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Home Brewed Alcohol use Among High School Students in a Rural South African Community
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Hans Onya --- University of Limpopo, Alan Flisher --- University of Cape Town,This study investigates the use of home brewed alcoholic beverages among adolescents in high schools in a rural community in South Africa. There is much concern about alcohol misuse among young people and very little information exists on alcohol produced... -
Alcohol Use in Three Different Inner Cities in South Africa: AUDIT-C and CAGE
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Karl Peltzer --- Human Sciences Research Council & University of Limpopo, Leickness Simbayi --- Human Sciences Research Council, Seth Kalichman --- University of Connecticut, Sean Jooste --- Human Sciences Research Council, Allanise Cloete --- Human Sciences Research Council, Ntombizodwa Mbelle --- Human Sciences Research Council,The aim of the present study was to describe the frequency of risky drinking among a general urban population survey (n=1379) in South Africa with the help of (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) AUDIT-C scores, CAGE (Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty,... -
Hazardous Alcohol Use among Persons Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Karl Peltzer --- Human Sciences Research Council & University of the Free State, Nancy Phaswana-Mafuya --- Human Sciences Research Council & University of the Western Cape, George Petros --- Human Sciences Research Council, South AfricaThe study assessed the prevalence of hazardous alcohol use among people living with HIV (PLHIV) and its correlates with socio-economic characteristics, disease variables and ART adherence in South Africa. The sample included 607 PLHIV (males =475, females =132; age range... -
Brief Intervention of Alcohol Problems in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Review
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Karl Peltzer --- Human Sciences Research Council, South AfricaThe purpose of this review was to identify and assess studies that have described and quantified brief interventions of alcohol problems in sub-Saharan Africa. PubMed, Google scholar, CAB Abstracts and article references were searched to identify studies published in English... -
Aspects of Alcohol Use at a South African University Campus
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Almon Shumba --- Central University of Technology, South Africa Sikhululekile Ncube --- University of Fort Hare, South AfricaThis study sought to investigate aspects of alcohol use by students attending a South African university. A convenience sample of 40 students (20 male, 20 female; aged 20–30 years.) participated. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire and interviews in... -
Prevalence of Alcohol Use and Associated Factors in Pregnant Antenatal Care Attendees in Mpumalanga, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Julia Louw --- Human Sciences Research Council, South Africa Karl Peltzer --- Human Sciences Research Council, South Africa Gladys Matseke --- Human Sciences Research Council, South AfricaWe sought to identify the prevalence of alcohol use and associated factors among pregnant women who were patients at antenatal primary care clinics in a South Africa health district. A cross-sectional study using systematic sampling was conducted among 1497 pregnant... -
Crossing the Invisible Line: Exploring Women's Secretive Alcohol Dependence and Barriers to Accessing Treatment
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Liezille Jacobs --- Human Sciences Research Council, Anthony Naidoo --- Stellenbosch University, Priscilla Reddy --- Human Sciences Research Council,This study explores the discursive accounts of women's alcohol dependence, treatment history and barriers in accessing alcohol dependence treatment. Participants were 10 women with alcohol dependency (age range=30 to 65, ethnicity= 70% White and 30% Black). Data were collected through... -
Alcohol Use, Problem Drinking and Health Risk Factors Among South African Youths
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Karl Peltzer --- Human Sciences Research Council, South Africa Shandir Ramlagan --- Human Sciences Research Council, South Africa Mpho Satekge --- Human Sciences Research Council, South AfricaThe aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of problem drinking among South African youth (18–24 years). A cross-sectional population-based household survey was conducted using a multi-stage stratified cluster sampling approach. The total sample included... -
Problem Alcohol Use and Associated Factors in a Sample of University Students in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Supa Pengpid --- ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Madidol University, Salaya, Thailand University of Limpopo, South Africa Karl Peltzer --- ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Madidol University, Salaya, Thailand University of Limpopo, South Africa Hendry Van Der Heever --- University of Limpopo, South AfricaThe aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of alcohol use and associated factors in a sample of university students in South Africa. Undergraduate students were recruited conveniently from public campus venues. The sample included 722 university students... -
Correlates of missed HIV appointments in low-resource settings: a study from Uganda
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Davy Vancampfort --- , Belgium Peter Byansi --- , Uganda Philip B Ward --- , Australia James Mugisha --- , UgandaAims: Alarming reports of antiretroviral treatment failure have recently emerged in sub-Saharan Africa. The onset of virologic failure has multiple causes but suboptimal treatment adherence is one of the leading causes. This study aimed to explore correlates of adherence to... -
Is khat-chewing associated with HIV risk behaviour? A community-based study from Ethiopia
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Abebe Dawit Asfaw Debella Amare Dejene Almaz Abebe Yared Mekonnen Ambaye Degefa Lemma KetemaThis study examines the possible association between the stimulant khat and risky sexual behaviour that might aggravate the spread of HIV. A community-based cross-sectional survey involving 4 000 individuals and focus group discussions were conducted to assess the attitudes and... -
Correlates of sexual activity versus non-activity of incoming first-year students at a South African university
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Renette J Blignaut --- Department of Statistics and Population Studies, Tania Vergnani --- Department of Statistics and Population Studies, Joachim J Jacobs --- Department of Statistics and Population Studies,In order to contribute to the design of more effective programmes to curb the spread of HIV at tertiary institutions, this study compares the profile of students who are sexually active versus those who are not yet sexually active when... -
Serum resistin levels in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and their relationship to severity of liver disease
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: A Murad --- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Egypt H Hassan --- Department of Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Egypt H Husein --- Department of Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Egypt A Ayad --- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, EgyptBackground: Resistin is a hormone that is linked to the development of insulin resistance (IR), but information on the direct relationship of resistin levels in humans with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and their effect on the histological severity of... -
Substance abuse and anaesthesia—Part 2
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia • Authors: Christina Lundgren --- Department of Anaesthesia,Tobacco and alcohol remain the most abused substances in South Africa and elsewhere in the western world. Tobacco is commonly smoked, but in South Africa it is also “sniffed” as snuff, and if inhaled causes as much damage as inhaled... -
Case study: Systemic complications following absolute alcohol embolisation of scalp arteriovenous malformation
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia • Authors: S Agrawal --- Department of Anesthesia, Pain and Intensive Care, India YS Payal --- Department of Anesthesia, Pain and Intensive Care, India S Burathoki --- Department of Radiology, India V Asthana --- Department of Anesthesia, Pain and Intensive Care, India A Rizvi --- Department of Anesthesia, Pain and Intensive Care, India JP Sharma --- Department of Anesthesia, Pain and Intensive Care, IndiaAlcohol ablation is an accepted technique for the management of arteriovenous malformations. It is preferred due to the unique property of absolute alcohol to cause complete ablation and prevention of revascularisation. However, this technique is associated with multiple complications which... -
Tobacco and alcohol use among healthcare workers in three public hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: PI Okeke --- Department of Family Medicine, AJ Ross --- Department of Family Medicine, T Esterhuizen --- Programme of Biostatistics, Research Ethics and Medical Law, JM Van Wyk --- School of Undergraduate Medical Education, University of KwaZulu-Natal,Background: Tobacco use is a risk factor for most of the leading causes of death in the world. Healthcare workers (HCWs) can play an important role in assisting patients to stop smoking, but this role is undermined if they themselves... -
Prevalence patterns and predictors of alcohol use and abuse among secondary school students in southern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: demographic factors and the influence of parents and peers
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: S Ghuman --- Department of Environmental Health, A Meyer-Weitz --- School of Psychology, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, S Knight --- Department of Public Health Medicine,Background: The prevalence and predictors of alcohol use and abuse among school students were investigated with the aim of gaining insight to guide prevention interventions. -
Lifestyle changes for hypertension
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: V Mungal-Singh --- Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa, -
The role of private general practitioners in the treatment of alcohol dependence in the Free State province
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: PM Van Zyl --- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Health Sciences, CA Gagiano --- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, WF Mollentze --- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, JS Snyman --- Department of Pharmacology University of Pretoria;, G Joubert --- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Health Sciences,Objectives: The study was undertaken to investigate the role of private general practitioners (GPs) in the treatment of alcohol dependence in the Free State province. -
Cardiovascular risk factors in a treatment-naïve, human immunodeficiency virus-infected rural population in Dikgale, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Felistas Mashinya --- Department of Medical Science, Public Health and Health Promotion, School of Health Sciences, Marianne Alberts --- Department of Medical Science, Public Health and Health Promotion, School of Health Sciences, Robert Colebunders --- International Health Unit, Department of Epidemiology and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Belgium Jean-Pierre Van Geertruyden --- International Health Unit, Department of Epidemiology and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, BelgiumObjective: The objective was to determine lipid levels and cardiovascular risk factors in treatment-naïve, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected rural African people in Limpopo province. -
Spirit(ed) away: preventing foetal alcohol syndrome with motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioural therapy
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: A Jansen Van Vuuren --- University of Cape Town, D Learmonth --- University of Cape Town,Foetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a growing concern in South Africa. In the Western Cape, prevalence rates for FAS are the highest in the world. Not surprisingly, the Western Cape also has some of the highest levels of alcohol consumption... -
Alcohol consumption and high risk sexual behaviour among female sex workers in Uganda
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Martin Mbonye --- Medical Research Council/Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) Uganda Research Unit on AIDS, Rwamahe Rutakumwa --- Medical Research Council/Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) Uganda Research Unit on AIDS, Helen Weiss --- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK Janet Seeley --- Medical Research Council/Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) Uganda Research Unit on AIDS,Alcohol consumption has been associated with high risk sexual behaviour among key populations such as female sex workers. We explored the drivers of alcohol consumption and its relationship to high risk sexual behaviour. Participants were drawn from a cohort of... -
Healthcare professionals' perceptions of alcohol-intoxicated trauma patients: Implications for healthcare delivery at South Rand Hospital Emergency Department
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: BMI Kabale --- Department of Medicine, L Nkombua --- Department of Family Medicine, P Matthews --- Department of Family Medicine, BE Offiong --- Department of Family Medicine,Objectives: The objectives of this study were to explore healthcare professionals' (HCPs) perceptions about patients who had been assaulted, who consult under the influence of alcohol, and to make them aware of their attitudes towards these patients, with a view... -
Perceptions of alcohol risk among people on antiretroviral treatment in South Africa: a qualitative study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Supa Pengpid --- University of Limpopo, Turfloop Campus, South Africa Karl Peltzer --- University of Limpopo, Turfloop Campus, South AfricaThis study explored perceptions of alcohol abuse risk among people on antiretroviral treatment (ART) who self-identified as alcohol users. Twenty six people receiving ART from an out-patient setting were interviewed on their alcohol abuse risk perception. Data were thematically analysed... -
Other health-seeking behaviour of HIV and AIDS patients visiting private sector doctors in the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality of KwaZulu-Natal
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Panjasaram Naidoo --- Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, South AfricaObjectives: Although allopathic medicines are used in the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), many HIV-infected patients visit alternate medical and health practitioners, and take alternative therapies for their HIV condition. This study was conducted to confirm whether or not... -
Gender and HIV infection in the context of alcoholism in Kenya
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Nancy Muturi --- AQ Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications, USAWomen in sub-Saharan Africa account for more than half (58%) of people living with the HIV and it is the only continent where HIV prevalence is higher for women than for men. Studies have attributed alcoholism with the high rates... -
An assessment of the risk factors for pulmonary tuberculosis among adult patients suffering from human immunodeficiency virus attending the Wellness Clinic at Themba Hospital
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Felix Alberto Herrera Rodriguez --- Medical Department, South Africa Samuel Onoja Agbo --- Family Medicine department, South AfricaBackground: In South Africa, the data about risk factors for pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) is limited. Therefore, the assessment of risk factors for PTB is an important step to identify which risk factors are unique in every specific population context and... -
Anxiety and depression symptoms following smoking cessation and/or brief alcohol treatment among moderate risk smokers and drinkers
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Karl Peltzer --- ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Thailand Supa Pengpid --- ASEAN Institute for Health Development, ThailandThe goal of this study was to examine the change in anxiety and depression symptoms following a smoking cessation and brief alcohol intervention. Participants were 620 hospital out-patients (males = 97.7%; 33.6 years of age, SD = 11.6), in Nakhon... -
Experiences and opinions of first-year students at a previously disadvantaged medical university in South Africa about alcohol consumption
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Indiran Govender --- Department of Family Medicine and Primary Health Care, South Africa Kathryn Nel --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Morongwa Mirriam Mogotsi --- Department of Family Medicine and Primary Health Care, South AfricaBackground: The use of alcohol amongst first-year students in institutions of higher learning is problematic as it often leads to social and academic problems, for instance high dropout rates and high-risk sexual behaviour. Research on first-year students’ opinions regarding their... -
Experimental study of an optimised solar still type with two condensing compartments suitable for alcoholic distillation
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Siaka Touré --- Laboratoire d'Energie Solaire, Côte d'Ivoire Dobet Dago N'Drin --- Laboratoire d'Energie Solaire, Côte d'Ivoire Hassan Salami --- Laboratoire d'Energie Solaire, Côte d'Ivoire Modibo Sidibé --- Laboratoire d'Energie Solaire, Côte d'Ivoire Diakaridja Traoré --- Laboratoire d'Energie Solaire, Côte d'IvoireAn optimised solar still prototype suitable for alcoholic distillation was designed and tested. Its design is different from the single slope conventional solar still. It consists of two compartments which are in communication by a slit. One of the two... -
Alcohol metabolism and health hazards associated with alcohol abuse in a South African context: a review
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Pt Pisa --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, T Loots Du --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, C Nienaber --- Centre for Human Metabonomics,The World Health Organization recently stated that alcohol consumption is the fifth leading cause of death worldwide and that intakes are increasing, especially in developing countries. Alcohol-related effects are major threats to global public health. There is growing recognition of... -
The social aspects of alcohol misuse/abuse in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Bmp Setlalentoa --- Department of Social Work, South Africa Pt Pisa --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, South Africa Gn Thekisho --- Department of Social Work, South Africa Eh Ryke --- Department of Psychosocial Behavioural Sciences, South Africa T Loots Du --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, South AfricaUse of alcohol in Africa, particularly in South Africa, has a long history and is a way of life for many people, regardless of their socio-economic background. Alcohol abuse has many negative economic, social and health consequences. The objective of... -
Relationships of alcohol intake with biological health outcomes in an African population in transition: the Transition and Health during Urbanisation in South Africa (THUSA) study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Re Gopane --- Department of Biological Sciences, South Africa Pt Pisa --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, South Africa Hh Vorster --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, South Africa A Kruger --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, South Africa Bm Margetts --- Institute of Human Nutrition, UKObjective: Because present recommendations on alcohol intake are based mainly on evidence of beneficial effects in populations of developed countries, this study examines biological effects of alcohol consumption in an African population in transition to assess whether these recommendations are... -
Alcohol intake and micronutrient density in a population in transition: the transition and health during urbanisation in South Africa (THUSA) study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: M Serfontein --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, South Africa C Venter --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, South Africa A Kruger --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, South Africa U MacIntyre --- Institute of Human Nutrition, South Africa Pt Pisa --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, South AfricaObjective: To investigate the possibility of micronutrient dilution by alcohol in the diets of an adult population in nutrition transition. -
Alcohol consumption and cardiovascular disease risk in an African population in transition: the Prospective Urban and Rural Epidemiology (PURE) study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Pt Pisa --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, South Africa A Kruger --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, South Africa Hh Vorster --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, South Africa Bm Margetts --- Institute of Human Nutrition, United Kingdom T Loots Du --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, South AfricaObjective: There is evidence showing a cardioprotective effect of light to moderate alcohol consumption in many populations. Whether alcohol consumption reduces cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in an African population remains unclear. This study therefore assessed the associations between alcohol consumption... -
Factors associated with central overweight and obesity in students attending the University for Development Studies in Tamale, Ghana: a cross-sectional study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: V. Mogre --- Department of Human Biology, Ghana S. Aleyira --- Department of Allied Health Sciences, Ghana R. Nyaba --- Department of Allied Health Sciences, GhanaObjectives: This study assessed the prevalence of central overweight and obesity in students of the University for Development Studies in Tamale, Ghana. Lifestyle factors associated with central overweight and obesity were also investigated in this study population. -
Dietary strategies to treat hyperhomocysteinaemia based on the biochemistry of homocysteine: a review
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: C. Nienaber-Rousseau --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, PotchefstroomHyperhomocysteinaemia is implicated in various diseases, including cardiovascular disease and cancer. Several conditions influence the concentration of homocysteine (Hcy), including demographic, genetic and lifestyle factors. With regard to the latter, dietary components may be manipulated as Hcy can be remethylated... -
Eating, drinking and physical activity in Faculty of Health Science students compared to other students at a South African university
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: A. Gresse --- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, L. Steenkamp --- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, J. Pietersen --- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University,Objectives: Students studying towards a qualification in Health Sciences should have more knowledge of a healthy lifestyle than other university students. However, it has been questioned whether or not these students apply such knowledge. While studies have been conducted on... -
Heavy episodic alcohol drinking among students from a rural South African university: Correlates with personal-social variables
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Shai Nkoana --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Tholene Sodi --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Timotheus B. Darikwa --- Department of Statistics and Operations Research, South AfricaThe aim of the study was to explore the personal and social factors contributing to heavy episodic alcohol drinking (HEAD) in a sample of students from a rural South African university. A sample of 837 undergraduate students (females = 56.6%;... -
Alcohol use: Views of people receiving in-patient care for mental health conditions
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Henok Guranda --- Department of Health Studies, Pretoria Jeanette Maritz --- Department of Health Studies, PretoriaThis study explored the perceptions of psychiatric in-patients concerning their use of alcohol in a context of community living. A total of 70 psychiatric in-patients at an Ethiopian hospital were the informants in this study (males = 73%; females =... -
Experiences of alcohol consumption and taking antiretroviral medication among men living with HIV in Tshwane, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Sebenzile Nkosi --- Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council, South Africa Eileen P. Rich --- Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council, South Africa Connie T. Kekwaletswe --- Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council, South Africa Neo K. Morojele --- Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council, South AfricaHazardous alcohol consumption may compromise optimal antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence among patients. Adoption of hegemonic notions of masculinity may encourage health-risk behaviours, such as alcohol consumption, and discourage health-enhancing behaviours, such as ART adherence among men. This study aimed to... -
Methylphenidate use among students living in junior on-campus residences of the University of the Free State
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: PM Van Zyl --- Department of Pharmacology, South Africa G Joubert --- Department of Biostatistics, South Africa L Fechter --- School of Medicine, South Africa J Griesel --- School of Medicine, South Africa M Nel --- School of Medicine, South Africa A Honiball --- School of Medicine, South Africa L Serfontein --- School of Medicine, South Africa M Diedericks --- School of Medicine, South AfricaBackground: The use of methylphenidate as cognitive enhancer is a growing trend among students at tertiary institutions globally. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of methylphenidate use and co-use with alcohol among on-campus residence students of the University of... -
Medico-legal aspects regarding drunk driving: experience and competency in practice of community service doctors
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: L Fouché --- Division Health Sciences Education, Office of the Dean, South Africa J Bezuidenhout --- Division Health Sciences Education, Office of the Dean, South Africa C Liebenberg --- Department of Forensic Medicine, School of Medicine, South Africa AO Adefuye --- Division Health Sciences Education, Office of the Dean, South AfricaBackground: Drunk driving has been reported to increase the risk of road traffic accidents associated with death and severe injury. In South Africa, an increase in blood alcohol concentration of as little as 0.01 g per 100 ml above the legal limit... -
Alcohol use and problem drinking in South Africa: Results from a national-population-based survey 2014-2015
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 AfricaThe aim of this study was to estimate the pattern of alcohol use among South African adults by their socio-demographic and health status indicators. We analysed data from a 2014–2015 South African national population-based survey which sampled 22 752 adults... -
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 AfricaThe 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... -
Women’s spiritually mediated stories about recovery from Alcohol Use Disorder: A brief report
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Liezille Jacobs --- Psychology Department, South AfricaThis study explored women’s lived recovery experiences from alcohol use disorder (AUD) facilitated by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). The women (n = 10; age range 30–62 years; married = 6) completed life story interviews regarding their recovery from AUD with AA participation. Discourse analysis of... -
Alcohol use among adults in Kenya: Results from the National Non-Communicable Diseases Risk Factor survey, 2015
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Supa Pengpid --- ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Thailand Karl Peltzer --- Department of Research and Innovation, South AfricaThe aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and correlates of alcohol use among Kenyan adults. We analysed data from the Kenya cross-sectional national Non-Communicable Diseases Risk Factor survey, 2015. The survey sampled 4 469 adults (median age... -
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 AfricaThe 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 =... -
Stress levels and alcohol use amongst beginning students at a peri-urban South African university: A brief report
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Thapelo Kleinboy Nekgotha --- , South Africa Kathryn Nel --- , South Africa Saraswathie Govender --- , South AfricaWe explored stress levels and alcohol use amongst first year students at a peri-urban university in South Africa. A cross sectional survey design using stratified random sampling was utilised (n = 217; females = 60%, males = 40%; age range... -
Loss to follow-up among female sex workers in Zambia: findings from a five-year HIV-incidence cohort
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Kalonde Malama --- , France Luis Sagaon-Teyssier --- , France Andréa Gosset --- , France Rachel Parker --- , USA Kristin M Wall --- , USA Amanda Tichacek --- , USA Tyronza Sharkey --- , Zambia William Kilembe --- , Zambia Mubiana Inambao --- , Zambia Matt A Price --- , USA Bruno Spire --- , France Susan Allen --- , USAHIV-incidence studies are used to identify at-risk populations for HIV-prevention trials and interventions, but loss to follow-up (LTFU) can bias results if participants who remain differ from those who drop out. We investigated the incidence of and factors associated with... -
Prevalence and sociodemographic determinants of alcohol consumption among adults living with HIV in Eswatini
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Garikayi B Chemhaka --- , Eswatini Maswati S Simelane --- , Eswatini Stanzia Moyo --- , Zimbabwe Mduduzi C Shongwe --- , EswatiniAim: Alcohol consumption contributes to a significant burden of illnesses, health conditions and premature deaths globally. There is limited knowledge of alcohol consumption among people living with HIV (PLWH) in Eswatini. This study sought to determine the prevalence, and examine... -
If you drink alcohol, drink sensibly: a food-based dietary guideline for the elderly in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Rufus Theophilus --- , USA Carin Napier --- , South Africa Wilna Oldewage-Theron --- , USAThe use and misuse of alcohol has become a public health problem among the South African (SA) elderly population, among whom risky drinking is a common practice. Previous publications encouraging alcohol use have referred to two supposedly beneficial effects of... -
Pragmatic restaurant tipping in star-rated hotels in Kenya
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Research in Hospitality Management • Authors: Simon O Were --- , Kenya Moses N Miricho --- , Kenya Vincent N Maranga --- , KenyaTipping can be traced to Tudor England in the sixteenth century. This act transformed into a custom, spreading to many countries. However, tipping is observed differently from one country to the other and thus is not homogeneous from a global... -
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 --- , ThailandThe 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... -
The sexual and reproductive health needs of school-going young people in the context of COVID-19 in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Natsayi Chimbindi --- Africa Health Research Institute, South Africa Ursula Ngema --- Africa Health Research Institute, South Africa Nothando Ngwenya --- Africa Health Research Institute, South Africa Andrew Gibbs --- Institute for Global Health, University College London, United Kingdom Candice Groenewald --- Centre for Community Based Research, Human Sciences Research Council, South Africa Guy Harling --- Africa Health Research Institute, South Africa Nondumiso Mthiyane --- Africa Health Research Institute, South Africa Busisiwe Nkosi --- Africa Health Research Institute, South Africa Janet Seeley --- Africa Health Research Institute, South Africa Maryam Shahmanesh --- Africa Health Research Institute, South AfricaBackground: The impact of school closures due to COVID-19 raised widespread concerns about children’s health and well-being. We examine the impact on the sexual health needs of learners in the context of COVID-19 related lockdowns in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. -
Alcohol abuse, gender-based violence and HIV/AIDS in Botswana: establishing the link based on empirical evidence
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Odireleng Phorano --- Department of Social Work, University of Botswana, Keitseope Nthomang --- Department of Social Work, University of Botswana, Dolly Ntseane --- Department of Social Work, University of Botswana,The existence of gender-based violence has been a source of concern within the public and private sectors as well as civil society organisations in Botswana. The present study investigated the link between alcohol abuse, gender-based violence and HIV/AIDS. Further, it... -
Descriptive systematic review of sub-Saharan African studies on the association between alcohol use and HIV infection
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Anne Pithey --- Alcohol and Drug Abuse Research Unit (ADARU), South African Medical Research Council (MRC), Charles Parry --- Alcohol and Drug Abuse Research Unit (ADARU), South African Medical Research Council (MRC),The purpose of this review was to identify and assess studies that have quantified the association between alcohol consumption and HIV infection in sub-Saharan Africa. PubMed, CAB Abstracts and article references were searched to identify studies published in English between... -
Changing trends and the impact of alcohol on the HIV/AIDS epidemic in South Africa: Review
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Mashiko Setshedi --- Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Suzanne M de la Monte --- Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University,The association between increased HIV infection and alcohol use has been extensively studied and is established. South Africa is among one of the sub-Saharan African countries with the highest prevalence and number of people living with HIV/AIDS in the world... -
Trends in HIV risk behaviour of incoming first-year students at a South African university: 2007–2012
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Rénette J. Blignaut --- , , South Africa Joachim Jacobs --- , South Africa Tania Vergnani --- , South AfricaThe aim of the research on which this article is based was to understand the behavioural changes of the target student population over time to ensure that future prevention programmes are more effective in changing behaviour. This study reports on... -
Reducing substance use and risky sexual behaviour among drug users in Durban, South Africa: Assessing the impact of community-level risk-reduction interventions
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: C.D.H. Parry --- , South Africa T. Carney --- , South Africa P. Petersen Williams --- , South AfricaAlcohol and other drug (AOD) use is increasingly recognised as having a direct and indirect effect on the transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). However, there is evidence to suggest that drug- and sex-related HIV risk-reduction interventions targeted at drug... -
Heavy episodic alcohol use among adults: Prevalence and correlates in Central African Republic
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Karl Peltzer --- University of the Free State, South AfricaHeavy episodic drinking (HED) is associated with negative health consequences. The goal of the study was to assess HED among the general adult population in Central African Republic (CAR). In a cross-sectional survey in CAR (Bangui city and Ombella M’Poko... -
Mental health literacy in black South African communities
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Nonhlanhla Faith-Crescentia Matsoele --- University of Free State, South Africa Ntsoaki F. Tadi --- University of Free State, South AfricaThis study explored conceptualisation of the aetiology and treatment of depression, schizophrenia, and alcohol use disorder among black communities in South Africa. Utilising a cross-sectional design, we surveyed 240 black African community adult members (female = 122, male = 118;... -
Exploring the association of alcohol consumption, tobacco use, and multimorbidity in a nationally representative sample of South African adults
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: A Craig --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa W Mapanga --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa A Mtintsilana --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa SN Dlamini --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa SA Norris --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa -
Lifestyle patterns and dietary habits of patients living with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending primary healthcare facilities in Limpopo province, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Mosibudi Welhemina Maboya --- Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa, Lufuno Razwiedani --- Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa, Thembi Violet Simbeni --- Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa, Lindiwe Priscilla Cele --- Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa, Ntlogeleng Mabina Mogale --- Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa, -
13. “If you drink alcohol, drink sensibly.” Is this guideline still appropriate?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Jacobs L [cor1] Steyn NP --- Centre for the Study of Social and Environmental Determinants of Nutrition Population Health, Health Systems and Innovation; Human Sciences Research Council,Background: Alcohol abuse remains one of the most serious substance abuse disorders in South African society, resulting in inordinately large social, economic and health problems at all levels of society. Alcohol consumers in South Africa are estimated to drink 16.6...
