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Die fitotoksiese eienskappe van koring-strooi en die invloed daarvan op opkoms, vegetatiewe groei en opbrengs van koring (Triticum aestivum)
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: N.C. Raath --- , Republiek van Suid-Afrika P. C.J. Maree --- Departement Akkerbou en Weiding, Republiek van Suld-AfrikaDie vrystelling van allelopatiese stowwe as ontbindingspro- dukte van koringstrooi kan swak plantegroei en opbrengs van koring veroorsaak. 'n Glashuisstudie is oor drie jaar uitgevoer om die opkoms, vegetatiewe groei en opbrengs van koring (kultivar SST66 en Palmiet) te ondersoek... -
Screening and Brief Advice for Risky Substance Users among Charismatic and Main Stream Churches 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 aim of the study was to investigate screening and brief advice for risky substance users among charismatic and main stream churches in South Africa. The sample included 117 clergy (63 from charismatic and 54 from mainstream churches) chosen randomly... -
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, USAThe 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... -
Psychosocial Influences on Substance Abuse in a Sample of South African Youth: A Qualitative Analysis
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Nirmala D. Gopal --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Steven J. Collings --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaThis study investigated the lived experience of substance abusers in the South African context. Participants were 10 individuals attending a drug treatment centre in Durban, South Africa. Data were collected using open-ended interviews with data being analysed using thematic analysis... -
Substance Abuse Inpatients' Experience of Animal-Assisted Therapy
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Nicoleen Coetzee --- University of Pretoria, South Africa Jarrod T. Beukes --- University of Johannesburg, South Africa Ingrid Lynch --- University of Pretoria, South AfricaThis study explored the utility of Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) as a therapeutic modality within a substance abuse inpatient treatment programme in the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa. Four male participants residing in a 21-day treatment centre participated in... -
An overview of the structure and function of microbial biofilms, with special emphasis on heterotrophic aquatic microbial communities
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Aquatic Science • Authors: AW Muia --- Department of Biological Sciences, Kenya G Bretschko --- , Austria GJ Herndl --- Department of Biological Oceanography, The NetherlandsAn overview is presented of the formation, structure and development of biofilms, and of the roles and functions of heterotrophic microbial communities in streambeds, in order to stimulate interest and research in this field in Africa. Microbial biolfilms are of... -
Knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of adolescents in relation to STIs, pregnancy, contraceptive utilization and substance abuse in the Mhlakulo region, Eastern Cape
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: A Bana --- Year-3 COBES Group, VG Bhat --- Department of Medical Microbiology, X Godlwana --- Year-3 COBES Group, S Libazi --- Year-3 COBES Group, Y Maholwana --- Year-3 COBES Group, N Marafungana --- Year-3 COBES Group, K Mona --- Year-3 COBES Group, AM Mbonisweni --- Year-3 COBES Group, N Mbulawa --- Year-3 COBES Group, J Mofuka --- Year-3 COBES Group, NA Mohlajoa --- Year-3 COBES Group, NN Nondula --- Year-3 COBES Group, Y Qubekile --- Year-3 COBES Group, B Ramnaran --- Year-3 COBES Group,Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV/AIDS are a major problem in South Africa. This, coupled with a high incidence of teenage pregnancy, alcohol and drug abuse, is of grave concern, especially its impact among the young (15–24 years) and... -
Dealing with substance use disorders in general practice
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: SC Pasche --- Division of Addiction Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, DJ Stein --- Division of Addiction Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health,Substance use disorders are highly prevalent in South Africa. General practitioners are often the first point of contact and play an essential role in correctly identifying the substance use problem. This article provides an overview of the importance of screening... -
Sexual orientation and HIV risk among youth in South Africa: a brief report
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Karl Peltzer --- Human Sciences Research Council, South AfricaThis study investigated the prevalence of homosexual orientation and HIV risk in a population-based survey among youth in South Africa. A cross-sectional population-based household survey was conducted using a multi-stage stratified cluster sampling approach. The total sample included 1859 sexually... -
Psychosocial and health risk outcomes among orphans and non-orphans in mixed households in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Candice Reardon, Gavin George --- Health Economics and HIV/AIDS Research Division, (HEARD), South Africa Collins Mucheuki --- Health Economics and HIV/AIDS Research Division, (HEARD), South Africa Kaymarlin Govender --- Health Economics and HIV/AIDS Research Division, (HEARD), South Africa Tim Quinlan --- Health Economics and HIV/AIDS Research Division, (HEARD), South AfricaA growing body of research warns of the social challenges facing orphans. We examined this issue focusing on differences between orphans and non-orphans from mixed households, that is, households that comprise both orphans and non-orphans. We examined whether orphans reported... -
Characterisation of a Tunisian coastal lagoon through hyperspectral underwater irradiance
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Aquatic Science • Authors: DH Nourisson --- Department of Biology, Italy F Scapini --- Department of Biology, Italy L Massi --- Department of Biology, Italy L Lazzara --- Department of Biology, ItalyNorth African coastal lagoons are unique ecosystems that often suffer degradation due to human activities. Therefore, monitoring methods are required to identify stressors and assist with the management of these valuable and often understudied ecosystems. A synthetic indicator of water... -
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 AfricaThe 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... -
Rural realities in service provision for substance abuse: a qualitative study in uMkhanyakude district, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: DM Mpanza --- School of Health Sciences, Discipline of Occupational Therapy, South Africa P Govender --- School of Health Sciences, Discipline of Occupational Therapy, South AfricaBackground: Substance abuse is recognised as a worldwide concern, contributing significantly to morbidity and mortality in South Africa. There is minimal research that has considered influences in mental health care service delivery in rural and disadvantaged communities in South Africa. -
Addiction treatment providers’ perceptions of publicly-funded treatment services in the Western Cape, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Deborah Isobell --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Kamal Kamaloodien --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Shazly Savahl --- Department of Psychology, South AfricaThis study explored addiction treatment implementation effectiveness of publicly-funded services in the Western Cape, South Africa, as perceived by service providers. Informants were six service providers from state-subsidised and public outpatient treatment services for substance use disorders (SUDs) (social workers... -
Psychopathy and aggressive behaviour among Nigerian male prison inmates: The moderating role of substance abuse
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Maria Chidi C. Onyedibe --- Department of Psychology, Nigeria Chuka Mike Ifeagwazi --- Department of Psychology, Nigeria Dorothy I. Ugwu --- Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, NigeriaThis study investigated the moderating role of substance abuse in the relationship between psychopathy and aggression among male prison inmates. Two hundred and sixty-seven male prison inmates from the Nigerian Prison Services were participants. The inmates were incarcerated for armed... -
Maternal attitudes towards pre-natal substance abuse, medical care, and treatment in a historically disadvantaged South African community
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Michelle Ovens --- Department of Corrections Management, South Africa Johan Prinsloo --- Department of Criminology, South AfricaThis study explored maternal substance abuse and the access to pre-natal medical care and treatment for substance abuse during pregnancy. Respondent mothers (n = 102; mean age = 27.8 years, SD = 10.9 years) were from Mitchell’s Plain, a historically disadvantaged South African community. The mothers... -
Gender-sensitive training for substance use disorder treatment: Results and implications of a pilot health professionals needs assessment
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Liezille Jacobs --- Psychology Department, South AfricaThis study explored mental health practitioner training needs in gender-sensitive substance use disorder (SUD) counselling genderqueer populations. Informants were health professionals in SUD practices and from the Eastern Cape, South Africa (females = 75%; black = 90%, 10% = white,... -
Mom’s taxi – Maternal care in shovel-nosed frogs Hemisus marmoratus and Hemisus guttatus
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Zoology • Authors: K Kyle --- Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management, South Africa LH du Preez --- Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management, South AfricaThis communication details the maternal care of Hemisus marmoratus and Hemisus guttatus. A Hemisus mother stays with the eggs, protecting them during their time in the nest chamber, and ensures their ultimate arrival in a body of water, at varying... -
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... -
Prevalence and associated factors of weapon carrying among university students from 25 countries
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Supa Pengpid --- , Thailand Karl Peltzer --- , South AfricaThe study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of recent weapon carrying among university students from 25 countries. Using a cross-sectional study design, 18 433 university students (median age = 20 years) 25 countries in Africa, the Americas,... -
Participative cultural productions of the oppressed: The master-servant dialectic through an Indian lens
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Indo-Pacific Journal of Phenomenology • Authors: AC Nisar --- , IndiaThe master-servant and self-substance dialectic in Hegel’s Phenomenology of Spirit presents the self as reflectively negating the particularities of its natural consciousness and transcending towards the social substance in order to inscribe its culturally refined self-conception upon the universal substance... -
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 --- , ThailandThis 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 =... -
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. -
Soil organic carbon stocks and properties are affected by plant cover types in an urban ecosystem in Colombia
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: Víctor Mondragón --- Universidad Nacional de, Colombia Sede Medellín Flavio Moreno Hurtado --- Universidad Nacional de, Colombia Sede Medellín Daniel Francisco Jaramillo Jaramillo --- Universidad Nacional de, Colombia Sede MedellínSoil organic carbon (SOC) is the main element in soil organic matter (SOM) and its storage or release into the atmosphere is sensitive to changes in land use. This study evaluated SOC storage and SOM quality in the Metropolitan Regional... -
Concurrent sexual and substance-use risk behaviours among female sex workers in Kenya's Coast Province: Findings from a behavioural monitoring survey
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Simon-Pierre Tegang --- People's Friendship University of Moscow, Russia S. Abdallah G. Emukule S. Luchters N. Kingola M. Barasa S. Mucheke P. MwarogoWhile many studies confirm the association between HIV, alcohol and injecting drug use by female sex workers (FSWs), little is known about their use of marijuana, khat and other substances and the association of these substances with HIV, risky sexual... -
Trends in HIV risk behaviour of incoming first-year students at a South African university: 2007–2012
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Rénette J. Blignaut --- , , South Africa Joachim Jacobs --- , South Africa Tania Vergnani --- , South AfricaThe aim of the research on which this article is based was to understand the behavioural changes of the target student population over time to ensure that future prevention programmes are more effective in changing behaviour. This study reports on... -
Psychosocial factors associated with physical injury among adults in Eswatini
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Karl Peltzer --- University of the Free State, South AfricaThis study aimed to examine the psychosocial factors associated with physical injury among adults in Eswatini. The investigation included 3 281 individuals (15 to 69 years) from the 2014 Eswatini cross-sectional STEPwise approach to non-communicable disease risk factor surveillance (STEPS)... -
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 AfricaThis 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... -
Trends and psychosocial factors associated with health-risk behaviours among university students in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Marizanne Lu-Visser --- Asia University, Taiwan Laurencia Sylvano --- Asia University, Taiwan Earl Francis Infante Mallari --- Asia University, Taiwan Karl Peltzer --- Asia University, TaiwanSignificant urbanisation and increased tertiary enrolment shifted lifestyle and health behaviours among young adults in South Africa. Therefore, we investigated the trends and psychosocial determinants associated with health-risk behaviours among university students in South Africa. Cross-sectional survey data collected during... -
The interplay of verbal cinematic, balletic and pantomimic manifestations in isiZulu literary narratives
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of African Languages • Authors: Sicelo Ziphozonke Ntshangase --- Language and Arts, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Lungile Mncwango --- University of Pretoria, South AfricaThere is a dearth of studies that analyse the discourse of isiZulu literature. Most studies focus on the actual story, which is the chain of events and its setting. However, discourse, which is how the story is narrated, is frequently...
