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View article: Experiences of an unconditional cash transfer intervention among young adults with first-episode psychosis in South Africa: qualitative inquiry of patients and their caregivers
Experiences of an unconditional cash transfer intervention among young adults with first-episode psychosis in South Africa: qualitative inquiry of patients and their caregivers Open
The UCT intervention was acceptable and positively experienced by patients with FEP. This study highlights the need to enhance social protection mechanisms to support engagement in mental health treatment for FEP.
View article: Triple Burden of Cannabis Use, First Episode Psychosis and <scp>HIV</scp> in <scp>KwaZulu</scp> ‐Natal Province, South Africa
Triple Burden of Cannabis Use, First Episode Psychosis and <span>HIV</span> in <span>KwaZulu</span> ‐Natal Province, South Africa Open
Aim To describe the current and lifetime patterns of substance use, particularly cannabis, and its association with clinical presentation of individuals presenting with first episode psychosis, living with and without HIV, in KwaZulu‐Natal…
View article: Searching for people with psychosis in the global south: mapping and establishing a case surveillance system in South Africa (PSYMAP-ZN study)
Searching for people with psychosis in the global south: mapping and establishing a case surveillance system in South Africa (PSYMAP-ZN study) Open
Purpose Relatively little epidemiological evidence on psychosis from diverse settings in the Global South exists, where many people with untreated psychosis seek help outside of formal health service settings. Here, we report a preliminary…
View article: Engagement, Disengagement and Re‐Engagement in Mental Health Services Among Young Patients With First‐Episode Psychosis: A Scoping Review
Engagement, Disengagement and Re‐Engagement in Mental Health Services Among Young Patients With First‐Episode Psychosis: A Scoping Review Open
Introduction Engagement in mental health services among young patients with first‐episode psychosis (FEP) is crucial for preventing relapse. We conducted this scoping review to establish the proportion and determinants of engagement, disen…
View article: Systematic review and meta-analysis of child and adolescent mental health in South Africa
Systematic review and meta-analysis of child and adolescent mental health in South Africa Open
Introduction Reliable epidemiological data are crucial to make evidence-based decisions about youth mental health. Yet little is known about the epidemiology of child and adolescent mental health in sub-Saharan Africa. We conducted a syste…
View article: Research retention among people with first-episode psychosis in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Research retention among people with first-episode psychosis in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Open
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View article: Workplace bullying and mental health of medical interns in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa
Workplace bullying and mental health of medical interns in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa Open
Background. There is a silent epidemic of workplace bullying among medical doctors, with junior doctors being the most vulnerable. Little research has been conducted to establish the nature and extent of bullying of medical interns in KwaZ…
View article: Longitudinal analysis of proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines in the cerebrospinal fluid and peripheral blood of treatment-naïve first-episode psychosis patients, and their correlation with psychosis severity and cognitive impairment in sub-Saharan Africa
Longitudinal analysis of proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines in the cerebrospinal fluid and peripheral blood of treatment-naïve first-episode psychosis patients, and their correlation with psychosis severity and cognitive impairment in sub-Saharan Africa Open
Background Inflammation is indicated as one of the factors that play a role in the development of schizophrenia, with several studies having found considerable inconsistencies in their results. Few have investigated the role of inflammatio…
View article: Corrigendum: A culturally congruent approach to trauma symptom evaluation improves detection of PTSD in people with a first-episode of psychosis in South Africa
Corrigendum: A culturally congruent approach to trauma symptom evaluation improves detection of PTSD in people with a first-episode of psychosis in South Africa Open
No abstract available.
View article: Childhood trauma, substance use and depressive symptoms in people with HIV during COVID-19
Childhood trauma, substance use and depressive symptoms in people with HIV during COVID-19 Open
Background: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), substance use, depressive symptoms, and HIV outcomes in people living with HIV (PLWHIV) have not been comprehensively investigated within a single study.Aim: The aim of this study was to in…
View article: Experiences of trauma among persons living with psychosis in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Experiences of trauma among persons living with psychosis in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa Open
Existing literature from high-resource settings suggests that exposure to traumatic life events is associated with increased risk for psychosis. Research on how people with psychosis in South Africa perceive and make sense of their past tr…
View article: A culturally congruent approach to trauma symptoms detection in first-episode psychosis
A culturally congruent approach to trauma symptoms detection in first-episode psychosis Open
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View article: Acceptability and attitude towards use of digital interventions in substance use disorders psychosocial treatment: a study of healthcare providers at a Methadone Clinic in Kenya
Acceptability and attitude towards use of digital interventions in substance use disorders psychosocial treatment: a study of healthcare providers at a Methadone Clinic in Kenya Open
Digital interventions have been used for psychosocial treatment in substance use disorder but there is limited research on their application in Kenya. Determining the acceptability and attitude towards use of digital intervention in substa…
View article: Clinical presentation of first episode psychosis in people with and without <scp>HIV</scp> in <scp>KwaZulu‐Natal</scp>, <scp>South Africa</scp>
Clinical presentation of first episode psychosis in people with and without <span>HIV</span> in <span>KwaZulu‐Natal</span>, <span>South Africa</span> Open
Aim Mental disorders and HIV are the main contributors to the increase in years lived with disability rates per person in sub‐Saharan Africa. A complex inter‐relationship exists between HIV and mental illness, especially in a region with a…
View article: Clinical profile of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder in Durban, South Africa
Clinical profile of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder in Durban, South Africa Open
BACKGROUND: There are often delays in accessing care and diagnosing autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), with little data from Southern Africa on the clinical profile of affected children and adolescents. AIM: To describe the socio-demographi…
View article: The valproate prescription pattern for female mental healthcare users of reproductive age
The valproate prescription pattern for female mental healthcare users of reproductive age Open
This study highlights the lack of adherence to recommendations regarding the prescription of valproate in WOCBA and the need for improved documentation of the indications, consent and counselling.
View article: Relationship between physical activity and behaviour challenges: A multi-site study of South African adolescents attending urban public schools
Relationship between physical activity and behaviour challenges: A multi-site study of South African adolescents attending urban public schools Open
Aim. Four out of five adolescents worldwide are physically inactive based on recommended standards. We determined whether physical activity is associated with lower behavioral challenges in adolescents to promote buy-in from stakeholders. …
View article: Adverse childhood experiences, mental illness, HIV and offending among female inmates in Durban, South Africa
Adverse childhood experiences, mental illness, HIV and offending among female inmates in Durban, South Africa Open
This study contributes to the emerging literature on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their associations among incarcerated female populations, in a low- and middle-income, South African setting.
View article: Relationship between physical activity and behaviour challenges of adolescents in South Africa
Relationship between physical activity and behaviour challenges of adolescents in South Africa Open
Physical activity is critical for a healthy adolescent hood and needs to be actively included in childhood development.
View article: Access and use of digital technology by patients with psychosis at a hospital in South Africa
Access and use of digital technology by patients with psychosis at a hospital in South Africa Open
This study provides baseline data on digital technology use in Africa.
View article: Exploring user experiences of a text message-delivered intervention among individuals on opioid use disorder treatment in Kenya: A qualitative study
Exploring user experiences of a text message-delivered intervention among individuals on opioid use disorder treatment in Kenya: A qualitative study Open
Opioid use disorder causes significant burden of disease and treatment comprises pharmacotherapy and psychosocial treatment. Cognitive behavioral therapy is an effective psychosocial intervention used in substance use disorders treatment a…
View article: Clinical characteristics of people presenting with first episode psychosis pre‐ and during the <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 pandemic in <scp>KwaZulu‐Natal</scp> Province, South Africa
Clinical characteristics of people presenting with first episode psychosis pre‐ and during the <span>COVID</span>‐19 pandemic in <span>KwaZulu‐Natal</span> Province, South Africa Open
Background The COVID‐19 pandemic and the lockdown experience may have not only precipitated or exacerbated mental illness but also influenced access to care and the nature and content of the psychotic symptomatology of people with psychosi…
View article: Antiretroviral therapy non-adherence and its relationship with cognitive impairment, alcohol use disorder, and depression in adolescents living with HIV
Antiretroviral therapy non-adherence and its relationship with cognitive impairment, alcohol use disorder, and depression in adolescents living with HIV Open
Objective We aimed to compare antiretroviral non-adherence in the behaviourally infected (BIAs) and congenitally infected adolescents (CIAs) and explore its associations with depression, cognitive impairment, and alcohol use disorder (AUD)…
View article: Feasibility, acceptability and preliminary efficacy of a cognitive behavior therapy text-message intervention among individuals with opioid use disorder in Kenya: a randomized feasibility trial
Feasibility, acceptability and preliminary efficacy of a cognitive behavior therapy text-message intervention among individuals with opioid use disorder in Kenya: a randomized feasibility trial Open
Background Opioid use disorder is associated with a huge burden of disease and treatment gap. Delivery of psychosocial treatment using digital platforms can bridge the treatment gap to improve treatment access among individuals with opioid…
View article: HIV prevalence and access to HIV testing and care in patients with psychosis in South Africa
HIV prevalence and access to HIV testing and care in patients with psychosis in South Africa Open
The study findings suggest the importance of integrating mental health and HIV management.
View article: The effectiveness of psychoeducation and problem-solving on depression and treatment adherence in adolescents living with HIV in Botswana: an exploratory clinical trial
The effectiveness of psychoeducation and problem-solving on depression and treatment adherence in adolescents living with HIV in Botswana: an exploratory clinical trial Open
Background This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of psychological interventions (PI): psychoeducation, problem-solving, and rehearsal strategies on depression and adherence in HIV-infected adolescents in Botswana. Methods Fifty ado…
View article: Psychoactive Substance Use Disorder in HIV-Infected Adolescents in Botswana: A Comparison Between the Congenitally Infected and Behaviorally Infected Adolescents
Psychoactive Substance Use Disorder in HIV-Infected Adolescents in Botswana: A Comparison Between the Congenitally Infected and Behaviorally Infected Adolescents Open
Substance use is a major obstacle to preventing and managing HIV among adolescents, who account for 30% of new infections in many parts of the world, including Botswana. Unfortunately, there is a paucity of data on adolescent substance use…
View article: Intimate partner violence, adverse childhood experiences and prenatal substance use in South Africa
Intimate partner violence, adverse childhood experiences and prenatal substance use in South Africa Open
This research gives insight into the dynamics between IPV, HV, ACE and perinatal substance use facing young women in South Africa.