Lifestyle modification education in chronic diseases of lifestyle : insight into counselling provided by health professionals at primary health care facilities in the Western Cape, South Africa

Doctoral Thesis

2008

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Authors
Parker, Whadi-ah
Supervisors
Steyn, Nelia
Levitt, Dinky
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University of Cape Town

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Division of Human Nutrition
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Faculty of Health Sciences
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Abstract
The aim of this study is to conduct a formative assessment to explore health professionals’ capacity as well as the conditions within primary health care facilities in the Western Cape Metropole that facilitate or impede the provision of lifestyle modification education and counselling to patients with chronic diseases of lifestyle in order to make recommendations for an intervention programme that utilises available resources.
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Includes abstract.


Includes bibliographical references.

Keywords
Nutrition and Dietetics

Reference:

Parker, W. 2008. Lifestyle modification education in chronic diseases of lifestyle : insight into counselling provided by health professionals at primary health care facilities in the Western Cape, South Africa. University of Cape Town.

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