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Showing 1 to 20 of 129 for “"Population Group"”.
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A correlational study of leisure participation, leisure attitudes, and leisure satisfaction among leisure educators, leisure practitioners, and a general population group
… systematically distributed to the aforementioned groups within the National Recreation and Park Association's Southern Region. The sample population was surveyed during the summer of 1984. Objectives of this study were to: (1) analyze patterns of leisure participation among leisure educators and …
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A cross-sectional study of behavioural style and associated work- related stress in the South African context
… and the Afrikaans, Black, English and Indian population groups is investigated. Data were collected from three organisations that process the Style Analysis questionnaires, and analysed to ascertain significant differences between the various groups, and correlations between the various …
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Evaluating the plausibility of the method of using both the civil registration and census data in estimating adult mortality at district level in South Africa, circa 2011
… deaths for the intercensal period 2001-2011 by population group. Thereafter, the level of completeness for each of the years in the intercensal period is estimated by fitting a logistic curve to the level of completeness for the intercensal period of 1996-2001 and 2001-2011 (derived by both …
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Full life tables for South Africa from vital registration data, 2006-2008
… life tables for South Africa as a whole and by population group using vital registration data for the period 2006-2008. Given that not all deaths are registered, the research assesses the level of completeness of death registration for the national population and for all the population groups …
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Social influence of siblings and friends in generation Y's development of risk preferences
… socially undesirable behaviours in a given population group. Adolescents typically receive the greatest amount of attention as they are highly prone to engaging in risky behaviour such as binge drinking, smoking and other dangerous activities.
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Evaluating the adequacy of the method of using vital registration and census data in estimating adult mortality when applied sub-provincially
… reported by households in the census by age group for each sex. The process of correcting the registered deaths in the year prior to the 2001 census involves estimating intercensal completeness for each population group and each sex between 1996 and 2001 using the average of results from the …
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The effects of the relationship between racial identity and the nature and frequency of interracial contact on racial prejudice and social distance
… students who belonged to the White and African population groups. Their mean age was 20.50 and they were 52.54% females and 47.46% males. A pilot study using 42 participants answered questions concerning the face validity of the scales and questions aimed at testing the on-line system for data …
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Vom "Steppenmythos" zum "Revolutionsschicksal" : Wolgadeutsche Geschichte und Identität in Russlanddeutschen Erzählungen der Zwischenkriegszeit
… the literary representation of the Volga-German population group during the Third Reich, using eleven fictional historical accounts, contrasting them with respect to three aspects: their history and the real conditions of existence of this linguistic enclave, psychological and sociological issues …
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Variations in the insertions of the tibialis posterior muscle and the structure of the medial longitudinal arch
… were also reported individually for sex and population group, as well as the most common combinations of insertions. Measurements describing the medial longitudinal arch of the feet were taken, using a soft tissue intact method (arch index) and the post-dissection method (talus-first …
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An investigation into folate deficiency in healthy underprivileged infants with special emphasis on the interpretation of the Figlu test after oral histidine
… in other countries with a large underprivileged population group, the problem of malnutrition and its- associations and complications assumes considerable importance. Until the socioeconomic problems involved are solved, attention must be directed to early diagnosis, treatment and prophylaxis of …
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A 12 week pre-season fitnes training programme for senior male high school rugby players : the effect of supervision on anthropometric, physiological and physical performance variables
… ii) a training study on a sample of the same population group, to measure the effect of a 12 week fitness training programme, based on scientific principles, on anthropometric, physiological and performance variables. The training study also measured the efficacy of training supervision …
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Survival of adults with HIV-1 infection or Type 2 diabetes in the South African private sector
… studies in South Africa and globally which subgroups of HIV-infected adults, defined by both baseline and current (time-updated) characteristics, may achieve HIV-uninfected levels of mortality and which subgroups have relative mortality that is within the insurance industry’s threshold for …
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The Determinants of Microinsurance Demand in South Africa
… financial decisions and perpetuate poverty. This population group is adversely affected by illnesses, natural disasters, unemployment, and accidents than other groups because, among other things, they lack proper insurance. Microinsurance was introduced as a revolutionary tool with the potential …
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Nutrient intakes, compliance with recommendations and key sources in women of child-bearing age (18-50y) in Ireland
… part don’t differ from recommendations for other population groups. The notable exception to this is that all WCBA are recommended to take a folic acid supplement to reduce the risk of neural tube defects (NTDs) in an occurring pregnancy. Objectives: The overall aim of this thesis was to estimate …
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Influences on perceived job opportunities : a study of final year university students
… in status (Whites), in contrast to those whose group position is improving. This study sought to investigate the effects of these changes on 3 groups of students (African, White and Coloured), each representing a different position within the South African population group hierarchy. In …
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A Phylogenetic History of the Tenerife Skink Chalcides viridanus: A multi-locus Coalescent Approach
… to resolve some unanswered questions about population history of this species. Specifically, using previously unused nuclear gene markers to obtain a more robust phylogeographical history of the species, using new techniques to estimate whether any historic changes in population size can be …
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The use of permanent maxillary and mandibular canines in sex and age determination in a South African sample
… African sample. A sample of known sex, age and population group was obtained from the Pretoria Bone Collection (University of Pretoria, South Africa) and the Raymond A. Dart Collection (University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa). The canines of 498 skulls were measured from four …
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Estimates of the level and shape of mortality rates in South Africa around 1985 and 1990 derived by applying indirect demographic techniques to reported deaths
… the mortality curve of the Black South African population group circa 1985 by the application of indirect demographic techniques to the reported deaths for Blacks for the period 1984- 86 and an estimate of the Black population in mid-1985. The life tables thus produced are then combined with the …
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Use of computer technology by the elderly
… is available now has been developed for other populations, such as the general public, the business community, health care organizations, or the handicapped. However, much of it can be adapted to fit the needs, desires and capabilities of the elderly and computer technology can be much …
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Improved characterisation of measures of fatness and metabolic risks in older adolescents and young adults in the South Asian population in the UK
… is particularly important in minority ethnic groups, especially those with a South Asian (SA) heritage. Variation in body composition between ethnicities is important in identifying risk. For example, South Asians have a characteristic body composition with a higher proportion of body fat, …
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