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Family history identifies sporadic schizoaffective disorder as a subtype for genetic studies
BACKGROUND: genetic events seem to play a larger role in sporadic cases. AIM: This study used the familial-sporadic distinction with …
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Methods of deliberate self-harm in a tertiary hospital in South Africa
BACKGROUND: Little is known about the methods of deliberate self-harm (DSH) in South Africa (SA), despite the importance of means …
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Factors associated with the successful completion of a substance rehabilitation programme at a psychiatric training hospital
Background: Comorbid psychiatric and substance use disorders are common and present several treatment challenges. Aim: The aim of this study …
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Psycho-demographic and clinical predictors of medication adherence in patients with bipolar I disorder in a university hospital in Egypt
BACKGROUND: Poor adherence to treatment is one of the main challenges to symptom control and preventing recurrence in bipolar disorder …
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Predictors of bullying reported by perpetrators in a sample of senior school students in Benin City, Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Bullying behaviour amongst adolescents is becoming a significant public health challenge. Whilst the traditional and electronic bullying as reported …
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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 …