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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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Prevalence of iron deficiency in a South African adolescent inpatient psychiatric population: Rates, risk factors and recommendations
BACKGROUND: Severe iron deficiency is associated with anaemia, but iron deficiency with normal haemoglobin (Hb) may also affect morbidity and …
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Correlates of sedentary behaviour among adolescents and adults with hazardous, harmful or dependent drinking in South Africa
BACKGROUND: There is lack of information on the correlates of sedentary behaviour among persons with alcohol use disorders. The study …
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Prevalence of depression in people living with HIV and AIDS at the Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital Antiretroviral Clinic
BACKGROUND: Compared to the general population, there is an increased prevalence of depression in people living with HIV and AIDS …
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Depressive symptoms and associated factors in medical interns at a tertiary hospital
BACKGROUND: It is known that medical doctors suffer from increased rates of depression with medical interns being most at risk. …
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Prevalence and correlates of depression among Nigerian stroke survivors
BACKGROUND: There is mixed evidence for the hypothesis that the risk of depression after stroke is influenced by the location …
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A pilot study: Use of the Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Self-Report Scale in a South African patient population
BACKGROUND: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder which typically presents in childhood. This diagnosis may often be overlooked in …
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Psychiatric comorbidity among alcohol-dependent individuals seeking treatment at the Alcohol Rehabilitation Unit, Stikland Hospital
Background: International studies have found high rates of psychiatric comorbidity among patients with alcohol use disorders (AUDs) and highlighted the …
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A hermeneutic analysis of delusion content from the casebooks of the Grahamstown Lunatic Asylum, 1890–1907
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: This study sought to investigate the content of the delusions recorded in the casebooks of the Grahamstown …
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The psycho-social and clinical profile of women referred for psycho-legal evaluation to forensic mental health units in South Africa
BACKGROUND: There is a paucity of research on women offenders in the South African context, particularly those referred for forensic …
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The relationship between locus of control and depression: A cross-sectional survey with university students in Botswana
Background: Research has consistently revealed a positive association between external locus of control and depression. Little, if any, research has …
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Patients’ opinions about referral from a tertiary specialist psychiatric hospital to primary healthcare
BACKGROUND: Referral of patients from tertiary specialist psychiatric hospitals to primary healthcare settings is a worldwide goal. This is of …
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Social anxiety disorder and childhood trauma in the context of anxiety (behavioural inhibition), impulsivity (behavioural activation) and quality of life
BACKGROUND: Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is one of the most prevalent psychiatric disorders in South Africa. Previous studies have linked …
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Maternal alcohol use during pregnancy in a general national population in South Africa
OBJECTIVE: Alcohol use in pregnancy is linked with various negative health effects on the infant. The aim of this study …
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Fine motor deficits and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in primary school children
BACKGROUND: Many children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) display motor deficiencies during their daily routine, which may have impact …