Perceived Factors Influencing Blockchain Adoption in the Asset and Wealth Management Industry in the Western Cape, South Africa

2020 ◽  
pp. 48-62
Author(s):  
Philip De Castro ◽  
Maureen Tanner ◽  
Kevin Johnston
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Western Cape ◽  
Wealth Management ◽  
Factors Influencing

Factors influencing alcohol use among female in-school adolescents in the Western Cape, South Africa

2020 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 574-586
Author(s):  
Thokozani J Hlomani-Nyawasha ◽  
Anna Meyer-Weitz ◽  
Catherine O Egbe
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
High School ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Peer Pressure ◽  
Female Adolescent ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Drinking Behaviour ◽  
Western Cape ◽  
Adolescent Students ◽  
Factors Influencing

The increasing levels and more frequent use of alcohol among females, especially those in younger age groups, is a worldwide concern. An in-depth understanding of this phenomenon is, however, limited. This study aimed to explore the factors influencing alcohol use among female adolescent students as guided by the ecological systems theory of Bronfenbrenner. Data were collected from 25 female high school students in Grade 9 in the Western Cape, South Africa, using five individual semi-structured interviews and two focus group discussions with each group comprising 10 students. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. The findings of the study indicated that participants begin drinking at an early age and due to low self-esteem, which makes them prone to peer influence. Female adolescents are also influenced by various factors residing within the microsystem (family members and peers), mesosystem (lack of parental attention, weak mother-to-daughter relationship, influence of peers and dating partners), exosystem (media advertisement and lifestyle of celebrities), macrosystem (change in societal roles), and chronosystem (transition to higher education). Interventions are needed in schools to help female adolescents resist peer pressure and cope with the changing environment of high school. Also, parents should be educated on the influence of their drinking behaviour on their children in order for them to be more cautious when drinking at home. Adolescent students will benefit from educational materials on the harmfulness of alcohol use.

scholarly journals Factors influencing consent rates of deceased organ donation in Western Cape Province, South Africa

2020 ◽  
Vol 110 (3) ◽  
pp. 204
Author(s):  
H Bookholane ◽  
A Michaelides ◽  
L Prins ◽  
L Steenkamp ◽  
B Gili ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Organ Donation ◽  
Western Cape ◽  
Western Cape Province ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Deceased Organ Donation

Factors that Influence the Durability of Transplanted Kidneys in South Africa

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hillary Ndemera ◽  
Busisiwe R. Bhengu
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Kidney Transplant ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
P Value ◽  
Transplant Recipients ◽  
Kidney Transplant Recipients ◽  
Kidney Allograft ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Allograft Loss ◽  
Transplanted Kidneys

Kidney transplantation is the cornerstone for renal treatment in patients with end-stage renal failure. Despite improvements in short-term outcomes of renal transplantation, kidney allograft loss remains a huge challenge. The aim of the study was to assess factors influencing the durability of transplanted kidneys among transplant recipients in South Africa. A descriptive cross-sectional study design was used. A random sampling was used to select 171 participants. Data were collected through structured face-to-face interviews developed from in-depth consideration of relevant literature. Data were coded and entered into the SPSS software, version 24. The entered data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results revealed that the average durability of transplanted kidneys was 9.07 years among selected kidney transplant recipients in South Africa. Factors associated with the durability of transplanted kidneys included age, the sewerage system and strict immunosuppressive adherence, all with a P-value = .000, followed by the mode of transport (P-value = .001) and support system (P-value = .004). Other variables including demographics, the healthcare system, medication and lifestyle modification engagement were not associated with the durability of transplanted kidneys. Understanding the factors influencing the durability of transplanted kidneys among kidney transplant recipients in South Africa is crucial. The study revealed associated factors and gaps which may be contributory factors to kidney allograft loss. This study provides an opportunity to introduce specific interventions to nephrology professionals to promote prolonged graft durability. It is recommended that a specific intervention model be developed, which targets South African kidney recipients taking into account the significant variables in this study and the socio-economic status of the country.

Gasteria langebergensis, a new status for a Gasteria from the Western Cape, South Africa

Bradleya ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 (37) ◽  
pp. 167
Author(s):  
E.J. Van Jaarsveld ◽  
B.J.M. Zonneveld ◽  
D.V. Tribble
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Western Cape

Drosanthemum badspoortensis, a new cliff-dwelling species from Badspoort, Western-Cape, South Africa

Bradleya ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (33) ◽  
pp. 128-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ernst J. van Jaarsveld
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Western Cape

Cotyledon tanquana, a New Species from the Tanqua Karoo Region, Western Cape, South Africa

Haseltonia ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2019 (26) ◽  
pp. 2
Author(s):  
Ernst J. van Jaarsveld
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
New Species ◽  
Western Cape ◽  
A New Species
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