Essays about: "Rural South Africa"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 53 essays containing the words Rural South Africa.

1. 21. Evaluating the impact of drought on rural communities : a case study of Umuziwabantu Local Municipality in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Nolwandle Made; [2019]
   Keywords : Rural livelihoods; rural households; water shortages; resilience; coping strategies;

   Abstract : Droughts are a natural phenomenon that occur in hydrological cycles. However, the effect of climate change will increase the frequency and severity of drought. It is therefore, important that communities and the ecosystem learn to adapt to these abrupt changes. READ MORE

3. 22. Go With the (Milk) Flow. Infant feeding practices and premature introduction of solids in rural Eastern Cape South Africa

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

   Author : Sofia Rubertsson; [2018]
   Keywords : Breastfeeding; Community support; Infant feeding; Nestum®; Agency; South Africa; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This study uses an intersectional approach to examine and understand how different social and cultural norms impact women’s agency when choosing infant feeding practice. The study wishes to broaden the debate on how women can succeed with breastfeeding or the infant feeding practice of her choice and decrease harmful premature introduction of solids such as Nestum®. READ MORE

4. 23. Menstrual Hygiene Management : A Study on How User-friendly the Menstrual Cup is in a Rural Area of South Africa

   University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystem

   Author : Sara Kyrkander; Frida Germundsson; [2018]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : In rural areas of South Africa, there is a lack of education and implementation of menstrual hygiene management. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the suitability and hygienic safety of the menstrual cup used by girls and young women who have harsh living conditions. READ MORE

5. 24. Geochemical Investigation of Arsenic in Drinking Water Sources in Proximity of Gold Mining Areas within the Lake Victoria Basin, in Northern Tanzania

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Enrico Lucca; [2017]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Access to safe drinking water is a challenge for rural communities in many developing countries. Drinking contaminated water endangers human health and impairs social and economic development. Arsenic (As) is a metalloid widely distributed into the environment and is highly toxic in its trivalent inorganic form. READ MORE

6. 25. Children's uncontrollable behaviour : A qualitative study of how social workers in Heidedal, South Africa works with the issue

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/HHJ, Avd. för beteendevetenskap och socialt arbete

   Author : Emelie Isaksson; Caroline Ståhl; Emma Bertilsson; [2017]
   Keywords : Uncontrollable behaviour; South Africa; children; social work; substance abuse; poverty; Okontrollerbart beteende; Sydafrika; barn; socialt arbete; drogmissbruk; fattigdom;

   Abstract : The preconditions for social work changes rapidly in South Africa and the country  is characterized by pervasive inequality with extremes of wealth and poverty.  Access to employment is difficult in rural areas and this leads to large-scale unemployment and poverty in the country. READ MORE