northern Sotho speaking children 

  Madileng, Lerato Dorothea (2006)

  Objective: The objective of this study was two fold: the first being to establish a relationship between the scales of Disruptive Behaviour Disorders rating scale, namely, Inattention, Hyperactivity/Impulsiveness, ODD, and ...
• The attitude of teachers and high school learners towards epilepsy in Mankweng Area (Limpopo Province) 

  Rakubu, Selaelo Michael (2011)

  The study aimed to determine the attitude of teachers and high school learners towards epilepsy in Mankweng area. Epilepsy is a common childhood neurological disorder, while school is the second most important social ...
• Development of a support programme for nurses who care for patients with chronic illness in three Limpopo Province health institutions 

  Rikhotso, Tsakani Glory (2023)

  Nurses working in mental health institutions experience enormous challenges sometimes without formal support structures and programmes to ease their caring duties. This study sought to develop a support programme for nurses ...
• An exploration of the role of traditional health practitioners dreams in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness in Blouberg Municipality, Limpopo Province 

  Masola, Nare Judy (2023)

  Dreams have always been intriguing phenomena confronting humankind over many years. They have been perceived differently across time and space, with different meanings attached to their manifestation. The general understanding ...
• Case formulations on selected mental disorders by clinical psychologists and traditional health practitioners: a comparative analysis 

  Makgabo, Chuene Jones (2023)

  With the realisation that both the traditional and western health care systems are consulted in South Africa, the Traditional Health Practitioners Act, No 22 of 2007 was promulgated. In addition to the Act, there was ...
• The impact of exercise on self-esteem, anxiety, and depression on first-year students at the University of Venda 

  Tshikovhele, Khodani Lucky (2022)

  Students who transition from school to tertiary institutions can experience stressors which lead to anxiety and depression. This can be alleviated by exercise. Limited research has been undertaken about exercise and ...
• An exploratory study of psychological resilience factors associated with climate change adaptation by subsistence farmers in a rural community in Maruleng, Limpopo Province 

  Kgopa, Bontle Patience (2022)

  Climate change poses a major threat to both the well-being of people and the environment. Subsistence farmers are particularly affected because they rely on local supply systems that are sensitive to climate variation. ...
• Evaluating the effectiveness of a self-care programme for intervention in burnout and compassion fatigue among nurses working in critical care areas 

  Mokoti, Nare Jonas (2022)

  This thesis is about evaluating the effectiveness of a self-care programme for intervention in burnout and compassion fatigue among nurses working in critical care areas. A convenient sampling method of all the nurses who ...
• Coping guidelines for women who have experienced the psychological impact of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in Ehlanzeni District 

  Nyathi, Charmain Sandra (2022)

  The study investigated the phenomena of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in women in Ehlanzeni District, Mpumulanga, South Africa in order to develop coping guidelines. This is because, one in every four, or a quarter ...
• Perceptions of University of Limpopo 3rd year psychology students on the inclusion of men in gender-based violence prevention campaigns in South Africa 

  Maboga, Vhonani Ishmael (2022)

  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, ...
• An exploratory study into the experience and behaviors of students who use nyaope/whonga at the University of Limpopo 

  Mphahlele, Lucky Sibusiso (2020)

  The use and abuse of illicit drugs is a challenge which affects people on a global scale and South Africa. The use of a new street drug known as nyaope (whonga) has been on the rise in the country amongst the youth, ...
• The influence of religiousness on the health risk behaviors among first entering university students 

  Pule, Happy Surprise (2017)

  Substantial literature connects religiousness to physical health; however, few studies have explored the influence of religiousness on risk-taking factors among Black first-entering university students. The purpose of ...
• A phenomenological study of University of Limpopo students following the death of a parent 

  Kubayi, Nhlalala Zelda (2022)

  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 ...
• An exploration of Shona traditional healers' conceptualisation and treatment of mental illness 

  Taruvinga, Percy (2016)

  After the World Health Organization (WHO) declared 2010 a decade of indigenous knowledge systems, there has been an increase in the studies on the role of African traditional healers in describing mental illness and its ...
• Perceptions of second year psychology students at the University of Limpopo towards sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing 

  Mahasha, Tebogo (2022)

  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 ...
• A survey study on the Mmotong community's knowledge and attitudes towards collaboration between traditional and western-trained mental health care practitioners 

  Matlebjoane, Lerato Hildah. (2022)

  Globally, mental disorders are a growing public health problem. The World Health Organisation has urged member states to prioritise efforts to address the growing pandemic of mental illness. One strategy identified by ...
• Establishing help-seeking pathways bereaved through perinatal death in Dr George Mukhari Hospital, Gauteng Province 

  Moloisane-Ledwaba, Johanna Mmasetla (2022)

  The psychological impact of perinatal death in the form of bereavement has been widely researched especially from the western perspective. The aim of this study was to establish the help-seeking pathways by mothers bereaved ...
• The perception and treatment of mental illness by selected Pentecostal pastors in Polokwane : towards an intervention 

  Mauda, Lesley Takalani (2022)

  Mental illness is a high burden of disease especially in Low- and Medium-Income Countries (LMICs) like South Africa. In many LMICs, there is a paucity of Mental Health Professionals (MHCPs). As a result, people with mental ...
• An exploratory study on the psychological meaning of ancestral calling by nanga dza Vhavenda 

  Sigida, Salome Thilivhali (2022)

  The training to become a traditional healer has been under scrutiny because of the symptoms that are experienced during ancestral calling. Ancestral calling usually presents itself in the form of a mysterious physical ...
• Perceptions of Western-trained mental health practitioners in Sekhukhune District towards collaboration with traditional health practitioners in treating mental illness 

  Mokalapa, Kanyane Treasure (2020)

  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 ...

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