Single parent attachment styles and its relationship with teenage pregnancy in Namibia (original) (raw)
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Perinatal outcome of primiparous teenagers in northern Namibia
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▪ I would like to thank my personal saviour and Lord Jesus Christ, Moemedi, the son of the living God for protecting and strengthening me throughout the research project. ▪ I also want to thank my Supervisor Prof. J.C Makhubele for spending his time and energy to oversee my research project including, advising, constructive critical comments, motivation and encouraging me. May God meet all your heart's desires according to His riches in glory. ▪ I would like to thank Mr. Manthosi Frans for motivating me to undertake this study. ▪ I would like to thank my dearest friends Matabane Joy and Rathabile Mokwena for being there for me and gave me the courage to complete this research project. ▪ I would like to thank Serage Bridget (my brother, friend and colleague) for his support and unconditional love. ▪ I would like to thank Single mothers from Mphanama community for participating in the study and May the Lord richly bless them. ▪ I would like to thank my colleagues Ledwaba M.P and Mamadise D.M for their words of encouragement and support. ▪ I would like to thank my role model Debeila Sello for motivating and supporting me.
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