Browsing Research Articles (Psychiatry) by Title
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The effect of childhood trauma, ApoE genotype and HIV-1 viral protein R variants on change in cognitive performance
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2019-12-27)Objective: Gene–environment interactions contribute to the development of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders. We examined whether childhood trauma, apolipoprotein E isoforms and viral protein R (Vpr) variants were ... -
The effectiveness of a hospital-based intervention for patients with substance-use problems in the Western Cape
(HMPG, 2012-06)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: District hospitals regularly experience a high incidence of substanceuse disorders, but rarely provide interventions. We describe the effectiveness of an intervention developed and implemented by a Western ... -
Efficacy and safety profile of paliperidone palmitate injections in the management of patients with schizophrenia : an evidence-based review
(Dove Medical Press, 2018)The course of schizophrenia is characterized by multiple relapses, incomplete remission of symptoms, enduring cognitive deficits, and social and occupational functional impairments. Nonadherence to antipsychotic medication ... -
Efficacy of an alcohol-focused intervention for improving adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and HIV treatment outcomes : a randomised controlled trial protocol
(BioMed Central, 2014-09-12)Background: Little research has examined whether alcohol reduction interventions improve antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence and HIV treatment outcomes. This study assesses the efficacy of an intervention for ... -
Epidemiology of major depressive disorder in South Africa (1997 – 2015): a systematic review protocol
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2016)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a leading cause of disease and disability globally and in South Africa. Epidemiological data for MDD are essential to estimate the overall disease burden ... -
Escitalopram in the prevention of posttraumatic stress disorder : a pilot randomized controlled trial
(BioMed Central, 2015-02)Background: A small literature suggests that pharmacotherapy may be useful in the prophylaxis of posttraumatic stress disorder in patients presenting with major trauma. There is relatively little data, however, on the use ... -
Establishing a health promotion and development foundation in South Africa
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2013-03)South Africa has a ‘quadruple burden of disease’. One way to reduce this burden, and address the social determinants of health and social inequity, could be through health promotion interventions driven by an independent ... -
Establishing a neuropsychiatry clinic at Tygerberg hospital
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1999)Objective. Neuropsychiatry is a neglected subspecialty in South Africa. The aim of this study was to assess the need for neuropsychiatry clinics by evaluating a recently established unit in South Africa and testing opinions ... -
Estimating the burden of disease attributable to alcohol use in South Africa in 2000
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2007)Objectives. To make quantitative estimates of the burden of disease attributable to alcohol use by sex and age group in South Africa in 2000. Design. The analysis follows the World Health Organization comparative risk ... -
Evaluating a screener to quantify PTSD risk using emergency care information : a proof of concept study
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2020-03-02)Background: Previous work has indicated that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, measured by the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS) within 60 days of trauma exposure, can reliably produce likelihood estimates ... -
An examination of differences in psychological resilience between social anxiety disorder and posttraumaic stress disorder in the context of early childhood trauma
(Frontiers, 2017-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Much of the research on anxiety disorders has focused on associated risk factors with less attention paid to factors such as resilience that may mitigate risk or offer protection in the face ... -
Excoriation (skin-picking) disorder : a systematic review of treatment options
(Dove Medical Press, 2017)Although pathological skin-picking has been documented in the medical literature since the 19th century, it has only recently been included as a distinct entity in psychiatric classification systems. In the Diagnostic and ... -
Facial affect recognition and exit examination performance in medical students : a prospective exploratory study
(BioMed Central, 2014-11)Background: Facial affect recognition (FAR) abilities underpin emotional intelligence (EI). The latter is suggested to predict academic success and to be important for clinician-patient interaction. It is therefore ... -
Factors moderating the relationship between childhood trauma and premorbid adjustment in first-episode schizophrenia
(Public Library of Science, 2017-01-20)Childhood trauma is a recognised risk factor for schizophrenia. It has been proposed that childhood trauma interferes with normal neurodevelopment, thereby establishing a biological vulnerability to schizophrenia. Poor ... -
Feasibility and acceptability of a bar-based sexual risk reduction intervention for bar patrons in Tshwane, South Africa
(Taylor & Francis Open, 2014)Alcohol consumption is a recognised risk factor for HIV infection. Alcohol serving establishments have been identified as appropriate venues in which to deliver HIV prevention interventions. This paper describes experiences ... -
Forensic mental health services: Current service provision and planning for a prison mental health service in the Eastern Cape
(AOSIS Publishing, 2016)Objectives: No research data exists on forensic psychiatric service provision in the Eastern Cape, Republic of South Africa. The objective of this research was to assess current forensic psychiatric service provision and ... -
Frequency and correlates of co-morbid psychiatric illness in patients with heroin use disorder admitted to Stikland Opioid Detoxification Unit, South Africa
(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2014-08)Background. There is a lack of studies addressing the frequency and correlates of co-morbidities among heroin users admitted for treatment in South Africa. Objective. To assess the frequency and correlates of psychiatric ... -
Functional MRI in pre-surgical planning : case of study and cautionary notes
(Cannon Medical Media Publication, 2012-09)Background. Since its inception almost 20 years ago, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has greatly advanced our knowledge of human brain function. Although the clinical applications of fMRI are still limited, ... -
Gemeenskapspsigiatrie en die algemene praktisyn
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1979)As part of the development of a comprehensive community-oriented psychiatric service, a questionnaire with multiple-choice answers was sent to 244 general practitioners in the catchment area of Stikland Hospital. The ... -
Generalised anxiety disorder
(AOSIS, 2013)Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is a common disorder witha lifetime prevalence of 6.1% and a 1-year prevalence of 2.9% inone large study.[1]It occurs most commonly in the 45 - 55-yearage group with women twice as likely ...
