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Item Open Access Factors leading mental health care users to use modern and traditional medicine in rural areas of Makhado Municipality in the Vhembe District of Limpopo Province in South Africa(207-09-18) Gomba, Thomani; Netshandama, V. O.; Mudau, M. J.Traditional medicine still plays a bigger role in people dealing with health and disease. Research shows that in some Asian and African countries, traditional medicine forms the primary mode of health care for 80% of the population. This is actively promoted in South Africa and is used by at least 70% of the country’s population. This study investigated the contributory factors leading mental health care users to use a combination of traditional and modern medicine in rural areas. The study was conducted using qualitative research methods. The population of this study were MHCUs, Mental health practitioners and traditional healers. Purposive sampling was used to select participants. Data was analyzed through a computer programme called Atlas TI. The results revealed the following as contributory factors leading mental health care users to use modern and traditional medicine in rural areas : cultural factor , belief in witch craft , influence by significant others (family members and friends), poor PHC intervention and treatment method. Recommendations to the health care practitioners and policy makers around the use of traditional and modern medicine was made based on the findings.Item Open Access Conflict management styles by school management teams in secondary schools(2009-01) Nemaguvhuni, Adziambei; Ravhudzulo, M. A.See the attached abstract belowItem Open Access Microbiological and physico-chemical quality of surface and groundwater sources and its socio-economic impact in the Mpheni - Elim Village, Limpopo Province, South Africa(2009-02) Maluleke, H. L.; Potgieter, N.; Odiyo, J. O.See the attached abstract belowItem Open Access Drug Resistance Mutations in Naive HIV-1 South African Patients, and Construction of Molecular Clones to Phenotype Putative Resistance Mutations(2009-03) Mavhandu, Lufuno Grace; Bessong, P. O.; Rekosh, David; Hammarskjold, Marie-LouiseSee the attached abstract belowItem Open Access In-vitro bioactivity of fractions from a local medicinal plant on HIV-1 replication, and selected fungal and bacterial pathogens(2009-03) Mutshembele, Awelani Mirinda; Bessong, Pascal O.; Eloff, Jacobus N.; Obi, LarrySee the attached abstract below.Item Open Access Teacher preparation for the implementation of the National Curriculum Statement(2009-08) Tshiguvho, Muvhango Esther; Mulaudzi, M. P.See the attached abstract belowItem Open Access The prevalence of work related respiratory signs and symptoms among maintenance and transport section employees at Mapulaneng Hospital(2009-09) Radebe, Philemon Lovers Ngowakhe; Pengpid, SupaSee the attached abstract belowItem Open Access q- Enumeration of permutations avoiding adjacent patterns(2009-09) Takalani, Ntendeni Annah; Tshifhumulo, T. A.See the attached abstract belowItem Open Access Economic impact of HIV/AIDS on smallholder agriculture in Mopani District of Limpopo Province(2009-09) Maponya, Matlhabjane Maria; Oni, S. A.See the attached abstract belowItem Open Access An appraisal of the efficacy of selected macrotourism policies of South Africa(2009-09-08) Zembani, Pamela Edna; Steyn, p. e.See the attached abstract belowItem Open Access An operating strategy of run-of-river abstractions for typical rural water supply schemes using Siloam Village as a case study(2009-10) Makungo, Rachel; Odiyo, J. O.; Mwaka, B.; Ndiritu, J. G.See the attached abstract belowItem Open Access The implementation of the developmental appraisal system for curriculum implementation in the secondary schools(2009-11) Chauke, Magezi Phineas; Bayona, E. L. M.; Tshivhase-Phendla, T. S.See the attached abstract belowItem Open Access A model to promote dialogue about sexual health between teenagers and parents/teachers in Vhembe District of Limpopo Province, South Africa(2009-12-30) Lebese, Tsakani Rachel; Davhana-Maselesele, Mashudu; Obi, C. L.See the attached abstract belowItem Open Access Hydrological Characterisation of the Shingwedzi and Mphongolo River Basins in Kruger National Park, South Africa(2010-01) Ramusiya, Fhedzisani; Odiyo, J. O.See the attached abstract belowItem Open Access The provision and utilization of learning and teaching support material in physical science: A case of Limpopo Province(2010-02) Rathando, Moses Nndwakhulu; Bayona, E. L. M.; Tshivhase- Phendla, T. S.See the attached abstract belowItem Open Access Government intervention strategies in HIV/AIDS child-headed households: a case study of Sekhukhune District Municipality(2010-03) Mashabela, Segotji EliasSee the attached abstract belowItem Open Access Understanding learning styles of adult learners in the Vhembe District Municipality(2010-03) Kgomommu, Selaelo; Ngobeli, T. D.; Kutame, A. P.See the attached abstract belowItem Open Access Challenges facing educators in the implementation of National Curriculum Statement in Malamulele North East Circuit(2010-03) Chabalala, Tsaki Dollence; Kutame, A. P.; Mutshaeni, H. N.See the attached abstract belowItem Open Access The involvement of parents in their children's education(2010-03) Masindi, Stella; Mutshaeni, H. N.; Kutame, A. P.See the attached abstract belowItem Open Access A comparative study and analysis of substance abuse among grade 11 and 12 learners in selected secondary schools in Thohoyandou Area(2010-04) Magadze, Tshimangadzo Oscar; Roelofse, C. J.; Nengome, N. R.See the attached abstract below