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Sexual trauma and post-traumatic stress among African female refugees and migrants in South Africa
Background: While there is considerable research in developed countries on the nature and extent of post-traumatic stress among refugees and …
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From Uganda to Baltimore to Alexandra Township: How far can Ainsworth’s theory stretch?
INTRODUCTION: After extensive observation of mother-infant dyads in two diverse contexts, Ainsworth developed the construct of maternal sensitivity to explain …
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Psychosocial and behavioural interventions towards HIV risk reduction for serodiscordant couples in Africa: A systematic review
BACKGROUND: Sexual transmission of HIV frequently occurs in the context of a primary relationship between two partners; however, HIV prevention …
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Anxiety disorders: Psychiatric comorbidities and psychosocial stressors among adult outpatients
BACKGROUND: Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent class of lifetime mental disorders according to South African research. However, little is …
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The professionalism of psychiatry registrars as perceived by patients and various health practitioners at Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital, Pretoria
OBJECTIVES: Amidst calls for improved professionalism, this study examined the professionalism of psychiatry registrars at Weskoppies Hospital as evaluated by …
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Factors associated with recidivism at a South African forensic psychiatric hospital
AIMS: This study examines common factors associated with recidivism among state patients at a South African forensic psychiatric hospital. More …
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Suicide attempts during pregnancy in South Africa
BACKGROUND: Research on suicide attempts during pregnancy is limited as these are considered to be rare in the perinatal period. …
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A chart review of human immunodeficiency virus status in patients admitted with psychosis in Durban, South Africa
Background: Comorbid human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection among patients with psychotic disorders is associated with a poorer outcome. Understanding the …
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Drug use among youth and adults in a population-based survey in South Africa
OBJECTIVE: Illicit drug use is a growing public health problem. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence …
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Forensic psychiatric assessment process and outcome in state patients in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Individuals who were charged with a serious offence may be referred by courts for forensic psychiatric assessment. The court …
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Post-partum depression, anxiety and marital satisfaction: A perspective from Southeastern Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Many studies have noted the high prevalence of post-partum depression (PPD) and anxiety associated with poor marital satisfaction, albeit …
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Antipsychotic medication non-adherence among schizophrenia patients in Central Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Despite the fact that adherence to antipsychotic medications is the cornerstone in the treatment and prevention of relapse of …
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Post-stroke depression: Prevalence, associated factors and impact on quality of life among outpatients in a Nigerian hospital
Objectives: To investigate the prevalence of post-stroke depression (PSD), its associated factors and impact on quality of life (QoL) among …
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Early-onset psychosis in an adolescent with DiGeorge syndrome: A case report
DiGeorge syndrome (DGS) was first described in 1829 by Dr Angelo DiGeorge. DGS is a cluster of symptoms because of …
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Identifying factors associated with the discharge of male State patients from Weskoppies Hospital
Background: Designated psychiatric facilities are responsible for the care, treatment and reintegration of State patients. The necessary long-term care places …
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Depressive scores in newly diagnosed HIV-infected and HIV-uninfected pregnant women
Background: Prevalence rates of HIV infection in KwaZulu-Natal are high, with a significant amount of those infected being women of …
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A descriptive study of biological and psychosocial factors associated with body mass index for age, in adolescents attending an outpatient department at Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital
OBJECTIVE: To describe biological and psychosocial factors associated with body mass index (BMI) for age in adolescents attending an outpatient …
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Cognitive-perceptual deficits and symptom correlates in first-episode schizophrenia
BACKGROUND: Thought disorder and visual-perceptual deficits have been well documented, but their relationships with clinical symptoms and cognitive function remain …
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Adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: Why should we pay attention?
BACKGROUND: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder, with a chronic, costly and debilitating course if untreated. Limited …
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Achievements hitherto and a new editorial team for the South African Journal of Psychiatry
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