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The Problem of Identifying and Diagnosing Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (AADHD): Results and Implications of a South African Study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Alban Burke --- University of Johannesburg, Tracey-Lee Austin --- University of Johannesburg,In this study an attempt is made to design a more South African relevant self-report questionnaire. In attempt to design such an instrument 402 undergraduate Psychology students responded to an online survey in which they completed a number of existing,... -
Adult ADHD in a Student Population: Preliminary Findings
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Alban Burke --- University of Johannesburg, Tracey-Lee Austin --- University of Johannesburg, Chantal Waldeck --- University of Johannesburg,The study provides preliminary findings about the likely prevalence rates of ADHD in a South African student population. Data collected using self-report measures to identify symptoms of this disorder, are reported. Participants were 402 undergraduate psychology students. They completed the... -
Misconceptions about HIV prevention and transmission in Botswana
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Gobopamang LetamoMisconceptions about how HIV can be transmitted or prevented often prevent individuals from making informed choices and taking appropriate action. The purpose of the research was to explore the socio-demographic and behavioural factors in Botswana that are associated with misconceptions... -
Short-term effects of a peer group intervention for HIV prevention among trainee teachers in Malawi
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: KathleenF Norr JamesL Norr ChrissiePN Kaponda SitingawawoI Kachingwe EllenMD MbwezaThis report describes the implementation and short-term results of a peer group intervention for HIV prevention on the HIV-related attitudes, knowledge and behaviours of primary school teachers in Malawi. The intervention, based on the social-cognitive learning model, took place in... -
Adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV-infected children attending a donor-funded clinic at a tertiary hospital in Nigeria
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Edna Iroha --- Department of Paediatrics, College of Medicine, Nigeria Christopher Imokhuede Esezobor --- Department of Paediatrics, College of Medicine, Nigeria Chinyere Ezeaka --- Department of Paediatrics, College of Medicine, Nigeria Edamisan Olusoji Temiye --- Department of Paediatrics, College of Medicine, Nigeria Adebola Akinsulie --- Department of Paediatrics, College of Medicine, NigeriaThe success of antiretroviral therapy (ART) depends on a high level of adherence to a life-long regimen of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs). Since the scale-up of access to ARVs in Nigeria, few studies have determined the level of adherence of ART... -
Quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDS and on highly active antiretroviral therapy in Ethiopia
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Kebede Abera --- School of Pharmacy, Ethiopia Teferi Gedif --- School of Pharmacy, Ethiopia Ephrem Engidawork --- School of Pharmacy, Ethiopia Tsige Gebre-Mariam --- School of Pharmacy, EthiopiaThe Amharic version of the Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36) was used to measure quality of life among patients on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) at selected governmental hospitals in central and southern Ethiopia. The study was cross-sectional and used... -
HIV/AIDS fatalism, beliefs and prevention indicators in Gabon:comparisons between Gabonese and Malians
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: RosannaF Hess --- , United States Martin Mbavu --- , United StatesHIV/AIDS fatalism may impact on individuals’ health-seeking behaviour and HIV-prevention efforts. This descriptive study measured levels of HIV/AIDS fatalism and documented HIV/AIDS beliefs and practices among a sample of Gabonese and Malians living in Gabon, West Africa. The Powe Fatalism... -
Health-related quality of life in a sample of HIV-infected South Africans
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Karl Peltzer Nancy Phaswana-MafuyaThe study aims to assess the health-related quality of life and HIV symptoms of a sample of people living with HIV (PLHIV) in South Africa. The sample included 607 PLHIV from all districts of the Eastern Cape Province, recruited either... -
Habitual physical activity levels are positively correlated with CD4 counts in an HIV-positive South African population
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Kirsten Kinsey Joanne McVeigh Ingrid ChantlerIn order to assess the relationship between CD4 cell count, habitual physical activity levels and functional independence in a South African adult population positive for HIV, we administered a questionnaire concerning lifestyle and physical activity. Data collection took place at...