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   A Cognitive-Behavioural Treatment Programme for Conduct Disorder: The Case of Tumeleng

   Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Ian Smith --- Psychology Department, South Africa

   This article presents a case study of a teenager with conduct disorder (CD) using a cognitive-behavioural treatment programme for anger and aggression. Unique features of the case included comorbid expressive language disorder and a history of multiple traumatic brain injuries,...

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   Threats to Enabling Contexts: Exploring Adolescents' Experiences of Aggression

   Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Quintin Ludick --- North-West University, Vera Roos --- North-West University,

   This article explores adolescents' experiences of aggression in a secondary, multi-cultural school context in South Africa. The study group comprised of boys (n=24) and girls (n=17), attending grades 8–12. An inductive qualitative research approach was chosen where participants wrote about...

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   Relationships among Leisure, Social Self-Image, Peer Pressure and At-Risk Behaviours of Adolescents in Nigeria

   Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Alfred A. Adegoke --- University of Ilorin, Nigeria Christiana A. Ayoade --- University of Ilorin, Nigeria

   This study investigated the relationships among leisure, social self image, peer pressure and at-risk behaviours of adolescents in Nigeria. It also examined the moderating roles of gender, age, and locale and school type on measured relationships. A total of 1,141...

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   Suicidal Ideation and Associated Factors Among School-Going Adolescents in Harare, Zimbabwe

   Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Emmanuel Rudatsikira --- Loma Linda University, Seter Siziya --- University of Zambia, Adamson S. Muula --- University of Malawi,

   This study determined the prevalence and associated factors of suicidal ideation among school-going adolescents in Harare, Zimbabwe. Data on 1970 respondents were obtained from a cross sectional study of the Global School-based health survey. Respondents were selected using a two-stage...

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   Tobacco Use Trends among Adolescents and Adults in South Africa

   Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Karl Peltzer --- Human Sciences Research Council & University of the Free State,

   The purpose of this review is to synthesize the national prevalence data from eight surveys on tobacco use in South Africa over the past 13 years. Results from the national studies indicate that tobacco use among adults is on the...

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   Knowledge, Attitudes and Beliefs Regarding HIV/AIDS among Adolescents in a Rural Secondary School in the Eastern Cape

   Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Montseng Kwili --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Almon Shumba --- University of Fort Hare, South Africa

   This study examined knowledge, attitudes and beliefs regarding HIV/AIDS among adolescents at a rural secondary school in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Participants comprised of 120 Grade 7 to 9 learners (males =46; females =74; age range 12 to 19...

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   The Influence of Television on Adolescent Girls' Sexual Attitudes and Behaviour in a South African Setting

   Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Tebogo Moswang --- University of Pretoria, South Africa Ilse Ruane --- University of Pretoria, South Africa

   This study explored how television influences the sexual attitudes and behaviour of adolescent girls in a South African urban setting. A total of 4 adolescent girls participated (average age = 16 years old, range = 15–17 years old). Data was...

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   Psychosocial Well-being in a Group of South African Adolescents

   Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Izanette van Schalkwyk --- North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus), South Africa Marié P. Wissing --- North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus), South Africa

   The aim of this study was to explore the psychosocial well-being of a group of South African adolescents. Participants (N=665, ages 15–17 years; males = 214, females = 451) from three high schools completed questionnaires on psychosocial well-being. Structured interviews...

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   Parental Involvement in Career Development among Disadvantaged Adolescents

   Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Joseph Seabi --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Daleen Alexander --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Orepa Maite --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

   The study investigated perceived parental involvement in career development amongst disadvantaged adolescents. Participants were 14 Grade 9 learners (8 boys and 6 girls: mean age =14 years) from a disadvantaged community in North-West Province in South Africa. Data were collected...

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    Career Counselling in the 21st Century: A Reaction Article

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Brandon Morgan --- University of Johannesburg,

    This article reviews the articles on career counselling in the special edition of the Journal of Psychology in Africa. A thematic analysis to the content of the articles was conducted and common themes extrapolated. The main themes were (a) the...

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    Exploring the Intersecting Health Risks of Substance Abuse, Sexual Risk, and Violence for Female South African Teen Dropouts

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Kyla Marie Sawyer-Kurian --- North Carolina Central University, USA Felicia A. Browne --- RTI International, USA Tara Carney --- Medical Research Council, South Africa Petal Petersen --- Medical Research Council, South Africa Wendee M. Wechsberg --- RTI International, USA

    The study sought to better understand the cultural contexts of the risks for adolescent females who have dropped out of school. Focus groups were conducted with 37 Black and Coloured females aged 13 to 17 in Cape Town, South Africa...

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    Functions Served by Corporal Punishment: Adolescent Perspectives

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Pesanayi Gwirayi --- University of Fort Hare,

    This exploratory study investigated the functions served by corporal punishment as perceived by high school students in a developing country. A qualitative research design was used. Participants were a convenient sample of five high school students. Data were collected using...

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    Exploring Mindfulness in Self-Injuring Adolescents in a Psychiatric Setting

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Rümando Kok --- North-West University, South Africa Doret K. Kirsten --- North-West University, South Africa Karel F.H. Botha --- North-West University, South Africa

    This study explored mindfulness amongst eight self-injuring psychiatric adolescents. A mixed-method design was used. Interviews and clinical records comprised the qualitative data, while quantitative data was gathered using the Five-Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ: Baer, Smith, Hopkins, Krietemeyer & Toney, 2006)...

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    Self-Efficacy and Physical Self-Concept as Mediators of Parenting Influence on Adolescents' School and Health Wellbeing

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Said Aldhafri --- Sultan Qaboos University, Oman

    The current study examines the role of parenting styles (permissive, authoritative, and authoritarian) in predicting adolescents' school and health wellbeing through the mediational role of adolescents' academic self-efficacy and physical self-concept. Data were collected from 1599 Omani adolescents (mean age...

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    Hope, Psychosocial Well-Being and Socioeconomic Status Among a Group of South African Adolescents

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Tharina Guse --- University of Johannesburg, South Africa Yvonne Vermaak --- University of Johannesburg, South Africa

    The aim of this study was to explore hope and psychosocial well-being among South African adolescents (N = 1169; males = 573, females = 596, mean age = 15.1) from different socioeconomic contexts. Data was collected by means of convenience...

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    Combining Ericksonian and Sandplay Approaches to Therapy with Children who Manifest Depression as a Developmental Barrier

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Jacobus G. Maree --- University of Pretoria, Liesel Ebers¨hn --- University of Pretoria, Dirkie A. de Villiers --- University of Pretoria,

    This study reports on the use of the Ericksonian approach combined with sandplay therapy to assist children who present with depression, a troublesome developmental barrier. Participants were six children and/or adolescents with depression (two males and four females; age range...

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    The Experiences of Self-Injury Amongst Adolescents and Young Adults within a South African Context

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Cithra Bheamadu --- University of Johannesburg, Elzette Fritz --- University of Johannesburg, Jace Pillay --- University of Johannesburg,

    The aim of the study was to explore the experiences of self-injury among adolescents and young adults within the South African context. The participants were twelve university students who had self-injured in their adolescence (females = 92%). The data were...

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    Prevalence, Correlates and Perceptions Toward Cigarette Smoking Among Male and Female In-School Adolescents (Aged 11–18 years) in South Africa: Results from the 2008 GYTS Study

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Karl Peltzer --- Human Sciences Research Council, South Africa

    The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence and identify correlates of current cigarette use among 8470 school-going adolescents (aged 11 to 18 years) in South Africa. A cross-sectional study was carried out in 2008 in South Africa...

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    Access to Sexuality Information by Zimbabwean School Teenagers

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Martin Musengi --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Almon Shumba --- Central University of Technology, South Africa

    This study reports on the findings on access to sexuality information by Zimbabwean school teenagers from a region with cultural rites of passage to adulthood. Participants were a convenience sample of 100 Shangaan speaking high school students (females = 50%)...

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    Helping Divorced Parents to Benefit Adolescent Children: A Prospective Enrichment Programme

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Wilna J. Basson --- University of Limpopo,

    This study proposes a prospective integrative theory-based enrichment programme for divorced custodial parents to help their adolescent children. The programme comprises five brief sessions addressing: the needs of parents for information on post-divorce experiences of their children (cognitive component); the...

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    Children and youth at risk: adaptation and pilot study of the CHAMP (Amaqhawe) programme in South Africa

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Arvin Bhana Inge Petersen Andy Mason Zoleka Mahintsho Carl Bell Mary McKay

    This paper reports on the adaptation and pilot study of the CHAMP programme (Collaborative HIV/AIDS and Adolescent Mental Health Programme) in South Africa with specific reference to outcome effects among adults. CHAMP was originally developed in the United States and...

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    Challenging dominant norms of masculinity for HIV prevention

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Catherine MacPhail --- Reproductive Health Research Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa

    Within South Africa there is a growing HIV epidemic, particularly among young heterosexual people. A recent report (NMF/HSRC, 2002) indicates that levels of HIV infection among young people aged 15–24 years are 9.3% although other studies in more specific locations...

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    Determinants of age at sexual debut and associated risks among South African youths

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Khangelani Zuma --- , South Africa Thembile Mzolo --- , South Africa Elias Makonko --- , South Africa

    The research uses data from a representative national survey to explore the determinants of age at sexual debut among South African youths in the age group 15–24 years. A random sample of 5 708 youths were interviewed and 92% responded...

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    Youth mortality due to HIV/AIDS in South Africa, 2001–2009: An analysis of the levels of mortality using life table techniques

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Nicole De Wet --- Demography and Population Studies, South Africa Somefun Oluwaseyi --- Demography and Population Studies, South Africa Clifford Odimegwu --- Demography and Population Studies, South Africa

    South Africa has one of the highest HIV/AIDS prevalence rates in the world. It is estimated that 5.38 million South Africans are living with HIV/AIDS. In addition, new infections among adults aged 15+ were reportedly 316 900 in 2011. New...

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    Smoking Habits Among Secondary School Students In Selected Districts In Zimbabwe. Gender, Urban/Rural And Social Class Differences

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Child and Adolescent Mental Health • Authors: LelfE. Aarø --- Department of Psychosocial Science, ArneH. Eide --- Research Center for Health Promotion and SINTEF Unlmed (Oslo) Department for Health, Technology and Usability, StanleyW. Acuda --- Department of Psychiatry, Zimbabwe Tecla Butau --- Department of Psychiatry, Zimbabwe

    Objective To examine the relationship between smoking habits and indicators of socioeconomic status, the urban/rural dimension and gender among secondary school students from selected districts in Zimbabwe.

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    HIV/AIDS prevention: The role of the general practitioner in sex education for adolescents

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: J Kluge [AN0001]

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    Contraception for first-time users: a problem-orientated guide to product selection and safe prescription

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: WM Kruger --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, PS Steyn --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,

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    Prescribing of methylphenidate to children and adolescents in South Africa: A pharmacoepidemiological investigation

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: I Truter --- Drug Utilization Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy, South Africa

    Background: Pharmacoepidemiological studies on ADHD are limited in South Africa. The primary aim was to analyse the prescribing of methylphenidate to patients aged 18 years and younger in the private health care sector.

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    Injuries in children and adolescents seen during 2006 at the emergency department of the National District Hospital, Bloemfontein

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: PH Monese --- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, EAM Prinsloo --- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, FC Van Rooyen --- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Health Sciences,

    Background: Most children and adolescents recover fully from injuries. However, permanent disabilities may occur. The objective of the study was to investigate the prevalence and profile of injuries in children and adolescents five to 19 years of age seen at...

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    The young hypertensive

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: B Rayner --- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension,

    Increasingly, hypertension in children and adolescents is becoming more prevalent as a result of the burgeoning obesity epidemic, and the effects of low birthweight and underlying genetic predisposition. Blood pressure (BP) is lower in children, and it is therefore imperative...

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    Sense of humour and adolescents' cognitive flexibility

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: KGF Esterhuyse --- Department of Psychology, N Nortjé --- University of the Free State, A Pienaar --- University of the Free State, RBI Beukes --- University of the Free State,

    Objective: There is a lack of research on humour among adolescents in South Africa. This article examines cognitive flexibility and humour. The objective was to investigate the roles of gender and language as possible moderating variables in the relationship between...

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    ‘Children will always be children’: Exploring perceptions and experiences of HIV-positive children who may not take their treatment and why they may not tell

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Rachel Kawuma --- Medical Research Council/Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) Uganda Research Unit on AIDS, Uganda Sarah Bernays --- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, United Kingdom Godfrey Siu --- Medical Research Council/Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) Uganda Research Unit on AIDS, Uganda Tim Rhodes --- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, United Kingdom Janet Seeley --- Medical Research Council/Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) Uganda Research Unit on AIDS, Uganda

    HIV-positive children and young people may face substantial social barriers to maintaining appropriate levels of adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) during childhood and adolescence. In this paper, we focus on these children's voices and the challenges they face growing up...

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    Barriers and facilitators to the uptake of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) among adolescent boys in KwaZulu–Natal, South Africa

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Gavin George --- Health Economics and HIV and AIDS Research Division (HEARD), South Africa Michael Strauss --- Health Economics and HIV and AIDS Research Division (HEARD), South Africa Petronella Chirawu --- Health Economics and HIV and AIDS Research Division (HEARD), South Africa Bruce Rhodes --- School of Accounting, Economics and Finance, South Africa Janet Frohlich --- Centre for the Aids Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), South Africa Carl Montague --- Centre for the Aids Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), South Africa Kaymarlin Govender --- Health Economics and HIV and AIDS Research Division (HEARD), South Africa

    Epidemiological modelling has concluded that if voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is scaled up in high HIV prevalence settings it would lead to a significant reduction in HIV incidence rates. Following the adoption of this evidence by the WHO, South...

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    The Ways in Which Adolescents Cope and their Relationship to Age, Gender and Specific Religious Variables

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Trevor Moodley --- University of the Free State, South Africa Karel Esterhuyse --- University of the Free State, South Africa Roelf Beukes --- University of the Free State, South Africa

    This study investigated the roles of age, gender, the importance of religion/spirituality, attending church activities and frequency of prayer on the types of adolescents’ coping strategies. Participants were drawn from ten public high schools. Data on coping strategies, personal variables...

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    Prevalence, Correlates and Perceptions Towards Cigarette Smoking Among Male and Female in School Adolescents (Aged 11–18 Years) in South Africa: Results from the 2008 GYTS Study

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Karl Peltzer --- HAST, Human Sciences Research Council and Department of Psychology, South Africa

    The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence and identify correlates of current cigarette use among 8,470 school-going adolescents (aged 11 to 18 years) in South Africa. A cross-sectional study was carried out in 2008 in South Africa...

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    Assessment of nutritional status of in-school adolescents in Ibadan, Nigeria

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: O Omobuwa --- Department of Community Medicine, Nigeria CO Alebiosu --- Department of Medicine, Nigeria FO Olajide --- Department of Community Health, Nigeria WO Adebimpe --- Department of Community Medicine, Nigeria

    Background: Adolescents are tomorrow’s adult population, hence their health and well-being are crucial. The objective of this study was to determine the nutritional status of in-school adolescents in Ibadan, south-western Nigeria.

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    Ego-identity formation in Black South African young adults

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Malose S. Makhubela --- Department of Psychology, South Africa

    The study examined aspects of ego-identity development among black African students (N = 104; males = 42%; females = 58%; mean age = 18.7 yr.; SD = 0.9). They completed an ego-identity development measure. Data was analysed descriptively and also...

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    Life design counselling effects on the career adaptability of learners in a selective independent school setting

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Jacobus G. Maree --- Faculty of Education, South Africa Claire Symington --- Faculty of Education, South Africa

    This collective case study applied life design counselling to augment the career adaptability of learners in a South African independent school setting. Five purposively selected learners attending Grade 11 (age range: 16–18) completed eight group-based life design counselling sessions. Data...

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    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 Africa

    Inhalation 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”...

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    Life design counselling effects on the career adaptability of learners in a selective independent school setting

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Jacobus G. Maree --- Faculty of Education, South Africa Claire Symington --- Faculty of Education, South Africa

    This collective case study applied life design counselling to augment the career adaptability of learners in a South African independent school setting. Five purposively selected learners attending Grade 11 (age range: 16–18) completed eight group-based life design counselling sessions. Data...

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    Influences on life aspirations among adolescents in a low-income community in Cape Town, South Africa

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Gaironeesa Hendricks [cor1] Shazly Savahl --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Kulthum Mathews --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Claudia Raats --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Labeeqah Jaffer --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Arnold Matzdorff --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Bianca Dekel --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Christelle Larke --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Tapiwa Magodyo --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Megan van Gesselleen --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Athena Pedro --- Department of Psychology, South Africa

    The aim of this study was to determine the influences on adolescents’ aspirations from a low-income community in Cape Town. A sequential mixed method exploratory design was used following two distinct phases. The qualitative phase comprised focus group interviews with...

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    The seroprevalence of Bordetella pertussis antibodies in adolescents in the Western Cape

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Epidemiology and Infection • Authors: M.A. Rensburg --- Divisions of Chemical Pathology, M. Esser --- Immunology, C de Beer --- Medical Virology Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences,

    Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory disease that can occur in all age groups. Over the past 15 years, an increase in the incidence of reported cases has been observed globally. Local surveillance data have also shown an increase in...

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    Knowledge of, attitudes towards, and practices of contraception in high school pupils in Tswaing subdistrict, North West province

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Epidemiology and Infection • Authors: O. Onyensoh --- Family Physician, Department of Health, North West province, I. Govender --- Department of Family Medicine and Primary Health Care, J. Tumbo --- Department of Family Medicine and Primary Health Care,

    In South Africa, contraceptive use is low in adolescents in the sense that sexual maturation and initiation of sexual activities is taking place at a younger age. This is evident from the high levels of teenage pregnancy that constitute a...

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    School adjustment of adolescents affected by HIV and AIDS: A case study

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Olubusayo Aduke Asikhia --- Department of Psychology of Education, South Africa Kesh Mohangi --- Department of Psychology of Education, South Africa

    The study examined the school adjustment of South African adolescents affected by HIV and AIDS . Participants were a convenient sample of 60 adolescents from a secondary school in a major South African city (females = 73 .33%, 50% affected...

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    Involving parents from the start: formative evaluation for a large randomised controlled trial with Botswana Junior Secondary School students

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Jessica Vig --- Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, Kim S. Miller --- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, USA Catherine Chirwa-Motswere --- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Botswana Kate Winskell --- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, Georgia Elizabeth Stallcup --- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, USA

    While HIV prevention research conducted among adolescent populations may encounter parental resistance, the active engagement of parents from inception to trial completion may alleviate opposition. In preparation for implementing a large randomised controlled trial (RCT) examining the efficacy of a...

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    Dietary assessment methodology for adolescents: a review of reproducibility and validation studies

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: D. Rankin --- School of Physiology, Nutrition and Consumer Science, South Africa Sm Hanekom --- School of Physiology, Nutrition and Consumer Science, South Africa Hh Wright --- School of Physiology, Nutrition and Consumer Science, South Africa Ue MacIntyre --- Institute for Human Nutrition, South Africa

    Aim: The aim of this review is to explore the validity and/or reproducibility of dietary assessment methods used to assess food and nutrient intakes of adolescents.

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    Reproducibility of two, three, four and five 24-hour recalls in peri-urban African adolescents in the North West province

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: D. Rankin --- Centre of Excellence in Nutrition, Ue MacIntyre --- Institute for Human Nutrition, Sm Hanekom --- Centre of Excellence in Nutrition, Hs Steyn --- Statistical Consultation Services, Hh Wright --- Centre of Excellence in Nutrition,

    Background: The objective was to determine the reproducibility of two, three, four and five repeated 24-hour recalls among peri-urban African adolescents.

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    Overweight, obesity and underweight in rural black South African children

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Al. Toriola --- Department of Sports, Vk Moselakgomo --- Department of Sports, Bs. Shaw --- Department of Sports, Dt Goon --- Centre for Biokinetics, Recreation and Sport Science,

    Background: The objective was to estimate the prevalence of overweight, obesity and underweight conditions among rural black children in South Africa. A cross-sectional study was undertaken. The setting was Mankweng and Toronto, both rural settlements in Capricorn district, Limpopo province,...

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    Nutritional status and food intake data on children and adolescents in residential care facilities in Durban

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Hh Grobbelaar --- Department of Food and Nutrition Consumer Sciences, Ce Napier --- Department of Food and Nutrition Consumer Sciences, W Oldewage-Theron --- Centre of Sustainable Livelihoods,

    Objective: The aim of this study was to examine growth indicators and dietary intake patterns of children aged 4-18 years residing in residential care facilities in Durban.

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    Food intake and meal pattern of adolescents in school in Ila Orangun, south-west Nigeria

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Mo Ogunkunle --- Department of Human Nutrition, As Oludele --- Department of Home Economics, Nigeria

    Objective: This study was designed to assess the food intake and describe the meal pattern of adolescents attending public secondary schools in Ila Orangun, south-west Nigeria.

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    The prevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity in a multiracial group of urban adolescent schoolchildren in the Cape Metropole area of Cape Town

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: S.-M. Van Niekerk --- Physiotherapy Division, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, K. Grimmer --- Physiotherapy Division, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Q. Louw --- Physiotherapy Division, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences,

    Objective: The objective was to determine the prevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity in high school learners in the Cape Town area.

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    Adolescent food frequency and socio-economic status in a private urban and peri-urban school in Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Ka. Audain --- Discipline of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Sm Kassier --- Discipline of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Fj Veldman --- Discipline of Dietetics and Human Nutrition,

    Objective: The objective of the study was to make a comparative analysis of the dietary preferences of adolescents attending an urban versus a peri-urban school in KwaZulu-Natal, in order to investigate the association between socio-economic status and food frequency.

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    Abnormal eating attitudes and weight-loss behaviour of adolescent girls attending a “traditional” Jewish high school in Johannesburg, South Africa

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: J. Visser --- Division of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, T. Notelovitz --- Division of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Cp Szabo --- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Health Sciences, N. Fredericks --- Division of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences,

    Objectives: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of abnormal eating attitudes and weight-loss behaviour in female Jewish adolescents. Teachers’ awareness of these factors and their attitudes towards a school programme to address these were also investigated.

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    Contrast and contradiction: Being a black adolescent in contemporary South Africa

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Natasha Arndt --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Luzelle Naudé --- Department of Psychology, South Africa

    This study aimed to gain in-depth understanding of the lived identity of black African adolescents in a contemporary South African setting. A purposive sample of 59 adolescents (females = 47%; Sesotho = 46%, Setswana = 36%, Other = 18%) from...

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    Cannabis and mental illness in adolescents: a review

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Saeeda Paruk --- Department of Psychiatry, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, South Africa Jonathan K Burns --- Department of Psychiatry, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, South Africa

    This article reviews the literature on the association between cannabis exposure and mental illness in adolescents and provides the clinician with an evidence base to address cannabis use with teenagers. Traditionally cannabis was considered a benign recreational drug with low...

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    The role of fortitude in relation to exposure to violence among adolescents living in lower socio-economic areas in South Africa

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health • Authors: Tyrone B Pretorius --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Anita Padmanabhanunni --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Jerome Campbell --- Melomed Private Clinic, South Africa

    Objective: There is compelling evidence that a significant proportion of adolescents exposed to violence do not develop trauma-related symptoms, but adapt successfully. This differential vulnerability has propelled research into identifying factors that promote coping. This study focused on the role...

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    Adolescents’ perceptions of health and well-being: Influences of urban contemporary music

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Cindy Swartbooi --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Shazly Savahl --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Deborah Isobell --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Gadija Khan --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Cassandra Wagenaar --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Fadzisai Makonyonga --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Thandokazi Maseti --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Laaiqah Parker --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Tshinondiwa Ramaite --- Department of Psychology, South Africa

    The study aimed to explore adolescents’ perceptions of how urban contemporary music influences health and well-being among them. Data on health and well-being effects of music consumption were gathered from a convenience sample of 16 participants (male = 50%, females...

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    Nutrition-related cancer prevention knowledge of undergraduate students at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Oluyemisi Folake Folasire --- Department of Human Nutrition, Nigeria Ayorinde Mobolanle Folasire --- Department of Radiotherapy, Nigeria Samuel Chikezie --- Department of Human Nutrition, Nigeria

    Objective: This study assessed the nutrition-related cancer prevention knowledge and dietary pattern of undergraduate students.

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59. 

    Trauma exposure and life satisfaction among at-risk black South African adolescents

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Anja Botha --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Henriëtte van den Berg --- Postgraduate School, South Africa

    This study aimed to construct a model to explain trauma exposure and life satisfaction among black South African school learners. A random sample of 366 black adolescents selected from ten South African schools participated (females = 63.2%; rural = 24.2%;...

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60. 

    Lifestyle and mental health among school-going adolescents in Namibia

    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, Thailand

    This study examined the association between lifestyle behaviours and psychological distress indicators among school-going adolescents. The analysis included 4 531 school children, 11–18 years of age, who completed the Namibia Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS) in 2013. Multivariable logistic...

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61. 

    The intersection of abandonment, HIV-positive status and residential care for a group of perinatally infected adolescents

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Jeanette Schmid --- Centre for Social Development in Africa, South Africa Jenita Chiba --- Centre for Social Development in Africa, South Africa

    Although anti-retroviral treatments have significantly reduced the incidence of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and AIDS, there remains, for the foreseeable future, a group of adolescents who have been perinatally infected. Noting the paucity of information regarding the impact of paediatric...

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62. 

    National collective identity in transitional societies: Salience and relations to life satisfaction for youth in South Africa, Albania, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Kosovo and Romania

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Radosveta Dimitrova --- Stockholm University, Sweden Pasquale Musso --- University of Palermo, Italy Luzelle Naudé --- University of the Free State, South Africa Skerdi Zahaj --- University of Tirana, Albania Iva Polackova Solcova --- The Czech Academy of Sciences, the Czech Republic Delia Stefenel --- Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Romania Fitim Uka --- Private Bearer of Higher Education “Qeap Heimerer”, Kosovo Venzislav Jordanov --- University of World and National Economy (UWNE), Bulgaria Evgeni Jordanov --- Ivan Rilski University, Bulgaria Peter Tavel --- Palacky University, the Czech Republic

    In this study we investigated the salience of the construct of national collective identity and its associations with life satisfaction among adolescents living in transitional societies characterised by relevant change in the last decades. Participants were 1 066 adolescents (M...

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63. 

    “Carrying the culture … ”: Ethnic identity development in black African adolescents

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Jolandie du Plessis --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Luzelle Naudé --- Department of Psychology, South Africa

    This study explored the ethnic identity exploration, commitment, and strength statuses in black African adolescents from the central region of South Africa. A total of 388 adolescents were recruited for this study (females = 66.24%; age range 13 to 21;...

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64. 

    “Breaking the cycle”: Black adolescents’ experiences of being stereotyped during identity development

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Nelani Lombaard --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Luzelle Naudé --- Department of Psychology, South Africa

    This study explored the experience of being stereotyped in a group of black South African adolescents. Participants were 73 black adolescents between the ages of 13 and 17 (females = 43.8%, majority ethnicity Setswana = 43,8%). The adolescents participated in...

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65. 

    Identity formation among isiXhosa-speaking adolescents in a rural Eastern Cape community in South Africa: A brief report

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Charl Alberts --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Myron J. Bennett --- Department of Psychology, South Africa

    The study investigated identity-related choices practised among South African isiXhosa-speaking adolescents from a rural Eastern Cape community. A sample of 40 adolescents (65% females; age range 15 and 21 years) participated in the study. The adolescents completed an identity statuses...

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66. 

    Adolescent identities in the cyberworld

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Petro van der Merwe --- Department of Psychology, South Africa

    The main aim of this study was to understand how adolescents express their identities in virtual worlds. Fifty-nine South African high school learners (females = 51%) completed an interview and survey regarding their online interactions important for their personal identities...

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67. 

    Perceived parental involvement and well-being among Ethiopian adolescents

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Asamenew Demessie Bireda --- Department of Educational Psychology, South Africa Jace Pillay --- South African Research Chair: Education and Care in Childhood, Department of Educational Psychology, South Africa

    This study examined the relationship between perceived parent academic socialisation of their children and the children’s well-being in four domains: depression, self-esteem, school adjustment, and substance use. The participants consisted of 809 Ethiopian high school students, mostly male (52.9%) (mean...

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68. 

    Reticence in disclosure of HIV infection and reasons for bereavement: impact on perinatally infected adolescents’ mental health and understanding of HIV treatment and prevention in Johannesburg, South Africa

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Nataly Woollett --- Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute, South Africa Vivian Black --- Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa Lucie Cluver --- Centre for Evidence-Based Intervention, Department of Social Policy and Intervention, UK Heena Brahmbhatt --- Department of Population, Reproductive and Family Health, Bloomberg School of Public Health, USA

    Survival rates of perinatally infected HIV-positive adolescents (PIA) are increasing in sub-Saharan Africa. There is a gap in understanding how disclosure and bereavement have an impact on PIA beliefs and understanding of their HIV infection and its management. In-depth interviews...

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69. 

    HIV risk perception and consistency in condom use among adolescents and young adults in urban Cape Town, South Africa: a cumulative risk analysis

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases • Authors: Evans Muchiri --- Demography and Population Studies Programme, South Africa Clifford Odimegwu --- Demography and Population Studies Programme, South Africa Nicole De Wet --- Demography and Population Studies Programme, South Africa

    Background: The relationship between HIV risk perception and consistency in the use of condoms is scarcely understood in the context of a high HIV prevalence among adolescents and young adults in urban South Africa. Methods: Using data from Cape Area...

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70. 

    Daily life with early orphanhood from HIV/AIDS: An exploratory study

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Asamenew Demessie Bireda --- Faculty of Education, South Africa Jace Pillay --- South African Research Chair: Education and Care in Childhood, Faculty of Education, South Africa

    This study explored the everyday lived life by South African early adolescents orphaned by HIV/AIDS. Informants were ten early adolescents (age range 12 to 14 years; females = 6; males = 4) from a low socioeconomic status neighbourhood of Johannesburg. The adolescents completed autobiographical...

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71. 

    Teenage pregnancies in Mozambique: the experience of “Servicios Amigos dos Adolescentes” clinics in Beira

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Damiano Pizzol --- Operational Research Unit, Italy Francesco Di Gennaro --- Clinic of Infectious Diseases, Italy Chiara Boscardin --- Department of Woman’s and Child’s Health, Italy Giovanni Putoto --- Operational Research Unit, Italy Elena Cuppini --- District Health Department, Mozambique Graciana Pita --- Department of Woman’s and Child’s Health, Italy Alexandra George --- District Health Department, Mozambique Laura Monno --- Clinic of Infectious Diseases, Italy Annalisa Saracino --- Clinic of Infectious Diseases, Italy Liviana Da Dalt --- Department of Woman’s and Child’s Health, Italy Angela De Palma --- Section of Thoracic Surgery, Italy

    The purpose of this article is to provide insights into the demand for pregnancy-related health services by adolescent girls and young women in Mozambique. We analysed the patient registers for the first year of operation (2014) of the Servicios Amigos...

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72. 

    Demographic correlates of normative beliefs about aggression among adolescents from low income communities in South Africa

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Anita Padmanabhanunni --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Martin Gerhardt --- Department of Psychology, South Africa

    The present study investigated the association of age, gender, and family size with normative beliefs about aggression among South African adolescents from low-income areas. Adolescents (n = 229; mean age = 16 years; female = 61%) completed the Normative Beliefs...

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73. 

    Concurrent alcohol and tobacco use among school-going adolescents in Namibia: Prevalence and risk factors

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Karl Peltzer --- HIV/AIDS/STIs/and TB (HAST), South Africa Supa Pengpid --- Department of Research and Innovation, South Africa

    The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and risk factors for concurrent alcohol and tobacco use among school-going adolescents in Namibia. Data were from a sample of 4 531 Namibian middle school children (females = 53.1%; mean...

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74. 

    Parental involvement and health risk behaviours among school-going adolescents in six African countries

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Supa Pengpid --- ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Thailand Karl Peltzer --- Department of Research Development and Innovation, South Africa

    The aim of this study was to assess the association between parental involvement (support and monitoring) and health risk behaviours among adolescents in six African countries. Data were from the cross-sectional Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS) which sampled a...

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75. 

    Knowledge, attitudes and practice of healthcare providers regarding contraceptive use in adolescence in Mahalapye, Botswana

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: ST Tshitenge --- Family Medicine and PH, Botswana K Nlisi --- Botswana Ministry of Health and Welfare, Botswana V Setlhare --- Family Medicine and PH, Botswana R Ogundipe --- Family Medicine and PH, Botswana

    Introduction: Adolescent pregnancy is a global public health problem, for which healthcare providers (HCPs) play a critical role to prevent unintended pregnancy. This study investigated the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of HCPs towards the use of contraceptives in adolescents.

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76. 

    Parental involvement and mental health among school-going adolescents in five Caribbean countries

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Supa Pengpid --- ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Thailand Karl Peltzer --- Department of Research Development and Innovation, South Africa

    The aim of this study was to assess the association between parental involvement and mental health among adolescents in five Caribbean countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Jamaica and Trinidad, and Tobago. Data were from the cross-sectional...

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77. 

    Antecedents of risk-taking behaviour among South African adolescents

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Marizé de Jager --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Luzelle Naudé --- Department of Psychology, South Africa

    This study aimed to investigate contextual predisposition to risk-taking behaviour among South African adolescents. Participants included 194 black adolescents from central South Africa (female = 50.5% between the ages of 16 and 19 years). The adolescents completed a youth risk...

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78. 

    Sexual behaviour among adolescents living with the human immunodeficiency virus in Zimbabwe: educational implications

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Peter T Sandy --- Health Studies, South Africa Tichaona Vhembo --- Health Studies, South Africa Tebogo K Molotsi --- Health Studies, South Africa

    The incidence of HIV infection is increasing among adolescents in Zimbabwe. This rise in incidence is partly due to risky sexual behaviours yet there are no published research studies on sexual behaviours of HIV-positive adolescents in Zimbabwe. Hence, this study,...

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79. 

    Sedentary behaviour and sleep problems among young, middle-aged, and older persons in South Africa: A brief report

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Karl Peltzer --- Deputy Vice Chancellor Research and Innovation Office, South Africa Supa Pengpid --- ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Mahidol University, Thailand

    The study aimed to investigate the relationship between sedentary behaviour and sleep problems in a large national community sample in South Africa. We analysed an existing cross-sectional population data set, the “South African National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey”. The...

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80. 

    High alcohol use and misuse in a representative sample of in-school adolescents in the Seychelles

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Supa Pengpid --- ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Thailand Karl Peltzer --- Deputy Vice Chancellor Research and Innovation Office, South Africa

    The goal of the study was to estimate the prevalence and correlates of alcohol use among adolescents in the 2015 Seychelles Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS). In all, 2 540 students (median age = 14 years, interquartile range =...

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81. 

    Emotional intelligence dimensions in facets of aggressive behaviour among school adolescents

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Wandile F. Tsabedze --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Abiodun M. Lawal --- Department of Psychology, Nigeria Mokoena P. Maepa --- Department of Psychology, Nigeria Refilwe G. Pila-Nemutandani --- Department of Clinical Psychology, South Africa

    This study investigated whether emotional intelligence (EI) dimensions influenced aggression self-perceptions in school adolescents. South African adolescents (N = 440; 49% males; mean age = 16.77 years, SD = 1.42 years) completed measures of EI (perception of emotion, managing own...

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82. 

    Prevalence of bullying victimisation and associated factors among in-school adolescents in Mozambique

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Karl Peltzer --- Department of Research & Innovation, South Africa Supa Pengpid --- ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Mahidol University, Salaya, Phutthamonthon, Nakhonpathom, Thailand; Department of Research & Innovation, South Africa

    The study aimed to assess the prevalence of bullying victimisation and its correlates among middle school students in Mozambique. We analysed cross-sectional survey data from the 2015 Mozambique Global School-based Health Survey (GSHS). The sample consisted of 1 918 participants...

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83. 

    Storytelling: Career identities of South African high school learners

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Sharonrose Sefora --- Institute for Open and Distance Learning, South Africa

    This study explored the career identities of adolescents from their life narratives. Participants were adolescent learners attending a South African high school. They shared their narratives on childhood backgrounds, the sense of self, future aspirations, inspiration of dreams, and culture/beliefs/values...

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84. 

    Preliminary structural validation of the Afrikaans version of the Children’s Hope Scale

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Donnay Manuel --- Child and Family Studies, South Africa Maria Florence --- Child and Family Studies, South Africa Sabirah Adams --- Language Development Group, Centre for Higher Education Development, South Africa Mulalo Mpilo --- Child and Family Studies, South Africa Anton Delport --- Child and Family Studies, South Africa Mariska Pienaar --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Deborah Sinclair --- Child and Family Studies, South Africa Shazly Savahl --- Child and Family Studies, South Africa

    This study aimed to test the overall fit structure and reliability of scores from the Afrikaans version of the Children’s Hope Scale. The validation sample comprised of 899 adolescent learners selected from 12 schools located in the Western Cape province...

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85. 

    Prevalence and correlates of interpersonal violence among in-school adolescents in Tanzania

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Supa Pengpid --- , Thailand Karl Peltzer --- , Vietnam

    The study aimed to assess the prevalence and correlates of interpersonal violence (physical attacks and physical fighting) among school-going adolescents in Tanzania. We analysed an existing data set of 3 765 adolescent learners (mean age = 14 years, SD =...

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86. 

    Sexual knowledge and beliefs of IsiXhosa-speaking adolescents: An exploratory study

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Peter Khwezi Nyewe --- , South Africa

    This study explored indigenous community adolescents’ perceptions of parent caregiver sexual support. The participants were 174 IsiXhosa speaking adolescents (female = 58.1%; age range = 16 to 18 years). They completed the Parents Sex Education, General View on Sexuality, Sexual...

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87. 

    Prevalence of anxiety-induced sleep disturbance and associated factors among a national sample of in-school adolescents in Benin

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Supa Pengpid --- , Thailand Karl Peltzer --- , South Africa

    The goal of the study was to estimate the prevalence and correlates of anxiety-induced sleep disturbance (AISD) among adolescent school children in Benin. Nationally representative cross-sectional data were analysed from 2 536 adolescents (median age = 17 years) that participated...

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88. 

    Mobile phone addiction and cognitive failures in Chinese adolescents: The role of rumination and mindfulness

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Bin Zhang --- , China Yu Peng --- , China Xin-sen Luo --- , China Hui-li Mao --- , China Yan-hong Luo --- , China Rong-ting Hu --- , China Si-cheng Xiong --- , China

    We aimed to explore the relationships between mobile phone addiction and cognitive failures in adolescents. Our study sample consisted of 816 adolescents from two high schools in China (female = 413; mean age = 15.86 years, SD = 0.80 years)...

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89. 

    Prevalence and associated factors of psychological distress among a national sample of in-school adolescents in Liberia

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Supa Pengpid --- , Thailand Karl Peltzer --- , South Africa

    This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and correlates of psychological distress among adolescent school children in Liberia. We analysed data from a cross-sectional nationally representative sample of 2 744 school adolescents (median: 18 years) gathered by the Liberia Global...

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90. 

    Prevalence and associated factors of loneliness among a national sample of in-school adolescents in Morocco

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Supa Pengpid --- , Thailand Karl Peltzer --- , South Africa

    The goal of the study was to estimate the prevalence and correlates of loneliness among adolescents in Morocco. Data were analysed from 6 745 school adolescents (median age = 15 years) that participated in the 2016 Morocco cross-sectional Global School-Based...

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91. 

    The prevalence and correlates of suicidal behaviour among adolescents in Trinidad and Tobago

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Supa Pengpid --- , Thailand Karl Peltzer --- , South Africa

    We examined the prevalence and correlates of suicidal behaviour among adolescents in Trinidad and Tobago, utilising cross-sectional data from 3 869 adolescents (median age = 14 years). Data were from the 2017 Trinidad and Tobago Global School-Based Student Health Survey...

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92. 

    Prevalence of overweight and obesity among selected schoolchildren and adolescents in Cofimvaba, South Africa

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Olufunmilola Otitoola --- , Nigeria Wilna Oldewage-Theron --- , South Africa Abdul Egal --- , South Africa

    Background: Childhood obesity has become a growing global epidemic. In South Africa, overweight and obesity during childhood and adolescence are rising. The objectives of this study were (i) to estimate the prevalence of overweight and obesity among selected students in...

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93. 

    Experiences of intimate relationships, stigma, social support and treatment adherence among HIV-positive adolescents in Chiredzi district, Zimbabwe

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Christopher Jimu --- , South Africa Kaymarlin Govender --- , South Africa Roselyn Kanyemba --- , South Africa Marie-Jeanne Offosse Ngbesso --- , South Africa

    This study explored experiences of intimate relationships, stigma, social support and treatment adherence among HIV-positive adolescents in Chiredzi district, Zimbabwe. The study adopted an interpretive qualitative methodology to explore the intricacies of living with HIV as an adolescent. Thirty (N...

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94. 

    Barriers to ART adherence among school students living with HIV in Kenya

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Edith Apondi --- , Kenya Juddy Wachira --- , Kenya Rose Ayikukwei --- , Kenya Catherine Kafu --- , Kenya Jael Onyango --- , Kenya Mark Omollo --- , Kenya Becky Genberg --- , USA Winstone Nyandiko --- , Kenya Paula Braitstein --- , Kenya

    HIV has transformed from a serious acute illness with high rates of morbidity and mortality to a fairly easily managed chronic disease. However, children and adolescents living with HIV are yet to achieve similar improvement in their HIV care outcomes...

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95. 

    Problem drinking among a cross-sectional national sample of adolescents in South Africa: Prevalence and associated factors

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Supa Pengpid --- , Thailand Karl Peltzer --- , South Africa

    The goal of this investigation was to assess the prevalence and correlates of problem drinking among adolescents in South Africa. Data were from a national cross-sectional survey of 2 290 adolescents that participated in the 2012 South African National Health...

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96. 

    “I’m angry with my mother”: Lived psychosocial experiences of adolescents with peri-natal-acquired HIV in Limpopo, South Africa

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Ngwashesenge Francinah Malungani --- , South Africa Melitah Molatelo Rasweswe --- , South Africa Mmapheko Doriccah Peu --- , South Africa

    This study explored psychosocial need experiences of South African adolescents with perinatal-acquired HIV. Using a descriptive phenomenological approach, we interviewed a convenience sample of 20 adolescents living with perinatal-acquired HIV on their psychosocial survivorship experiences (female =10, male =10; age...

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97. 

    Psychological distress among a cross-sectional national sample of adolescents in South Africa: Prevalence and associated factors

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Supa Pengpid --- , Thailand Karl Peltzer --- , South Africa

    Psychological distress (PD) may be common among adolescents. The study aimed to estimate population-based rates of PD among adolescents in South Africa. We analysed cross-sectional national data from 2 240 adolescents (median age = 17 years) that participated in the...

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98. 

    “I prefer to take pills when I plan to have sex”: Perceptions of on-demand versus daily oral pre-exposure prophylaxis among adolescents in Kampala, Uganda

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Rachel Kawuma --- , Uganda Zam Nabalwanyi --- , Uganda Janet Seeley --- , Uganda Yunia Mayanja --- , Uganda

    There is limited information about the use of on-demand and daily pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among adolescents and young people (AYP) in sub-Saharan Africa. We explored perceptions of both regimens among 14- to 19-year-olds perceived to be at high risk of...

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99. 

    Risk and protective factors for depressive symptoms among the youth living with HIV in Namibia

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Eveline Ndinelao Kalomo --- , USA Dasha Shamrova --- , USA Jung Sim Jun --- , USA Mgori Nuru Kaddu --- , Namibia Amy Kalb --- , USA

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100. 

     Adolescent hookah pipe use: Comparing users’ and non-users’ harm perception, needs, and motivation

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Zainab Kader --- , South Africa Rik Crutzen --- , The Netherlands Nicolette V. Roman --- , South Africa

     This study compared the harm perception, motivation, and basic psychological needs of adolescent hookah pipe users and non-users. We surveyed 1 201 adolescents aged 13–19 years old from South Africa who were hookah users (n = 256) and non-users (n...

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101. 

     Polysubstance use among national samples of in-school adolescents in Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Karl Peltzer --- , South Africa Supa Pengpid --- , Thailand

     This study aimed to provide estimates on current polysubstance use among adolescents in three Caribbean countries. Cross-sectional and national school health survey data (2016-2017) were analysed from 6 269 adolescents (median age = 15 years) in Dominican Republic (n =...

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102. 

     Alcohol misuse prevalence and correlates among school adolescents from national surveys in Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Karl Peltzer --- , Taiwan Supa Pengpid --- , Thailand

     The study aimed to estimate the prevalence of alcohol use and misuse, and its associated factors, among adolescents in Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Data from 3 847 adolescents (mean age = 14.6 years, SD = 1.7...

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103. 

     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 Africa

     Background: 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.

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104. 

     Behavioural and psychological control during adolescence: An ecological systems perspective

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Elizabeth Cornelia van Damme --- University of the Free State, South Africa Luzelle Naudé --- University of the Free State, South Africa

     This study investigated the extent and the nature of the behavioural and psychological control experienced by adolescents within four contexts (parental, peer, school, and community) of their everyday lives. The adolescents (n = 463; female = 52.5%, black African =...

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105. 

     Factors associated with single and multiple suicide attempts in adolescent school children in Morocco: A national cross-sectional survey

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Karl Peltzer --- University of the Free State, South Africa Supa Pengpid --- Mahidol University, Thailand

     The study aimed to assess factors associated with multiple suicide attempts (MSA) in adolescents with a history of suicide attempts in Morocco. National cross-sectional data from the Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS) in Morocco in 2016 were analysed. Students...

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106. 

     HIV/AIDS prevention through peer education and support in secondary schools in South Africa

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Maretha Visser --- Department of Psychology, University of Pretoria,

     The implementation and evaluation of a peer education and support programme in secondary schools to prevent and reduce high-risk sexual behaviour amongst adolescents is discussed. The aims of the programme were to provide accurate information about HIV/AIDS, discuss and reconsider...

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107. 

     Prevalence and social correlates of sexual intercourse among schoolgoing adolescents in Namibia

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Kazhila Croffat Chinsembu --- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Namibia, Seter Siziya --- Department of Community Medicine of the School of Medicine, University of Zambia, Adamson S Muula --- Community and Public Health, University of Malawi College of Medicine, Emmanuel Rudatsikira --- Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, San Diego State University,

     Adolescent sexuality is an important public health issue, as it affects risk to contract HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. The assessment of prevalence of sexual intercourse among adolescents is of public health significance, as it may guide policies and...

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108. 

     Correlates of condom use among sexually experienced secondary school male students in Nairobi, Kenya

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Marcel Yotebieng --- Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Health at the University of North Carolina, Carolyn Tucker Halpern --- Department of Maternal and Child Health, Gillings School of Global Public Health, Ellen MH Mitchell --- University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Medical Center, Ada Adimora --- Gillings School of Global Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,

     This study aimed to examine perceptual factors associated with condom use, and the relationship between condom use and the timing of sexual debut among male secondary school students in Nairobi, Kenya. Data are from the TeenWeb study, a school-based project...

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109. 

     Negative stereotypes examined through the HIV and AIDS discourse: qualitative findings from white young people in Johannesburg, South Africa

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Mzikazi Nduna --- Department of Psychology, University of the Witwatersrand, Jacky Mendes --- Department of Psychology, University of the Witwatersrand,

     Previous studies reporting perceptions of HIV and AIDS by white youth in South Africa suggest both explicit and implicit racial stereotypes and negative attitudes. This paper contributes to the literature on the discourse of racial stereotypes found in discussions about...

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110. 

     Sanctuary or double-edged sword? Challenges confronting adolescents living at Nkosi's Haven in Johannesburg, South Africa

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Nkosiyazi Dube Eleanor Ross [d59e26]

     Living in an institution associated with HIV and AIDS is likely to exacerbate difficulties experienced by teenagers who have to cope with the normal stresses of adolescence. The aim of the study was to explore the challenges that adolescents living...

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111. 

     Measuring change in vulnerable adolescents: Findings from a peer education evaluation in South Africa

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Sharlene Swartz [d63e18] Charles Deutsch Mokhantšo Makoae Barbara Michel James Hamilton Harding Gabrielle Garzouzie Amanda Rozani Toby Runciman Ingrid Van der Heijden

     Introduction: In the context of poverty and HIV and AIDS, peer education is thought to be capable of providing vulnerable youth with psychosocial support as well as information and decision-making skills otherwise limited by scarce social and material resources. As...

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112. 

     Application of the information, motivation and behavioural skills model for targeting HIV risk behaviour amongst adolescent learners in South Africa

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Misheck Ndebele [d94e14] Mambwe Kasese-Hara Michael Greyling

     This paper discusses the application of an information, motivation and behavioural skills (IMB) model in a school-based programme for the reduction of HIV risk behaviour among 259 Grade 11 learners in two high schools in Alexandra township, Johannesburg. School 1...

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113. 

     Rwandan young people's perceptions on sexuality and relationships: Results from a qualitative study using the ‘mailbox technique’

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Kristien Michielsen --- , , Belgium Pieter Remes --- , Burkina Faso John Rugabo --- , Rwanda Ronan Van Rossem --- , , Belgium Marleen Temmerman --- , Belgium

     This study aimed to gain more insight into young Rwandans’ perceptions on sex and relationships, which is essential for formulating effective sexual and reproductive health (SRH) promotion interventions. Using a ‘mailbox technique’, this paper studies the spontaneous thoughts of Rwandan...

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114. 

     A case study of school support and the psychological, emotional and behavioural consequences of HIV and AIDS on adolescents

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Olubusayo Aduke Asikhia --- , , South Africa Kesh Mohangi --- , , South Africa

     Various studies have reported a huge increase in the numbers of orphaned adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa and its effects on their psychological, emotional and behavioural development. Yet, their needs are seldom recognised or adequately addressed in policy and programmes.This article...

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115. 

     Sexual abstinence: What is the understanding and views of secondary school learners in a semi-rural area of North West Province, South Africa?

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Kebogile Mokwena --- , , South Africa Mamaponesa Morabe --- , , South Africa

     Among strategies to prevent HIV, other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unwanted pregnancies, are programs that promote sexual abstinence among adolescents. However, literature suggests that there may be differences in the understanding of abstinence across adolescents, and this study sought...

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116. 

     How peer conversations about HIV/AIDS media messages affect comprehension and beliefs of young South African women

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: E. Lubinga --- , , South Africa A.A. Maes --- , , The Netherlands C.J.M. Jansen --- , , South Africa

     Most existent research on the effects of interpersonal discussions about health campaign messages is based on surveys. In this study, we analysed actual conversations about an HIV/AIDS poster to find out possible effects. Young South African women in 59 dyads...

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117. 

     Understanding the role played by parents, culture and the school curriculum in socializing young women on sexual health issues in rural South African communities

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Feziwe Mpondo --- , , Netherlands Robert A.C. Ruiter --- , , Netherlands Dilana Schaafsma --- , Netherlands Bart van den Borne --- , , Netherlands Priscilla S. Reddy --- , , South Africa

     Background: the decline in South Africa’s HIV infection rates especially among young women is encouraging. However, studies show that the 15–24-year-old cohort remains vulnerable. As they still report early sexual debut, being involved in sexual partnerships with older men as...

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118. 

     Sexual risk behaviour and its correlates among adolescents in Mozambique: results from a national school survey in 2015

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Supa Pengpid --- Mahidol University, Thailand Karl Peltzer --- University of the Free State, South Africa

     The study aimed to assess the prevalence and correlates of sexual risk behaviours among adolescents in Mozambique. In the cross-sectional ‘Global School-Based Health Survey (GSHS)’, 1918 students aged 11–18 years from Mozambique responded to a questionnaire in 2015. More than...

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119. 

     Symptoms of depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide/self-injury in adolescents and young adults living with HIV in Botswana

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Merrian Brooks --- , USA Barbara Burmen --- , Botswana Anthony Olashore --- University of Botswana, Botswana Alemayehu Mekonnen Gezmu --- University of Botswana, Botswana Keneilwe Molebatsi --- University of Botswana, Botswana Ontibile Tshume --- , Botswana Onkemetse Phoi --- , Botswana Knashawn Morales --- University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, USA Mogomotsi Matshaba --- University of Botswana, Botswana Tami Benton --- University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, USA Elizabeth D Lowenthal --- University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, USA

     Globally, mental health problems have been reported to be more common in youth living with HIV (YLWH) than in the general population, but routine mental health screening is rarely done in high-volume HIV clinics. In 2019, YLWH in a large...

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120. 

     Low self-esteem and cyberbullying perpetration among Chinese adolescents: Mediation by catharsis and moderation by sex

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Xianliang Zheng --- Gannan Normal University, China Lijuan Huang --- Gannan Normal University, China Zhihua Xie --- Gannan Normal University, China Linlu Peng --- Gannan Normal University, China

     This study aimed to investigate the association between self-esteem and cyberbullying via the mediating role of catharsis and moderating role of sex. The sample consisted of 665 Chinese adolescents (317 girls; mean age = 14.56 years, SD = 0.96 years),...

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121. 

     Exploring the prevalence of multiple forms of malnutrition in children 6–18 years living in the Eastern Cape, South Africa

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Gugulethu T Moyo --- Texas Tech University, United States Abdulkadir A Egal --- Somali National University, Somalia Wilna Oldewage-Theron --- Texas Tech University, United States

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122. 

     Self-consciousness and grit in rural adolescents: Moderation by self-esteem and mediation by achievement motivation

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Shi Zhenrong --- Mental Health Centre of Hunan Women’s University, China Yang Yuntong --- Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, China Luo Yanhong --- Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, China Zhang Bin --- Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, China

     This study set out to explore the mediating role of achievement motivation and the moderating role of self-esteem in the association between self-consciousness and grit of adolescents. Participants were adolescent students from a Chinese rural middle school (n = 422;...

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123. 

     Peer relationships and aggressive behaviour in adolescents: Moderation by gender and mediation by media violence

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Izuchukwu L. G. Ndukaihe --- Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Nigeria Chiedozie O. Okafor --- Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Nigeria Uchechukwu L. Okeowata --- Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Nigeria Hillary O. Eze --- Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Nigeria Emmanuel O. Agha --- Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Nigeria Peter Offu --- Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Nigeria

     We investigated the role of gender and media violence in adolescents’ peer relationship problems and aggressive behaviour. High school students (n = 144) from South-Eastern Nigeria participated in the study. Seventy-two completed an experiment in which they were exposed to...

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124. 

     Prevalence and predictors of comorbid current alcohol, cannabis, and tobacco use among school adolescents in Liberia and Mauritius

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Karl Peltzer --- University of the Free State, South Africa

     This study aimed to provide estimates on current comorbid alcohol, cannabis, and tobacco use among school adolescents in Liberia and Mauritius. Secondary data were analysed from the 2017 national and cross-sectional school health surveys in Liberia and Mauritius which sampled...

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125. 

     Common mental health problems among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health • Authors: Gari Hunduma --- Haramaya University, Ethiopia Yadeta Dessie --- Haramaya University, Ethiopia Biftu Geda --- Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia Tesfaye Assebe Yadeta --- Haramaya University, Ethiopia Negussie Deyessa --- Madda Walabu University, Ethiopia

     Background and aim: This review examined the prevalence of mental health problems among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa.

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126. 

     Fatigue and mind-wandering among Chinese adolescents: Moderation by rumination and mediation by Internet addiction

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: --- College of Education Sciences, Wulingshan K-12 Educational Research Center, Huaihua University, China

     This study examined the mediating role of Internet addiction in association with fatigue and mind-wandering and the moderating role of rumination in that relationship. A sample of 3 732 Chinese adolescents (Mean age = 14.98 years, SD = 1.63) completed...

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127. 

     Parental marital quality and adolescents’ online social addiction: Influences of adolescents’ interpersonal sensitivity and peer relationships

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: --- Zhongyuan University of Technology, China --- Xuchang University, China

     This study explored interpersonal sensitivity and peer relationships as mechanisms in the parental marital quality and adolescents’ online social addiction. Participants were 914 Chinese middle school students (females = 53.39%; mean age = 13.95, SD = 1.89 years). They completed...

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128. 

     Creative arts interventions to enhance adolescent well-being in low-income communities: an integrative literature review

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health • Authors: Dilshaad Begham Bux --- North-West University, South Africa Izanette van Schalkwyk --- North-West University, South Africa

     Background: Globally many young people, especially from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, face significant barriers to achieving optimal life chances. Creative arts interventions are a way of reaching out to adolescents in low-income communities, to encourage positive functioning and enhanced well-being. We...

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129. 

     Effects of materialism and perceived social support on the mental health of college students

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Ming Hong --- , China

     We aimed to examine the role of materialism and perceived social support on the mental health of college students. Participants were 988 college students from Guangdong Province, China (female = 55.77 %; mean age =19.70 years, SD = 1.56 years)...

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130. 

     School engagement mediation of the implicit self-entity theories and mental health problems among Chinese high school students: A longitudinal study

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Ping Li --- Guangdong Polytechnic Normal University, China Yiqi Lin --- Guangdong Polytechnic Normal University, China Xiaoyu Jia --- Southwest University, China

     Using a 2-wave longitudinal design, this study examined the role of school engagement in the association between students’ implicit self-theories and internalising and externalising behaviours. A sample of 1 070 Chinese high school students completed surveys on implicit theory of...

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131. 

     “We mostly focus on preventing pregnancy, we don’t really focus on preventing HIV … ”: Young people’s perceptions and priorities when preventing unplanned pregnancy and HIV

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Jewelle JS Methazia --- , South Africa Tshegofatso P Bessenaar --- , South Africa Sarah E Baum --- , USA

     In South Africa, the high rate of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection among young people and unplanned pregnancies remains a concern. Using a qualitative approach, this study aimed to explore how young people between 18 and 24 years old perceive...

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132. 

     Experiences and challenges of nurses in initiating antiretroviral drugs among adolescents living with HIV and AIDS in Thaba-Tseka, Lesotho

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Palesa Grace Likoti --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Nelisiwe Khuzwayo --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

     Background: Lesotho has the second-highest HIV and AIDS prevalence globally and is the country’s second leading cause of death. Despite increasing ART coverage, adolescents remain left behind and face high mortality because of delayed ART initiation. This study aimed to...

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133. 

     Physical exercise and aggressive behaviour among rural children: Cognitive flexibility mediation and peer relationship quality moderation

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Kequn Chu --- Guangxi Science & Technology Normal University, China Jingyuan Cui --- Guangxi Science & Technology Normal University, China

     We explored the relationship between physical exercise and aggressive behaviour among rural children and the mediating role of cognitive flexibility and the moderating role of peer relationship quality in that relationship. Upper-grade primary school students (n = 873, mean age...

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134. 

     Family cohesion and adaptability effects on social anxiety among adolescents: The mediating role of experiential avoidance

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Yakun Ni --- Institute of Applied Psychology, Guangdong University of Finance, China Shiya Zeng --- Institute of Applied Psychology, Guangdong University of Finance, China Yanzhen Xu --- Guangdong Polytechnic Normal University, China Tengfei Guo --- Guangdong Polytechnic Normal University, China

     We investigated the effect of family cohesion and adaptability on adolescent social anxiety and explored the mediating effect of experiential avoidance between them. A total of 610 adolescents completed the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scales II, the Acceptance and...

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135. 

     Mental health among high school students in South Africa: Roles of childhood adversity, bullying behaviour, peer pressure, and self-esteem

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Kenni Wojujutari Ajele --- North-West University Mafikeng, South Africa Kedibone Johanna Ramadie --- North-West University, South Africa Erhabor Sunday Idemudia --- North-West University Mafikeng, South Africa Lawrence Ejike Ugwu --- North-West University Mafikeng, South Africa

     We explored the relationship between childhood adversity, bullying, peer pressure, self-esteem, and mental health among South African high school students. Adolescents (n = 769, mean age = 15.83 years, SD = 1.85 years, range = 12–22 years) completed a cross-sectional...

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136. 

     Stigma reduction Interventions for adolescents and young adults living with HIV in Sub-Saharan African countries: The state of the evidence

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Dorothy Serwaa Boakye --- University of Education, Ghana Samuel Adjorlolo --- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Ghana

     Background: HIV-related stigma remains a significant barrier to well-being and access to healthcare for adolescents and young adults living with HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa. Stigma reduction interventions have been developed to address this challenge, but the effectiveness of these interventions...

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137. 

     Which personal and social resources help adolescents to recover from negative affect in daily life? An experience sampling study

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health • Authors: Nicola J Holt --- University of the West of England (UWE), United Kingdom Ángela Flórez-Varela --- Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia Carlos Gómez-Restrepo --- Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia Natalia Godoy-Casasbuenas --- Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia Mauricio Toyama --- Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Peru Liliana Hidalgo-Padilla --- Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Peru Francisco Diez-Canseco --- Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Peru Luis Ignacio Brusco --- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina Natividad Olivar --- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina Santiago Lucchetti --- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina Diliniya Stanislaus Sureshkumar --- Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom Catherine Fung --- Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom Stefan Priebe --- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina

     Background: Reducing anxiety and depression in adolescents is a global health priority. Personal and social resources (e.g., hobbies and socialising) may reduce distress. Yet, there is insufficient understanding of how adolescents use such resources to reduce distress.

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138. 

     Developing and validating a training package for the provision of telephone crisis intervention services to children and adolescents at risk of suicide

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health • Authors: Maedeh Parvizi --- Iran University of Medical Sciences, Iran Zahra Shahrivar --- Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran Nasrin Dodangi --- Psychosis Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran Salman Ghaderi --- Social Emergency Center of the Welfare Organization, Iran Saeid Norouzi --- Iranian Research Center on Aging, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran Elham Salari --- Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran Mojgan Khademi --- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Iran Fariba Arabgol --- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Iran Javad Mahmoudi-Gharaei --- Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran

     Background: Telephone crisis intervention is a readily available and discreet method through which troubled youths can seek assistance.

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139. 

     Prevalence and associated factors of loneliness among in-school adolescents in three South Asian countries

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health • Authors: Md Khalid Hasan --- Texas Tech University, United States Helal Uddin --- East West University, Bangladesh Tahmina Bintay Younos --- Texas Tech University, United States Nur A Habiba Mukta --- East West University, Bangladesh

     Objective: We aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with loneliness among adolescent students in three South Asian countries.

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140. 

     Exploring mental health literacy and its intersection with help-seeking behaviours and gender in adolescents in the Western Cape.

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health • Authors: Michelle Scher --- University of South Africa, South Africa Naiema Taliep --- Institute for Social and Health Sciences, University of South Africa, South Africa Ghouwa Ismail --- Institute for Social and Health Sciences, University of South Africa, South Africa

     Background: Adolescent mental illness contributes significantly to both the global and South African burden of mental health. Mental health literacy (MHL) promotes early recognition and intervention and consequently, determines mental health-promoting behaviours. We aimed to explore adolescent MHL and its...

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141. 

     Subjective well-being and parenting in adolescence: Do peers matter when things are not so good?

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health • Authors: Aikaterini Lampropoulou --- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece

     Objective: The study aimed to investigate the association between adolescents’ subjective well-being and parenting, as well as the moderating role of peer relationships between the negative aspects of parenting and subjective well-being.

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142. 

     Thoughts of suicide and self-harm: A national study on young people presenting to non-paediatric acute hospitals in Ireland

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health • Authors: Katerina Kavalidou --- , Ireland James O’Mahony --- University College Cork, Ireland Sally-Ann Lovejoy --- , Ireland Fiona McNicholas --- University College Dublin, Ireland Vincent Russell --- , Ireland

     Background: In Ireland, acute hospital emergency departments (ED) become the default service for youth aged 16 to 18 years; and in the absence of paediatric EDs, for youth under 16 years. No previous research has explored adolescent presentations to non-paediatric...

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143. 

     An exploratory study into the effect of an outdoor, cold-water immersion course on mood in adolescents in Norway and the UK

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health • Authors: C Mark Mark Harper --- University Hospitals Sussex, United Kingdom Viveka Romeyke --- Institute for Nutrition and Public Health, University of Agder, Norway Sophie Shergold --- Worthing General Hospital, United Kingdom Alexandra Ford --- Brighton and Sussex Medical School, United Kingdom Kjersti Karoline Danielsen --- Institute for Nutrition and Public Health, University of Agder, Norway

     Background: Increasing evidence supports the mental health benefits of outdoor, cold-water immersion in adults. This explorative study aimed to see if evidence found in adult populations regarding changes associated with the activity on mood could be replicated in adolescents through...

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144. 

     Prevalence of and factors associated with loneliness, anxiety-induced sleep disturbance, and suicidal ideation among school-going adolescents in Panama

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health • Authors: Ishrar Tahmin Anika --- Institute of Disaster Management and Vulnerability Studies, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh Habiba Islam --- Institute of Disaster Management and Vulnerability Studies, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh Khalid Hasan --- Institute of Disaster Management and Vulnerability Studies, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

     Background: In recent years, mental health issues among adolescents have gained significant attention. Like many other nations, Panama is experiencing a growing prevalence of these challenges within its youth. It is crucial to investigate the prevalence of, and the underlying...

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145. 

     Nutrient intake and dietary practice among adolescent girls in urban and rural areas of Kano State, Nigeria

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Hadiza Abdullahi Abubakar --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Mohd Razif Shahril --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Sumaiyah Mat --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,

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146. 

     Describing the triple burden of malnutrition in adolescents in rural and urban South Africa

     Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: SH Crouch --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa DE Mathatha --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa LK Micklesfield --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa NJ Christofides --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa C Desmond --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa SJ Sharp --- Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom KK Ong --- Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom SM Tollman --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa K Kahn --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa SA Norris --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

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