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Job satisfaction, personality traits, and its impact on motivation among mental health workers
Background: Working in a resource setting that caters to people’s poor mental health is associated with increased vulnerability to physical, …
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Second victims of obstetric care – Support for healthcare professionals in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Influence of first- and second-generation antipsychotics on anthropometric parameters of male psychiatric patients
Background: The use of antipsychotic medication, particularly second generation antipsychotics (SGAs) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease in …
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Correlates and cascade of HIV care in patients with psychiatric disorders in the Eastern Cape province, South Africa
Background: The cascade of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) care in patients with psychiatric disorders is poorly understood.Aim: This study determined …
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Prevalence of depressive symptoms in patients with rheumatoid arthritis at a regional hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Background: Depression affects 14.8% – 38.8% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in developed countries. The prevalence and risk factors …
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The effect of structured psychoeducation on caregiver burden in carers of patients with schizophrenia in Nigeria: A 12-week follow-up investigation
Background: Despite robust evidence of the huge burden of caregiving amongst caregivers of patients with schizophrenia, there is a paucity …
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Common mental disorders amongst frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study
Background: A novel coronavirus had a profound physiological and psychological burden with regards to contracting the disease or uncertainties in …
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The prevalence of depression and its associated factors among patients with diabetes mellitus attending a tertiary clinic in Gaborone, Botswana
Background: Depression is one of the commonest co-existing medical conditions among patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). A bidirectional relationship between …
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Developing a healthcare worker psychological preparedness support programme for the COVID-19 outbreak
Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak caused worldwide disruptions to healthcare systems. The emerging evidence indicates that mental health …
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Promotive factors associated with internalising symptoms amongst college students during the COVID-19 lockdown in Enugu metropolis, Nigeria
Background: The outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused a high burden of psychological distress amongst adolescents. …
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A population-based survey of autistic traits in Kenyan adolescents and young adults
Background: To date, there have been no large-scale population studies of autistic traits (AUT) conducted in Africa. Aim: The study …
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The significance of sleep quality in euthymic bipolar patients from Nigeria
Background: Bipolar disorder is highly under-researched in Africa. Existing studies show that racial/ethnic disparities exist for sleep quality. Poor sleep …
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Community mental health literacy in Tshwane region 1: A quantitative study
Background: Although mental health literacy is a major determining factor of mental health outcomes and functional capacity of individuals, there …
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The prevalence and correlates of anxiety and depression amongst essential workers during the COVID-19 lockdown in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Background: Essential workers are imperative in the fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Aim: To assess the prevalence and …
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Prevalence of depressive symptoms and quality of life among patients with diabetes mellitus with and without HIV infection: A South African study
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection are both associated with increased risk of mood disorders and …
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Exploring burnout among psychiatric trainees at a South African university
Background: The mental health of doctors is increasingly topical, internationally and locally. Of importance is the phenomenon of burnout, a …
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Prioritising maternal mental health and infant neurodevelopment research in Africa – A call for action amidst the backdrop of the COVID‑19 pandemic
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Neuropsychiatric symptoms in a patient with Cushing’s syndrome
Cushing's syndrome (CS) may present with different neurological and/or psychiatric symptoms including anxiety, depression, cognitive impairment and psychosis. Psychosis is …
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Characteristics of inpatients in dialectical behaviour therapy modified for a resource-limited setting
Background: Emotional dysregulation in psychiatric disorders contributes to morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs. Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) is effective in …
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Are female bipolar patients of reproductive age aware of the teratogenic risk of sodium valproate? A qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Sodium valproate is considered the most teratogenic of all anticonvulsant drugs. Internationally, new regulations require women to sign risk …