Unit for Research on Health and Society
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Health system governance to support scale up of mental health care in Ethiopia : a qualitative study
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2017)Background: Ethiopia is embarking upon a ground-breaking plan to address the high levels of unmet need for mental health care by scaling up mental health care integrated within primary care. Health system governance ... -
Translating research into action : an international study of the role of research funders
(BioMed Central, 2018-05-24)Background: It is widely accepted that research can lead to improved health outcomes. However, translating research into meaningful impacts in peoples’ lives requires actions that stretch well beyond those traditionally ... -
Drinking before and after pregnancy recognition among South African women : the moderating role of traumatic experiences
(2014-03)Background South Africa has one of the world’s highest rates of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) and interpersonal trauma. These co-occurring public health problems raise the need to understand alcohol ... -
Longitudinal cohort study of depression, post-traumatic stress, and alcohol use in South African women who attend alcohol serving venues
(BioMed Central, 2014-08)Background: In South Africa, alcohol use poses a public health burden. Hazardous alcohol use often co-occurs with psychological distress (e.g., depression and post-traumatic stress). However, the majority ... -
A study of descriptive data for orphans and non-orphans on key criteria of economic vulnerability in two municipalities in South Africa
(AOSIS Publishing, 2013-05-07)Background: It is generally assumed that orphan status increases the risk to children of a range of negative outcomes. In South Africa, death of parents due to HIV-related illness is contributing to a rapid increase in the ... -
An evaluation of a family support programme in the southern Free State
(SUN MeDIA Bloemfontein, 2012)ENGLISH SUMMARY : This article details the evaluation of an NGO Family Support Programme (FSP) that was implemented in the southern Free State's Kopanong local municipality. The FSP is primarily aimed at strengthening Early ...
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