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Showing 1 to 20 of 100 for “"Intervention programmes"”.
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An exploration of the impact of development intervention programmes on poverty: a case study
… are missing] Challenges that development intervention programmes face do not only pertain to poor programme design, implementation, management and evaluation, but more importantly the underlying mindset assumptions that inform them lack the necessary alignment with the local contextual …
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Factors affecting the food security status and participation in food security intervention programmes in Maphumulo
… status and participation in food security intervention programmes in Maphumulo. A number of food security intervention programmes were introduced in KZN Province to ensure food security. However, household food security status remains a concern in South Africa and there is noted a lack of …
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Substance abuse practices and Intervention programmes for male youth offenders in Pollsmoor – Department of Correctional services
… the prevalence of substance use and the need for intervention among male youth offenders at the Pollsmoor Youth Centre, in the Western Cape Province. The research has attempted to create an understanding of male youth drug abusers‟ attitudes towards intervention and rehabilitation programmes and …
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Family centred Early Intervention programmes in Jordan: A grounded theory study into family and occupational therapists’ collaboration
… with disabilities in Jordan engaged in Early Intervention (EI) programmes. The aim of this study is to explore how EI programmes apply the family-centred approach, and specifically to investigate: • The perspectives of families regarding their role within the intervention, and what steps were …
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The implementation of intervention programmes that enhance the inclusion of learners with dyslexia in mainstream primary schools of Bubi District, Zimbabwe
… study sought to evaluate the implementation of intervention programmes that enhance the inclusion of learners with dyslexia in mainstream primary schools of Bubi District, Zimbabwe. A mixed-methods research design was adopted. Questionnaires were used to collect quantitative data while …
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Educational intervention programmes for very young children : an overview, with specific reference to the home early learning programme of the Athlone Early Learning Centre
The concept of educational intervention for very young children is discussed from the standpoint of ethical implications, practical implementation and effectiveness. Specific programmes are described as background to the Home Early Learning Programme and the Creche Programme of the Athlone Early …
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The role of behavioural change theory in social marketing interventions on HIV/AIDS in Ghana
… be employed to design effective social marketing intervention programmes for HIV/AIDS preventions in Ghana. The study employs both qualitative and quantitative research approaches and a stratified sampling method to achieve the aims and objectives of the study. A total of 487 respondents provided …
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The utility of process evaluation : understanding HIV/AIDS prevention programmes
Many evaluations of HIV/AIDS intervention programmes continue to focus on impact and thus overlook the processes through which any given outcomes have been achieved; this has prompted a call for a more consistent focus on what happens during interventions. Therefore, this study endeavours to …
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An investigation into the child rearing practices of parents and alcohol abuse by black children
… Harris & Meyers, 2008). Most studies and intervention programmes deal with behaviour change on an individual; parents who have to deal with the ever-changing landscape of teenagers and young adults are left out as spectators; untrained to deal with parenting teenagers in the era of …
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CLINICAL OUTCOMES OF POST-OPERATIVE EXERCISE AND REHABILITATION FOR ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS FOLLOWING TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY : A QUASI-SYSTEMATIC AND NARRATIVE REVIEW
… mobility and physical independence. Surgical intervention of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) should be implemented to treat the joint pain condition. Post-operative exercise and rehabilitation following operation are required to enhance the physical recovery process at post-surgery. This study …
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Engaging with perpetrators of intimate partner violence : an exploration of inter-agency collaboration in the Western Cape
… to international best practices, treatment interventions for batterers are based on psycho-educational and cognitive behavioural principles and provided in community-based group settings. Coordinated community responses are likely to provide favourable outcomes for batterer intervention and …
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The relationship between study habits, study attitudes and intellectual achievement responsibility in a group of learning disabled adolescents
… as well as their significance in designing intervention programmes for learning disabled adolescents.
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Functional outcomes of a feeding intervention programme for infants and young children with cerebral palsy
… lack of evidence regarding the effectiveness of intervention programmes for children with CP, and, in particular, very young dependent feeders with neurologically-based feeding disorders. The study incorporated three distinct but complementary parts, namely: (1) identification of the fundamental …
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Social and environmental epidemiology of schistosomiasis in Ghana
… settings such as sub-Saharan Africa and control programmes have mainly adopted an age-targeted strategy of implementation. However, it is being increasingly argued that the setting-specific context in which the transmission of schistosome infections occurs may render this global approach of …
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Issues of disclosure in relation to HIV and AIDS
… such as community based stigma reduction intervention programmes (later) based on the findings of the study, could have an impact on the uptake of HIV-testing and disclosure rate. The total sample comprised of 15 females and 15 males that were chosen from one of the support groups based at …
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Foundation phase reading and the transition into English in Grade 4 : teacher experiences and perceptions
… reading, and the extent to which teachers view intervention programmes as adequately addressing language problems, also considering the implications of the language in education policy for teacher practice in classrooms. The study uses qualitative methods in the form of focus groups and …
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Challenging behaviour in children with severe intellectual disabilities: identification and characteristics of those at high risk
… disabilities allude to the potential of early intervention. Identification of children at high risk of challenging behaviour would enable effective implementation of this strategy. Method: Questionnaire studies examined the association between child characteristics and the presence of …
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Mothers’ facilitation of the occupational engagement of their children with FASD: a qualitative descriptive study in an under-resourced district in South Africa
… their needs and strengths will inform intervention programmes to create the stable environments children with FASD require for optimal life outcomes. The aim of the study is to explore the way that mothers facilitate the occupational engagement of their children with FASD as well as the …
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Nursing perspectives on women, health and work in the socio-cultural context of poor communities in Northeast Thailand.
… in order to inform and redesign effective health intervention programmes to promote the health and well-being of women from these communities. An holistic nursing perspective was used to inform the design of this research. Only by understanding the context, the living experiences and the …
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Dynamic Assessment and Informed Intervention for Children with Language Impairment
… child’s learning potential or the direction that intervention should take. Vygotsky’s theories, particularly his notion of the Zone of Proximal Development, underpin a range of approaches within the complementary assessment paradigm known as Dynamic Assessment (DA) (Vygotsky 1986). The term is …
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