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Absconding from a psychiatric hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa: Are we seeing a decrease since the implementation of the Mental Healthcare Act?
BACKGROUND: Absconding from psychiatric facilities, the aetiology and impact of which have major socio-economic implications, has a multifactorial aetiological basis. …
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Do medical students feel career ready after their psychiatry clinical rotation?
Background: In the South African healthcare system, mentally ill patients first come into contact with primary care physicians who then …
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A retrospective chart review of clinical characteristics and magnetic resonance imaging findings of patients from a psychiatric facility in KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Many neurological conditions manifest with psychiatric symptoms and may be misdiagnosed. Structural neuroimaging, that is, computerised tomography (CT) and …
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Documentation of antipsychotic-related adverse drug reactions: An educational intervention
BACKGROUND: Antipsychotic agents are associated with harmful adverse reactions which impact negatively on patient adherence and clinical management. Accurate and …
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Evaluation of the Beck Anxiety Inventory in predicting generalised anxiety disorder among individuals seeking HIV testing in the Western Cape province, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Routine anxiety screening is needed among HIV test seekers, given the lack of health-care professionals with the ability to …
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Accelerated theta-burst repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression in South Africa
This case series documents local experience using accelerated theta-burst repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) as a supplementary treatment for depression …
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A systematic review of online depression screening tools for use in the South African context
BACKGROUND: According to the World Health Organization, the alarming increase in rates of depression globally has become a serious concern. …
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Stress and coping mechanisms of officers of the South African Police Service based in Tzaneen, Limpopo province, South Africa
BACKGROUND: In this study, stress is conceptualised as a psychological syndrome in response to stressors. Stress and inappropriate coping mechanisms …
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Erratum: Identifying factors associated with the discharge of male State patients from Weskoppies Hospital
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Therapeutic relationships and the problem of containment: Experiences of patients at a psychiatric training hospital
BACKGROUND: The biopsychosocial model emphasises the role of human relationships in psychiatric care. Therapeutic relationships that improve treatment outcome and …
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High physical activity is associated with post-traumatic stress disorder among individuals aged 15 years and older in South Africa
BACKGROUND: Some research seems to suggest that physical activity (PA) was beneficial for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). AIM: This study …
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Depression, anxiety and stress symptoms in patients presenting with dyspepsia at a regional hospital in KwaZulu-Natal province
Background: Depression, anxiety and stress (DAS) have been shown to be co-morbid with dyspepsia. Local data on the factors associated …
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Alcohol use among high school learners in rural areas of Limpopo province
Background: Alcohol use is a serious public health concern among youth in South Africa and worldwide. Aim: To determine the …
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Barriers to care among people with schizophrenia attending a tertiary psychiatric hospital in Nigeria
Background: Individuals with schizophrenia in low- and middle-income countries and their caregivers face multiple barriers to care-seeking and continuous engagement …
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First-episode psychosis and substance use in Nelson Mandela Bay: Findings from an acute mental health unit
Background: Use of psychoactive substances is a common finding in studies on first-episode psychosis (FEP), and this has prognostic implications. …
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Prevalence and factors associated with postpartum depression at a primary healthcare facility in Eswatini
BACKGROUND: Routine mental health screening has not been integrated into maternal and child health (MCH) services in many developing countries, …
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Psychoactive substance use among outpatients with severe mental illness: A comparative study
BACKGROUND: Despite several studies on the prevalence and pattern of substance use in Nigeria, there is little information on substance …
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A profile of adult acute admissions to Lentegeur Psychiatric Hospital, South Africa
BACKGROUND: The Western Cape province has the highest documented lifetime prevalence of common mental disorders in South Africa. To ensure …
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A clinical profile of inpatient admissions to the psychogeriatric unit at Stikland Hospital
BACKGROUND: Globally, the number of older people is rising. As a consequence of greater longevity, an increased burden on both …
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Dangers of Clostridium perfringens food poisoning in psychiatric patients
Clostridium perfringens food poisoning can be fatal in patients with chronic constipation. We report the investigation and management of a …
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