Health promotion needs of youth with physical disabilities with specific reference to spinal cord injury in the Western Cape -- South Africa

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Date

2004

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University of the Western Cape

Abstract

This study aimed to determine health promotion needs of physically disabled youth with spinal cord injury. The study specifically explored health-related behaviours with reference to participation in physical activity and substance usage, factors that influenced these behaviours and major issues that needed to be targeted in health promotion.

Description

Magister Scientiae (Physiotherapy) - MSc(Physio)

Keywords

Spina bifida, South Africa, Western Cape, Spinal cord, Wounds and injuries, Wounds and injuries - Patients, Rehabilitation, Youth with disabilities, Health promotion, Health education

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