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Nature and Prevalence of Childhood Sexual Abuse Among High School Girls and College Students in Zimbabwe
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Patrick Chiroro --- University of Pretoria, Tendayi G. Viki --- University of Kent at Canterbury, Ann Frodi --- Linkoping University, Tinashe Muromo --- University of Zimbabwe, Alwin Tsigah --- University of Zimbabwe,The study investigated the nature and prevalence of self-reported childhood sexual abuse (CSA) among a sample of Zimbabwean girls and college students. A total of 1059 high school girls and college students with a mean age (M = 18.31, SD... -
Perceptions of Child Abuse by Teacher Trainees in Zimbabwean Schools
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Almon Shumba --- School of Education Studies,This study is a part of a larger study that examined the epidemiology and aetiology of child abuse by teachers in Zimbabwean primary schools. The purpose of the study was to determine teacher trainees' conception of sexual abuse of pupils... -
Researching Child Sexual Abuse in South Africa: Complexities in the Field
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Tlakale Nareadi Phasha --- Department of Educational Psychology, South AfricaThis study reports on my fieldwork experiences applying qualitative research strategies to study child sexual abuse in South Africa. It considers the challenges associated with, at three stages of data collection: ethical clearance, recruitment and data collection, followed by possible... -
Maternal Response to Father-Daughter Incest: Experiences of Mothers Following Disclosure
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Tokozile Mayekiso --- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Fikelephi Mbokazi --- University of the Witwatersrand,This study explored the impact of the disclosure of sexual abuse of the daughter by the father or father figure on the mother. Data were collected from seven mothers aged between 31 and 48 years whose daughters had a history... -
The School Functioning of Individuals with Childhood Experiences of Sexual Abuse: Results and Implications of a South African Study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Tlakale Nareadi Phasha --- University of Johannesburg,This study investigated the school functioning of individuals with childhood sexual experiences in South Africa. The nature of the study was qualitative, and employed two data collection strategies: in-depth individual interviews with 22 survivors of child sexual abuse and focus... -
Levels of Social Support and Coping Strategies in Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Patricia Marivate --- University of Limpopo, Sylvester Ntomchukwu Madu --- University of Limpopo,The study examined the effects of levels of social support and types of coping strategies on the psychological adjustment of adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Five hundred students from two universities in the Limpopo Province of South Africa participated... -
A Group of Sexually Abused Adolescents' Perceptions of their Future Life-Roles: An Exploratory Study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Martha A. J. (Tilla) Olivier --- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Daniel J. L. Venter --- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Johannes L. van der Walt --- North-West University,Sexual abuse of adolescents can have detrimental effects on their perceptions of their different future life-roles. We investigated such perceptions of students with a history of sexual abuse (n=163) as well as typically developing others (n=237). Participants completed the Life-role... -
Pupils' Perceptions of Sexual Abuse by Teachers in Zimbabwe
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Almon Shumba --- University of Fort Hare, Pesanayi Gwirayi --- Midlands State University, Jenny Shumba --- Morgan ZINTEC College, Cosmas Maphosa --- Zimbabwe Open University, Regis Chireshe --- Great Zimbabwe University, Ephias Gudyanga --- Midlands State University, Alfred Henry Makura --- University of Fort Hare,Most studies available on sexual abuse of pupils in schools have examined the epidemiology of the phenomenon by teachers but have not looked at what the pupils themselves say about why some teachers sexually abuse them. This study sought to... -
Childhood Sexual Abuse Experiences of Female Student Teachers in Zimbabwe
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Pesanayi Gwirayi --- Midlands State University, Zimbabwe Almon Shumba --- University of Fort Hare, South AfricaThe study investigated childhood sexual abuse (CSA) experiences of female student teachers in Zimbabwe. A convenience sample of 112 female respondents (mean age = 27.4 years) responded to a retrospective questionnaire which assessed childhood sexual experiences. Data were analysed descriptively... -
The Cross-Cultural Validity of the Child Sexual Abuse Myth Scale: A Preliminary Investigation
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Steven J. Collings --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Lotten Lindblom --- Växjö University, Sweden Sylvester N. Madu --- University of Limpopo, South Africa Myung Sook Park --- Sangji University, KoreaThe cross-cultural validity of the Child Sexual Abuse Myth Scale was examined in samples of adolescents and young adults drawn from three countries: South Africa (n = 200), Korea (n = 200), and Sweden (n = 200). Participants completed the... -
Reasons and Justifications Used by Child Abuse Perpetrators in Zimbabwean Schools
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Almon Shumba --- University of Fort Hare, South AfricaThis study sought to determine reasons and justifications used by child abuse perpetrators as viewed by education officers who handle and process cases of child abuse by teachers in Zimbabwe. Six education officers were interviewed. They were purposefully selected for... -
Learning from Narratives: Understanding the Impact of Childhood Abuse on Interpersonal Functioning Later in Life
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Gwen Vogel --- , USA Sharon Gschaider-Kassahun --- , USAThis study used a survey and narrative approach to understand the link between childhood abuse experiences and interpersonal functioning later in life. Participants for the children's survey were 88 children (males = 43; females = 45; age range 5 to... -
Child Abuse: The Experiences of Children of Divorced Parents
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Olaniyi Bojuwoye --- University of the Western Cape, Orok Akpan --- University of KwaZulu-Natal,The study investigated children's experiences of the divorce of their parents. The study specifically sought children's opinions as to their experiences of, and family circumstances associated with, the divorce of their parents. Data collection was by in-depth one-on-one individual interviews... -
Traditionally-Grounded Strategies for Sexual Abuse Prevention among Children of African Descent in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Nareadi Phasha --- University of Johannesburg,THIS article attempts to strike the balance between different worldviews in strengthening the existing anti-sexual abuse efforts so as to maximise their effectiveness and relevance to all people in South Africa. It discusses some of the practices associated with African... -
Management of Child Sexual Abuse Cases by Female School Heads in Zimbabwe
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Alfred Henry Makura --- University of Fort Hare, South Africa Almon Shumba --- University of Fort Hare, South AfricaThis study determined the nature, extent and causes of child sexual abuse cases and how Zimbabwean female primary school heads handle such cases in their schools. Seven female primary school heads from the southern province were interviewed. data were analysed... -
Child Sexual Abuse in Schools: Preliminary Indication for Enhancement of Universal Primary Education and Community (EUPEC Project)—Uganda
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Twesigye Consilous Rwanyonga --- Enhancement of Universal Primary Education and Community (EUPEC Project), Mbaziira Mike --- Enhancement of Universal Primary Education and Community (EUPEC Project), Aisha Nakubulwa --- City Council of Kampala,This study sought to access pupils' knowledge on their rights as children, establishing the common violations experienced with emphasis to understanding the forms of child sexual abuse acts in Ugandan primary schools. Quantitative data were collected from 30 schools covering... -
Child Physical Abuse Among Urban Secondary School Pupils in Zimbabwe
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Pesanayi Gwirayi --- University of Fort Hare, South Africa Almon Shumba --- University of Fort Hare, South AfricaThe study had two main objectives: (a) to examine the nature and prevalence of child physical abuse among urban secondary school pupils in Zimbabwe; and (b) to investigate pupils' views on the causes of child physical abuse among urban secondary... -
Play Therapy as an Intervention Against Sexual Violence in Botswana
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Munita Dunn --- University of South Africa, Morekwe Selemogwe --- University of Botswana,The study explored the experience of social workers (n=9, consisting of females only, age range 25 to 40) and lay counsellors (n=9, consisting of 2 males and 7 females, age range 20 to 30) in Botswana. Participants had brief training... -
Child Abuse: Psychosocial and Religious Intervention Strategies in Zimbabwe
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Regis Chireshe --- Walter Sisulu University, Excellent Chireshe --- Great Zimbabwe University, Pilot Mudhovozi --- University of Venda,The article examines psychosocial and religious intervention strategies used to prevent and manage child abuse in Zimbabwe. Psychosocial interventions used include primary, secondary and tertiary interventions. Religious interventions include primary and tertiary intervention. It appears that the intervention strategies are... -
Abused Women in South Africa who Kill their Intimate Male Partners: A Psychological Exploration
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Gertie Pretorius --- University of Johannesburg, South Africa Monique Bester --- University of Johannesburg, South AfricaThe aim of this study was to explore psychological risk factors that may precipitate the murder of a partner by an abused woman. In this article, the authors use multiple case studies and interviews with three women incarcerated for the... -
Child Abuse and Neglect: Counseling and Healing Practices with People of African Ancestry
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Nareadi Phasha --- University of South Africa, Almon Shumba --- Central University of Technology, South Africa Ngozi Okose --- Private Practice, USA Pilot Mudhovozi --- University of Venda, South Africa Seter Siziya --- University of Zambia,Communities worldwide condemn child abuse and agree that any form of harm should be mitigated by culturally sensitive methods. In African settings such methods are underrepresented in the literature. This article sought to identify and highlight the healing practices that... -
The Prevalence of Coping Behaviour, Posttraumatic Growth and Psychological Well-Being in Women who Experienced Childhood Sexual Abuse
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Hayley J. Walker-Williams --- North-West University, South Africa Chrizanne van Eeden --- North-West University, South Africa Karen van der Merwe --- North-West University, South AfricaThis study investigated the prevalence of coping behaviour, posttraumatic growth and psychological well-being in adult South African women (n=60, mean age=32, ethnicity=70% European, 28% African and 2% Asian descent). Specifically, the study considered the prevalence of constructive coping, posttraumatic growth... -
Psychosocial Influences on Substance Abuse in a Sample of South African Youth: A Qualitative Analysis
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Nirmala D. Gopal --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Steven J. Collings --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaThis study investigated the lived experience of substance abusers in the South African context. Participants were 10 individuals attending a drug treatment centre in Durban, South Africa. Data were collected using open-ended interviews with data being analysed using thematic analysis... -
Coping Behaviour, Posttraumatic Growth and Psychological Well-Being in Women with Childhood Sexual Abuse
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Hayley J. Walker-Williams --- North-West University, South Africa Chrizanne van Eeden --- North-West University, South Africa Karen van der Merwe --- North-West University, South AfricaThis study investigated the coping behaviours and posttraumatic growth of women with sexual abuse in childhood (CSA) and long-term effects on their psychological well-being in adulthood. Participants were 10 women survivors of CSA (ages ranging from 23–48 years). Data on... -
Substance Abuse Inpatients' Experience of Animal-Assisted Therapy
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Nicoleen Coetzee --- University of Pretoria, South Africa Jarrod T. Beukes --- University of Johannesburg, South Africa Ingrid Lynch --- University of Pretoria, South AfricaThis study explored the utility of Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) as a therapeutic modality within a substance abuse inpatient treatment programme in the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa. Four male participants residing in a 21-day treatment centre participated in... -
Influences on Under Reporting of Sexual Abuse of Teenagers with Intellectual Disability: Results and Implications of a South African Study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Phasha Tlakale Nareadi --- University of South Africa,This paper reports on part of the findings of a study on care and support for sexually abused teenagers with intellectual disability in Gauteng Province, South Africa. The focus is particularly on influences of under reporting of sexual abuse of... -
Substance abuse and anaesthesia—Part 2
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia • Authors: Christina Lundgren --- Department of Anaesthesia,Tobacco and alcohol remain the most abused substances in South Africa and elsewhere in the western world. Tobacco is commonly smoked, but in South Africa it is also “sniffed” as snuff, and if inhaled causes as much damage as inhaled... -
Marijuana use in Pregnancy: Anaesthetic Implications
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia • Authors: KM Kuczkowski --- Departments of Anesthesiology and Reproductive Medicine, -
Intrathecal fentanyl with 0.5% bupivacaine heavy in chronic opium abusers
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia • Authors: S Gupta --- Department of Anaesthesia, India K Dev --- Department of Anaesthesia, India S Katyal --- Department of Anaesthesia, India S Kathuria --- Department of Anaesthesia, IndiaBackground: Chronic use of opioids in opium abusers can cause poor pain control and increased analgaesic requirement. We compared the duration of spinal anaesthesia in chronic opium abusers and non-abusers. -
Predictors of topical steroid misuse among patrons of pharmacies in Pretoria
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: N Malangu --- National School of Public Health, University of Limpopo, GA Ogunbanjo --- Department of Family Medicine and Primary Health Care,Background: -
Pattern of domestic violence among pregnant women in Jos, Nigeria
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: ANI Gyuse --- Department of Family Medicine, Nigeria AP Ushie --- ECWA Evengel Hospital, NigeriaBackground: Domestic violence is a global concern. Domestic violence refers to violence inflicted on a partner (mostly females) within the context of the family or an intimate relationship. It is known to be responsible for numerous hospital visits undertaken by... -
Knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of adolescents in relation to STIs, pregnancy, contraceptive utilization and substance abuse in the Mhlakulo region, Eastern Cape
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: A Bana --- Year-3 COBES Group, VG Bhat --- Department of Medical Microbiology, X Godlwana --- Year-3 COBES Group, S Libazi --- Year-3 COBES Group, Y Maholwana --- Year-3 COBES Group, N Marafungana --- Year-3 COBES Group, K Mona --- Year-3 COBES Group, AM Mbonisweni --- Year-3 COBES Group, N Mbulawa --- Year-3 COBES Group, J Mofuka --- Year-3 COBES Group, NA Mohlajoa --- Year-3 COBES Group, NN Nondula --- Year-3 COBES Group, Y Qubekile --- Year-3 COBES Group, B Ramnaran --- Year-3 COBES Group,Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV/AIDS are a major problem in South Africa. This, coupled with a high incidence of teenage pregnancy, alcohol and drug abuse, is of grave concern, especially its impact among the young (15–24 years) and... -
Drug abuse by learners in South Africa: a replication and extension study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Almon Shumba --- School of Postgraduate Studies, South Africa Alfred H. Makura --- School of Postgraduate Studies, South AfricaThis study sought to determine the nature, extent and causes of drug abuse in South African township schools. Interview data were collected from a convenience sample of 24 participants from 4 schools (10 learners, 8 school personnel and 4 School... -
Legal professionals’ views on pre-trial therapy in cases of child sexual abuse in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Ansie Fouché --- North-West University, South Africa Liana (MP) Le Roux --- University of Pretoria, South AfricaThe aim of this study is to report on a preliminary qualitative inquiry into the views of legal professionals in South Africa regarding pre-trial therapy for victims of child sexual abuse (CSA). Applying purposive and snowball sampling, 15 experienced state... -
Intimate partner abuse of educated, employed black South African women: sociocultural factors
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Gertie Pretorius --- Centre for Psychological Services and Career Development (PsyCaD) and Division for Academic Development and Support (ADS), South Africa Matilda Molefe --- , Rony H. Sklar --- Centre for Psychological Services and Career Development (PsyCaD) and Division for Academic Development and Support (ADS), South AfricaThis study aimed to explore the influence of African culture and tradition on the abuse experiences of Black South African women who are educated and employed. Interviews were conducted with seven Black South African women (age range 38 to 47)... -
Mental health correlates of HIV risk behaviour and STIs/HIV infection among university students from 22 low, middle and high income countries
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Karl Peltzer --- ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Mahidol University, Thailand Supa Pengpid --- ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Mahidol University, ThailandThe aim of this study was to determine mental health correlates of HIV risk behaviour and self-reported STIs/HIV infection among university students in 22 low, middle and high income countries. Data on mental health and HIV risk were collected from... -
Severe neuropathy due to inhalant abuse in adolescents from Pretoria
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Clara Maria Schutte --- Department of Neurology, South Africa Jayendra Naidoo --- Department of Neurology, South Africa Mandisa Kakaza --- Department of Neurology, South Africa Manesh Pillay --- Department of Neurology, South Africa Juliane Hiesgen --- Department of Neurology, South AfricaInhalation of volatile agents, or solvent abuse, is a dangerous pastime practised by many young adolescents in various parts of the world. Benzine, a distillate of petroleum, is a cheap and readily available solvent that is often inhaled or “sniffed”... -
Antecedents of Bullying in the South African Workplace: Societal Context Matters
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Africa Journal of Management • Authors: Ngao Motsei --- Department of Human Resource Management, South Africa Stella M. Nkomo --- Department of Human Resource Management, South AfricaWhile there is a growing interest in the role of organizational context in workplace bullying, little is known about how societal context may influence perceptions of bullying in organizations. Context is defined as situational factors in the external environment which... -
Childhood physical and sexual abuse, and adult health risk behaviours among university students from 24 countries in Africa, the Americas and Asia
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Karl Peltzer --- ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Thailand Supa Pengpid --- ASEAN Institute for Health Development, ThailandThe goal of this study was to retrospectively estimate the prevalence of childhood physical abuse (CPA) and childhood sexual abuse (CSA) in relation to experience of adult violence, poor mental health, addictive behaviour and sexual risk behaviour among university students... -
The social aspects of alcohol misuse/abuse in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Bmp Setlalentoa --- Department of Social Work, South Africa Pt Pisa --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, South Africa Gn Thekisho --- Department of Social Work, South Africa Eh Ryke --- Department of Psychosocial Behavioural Sciences, South Africa T Loots Du --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, South AfricaUse of alcohol in Africa, particularly in South Africa, has a long history and is a way of life for many people, regardless of their socio-economic background. Alcohol abuse has many negative economic, social and health consequences. The objective of... -
Child sexual abuse and literacy achievement in a sample of South African primary school children
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Jace Pillay --- South African Research Chair, Education and Care in Childhood,This study investigated child sexual abuse (CSA) and literacy achievement among South African primary school children. Data on self-reported experience of CSA and actual literacy achievement were collected from a convenience sample of 160 learners from a Soweto school in... -
Child Abuse or Discipline? Moses Isegawa’s Critique of Ugandan Child-rearing Practices in Abyssinian Chronicles
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Eastern African Literary and Cultural Studies • Authors: Edgar Nabutanyi --- Department of Literature, UgandaAlthough Moses Isegawa’s debut novel, Abyssinian Chronicles, has received popular recognition in the press, it is yet to attract commensurate critical attention in literary scholarship. No wonder the available critical analyses of this important Ugandan text focus on only its... -
Rural realities in service provision for substance abuse: a qualitative study in uMkhanyakude district, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: DM Mpanza --- School of Health Sciences, Discipline of Occupational Therapy, South Africa P Govender --- School of Health Sciences, Discipline of Occupational Therapy, South AfricaBackground: Substance abuse is recognised as a worldwide concern, contributing significantly to morbidity and mortality in South Africa. There is minimal research that has considered influences in mental health care service delivery in rural and disadvantaged communities in South Africa. -
Pre-trial therapy for child witnesses in cases of sexual abuse: A scoping literature review
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Ansie Fouché --- Social Work Subject Group, Optentia Research Focus Area, South Africa Daniël F. Fouché --- Department of Legal Sciences, South AfricaGlobally, child complainants of sexual abuse are expected to testify in criminal proceedings and in some countries therapy is delayed until after the child testifies as not to contaminate the child’s version of events. We carried out a scoping review... -
Childhood sexual abuse trauma-causing dynamics experienced by women survivors: A scoping literature review
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Marinda Henning --- School of Behavioural Sciences, Faculty of Humanities, Optentia Research Focus Area, South Africa Hayley J. Walker-Williams --- School of Behavioural Sciences, Faculty of Humanities, Optentia Research Focus Area, South Africa Ansie Fouché --- School of Behavioural Sciences, Faculty of Humanities, Optentia Research Focus Area, South AfricaThis scoping literature review reports on the major themes to emerge from 23 retrospective studies on the trauma-causing dynamics experienced by women survivors of a historical childhood sexual abuse (CSA) trauma. We identified the studies from searching the following data... -
Psychopathy and aggressive behaviour among Nigerian male prison inmates: The moderating role of substance abuse
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Maria Chidi C. Onyedibe --- Department of Psychology, Nigeria Chuka Mike Ifeagwazi --- Department of Psychology, Nigeria Dorothy I. Ugwu --- Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, NigeriaThis study investigated the moderating role of substance abuse in the relationship between psychopathy and aggression among male prison inmates. Two hundred and sixty-seven male prison inmates from the Nigerian Prison Services were participants. The inmates were incarcerated for armed... -
Teacher-instigated in-school interpersonal violence: Types and prevalence in South African public schools
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Nontle Nako --- College of Education, Edgewood Campus, South Africa Nithi Muthukrishna --- College of Education, Edgewood Campus, South AfricaThe study examined types and prevalence of interpersonal violence in South African schools. Data on in-school interpersonal violence by the South African Council of Teachers (SACE) were analysed. The sample consisted of 1 184 teachers (rural = 32.6%, urban =... -
Maternal attitudes towards pre-natal substance abuse, medical care, and treatment in a historically disadvantaged South African community
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Michelle Ovens --- Department of Corrections Management, South Africa Johan Prinsloo --- Department of Criminology, South AfricaThis study explored maternal substance abuse and the access to pre-natal medical care and treatment for substance abuse during pregnancy. Respondent mothers (n = 102; mean age = 27.8 years, SD = 10.9 years) were from Mitchell’s Plain, a historically disadvantaged South African community. The mothers... -
Teacher reported types of sexual abuse of learners with intellectual disability in a South African school setting
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Andile Alfred Mdikana --- Department of Inclusive Education, School of Educational Studies, South Africa Nareadi Tlakale Phasha --- Department of Inclusive Education, School of Educational Studies, South Africa Sibusiso Ntshangase --- Department of Inclusive Education, School of Educational Studies, South AfricaThis study investigated prevalent types of sexual abuse of learners with intellectual disability, as reported by teachers. Participants were 28 teachers from special educational needs schools in Gauteng Province, South Africa (females = 80%, age range = 30 to 55... -
Prevalence and associated factors of child abuse and its effects on anxiety and depression among children in Sierra Leone: Results of the 2017 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Supa Pengpid --- , Thailand Karl Peltzer --- , VietnamThe study aimed to estimate the prevalence and factors associated with child abuse and its effects on anxiety and depression among children (5 to 14 years) in Sierra Leone. We analysed data from the 2017 Sierra Leone Multiple Indicator Cluster... -
Child learners of parents in employment sojourn: Their lived experiences in separation
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Ricanos Jaure --- , South Africa Alfred H. Makura --- , South AfricaThis study explored the lived experiences of adolescent learners of work sojourn parents. We interviewed six left-behind Zimbabwean learners (three boys and three girls; age range = 15 to 18 years) about their lived experiences with parental absence due to... -
‘I just want to live’: A case study exploring separation abuse among women in heterosexual relationships
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Samantha-Sue Johnson --- , South Africa Duane D. Booysen --- , South AfricaIntimate partner violence is a public health and human rights concern. We aimed to explore the lived experiences of women survivors of separation abuse. Our informants were four South African women who experienced separation abuse by a partner. The women... -
The sexual and reproductive health needs of school-going young people in the context of COVID-19 in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Natsayi Chimbindi --- Africa Health Research Institute, South Africa Ursula Ngema --- Africa Health Research Institute, South Africa Nothando Ngwenya --- Africa Health Research Institute, South Africa Andrew Gibbs --- Institute for Global Health, University College London, United Kingdom Candice Groenewald --- Centre for Community Based Research, Human Sciences Research Council, South Africa Guy Harling --- Africa Health Research Institute, South Africa Nondumiso Mthiyane --- Africa Health Research Institute, South Africa Busisiwe Nkosi --- Africa Health Research Institute, South Africa Janet Seeley --- Africa Health Research Institute, South Africa Maryam Shahmanesh --- Africa Health Research Institute, South AfricaBackground: The impact of school closures due to COVID-19 raised widespread concerns about children’s health and well-being. We examine the impact on the sexual health needs of learners in the context of COVID-19 related lockdowns in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. -
Correlates of suicidal behaviour among adults in Guyana
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Karl Peltzer --- , South Africa Supa Pengpid --- , ThailandThis study aimed to determine the prevalence and correlates of suicidal behaviour (SB) among adults in Guyana. Secondary data were analysed from the national cross-sectional 2016 Guyana STEPS survey, which sampled 2 662 adults aged 18-69 years (female = 59.9%;... -
Alcohol abuse, gender-based violence and HIV/AIDS in Botswana: establishing the link based on empirical evidence
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Odireleng Phorano --- Department of Social Work, University of Botswana, Keitseope Nthomang --- Department of Social Work, University of Botswana, Dolly Ntseane --- Department of Social Work, University of Botswana,The existence of gender-based violence has been a source of concern within the public and private sectors as well as civil society organisations in Botswana. The present study investigated the link between alcohol abuse, gender-based violence and HIV/AIDS. Further, it... -
Trends in HIV risk behaviour of incoming first-year students at a South African university: 2007–2012
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Rénette J. Blignaut --- , , South Africa Joachim Jacobs --- , South Africa Tania Vergnani --- , South AfricaThe aim of the research on which this article is based was to understand the behavioural changes of the target student population over time to ensure that future prevention programmes are more effective in changing behaviour. This study reports on... -
Psychosocial factors associated with physical injury among adults in Eswatini
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Karl Peltzer --- University of the Free State, South AfricaThis study aimed to examine the psychosocial factors associated with physical injury among adults in Eswatini. The investigation included 3 281 individuals (15 to 69 years) from the 2014 Eswatini cross-sectional STEPwise approach to non-communicable disease risk factor surveillance (STEPS)... -
Psychological abuse, internalising, and externalising behaviours of students: A latent profile analysis
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Jing Shuai --- Ningxia University, China Guoying Cai --- Ningxia University, China Liping Guo --- Northwest Normal University, China Mingming HuangThis study aimed to explore the types of psychological abuse and their relationship with internalising and externalising behaviours among Chinese junior middle school students (n = 619; male = 49.1%, female = 50.9%; mean age = 13.5 years, SD =... -
Family violence during COVID-19 and its impact on mental health of children: A systematic review
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health • Authors: Eslavath Rajkumar --- Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai, India Jayashree Mitra --- Central University of Karnataka, India Reethika Yadav --- Central University of Karnataka, India P. V. Hareesh --- Central University of Karnataka, India Alakananda Gangadharan --- Central University of Karnataka, India M. C. Gopika --- Central University of Karnataka, India Anamika Ben Christa --- Central University of Karnataka, India Allen Joshua George --- Indian Institute of Management, India Aswathy Gopi --- Central University of Karnataka, India Romate John --- Central University of Karnataka, India S. Arya --- Amity Institute of English Studies & Research, India John Abraham --- St. Johns National Academy of Health Sciences, India L. Rajashekaran --- Central University of Karnataka, IndiaPurpose: The COVID-19 pandemic posed unanticipated challenges that could impact how the family system operates across the world. Restrictions imposed to control the rapid spread of the virus substantially increased violence in families. The current study aims to review violence... -
Childhood emotional abuse and gamebullying among Chinese youths: The mediating roles of mindfulness and Machiavellianism
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: --- University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, China --- Peking University, China --- Institute of Journalism and Communication, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, ChinaThis study investigated the relationship between childhood emotional abuse and gamebullying among youths, and the roles of mindfulness and Machiavellianism in that relationship. The study sample comprised 504 Chinese youths (female = 51.2%) who completed the Childhood Emotional Abuse Scale,... -
The moderating role of emotional intelligence on the association between adverse childhood experiences and conduct problems of adolescents
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Joy I. Ugwu --- University of Nigeria, Nigeria Peace N. Ibeagha --- University of Nigeria, Nigeria Cecilia O. Apex-Apeh --- University of Nigeria, Nigeria Charity N. Onyishi --- State University of Medical and Applied Sciences Igbo Eno, Nigeria Amuche B. Onyishi --- University of Nigeria, Nigeria Ike E. Onyishi --- University of Nigeria, NigeriaWe explored the moderating role of emotional intelligence in the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and conduct problems of adolescents. The participants were 588 in-school Nigerian adolescents (male = 59.9%; mean age = 14.64 years, SD = 1.31 years). They... -
A Critical Analysis of the Intersection between Masculinity and Sodomy in Abdulrazak Gurnah’s Novels
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Eastern African Literary and Cultural Studies • Authors: Mohammad Irfan Ul Haq --- Lovely Professional University, India Rasleena Thakur --- Lovely Professional University, IndiaMasculinity Studies, also referred to as Critical Men’s Studies, is an evolving area of research that is gaining momentum within academia, particularly in contemporary African Studies. Critical Men’s Studies scrutinizes the roles and behaviours associated with being male. The locus... -
13. “If you drink alcohol, drink sensibly.” Is this guideline still appropriate?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Jacobs L [cor1] Steyn NP --- Centre for the Study of Social and Environmental Determinants of Nutrition Population Health, Health Systems and Innovation; Human Sciences Research Council,Background: Alcohol abuse remains one of the most serious substance abuse disorders in South African society, resulting in inordinately large social, economic and health problems at all levels of society. Alcohol consumers in South Africa are estimated to drink 16.6...
