Masters Degrees (Psychiatry)
Recent Submissions
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Relationship between childhood trauma, neuropsychological deficits, neural circuitry, and anxiety proneness in high-anxiety prone and low-anxiety prone adolescents
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Anxiety disorders, which commonly have their onset during critical developmental periods of childhood, adolescence and early adulthood, are associated with high rates of comorbidity, chronicity, and ... -
Barefoot vs running shoes – Comparing 20m sprint performance, spatiotemporal variables and foot strike patterns in schoolchildren in the Western Cape
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : A short anaerobic sprint test such as a 20m sprint test forms part of many fitness test batteries used by sports teams and in schools during physical education classes for fitness testing. Some of these ... -
Risk factors for substance use in pregnant women in South Africa
(HPMG, 2012-11)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Objectives. To study the prevalence of alcohol and substance use in a South African antenatal population and its correlates with sociodemographic factors, depression and perceived stress. Methods. A ... -
The relationship between intimate partner violence, HIV-related stigma, social support, and mental health among people living with HIV
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Global estimates show that sub-Saharan Africa has the largest portion of HIV cases with South Africa having more people living with HIV than any other country in the world. Moreover, studies have shown a ... -
Validation of a rating scale for bedside cognitive assessment
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Numerous tests exist for the assessment of general cognitive functioning. Most of these tests were developed within the discipline of psychology. Neuropsychological tests are very useful, but have some ... -
Beyond the rhetoric : towards a more effective and humane drug policy framework in South Africa
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2011-10)The March 2011 Anti-Substance Abuse Summit in Durban continued the outdated approach to policy around illicit drugs in South Africa. It missed opportunities for discussing how to impact significantly on the health and ... -
A psychological skills inventory for sport
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 1998-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT:The purpose of this study was to develop a practical, reliable psychological skills inventory to assess the psychological skills of athletes. This primarily involved identifying the relevant psychological ... -
Medical management of opioid dependence in South Africa
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2008)Medical practitioners in South Africa are increasingly confronted with requests to treat patients with opioid use disorders. Many do not possess the required knowledge and skills to deal with these patients effectively. ... -
The epidemiology of major depression in South Africa : results from the South African Stress and Health study
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2009)Background. Mental disorders are a major contributor to the burden of disease in all regions of the world. There are limited data on the epidemiology of major depressive disorder in South Africa. Methods. A nationally ...
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