Browsing Research Articles (Psychiatry) by Title
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South African Stress and Health (SASH) study : 12-month and lifetime prevalence of common mental disorders
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2009)Background. The South African Stress and Health (SASH) study is the first large-scale population-based study of common mental disorders in the country. This paper provides data on the 12-month and lifetime prevalence of ... -
SSRI use in pregnancy : evaluating the risks and benefits
(AOSIS Publishing, 2015)Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants are considered the primary pharmacological treatment for moderate to severe depression during pregnancy. Data regarding the safety of their use during pregnancy ... -
Staff and bed distribution in public sector mental health services in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
(AOSIS Publishing, 2014-11)Background. The Eastern Cape Province of South Africa is a resource-limited province with a fragmented mental health service. Objective. To determine the current context of public sector mental health services in terms ... -
Study protocol for a longitudinal study evaluating the impact of rape on women's health and their use of health services in South Africa
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2017-09)Introduction South Africa is a country known for its high levels of HIV infection and sexual violence. Although the interface between gender-based violence, HIV and mental health has been described, there are substantial gaps ... -
A survey of participants in two internet support groups for people with hair-pulling
(BMC Psychiatry, 2005-10)Background: A substantial number of patients suffering from psychological problems or psychiatric disorders have turned to internet support groups for help. This paper reports on the perceived effectiveness of trichotillomania ... -
Symmetry symptoms in obsessive-compulsive disorder : clinical and genetic correlates
(Associacao Brasileira de Psiquiatria, 2016)Objective: In obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), symmetry-related symptoms may be important. Although clinical correlates of symmetry-related symptoms have been identified in OCD, few data exist on genetic associations. ... -
To what extent does South African mental health and substance abuse research address priority issues?
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2000-04)Objective. To investigate the extent to which South African mental health research addresses priority issues. Design. Cross-sectional survey of conference presentations. Setting. The most recent conferences of the following ... -
Tobacco use and nicotine dependence among people living with HIV who drink heavily in South Africa : a cross-sectional baseline study
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2019-12-16)Background: People living with HIV (PLWH) who drink alcohol and use tobacco are particularly vulnerable to tobacco-induced diseases due to an already compromised immune system. This study investigated the prevalence and ... -
A total ban on alcohol advertising : presenting the public health case
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2012-06)Evidence from burden of disease and economic costing studies amply indicate that the public health burden from hazardous and harmful use of alcohol in South Africa warrants drastic action. Evidence that banning alcohol ... -
Toward identifying reproducible brain signatures of obsessive-compulsive profiles : rationale and methods for a new global initiative
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2020-02-14)Background: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has a lifetime prevalence of 2–3% and is a leading cause of global disability. Brain circuit abnormalities in individuals with OCD have been identified, but important knowledge ... -
Trauma exposure, posttraumatic stress disorder and the effect of explanatory variables in paramedic trainees
(BioMed Central, 2014-04)Abstract Background: Emergency healthcare workers, including trainees and individuals in related occupations are at heightened risk of developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression owing to work-related ... -
The treatment of alcohol dependence : new horizons
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2004-04)No abstract available. -
Understanding the impact of hazardous and harmful use of alcohol and/or other drugs on ARV adherence and disease progression
(Public Library of Science, 2015-05)The objective of this study was to understand the impact of hazardous and harmful use of alcohol and/or other drugs on ARV adherence and disease progression among HIV patients. A cross-sectional study design was used. A ... -
Undiagnosed metabolic syndrome and other adverse effects among clozapine users of Xhosa descent
(AOSIS Publishing, 2014-07)Background. Clozapine use is known to be associated with significant side-effects, including prolongation of the QT-interval, agranulocytosis and metabolic syndrome. However, few data exist on the prevalence of clozapine ... -
Use of traditional treatment methods in a Xhosa schizophrenia population
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2003)ENGLISH SUMMARY : No abstract available. -
The usefulness of cerebrospinal fluid tests for neurosyphilis
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1994)To determine the usefulness of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) tests for syphilis at a large academic hospital, clinical and laboratory data on 644 patients in whom such testing was requested over a 12-month period were analysed. ... -
Validation of brief screening tools for depressive and alcohol use disorders among TB and HIV patients in primary care in Zambia
(BioMed Central, 2011-05-04)This study was conducted to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy and determine the optimum cut-off scores for clinical use of the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression scale (CES-D) and Alcohol Use Disorders Identification ... -
Validation of the posttraumatic stress disorder checklist – 5 (PCL-5) in a primary care population with high HIV prevalence in Zimbabwe
(BioMed Central, 2018-04-23)Background: There is a dearth of validated tools measuring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in low and middleincome countries in sub-Saharan Africa. We validated the Shona version of the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) ... -
Violence in the world and in South Africa - what is a doctor to do?
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2002)The WHO World Report on Violence and Mental Healthl aims to raise awareness of the public health aspects of violence and to show how a public health approach can be useful in understanding and responding to violence. ... -
Volumetric structural magnetic resonance imaging findings in pediatric posttraumatic stress disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder : a systematic review
(Frontiers, 2012-12)Objectives: Structural magnetic resonance imaging (sMRI) studies of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents are limited. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) have been best ...
