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Understanding Islamic Perspective of Mental Health and Psychotherapy
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Yasmin Nilofer Farooqi --- University of the Punjab,This paper is an attempt to provide foundational information about Islamic perspective of mental health and psychotherapy. It further highlights the historical contribution of Muslim philosophers and physicians to the field of psychotherapy. In the aftermath of the 9/11 and... -
Can Professionals Offering Support to Vulnerable Children in Kenya Benefit from Brief Play Therapy Training?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Kathryn Frances Hunt --- Durham University, United KingdomThis paper evaluates the perceived benefit to a group of thirty caring professionals of a brief training in Child-centred play therapy. Play therapy enables a child to create fictional worlds and in this way make sense of the real world... -
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 AfricaThis 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,... -
The Assessment and Treatment of Post-Abortion Syndrome: A Systematic Case Study From Southern Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Melissa Boulind --- Rhodes University, David Edwards --- Rhodes University,This article reports a clinical case study of “Grace”, a black Zimbabwean woman with post-abortion syndrome (PAS), a form of post-traumatic stress disorder precipitated by aborting an unwanted pregnancy. She was treated by a middle class white South African trainee... -
Cancer Patients' Illness Experiences During a Group Intervention
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Mariska Venter --- North-West University, Chris Venter --- North-West University, Karel Botha --- North-West University, Munro Strydom --- Stikland Hospital,The study used secondary data analysis to explore cancer patients' illness experiences during a listening group intervention. Participants were 12 patients (age range 22 to 62 years in age; males = 4; females = 8). Data were analysed using qualitative... -
Play Therapy as an Intervention Against Sexual Violence in Botswana
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Munita Dunn --- University of South Africa, Morekwe Selemogwe --- University of Botswana,The study explored the experience of social workers (n=9, consisting of females only, age range 25 to 40) and lay counsellors (n=9, consisting of 2 males and 7 females, age range 20 to 30) in Botswana. Participants had brief training... -
The Description and Evaluation of an African Breath Psychotherapeutic Workshop
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Stephen D. Edwards --- University of Zululand,An African breath psychotherapeutic workshop is described and evaluated with a small group of participants (students =9, males = 3, females =6, age range =24 to 59 years, mean age 40.3 years) all of whom were professionally registered psychologists. There... -
Relational Psychoanalysis Potential Usefulness with Black South African Clients
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Zelda G. Knight --- University of Johannesburg,The aim of this article is to suggest that relational psychoanalysis may be a useful approach for working with clients from indigenous African cultures. In particular, the article considers the utility of relational psychoanalysis to understanding and enacting the therapeutic... -
Effect of Relaxation Therapy in Reducing Blood Pressure of Essential Hypertension Patients
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Michael Onyeka Ezenwa --- Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, NigeriaThe study investigated the effect of relaxation therapy on arterial blood pressure of Patients with essential hypertension. Ten known essential hypertension patients (males = 3; females = 7, age range 41–70, mean age 57.2 years, SD = 9.93 years) were... -
The Transportability and Utility of Cognitive Therapy in South African Contexts: A Review
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Charles Young --- Rhodes University, South AfricaCognitive therapy could be more widely promoted in South Africa given the great disparity between the need and provision of psychological therapies. Three possible objections to the promotion of cognitive therapy are considered: uncertainty surrounding the effectiveness of cognitive therapy... -
Why We Should Avoid the use of the Term “Post-Abortion Syndrome”: Commentary on Boulind and Edwards (2008)
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Catriona Macleod --- Rhodes University, South AfricaBoulind and Edwards (2008) present a case study of Grace, a women suffering, in their words, from post-abortion syndrome (PAS). In this commentary I argue that while Boulind and Edwards' (2008) report is useful in terms of documenting the therapeutic... -
Marriage and Counselling in African Communities: Challenges and Counselling Approaches
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Tholene Sodi --- University of the Limpopo, Mary O. Esere --- University of Ilorin, Nigeria Emmy M. Gichinga --- GEM Counseling Services, Kenya Patience Hove --- Zimbabwe Women's Faith Ministries, ZimbabweThe article explores a variety of marital counselling approaches relevant to African settings: indigenous, Western, Christian and Islamic. These approaches to marital counselling are influenced in their use by various social movements, including globalisation, women empowerment, sexual orientation and living... -
Student Development and Support using a Logotherapeutic Approach
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Henry D. Mason --- Tshwane University of Technology, Juan A. Nel --- University of South Africa,This study reports on participants' meaning-centred experiences and perspectives after attending a logotherapy-based student development and support programme. Thirteen students who were enrolled in the first year of the academic programme, in health science programme at a South Africa university,... -
Appreciative Inquiry: A Case Study of a Woman's Experience of Poverty
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Cebile Tebele --- University of South Africa, Kathryn Nel --- University of South Africa,This study utilised an instrumental case study to investigate the experience of a woman living in poverty in a South African community. The participant was a widowed African female with two children. Data were collected during an interview process that... -
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... -
A Case of Tragic Optimism: Volunteer Counsellors' Experience of Meaning
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Henry D. Mason --- Tshwane University of Technology, Juan A. Nel --- University of South Africa,This study applied concepts from logotherapy to construct the meaning that volunteer crisis counsellors experienced by working with victims of crime. Data were collected from seven participants who delivered services at community-driven crisis centre using a qualitative approach. The data... -
Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Following an Armed Robbery: A Case Study Testing the Transportability of Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy to Urban Africans
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Bradley Drake --- Rhodes University, David Edwards --- Rhodes University,John, an urban African male who developed posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following an armed robbery at the petrol station where he worked, was treated with 12 sessions of Trauma-focused cognitive behaviour therapy. Intervention involved a combination of psychoeducation, prolonged imaginal... -
Responsive Integrative Treatment of Clients with PTSD and Trauma-Related Disorders: An Expanded Evidence-Based Model
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: David Edwards --- Rhodes University,In this article a practitioner oriented review of the literature on the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder is used to construct a phase-based model that can serve as a basis for case formulation and treatment planning. Treatments shown to be... -
“It's Like Uprooting Trees”: Responsive Treatment for a Case of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Following Multiple Rapes
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Francois van der Linde --- Rhodes University, David Edwards --- Rhodes University,This systematic case study documents 27 sessions of assessment and treatment with cognitive therapy of Bongi (23) who presented with major depression, posttraumatic stress disorder and borderline traits. Bongi had been raised in a punitive environment, had been raped three... -
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... -
A Psycho-Diagnostic Tool for Psychotherapy: Interactional Pattern Analysis (IPA)
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Charl Vorster --- North-West University, South Africa Vera Roos --- North-West University, South Africa Mari Beukes --- North-West University, South AfricaThis article proposes a description of a psycho-diagnostic tool for psychotherapists, the Interactional Pattern Analysis (IPA). Sixteen interpersonal variables are proposed to describe the observable behaviour that constitutes a client's interpersonal style within the context of a particular relationship, such... -
Exploring Expressive Sandwork as a Form of Psychosocial Care: A Case Study of a Vulnerable Adolescent
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Carien Lubbe-De Beer --- University of Pretoria, Imme Thom --- University of Pretoria,This paper explores the use of expressive sandwork as a form of psychological support for a youth with psychosocial vulnerability. A case study, which emanated from a community outreach project, is briefly described of a male black participant, from a... -
Meaning in Life Within an African Context: A Mixed Method Study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Henry D. Mason --- Tshwane University of Technology, South AfricaThis article reports on a mixed method study that described and explored meaning in life among 179 university students (53.63% female). Data on their sense of meaning in life were collected using the Life Purpose Questionnaire (Hutzell, 1989), supplemented with... -
The impact of reduced drug prices on the cost-effectiveness of HAART in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Nicoli Nattrass Nathan GeffenSouth Africa has started 'rolling out' highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) through the public health sector, but implementation has been slow. Studies have shown that in Africa AIDS prevention may be more cost-effective than providing HAART; such published results provide... -
Barriers to accessing PMTCT services in a rural area of South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Donald Skinner Sakhumzi Mfecane Tebogo Gumede Nomvo Henda Adlai DavidsDespite good intentions and commitment from providers, prevention-of-mother-to-child-transmission of HIV (PMTCT) services can be difficult for pregnant women to access, despite the provision of free health services for women and children. We examined the introduction of PMTCT services in a... -
Preliminary investigation of adherence to antiretroviral therapy among children in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Mariya Mukhtar-Yola Solomon Adeleke Dayyabu Gwarzo Zubaida Farouk LadanTreatment of HIV with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has resulted in declining morbidity and mortality rates from HIV-associated diseases, but concerns regarding access and adherence are growing. To determine the adherence level and the reasons for non-adhering to antiretroviral... -
Perceptions of the benefits and affordability of antiretrovirals among HIV-positive persons in a rural area of South-West Nigeria
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: PaulS Ogunro AdeniyiK Adeneye TitusO Ogungbamigbe TaiwoA Adewole AdesolaZ Musa JoyI IsikweiTo assess the affordability of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) and accessibility to treatment for opportunistic infections (OIs) among HIV-1 seropositive persons, we used semi-structured interviewer-administered questionnaires to interview 154 individuals seeking ARV treatment at the Daughter of Charity German Leprosy and... -
Bereavement, silence and culture within a peer-led HIV/AIDS-prevention strategy for vulnerable children in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Ingrid Van der Heijden --- Child, Youth, Family and Social Development Research Programme, South Africa Sharlene Swartz --- Child, Youth, Family and Social Development Research Programme, South AfricaIn addressing the psychosocial effects of the HIV and AIDS pandemic among vulnerable children, the issue of bereavement appears inadequately addressed. Amid the global discourse on children orphaned and made vulnerable by HIV and AIDS, this paper explores how cultural... -
‘Every disease has its cure’: faith and HIV therapies in Islamic northern Nigeria
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Jack Ume Tocco --- Department of Anthropology, United StatesNorthern Nigeria has one of the highest levels of HIV prevalence among societies that are predominantly Muslim. In the last decade the region has experienced marked expansion of religiously-oriented healing practices following the formal adoption of Islamic sharia law. Since... -
A critical historical analysis of the South African Catholic Church's HIV/AIDS response between 2000 and 2005
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Stephen Muoki Joshua --- School of Religion and Theology, Department of History of Christianity, South AfricaThe South African HIV and AIDS experience is unique in many ways considering the country's delayed and robust epidemic, the apartheid context, and successive HIV-denialist government regimes. While the struggle for democracy may have overshadowed the enormity of the unfolding... -
Complex negotiations: ‘spiritual’ therapy and living with HIV in Ghana
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Benjamin Kobina Kwansa --- Amsterdam School for Social Science Research, The NetherlandsMany people living with HIV in Ghana make use of spiritual therapy, however complex. This paper describes the complexities of these therapies in the context of increasing access to antiretroviral (ARV) drugs and high levels of HIV stigma. The study... -
‘Keeping healthy in the backseat’: How motherhood interrupted HIV treatment in recently delivered women in Kenya
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Opondo Awiti-Ujiji --- Department of Public Health Sciences, Division of Global Health, Sweden Anna Mia Ekström --- Department of Public Health Sciences, Division of Global Health, Sweden Festus Ilako --- , Kenya Dorcas Indalo --- , Kenya Abigael Lukhwaro --- , Kenya David Wamalwa --- , Kenya Birgitta Rubenson --- Department of Public Health Sciences, Division of Global Health, SwedenAlthough there is a large body of literature related to the experiences of motherhood and aspects of the change that it brings about, how the experience of motherhood affects the healthcare of women with chronic illness is less documented. This... -
Does accessibility to antiretroviral care improve after down-referral of patients from hospitals to health centres in rural South Africa?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Mosa Moshabela --- , Helen Schneider --- , South Africa SusanM Cleary --- Health Economics Unit, South Africa PaulM Pronyk --- , John Eyles --- School of Geography and Earth Sciences, CanadaWe conducted an evaluation of healthcare accessibility among patients taking antiretroviral treatment (ART) after they were ‘down-referred’ from hospital-based programmes to primary healthcare (PHC) centres in a rural South African setting. A cross-sectional design was used to study 109 PHC... -
Qualitative study of the influence of antidepressants on the psychological health of patients on antiretroviral therapy in Uganda
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: ElialiliaS Okello --- Department of Psychiatry, Uganda VictoriaK Ngo --- , United States Gerry Ryan --- , United States Seggane Musisi --- Department of Psychiatry, Uganda Dickens Akena --- Department of Psychiatry, Uganda Noeline Nakasujja --- Department of Psychiatry, Uganda Glenn Wagner --- , United StatesThe study set out to explore how HIV-positive individuals conceptualise and describe depression and its manifestation in their lives, and how this may change over time in the context of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and antidepressant treatment. We conducted in-depth interviews... -
Migration, pastoralists, HIV infection and access to care: the nomadic Fulani of northern Nigeria
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Abdulrazaq Garba Habib Jibril JumareThe burden of HIV infection among the nomadic Fulani of northern Nigeria is unknown. Migration — a way of life for this population — is known to increase the rate of HIV transmission and may limit individuals' access to treatment... -
Disclosure of HIV status: experiences of patients enrolled in an integrated TB and HAART pilot programme in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: HirutT Gebrekristos MarkN Lurie Nkosinathi Mthethwa Quarraisha Abdool KarimThe convergence between the tuberculosis (TB) and HIV epidemics has led to studies investigating strategies for integrated HIV and TB care. We present the experiences of a cohort of 17 patients enrolled in the first integrated TB and HIV treatment... -
The relation of HIV testing and treatment to identity formation in Zambia
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Emily Frank --- Anthropology Department, United StatesWhy would many Zambians be reluctant to access lifesaving antiretroviral treatment? Does the process of accessing an HIV test in Zambia promote an identity that can change individuals' livelihood strategies? What happens to individuals when people access treatment? Voluntary testing... -
The role of hormone therapy in the treatment of osteoporosis
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: MR Davey --- Westville Hospital,The concerns raised by the findings of the Women's Health Initiative study resulted in many practitioners no longer considering the use of menopausal hormone therapy for the treatment of osteoporosis. Subsequent re-analyses of this study, recent publications on the use... -
An overview of insulin pump therapy: appropriate use of an expensive resource
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: VJ Brown --- Diabetes Education, Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology,Insulin pump therapy is an option for intensive insulin therapy in patients with type l diabetes who meet the criteria described in this article. Pump therapy may assist in the reduction of haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and the frequency of severe... -
The use of phototherapy in the treatment of diabetic ulcers
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: B Nteleki --- Department of Podiatry, Faculty of Health Sciences, NN Houreld --- Laser Research Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences,Chronic ulcers are a common complication in diabetes. The nature of diabetic foot ulcers makes them difficult to manage and treat. A dynamic management plan is required to treat diabetic lower limb ulcerations. This involves a strategic approach, including mechanical... -
The effectiveness of analgesic electrotherapy in the control of pain associated with diabetic neuropathy
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia • Authors: Jan Szopinski --- Department of Internal Medicine, Silesian Medical Academy, Poland Georg Lochner --- Department of Bioengineering, South Africa Hanna Szopinska --- Pain Clinic, Mayo Medical Centre of South Africa, Constantia Kloof, South AfricaObjective: To investigate the usefulness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and electroacupuncture in managing the pain associated with diabetic neuropathy. -
Lipid rescue: the use of lipid emulsions to treat local anaesthetic toxicity
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia • Authors: CJ Kruger --- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, South Africa PC Marwick --- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, South Africa AI Levin --- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, South AfricaDespite increasing safety of regional anaesthesia, the growth in the popularity therof implies that local anaesthetic toxicity will occur occasionally. Local anaesthetic cardiotoxicity, even when using “safer” modern local anaesthetics, is notoriously resistant to standard resuscitation. The aim of this... -
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... -
Cervical epidural anaesthesia for shoulder arthroscopy and effective postoperative physiotherapy for a frozen shoulder: a case study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia • Authors: K Marodkar --- Department of Anaesthesiology, India S Deshmukh --- Department of Anaesthesiology, IndiaShoulder arthroscopy is used to treat various diseases of the shoulder, including refractory adhesive capsulitis. Effective postoperative pain relief is critical for these patients, as the success of surgery largely depends on early and regular physiotherapy. Although traditionally, various methods... -
Spinal anaesthesia for brachytherapy for carcinoma of the cervix: a comparison of two dose regimens of hyperbaric bupivacaine
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia • Authors: NJ Haus --- Department of Anaesthesia, TC Kambarami --- Department of Anaesthesia, RA Dyer --- Department of Anaesthesia,Objectives: Spinal anaesthesia can be suitably performed for a variety of day-stay (ambulatory) surgical procedures. The time taken for adequate recovery to allow discharge home from hospital is an important consideration. The purpose of this study was to compare the... -
Homemade sugar-salt solution for oral rehydration: Knowledge of mothers and caregivers
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: H Dippenaar --- Department of Family Medicine, G Joubert --- Department of Biostatistics, R Nel --- Department of Biostatistics, ML Bantobetse --- University of the Free State, AA Opawole --- Department of Family Medicine, KS Roshen --- Department of Family Medicine,Background: Worldwide, it is estimated, that more than two million children under the age of five die annually as a result of gastroenteritis with dehydration. Up to 95% of these cases can be treated successfully with oral rehydration therapy. The... -
Impact of recent evidence on the use of hormone therapy in the South African private sector (2001–2005)
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: SH Podmore --- Department of Therapeutics and Medicines Management, J Botha --- Department of Therapeutics and Medicines Management, A Gray --- Department of Therapeutics and Medicines Management, T Esterhuizen --- Department of Medical Biostatistics,Background: The release of the results of the oestrogen plus progesterone therapy (EPT) arm of the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) in July 2002 started a worldwide process of reconsideration of the rationale behind hormone therapy (HT). This process was accelerated... -
Unveiling the physical therapies
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: L Alford --- School of Allied Health Professions, University of East Anglia, United KingdomEither through referral by a medical practitioner or self-referral many patients with musculoskeletal problems receive some form of physical therapy. There are several highly trained professional groups who deliver this treatment. Due to lack of regulation, however, there are also... -
The Human Genome and Gene “Therapy”: Some Ethical Issues
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: D Knapp van Bogaert --- Steve Biko Centre for Bioethics, Faculty of Health Sciences, GA Ogunbanjo --- Dept. of Family Medicine & PHC, Faculty of Health Sciences,The major scientific achievement of the Twentieth Century was the discovery of the double helix, and the mapping of the human genome in 2003. Contemporary medical and scientific knowledge in the field of gene therapy has the potential to inform... -
Nicotine-replacement therapy: a proven treatment for smoking cessation
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: N Robson --- Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, MalaysiaSmoking is a major cause of cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases and cancer. Despite the high prevalence of smokers worldwide, smokers are often neglected and not offered effective assistance with quitting their habits. In order to overcome this public health burden,... -
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults: a guide for the general practitioner
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: GI Van Schalkwyk --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa J SchronenAttention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has an estimated prevalence of 3.5% in adults. Knowledge regarding the diagnosis and treatment of this condition remains limited amongst general practitioners. The clinical presentation is highly variable, and the manifestations of the characteristic symptoms of... -
Complementary and alternative medicine for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder: An Eastern Cape study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: S Snyman --- Department of Pharmacy, South Africa I Truter --- Department of Pharmacy, South Africa -
Hypertension
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: JA Ker --- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, -
The Human Genome and Gene “Therapy”: Some Ethical Issues
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: D Knapp van Bogaert --- Steve Biko Centre for Bioethics, Faculty of Health Sciences, GA Ogunbanjo --- Dept. of Family Medicine & PHC, Faculty of Health Sciences,The major scientific achievement of the Twentieth Century was the discovery of the double helix, and the mapping of the human genome in 2003. Contemporary medical and scientific knowledge in the field of gene therapy has the potential to inform... -
The association between depression and adherence to antiretroviral therapy in HIV-positive patients, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: C Kitshoff --- Department of Family Medicine, L Campbell --- Department of Family Medicine, SS Naidoo --- Department of Family Medicine,Background: Depressive disorders are associated with poorer health outcomes in people living with human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (PLHIV) and have been shown to contribute to non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Western contexts. Limited data from... -
Drug therapy, lifestyle modification and blood pressure control in a primary care facility, south of Johannesburg, South Africa: an audit of hypertension management
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: SC Onwukwe --- Department of Family Medicine, South Africa OB Omole --- Department of Family Medicine, South AfricaBackground: Hypertension management is suboptimal in many settings. We assessed blood pressure (BP) control according to target, the appropriateness of antihypertensive therapy and the extent of implementing lifestyle modification among hypertensive patients. -
The challenges experienced by nongovernmental organisations with regard to the roll-out of antiretroviral therapy in KwaZulu-Natal
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: J Michel --- Department of Health Studies, MC Matlakala --- Department of Health Studies,Background: Successful administration of antiretroviral therapy (ART) requires full adherence to the regimen by the patient. The introduction of ART needs a well-functioning health system with adequately trained health professionals, laboratory support, a constant supply of drugs and social systems... -
The perspectives of users of antiretroviral therapy on structural barriers to adherence in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: A Kagee --- Department of Psychology, J Nothling --- Department of Psychology, B Coetzee --- Department of Psychology,Background: The effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and the importance of adherence to treatment regimens are widely known. Yet, suboptimal adherence to ART and retention in care of patients still persists and, by many accounts, is fairly widespread. The aim... -
Rheumatoid arthritis
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Mahmood Ally --- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bridget Hodkinson --- Department of Medicine, Groote Schuur Hospital, Faculty of Health Sciences,Immune-mediated inflammatory disorders include a clinically diverse group of conditions that share similar pathogenic mechanisms. Conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriasis, spondyloarthropathy, inflammatory bowel disease and connective-tissue disease are characterised by immune dysregulation and chronic inflammation. This review will... -
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... -
End-user centeredness in antiretroviral therapy services in Nigerian public health facilities
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: RJ Chiegil --- Department of Health Studies, LI Zungu --- Department of Health Studies, K Jooste --- School of Nursing, University of Western Cape,Objective: To describe the perception of end users with regard to end-user centeredness in antiretroviral therapy (ART) service provision in Nigerian public health facilities. -
‘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, UgandaHIV-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... -
Mmaskitlana Play Therapy: A Case Study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Rebecca Salang Modikwe --- University of South Africa, Ansie Lessing --- University of South Africa,This article explores the potential of Mmaskitlana as a form of therapy for children with emotional disorders. A case study is presented describing the use of Mmaskitlana with one learner with emotional problems from sexual abuse. Interview data and interpretative... -
Is there still a role for Caesarean section in preventing vertical HIV transmission in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: HM Sebitloane --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) may be transmitted from an infected mother to her child during pregnancy, delivery or breastfeeding. Without any intervention, transmission rates may range from 15–45%. However, this can be reduced to < 5% with effective drug therapy... -
Contraceptive knowledge and practice among HIV-positive women receiving antiretroviral therapy at a district hospital in KwaZulu-Natal
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: YS Somera --- ART Department, GJ Crookes Hospital Department of Family Medicine, A Ross --- Department of Family Medicine,Objectives: To determine the knowledge and use of contraceptives by HIV-positive women attending an ART clinic. -
Exercise prescription in the management of rheumatoid arthritis
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: K Nolte --- Department of Biokinetics, DC Janse van Rensburg --- Section Sports Medicine, University of Pretoria,Background: Over the last few years, the types of exercises prescribed for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have changed. There is also increasing knowledge on the physical status and physical activity levels of these patients. This article aims to give... -
Constipation in children
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: RA Brown --- Department of Paediatric Surgery, RJ Wood --- Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital,Constipation in children is a universal problem, occurring in 0.7–28% of the population. The exact aetiology is unknown, but the majority of children have a functional, rather than organic, aetiology. Symptoms associated with constipation include abdominal pain, a poor appetite... -
An overview of pharmacotherapy-induced ototoxicity
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Schellack Natalie --- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Naude Alida --- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences,This article provides an overview of ototoxic medication, as well as different pharmacological and audiological monitoring strategies. Although ototoxic medications play an important role in modern medicine, they also have the capacity to do great harm and lead to significant... -
Legal professionals’ views on pre-trial therapy in cases of child sexual abuse in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Ansie Fouché --- North-West University, South Africa Liana (MP) Le Roux --- University of Pretoria, South AfricaThe aim of this study is to report on a preliminary qualitative inquiry into the views of legal professionals in South Africa regarding pre-trial therapy for victims of child sexual abuse (CSA). Applying purposive and snowball sampling, 15 experienced state... -
HIV-serostatus disclosure in the context of free antiretroviral therapy and socio-economic dependency: experiences among women living with HIV in Tanzania
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Leah F Bohle --- Institute for Medical Microbiology, Germany Hansjörg Dilger --- Institute of Social and Cultural Anthropology, Germany Uwe Groß --- Institute for Medical Microbiology, GermanyThe worldwide implementation of free antiretroviral therapy (ART) raised great hopes among policy makers and health organisations about the positive changes it would bring about in attitudes and behaviours towards HIV and AIDS, as well as for infected people's lives... -
Reproductive behaviour among women on antiretroviral therapy in Botswana: mismatched pregnancy plans and contraceptive use
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Michelle M Schaan --- University of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa Myra Taylor --- University of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa Richard Marlink --- Harvard School of Public Health AIDS Initiative, USAUnderstanding pregnancy planning and contraceptive use is important in preventing unplanned/unwanted pregnancies among women on antiretroviral therapy (ART). Through a cross-sectional survey of 155 women living with HIV on ART in Botswana (mean age = 36), bivariate/multivariate analyses were used... -
Fever in children: how to minimise risk and provide appropriate therapy
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Robin J Green --- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, South Africa Adéle Pentz --- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, South AfricaThe management of fever in children is a subject that garners many different opinions and interventions. Various approaches seem to be acceptable, from the physician who never uses antipyretic medication, to the use of multiple combination therapies. Following the recent... -
HIV in Harare: The role and relevance of social stigma
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Stephen O'Brien --- School of Humanities and Social Science, Australia Alex Broom --- School of Social Science, AustraliaHIV is a significant social, political and economic problem in Zimbabwe. However, few researchers have explored peoples’ experiences of living with HIV in that country. Drawing on 60 qualitative interviews conducted with Zimbabweans living in Harare in 2010, this paper... -
Communication characteristics of young children with HIV in South Africa as reported by some physicians
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Michelle Hattam --- Con Amore School, South Africa Brenda Louw --- Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, United States Salome Geertsema --- Communication Pathology, South AfricaHIV has been shown to have significant effects on the development of a child. Currently, there is limited South African research regarding HIV and specific characteristics of communication development, and the treatment thereof, in the child infected with HIV. The... -
Self-efficacy, medication beliefs and adherence to antiretroviral therapy by patients attending a health facility in Pretoria
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Adegoke Adefolalu --- Department of Health Studies, South Africa Zerish Nkosi --- Department of Health Studies, South Africa Steve Olorunju --- Biostatistics Unit, South Africa Palesa Masemola --- , South AfricaBackground: Self-efficacy and medication beliefs are known factors that influence adherence to treatment in chronic medical conditions. We carried out a cross-sectional study on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients with the aim of determining the predictive relationship between these two... -
The evaluation of an equine-assisted therapy programme with a group of boys in a youth care facility
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Christa Boshoff --- Community Psychosocial Research, South Africa Herman Grobler --- Community Psychosocial Research, South Africa Alida Nienaber --- Community Psychosocial Research, South AfricaThe goal of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of an equine-assisted therapy programme aimed at improving the psychological well-being of boys in a custodial school of industry. Participants were 39 boys who live in a youth care facility... -
Development of a diabetes mellitus nutritional management manual for South African healthcare professionals
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: U Rausch --- Division of Human Nutrition, South Africa IL Labuschagne --- Division of Human Nutrition, South Africa MJ Lombard --- Division of Human Nutrition, South AfricaBackground: The objective was to develop a standardised education manual for healthcare professionals in South Africa on the nutritional management of diabetes mellitus. -
Predictors of quality of life enjoyment and satisfaction in individuals living with HIV and AIDS in a resource-constrained setting in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Kim Jonas --- Population Health, Health Systems and Innovation, Human Sciences Research Council, South Africa Pamela Naidoo --- Population Health, Health Systems and Innovation, Human Sciences Research Council, South Africa Nicolette Vanessa Roman --- Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, South Africa Luis Angel Saúl Gutiérrez --- Facultad de Psicología, UNED, Guillem Feixas --- University of Barcelona, SpainThe burden of HIV disease is concentrated in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in South Africa (SA). Whilst there have been many studies conducted on the biomedical and socio-psychological aspects of HIV and AIDS, insufficient attention has been paid to the quality... -
A framework for caring in physiotherapy education and practice
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Serela Ramklass --- School of Clinical Medicine, South AfricaBackground: Caring is central to the practice of physiotherapy. However, explicit components of caring required for South African physiotherapy practice within a model of primary healthcare are not detailed. -
The prevalence and associations of erectile dysfunction in a South African male diabetic urban population
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: T Kemp --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine, South Africa P Rheeder --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine, South AfricaBackground: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common condition in patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus. The prevalence and predictors in our patient population are unknown since minimal data exist for this condition in South Africa. -
Radiation therapy for cervix carcinoma: the benefits and constraints in sub-Saharan Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: H M Simonds --- Division of Radiation Oncology, Tygerberg Hospital, South AfricaCervix carcinoma is one of the most prevalent cancers in women in Africa. Primary and secondary prevention measures in place are currently not sufficient to prevent further cases. Radiotherapy is the main therapeutic option as most cases present at a... -
Long-term complications of pelvic radiotherapy
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: H Simonds --- Division of Radiation Oncology Tygerberg Hospital/University of Stellenbosch,Complications following pelvic radiation are frequently under-reported and inadequately addressed. This overview examines the nature and the intensity of complications encountered by cancer survivors; it focuses specifically on gastrointestinal and vaginal complications, and the problems surrounding the methods of recording... -
The management of epithelial ovarian cancer: neoadjuvant chemotherapy and interval surgery
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: D G Allen --- Mercy Hospital for Women, Australia -
A pilot study of two radiation fractionation regimens in patients with cancer of the cervix, who were HIV positive and not on antiretroviral therapy
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: A M Hocepied --- Department of Radiation Oncology, H Westerink --- Department of Radiation Oncology, R Lakier --- Department of Radiation Oncology,The Department of Radiation Oncology at the previously named Pretoria Academic Hospital (now the Steve Biko Hospital) undertook a pilot study between 2000 and 2001 of 20 patients who were human immunodeficiency virus-positive with locally advanced cancer of the cervix... -
The types and treatment outcomes of germ cell tumours of the ovary seen at Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, between 1994 and 2008: a retrospective survey
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: K E A Mohammed --- Division of Radiation Oncology, A L van Wijk --- Division of Radiation Oncology,Objective: This retrospective observational study aims to review patients with malignant ovarian germ cell tumours (MOGCTs) treated at Groote Schuur Hospital over a 15-year period. -
Prolonged survival after laparoscopic splenectomy for recurrent ovarian cancer and no adjuvant therapy: a report and review of the literature
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: F Marriqoun-Harris --- The Sydney Gynaecologic Oncology Group, Sydney Cancer Centre, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Y J J Rhou --- The Sydney Gynaecologic Oncology Group, Sydney Cancer Centre, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, D Storey --- The University Of Sydney, Australia S Pather --- The Sydney Gynaecologic Oncology Group, Sydney Cancer Centre, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, -
Pharmacological options for the protection of ovarian function in patients undergoing chemotherapy
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: MH Botha --- Unit for Gynaecological Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences,Chemotherapy, particularly alkylating agents, can be toxic to germ cells, and may lead to treatment amenorrhoea in young women. The age at which chemotherapy is administered is a strong predictor of subsequent premature ovarian failure, with older patients being at... -
Retrospective analysis of patients with cancer of the cervix attending a radiotherapy outpatient department: experience from a university-based hospital in eastern Uttar Pradesh, India
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: M Nandi --- Department of Radiation Oncology, India A Mandal --- Department of Radiotherapy and Radiation Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences, India AK Asthana --- Radiotherapy and Radiation Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences, IndiaObjective: A retrospective analysis of all patients with cancer of the cervix attending a radiotherapy outpatients department in a single unit from January 2005 to December 2006 was carried out to study their epidemiology, stage and status of presentation, compliance... -
The impact of HIV infection on women receiving radiation for cervical cancer
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: Mapule Mangena --- Gynaecological Oncology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Leon Snyman --- Gynaecological Oncology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Greta Dreyer --- Gynaecological Oncology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sheynaz Bassa --- Department of Radiation Oncology, Piet Becker --- Research Office, Faculty of Health Sciences,Background: The objective of the study was to compare patient characteristics, treatment toxicity and interruptions, and survival in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive and HIV-negative cervical cancer patients receiving radiation as primary or adjuvant treatment. -
Cobalt-60 is a logical, economical and comparable alternative to Ir-192: analysis and institutional experience from western India
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: Upendra Nandwana --- Radiotherapy Department, India Narendra Rathore --- Radiotherapy Department, India Sunnia Gupta --- Radiotherapy Department, India Arvind Shukla --- Radiotherapy Department, India Satish Kumar --- Radiotherapy Department, India Kiran Intodia --- Radiotherapy Department, India Poonam Chand Bana --- Radiotherapy Department, India Abhay Jain --- Radiotherapy Department, IndiaObjectives: The objective of the study was to examine the dosimetry of intracavitary radiotherapy (ICRT) in carcinoma of the cervix using cobalt-60 (Co-60) as source of ICRT, and as an alternative to iridium-192 (Ir-192). -
Tuberculosis complicating hepatitis C therapy with pegylated interferon and ribavirin: new infection in a high tuberculosis incidence area
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases • Authors: T K Roestoff --- Department of Gastroenterology, Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, T Burger --- Department of Gastroenterology, Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, H Smith --- Department of Gastroenterology, Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, A D Mahomed --- Department of Gastroenterology, Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, -
Early insulin therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: MLI Mashitisho --- Department of Internal Medicine, South Africa BG Mashitisho --- Department of Internal Medicine, South AfricaType 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a progressive disease characterised by beta cell dysfunction and insulin resistance. Beta cell dysfunction progresses to beta cell failure. Many patients with T2DM are managed with oral agents until complications develop. ‘Clinical inertia’ in... -
Intraoperative fluid therapy in neonates
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia • Authors: AR Visram --- Barts Health NHS Trust, UKThe evidence base for the administration of intraoperative fluids in neonates is poor and extrapolated from adults and children. Differences from adults and children in physiology and anatomy of neonates inform our practice. -
Profile and management of the firework-injured hand
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: T Pilling --- Department of Occupational Therapy, South Africa P Govender (née Naidoo) --- Discipline of Occupational Therapy, South AfricaBackground: Numerous studies internationally highlight the devastating effects of firework-related injuries and the costs involved in treating these injuries, in addition to the calls to alter legislation to prevent these injuries from occurring. There has, however, been a paucity of... -
Palliative chemotherapy in recurrent carcinoma cervix: experience from a regional cancer centre in southern India
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: Ravikiran Bonanthaya --- Department of Radiation Oncology, India KC Lakshmaiah --- Department of Medical Oncology, India Suresh Babu --- Department of Medical Oncology, India D Lokanatha --- Department of Medical Oncology, IndiaAims: To evaluate the clinical outcome and complications with two different palliative chemotherapy regimens in recurrent cervical carcinoma. -
Lymphovascular space invasion in early-stage endometrial cancer: adjuvant treatment and patterns of recurrence
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: Esther van Barneveld --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Netherlands David G Allen --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Australia Ruud LM Bekkers --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Netherlands Peter T Grant --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, AustraliaBackground: In early-stage endometrial cancer, lymphovascular space invasion (LVSI) is an independent predictor of relapse of disease and poorer survival. Nevertheless, adjuvant treatment for LVSI-positive patients is variable. -
Retrospective comparison of cytological and histological bone marrow morphology in adult antiretroviral-naïve and antiretroviral experienced human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients with peripheral blood cytopaenias
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases • Authors: Suraya Naidoo --- Department of Haematology, South Africa Vincent Louis Naicker --- National Health Laboratory Services, South AfricaBackground: A cohort of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive patients presenting to a quaternary hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa over a period of one year was identified and morphological analyses of their bone marrow aspirates and trephine biopsies (BMAT) undertaken. -
Therapist experiences of equine-assisted psychotherapy in South Africa: A qualitative study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Lucinda Johns --- School of Applied Human Sciences, Shaida Bobat --- School of Applied Human Sciences, Juanita Holder --- School of Applied Human Sciences,This study examined therapists’ perceptions and experiences of equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP). Participants were 14 practising EAP therapists (females = 86%; male = 14%; age range 20 to 69 years) from across South Africa. They were interviewed utilising electronic interview media... -
Nutrition in paediatric Crohn’s disease
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: O. Goulet --- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, FranceInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) such as Crohn’s disease (CD) results from the interaction between an individual’s immune response and precipitant environmental factors, which generate an anomalous chronic inflammatory response in those who are genetically predisposed. Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) is a... -
Immunonutrition: a South African perspective
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: A. Prins --- Little Company of Mary Medical Centre, J. Visser --- Division of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences,Clinical nutrition has evolved from providing nutrients to meet the patient’s needs to nutrition therapy that additionally aims to provide specific nutrients, or combinations thereof, which can reduce infection and improve outcomes in critically ill patients. The value of immunonutrition... -
Nutrition management in the adult patient with Crohn’s disease
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: A. Basson --- Lecturer and Hospital Student Internship Supervisor,Malnutrition, nutrient deficiencies and osteoporosis are common in patients with Crohn’s disease, regardless of disease activity. While the role of diet in the pathogenesis of the disease remains inconclusive, upon diagnosis, nutrition therapy plays an integral role in patient care... -
Characteristics and outcome of surgically treated acromegaly patients attending an endocrinology clinic at a tertiary referral centre in Durban, South Africa over a period of 10 years
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Abdurraouf Masaud Elbueishi --- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, South Africa Fraser J Pirie --- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, South Africa Ayesha A Motala --- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, South AfricaBackground: The mode of presentation, clinical, radiologic and laboratory characteristics of patients with acromegaly and the outcome following various modalities of treatment are not well documented in South Africa. -
Antiretroviral adherence and virological outcomes in HIV-positive patients in Ugu district, KwaZulu-Natal province
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Germain Kapiamba --- Department of Health Studies, South Africa Thembekile Masango --- Department of Health Studies, South Africa Ditaba Mphuthi --- Department of Health Studies, South AfricaAdherence to antiretroviral therapy is crucial to ensure viral suppression. In the scientific community it is widely accepted that an adherence level of at least 90% is necessary to achieve viral suppression. This study uses pharmacy refill records to describe... -
Brachytherapy for cervical cancer: guidelines to facilitate patient-centred care in a multidisciplinary environment
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: Deirdré Long --- Department of Oncology, South Africa Hester Sophia Friedrich-Nel --- Faculty of Health & Environmental Sciences, South Africa Georgina Joubert --- Faculty of Health Sciences, South AfricaObjective: To establish patient-centred guidelines to assist multidisciplinary members in providing quality care for cervical cancer patients receiving brachytherapy. -
Acute toxicity in cervical cancer HIV-positive vs. HIV-negative patients treated by radical chemo-radiation in Zambia
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: Sibusiso Mdletshe --- Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences Department, South Africa Harry Munkupa --- Oncology Center, Zambia Kennedy Lishimpi --- Oncology Center, ZambiaBackground: The current standard of radical treatment for patients with cancer of the cervix is combination therapy in the form of radiotherapy with chemotherapy. Generally the same treatment protocol is applied to HIV-positive and HIV-negative patients. However, HIV-positive patients with... -
Experiences of women receiving high dose rate brachytherapy for cervical cancer at an academic hospital
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: AD Dzaka --- Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Ghana JE Maree --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing Education, South AfricaThe objective of this study was to present a descriptive summary of the experiences of women treated with high dose rate brachytherapy for cervical cancer. A qualitative descriptive design was used and 16 women treated at an academic hospital in... -
The intersection of antiretroviral therapy, peer support programmes, and economic empowerment with HIV stigma among HIV-positive women in West Nile Uganda
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Nicole Coffey Kellett --- Department of Anthropology, USA Katherine Gnauck --- University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, University of New Mexico, USAHIV stigma remains a major problem of the AIDS epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa. Women fear impending social stigma including blame, isolation and abuse. HIV infection and HIV stigma interact cyclically, creating and reinforcing economic and social exclusion for individuals living... -
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... -
Delivery of isoniazid preventive therapy to reduce occupational TB among healthcare workers in Swaziland
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases • Authors: Marianne Calnan --- University Research Co., LLC, Swaziland Samson Haumba --- University Research Co., LLC, Swaziland Makhosazana Matsebula --- University Research Co., LLC, Swaziland Ntombifuthi Shongwe --- University Research Co., LLC, Swaziland Munyaradzi Pasipamire --- Swaziland National AIDS Program, Swaziland Natalie Kruse Levy --- USAID/PEPFAR, Swaziland Munamato Mirira --- USAID/PEPFAR, Swaziland Peter Preko --- CDC, Swaziland Alisha Smith-Arthur --- University Research Co., LLC, USA Varduhi Ghazaryan --- University Research Co., LLC, USAHealthcare workers (HCWs) in Swaziland are at increased risk of acquiring tuberculosis (TB), but existing infection control and occupational health policies often fall short of mitigating the risk of acquiring TB in the workplace. Health service failure to systematically offer... -
Reparative sexual orientation therapy effects on gay sexual identities
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Jaco Van Zyl --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Kathryn Nel --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Saraswathie Govender --- Department of Psychology, South AfricaThe study explored gay males’ identities and experiences with sexual reparative therapy. The sample consisted of five white Christian males (age range 24 – 41 years), who responded to a semi-structured interview on their self-identity with reparative therapy. Interpretative Phenomenological... -
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. -
SASCM guideline for daptomycin use in South Africa – 2017 update
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases • Authors: Warren Lowman --- Vermaak and Partners Pathologists, South Africa Jennifer Coetzee --- Ampath, National Reference Laboratory, Microbiology, South Africa Olga Perovic --- National Institute for Communicable Diseases, Centre for Tropical, Opportunistic and Hospital Infections, South AfricaDaptomycin is currently registered for use in treatment of complicated skin and skin structure infections (cSSSI) and Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia. The role of daptomycin in treatment of severe Gram-positive infections needs to be considered outside of these specific and rigid... -
HIV antiretroviral medication stock-outs in Ghana: contributors and consequences
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Rebecca A Poku --- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health, USA Adobea Yaa Owusu --- Institute of Statistical, Social, and Economic Research, University of Ghana, Ghana Patricia Dolan Mullen --- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health, USA Christine Markham --- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health, USA Sheryl A McCurdy --- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health, USADrug stock-outs are an unfortunate yet common reality for patients living in low and middle income countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where trouble with consistent stock of antiretroviral medications (ARVs) continues. Our study takes a snapshot of this problem in... -
Pre-trial therapy for child witnesses in cases of sexual abuse: A scoping literature review
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Ansie Fouché --- Social Work Subject Group, Optentia Research Focus Area, South Africa Daniël F. Fouché --- Department of Legal Sciences, South AfricaGlobally, child complainants of sexual abuse are expected to testify in criminal proceedings and in some countries therapy is delayed until after the child testifies as not to contaminate the child’s version of events. We carried out a scoping review... -
Retrospective clinical analysis of adverse drug reactions associated with antiretroviral therapy in Tlokwe district, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Rentia van Graan --- Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences (PharmaCen), Division of Pharmacology, South Africa Michelle Viljoen --- Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences (PharmaCen), Division of Pharmacology, South Africa Malie Rheeders --- Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences (PharmaCen), Division of Pharmacology, South Africa Fadeela Motara --- Potchefstroom Hospital, Pharmacy, South AfricaBackground: South Africa has the highest number of patients on antiretroviral therapy (ART) globally. Various obstacles were identified that influence effective reporting of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in resource-limited countries. This investigation aimed to identify, classify and analyse the prevalence... -
Factors associated with delivering premature and/or low birth weight infants among pregnant HIV-positive women on antiretroviral treatment at Dr George Mukhari Hospital, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases • Authors: NN Gibango --- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, South Africa S Mda --- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, South Africa TS Ntuli --- Department of Public Health, South AfricaBackground: Prematurity and low birthweight (LBW) deliveries amongst pregnant women infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remain a challenge worldwide. The association between prematurity, LBW and antiretroviral therapy (ART) or prophylactic antiretroviral drug (ARV) exposure in pregnancy is unclear... -
Effective interactions: Communication and high levels of marital satisfaction
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Kobus du Plooy --- Institute of Psychology & Well-being (IPW), School for Psychosocial Health, South Africa Ronél de Beer --- Community Psychosocial Health (COMPRES), School for Psychosocial Health, South AfricaOf all the significant relationships in the lives of human-beings, the marital relationship remains one of the most central and important to their well-being. For this rapid review the authors accessed four online databases (PsycINFO, PsychARTICLES, JSTOR Journals, and ScienceDirect)... -
Retrospective analysis of radiotherapy outcomes in breast cancer radiotherapy at a single institution
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: M Heunis --- Radiation Oncology, South Africa DC Lombe --- Radiation Oncology, South Africa M McCaul --- Biostatistics Unit, Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Department of Global Health, South AfricaIntroduction: Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide. With the challenges of cancer treatment in developing countries there is a need for a systematic and methodical approach to treatment in resource-limited settings. -
A retrospective study of stage IB node-negative cervical cancer treated with adjuvant radiation with standard pelvic versus central small pelvic fields
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: Tlotlo B Ralefala --- Division of Radiation Oncology, South Africa Leon van Wijk --- Division of Radiation Oncology, South Africa Rakiya Saidu --- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, College of Health Sciences, NigeriaObjective: To compare two types of postoperative radiation therapy (PORT) in early-stage, node-negative cervical cancer treated at Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa. -
Late entry to HIV and AIDS care and treatment, Juba Teaching Hospital, Juba, South Sudan, 2013–2016
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Muki Johnson --- Immunization and Field Epidemiology Training Project, South Sudan Benjamin L Lemi --- Juba Teaching Hospital, South Sudan Hillary L Tonny --- Juba Teaching Hospital, South Sudan Adelina D David --- Juba Teaching Hospital, South Sudan Waqo Boru --- Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Kenya James Ransom --- Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, KenyaLate diagnosis of HIV and enrolment to care are global public health challenges. This study aimed to characterise late HIV diagnoses and initiation of treatment among patients at Juba Teaching Hospital (JTH) in South Sudan. We conducted a retrospective review... -
Association between adherence to anti-diabetic therapy and adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes in diabetes in pregnancy
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Doreen Macherera Mukona --- Department of Nursing Science, Zimbabwe Stephen Peter Munjanja --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zimbabwe Mathilda Zvinavashe --- Department of Nursing Science, Zimbabwe Babil Stray-Pederson --- Institute of Clinical Medicine, NorwayObjectives: To analyse the association between adherence to anti-diabetic therapy (diet, physical activity and medications) and perinatal outcomes. -
A retrospective analysis of the effect of planning tumour volume on survival in cervical carcinoma
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: Ilze Fourie --- Division of Radiation Oncology, Stellenbosch University, Tygerberg Academic Hospital, South Africa Hannah M Simonds --- Division of Radiation Oncology, Stellenbosch University, Tygerberg Academic Hospital, South AfricaIntroduction: Locally advanced stages of invasive cervical cancer (ICC) are associated with poor outcomes; factors influencing survival include increased tumour volume. In resource-constrained settings access to diagnostic imaging with CT and MRI is limited. Alternative methods of establishing tumour volume... -
“Treatment is not yet necessary”: delays in seeking access to HIV treatment in Uganda and Zimbabwe
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Rachel Kawuma --- Medical Research Council/Uganda Virus Research Institute and London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (MRC/UVRI and LSHTM), Uganda Janet Seeley --- Medical Research Council/Uganda Virus Research Institute and London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (MRC/UVRI and LSHTM), Uganda Zivai Mupambireyi --- Centre for Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Research, Zimbabwe Frances Cowan --- International Public Health Department, UK Sarah Bernays --- School of Public Health, Australia --- Medical Research Council/Uganda Virus Research Institute and London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (MRC/UVRI and LSHTM), UgandaWe examined the logic that individuals use to account for delaying HIV testing and/or initiating HIV treatment. Our qualitative study, situated within the REALITY trial (Reduction of EArly mortaLITY in HIV infected adults and children starting antiretroviral therapy), was conducted... -
The role of support groups in linking and retaining newly diagnosed clients in HIV care in a peri-urban location in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Siyabonga Kave --- Department of Rural Health, South Africa Nelisiwe F Khuzwayo --- Department of Rural Health, South Africa Abigail Hatcher --- School of Public Health, South Africa Yandisa Sikweyiya --- Gender & Health Research Unit, School of Public Health, South AfricaAlthough South Africa has the largest number of people on antiretroviral therapy (ART) in the world, many HIV clients drop out of care immediately after HIV diagnosis. This qualitative study explored the perceptions and experiences of newly diagnosed clients on... -
Evaluation of the early warning indicators of HIV drug resistance surveillance system in Manicaland province, Zimbabwe
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Anesu Marume --- Department of Community Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Zimbabwe Admire Zikiti --- Department of Community Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Zimbabwe Byron Chapoterera --- Department of Community Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Zimbabwe Julita Maradzika --- Department of Community Medicine, College of Health Sciences, ZimbabweMore than 1.1 million people currently receive lifelong antiretroviral treatment in Zimbabwe following the adoption of the test and treat strategy in 2017. The huge numbers of people on antiretroviral therapy (ART), combined with HIV’s error-prone replication, increases the probability... -
Effects of tobacco use on non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV-positive patients in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Supa Pengpid --- ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Thailand Diana Huis in ‘t Veld --- Department of Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Belgium Karl Peltzer --- Department for Management of Science and Technology Development, VietnamThis study aimed to estimate the relationship between tobacco use and non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) in a South African sample. Participants were 1 963 HIV patients who attended a primary care clinic in Pretoria (female = 68.5%; black African... -
Acute changes in haematocrit leading to polycythaemia in late-onset hypogonadism patients that receive testosterone replacement therapy: a South African study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Jesslee du Plessis --- Medicine Usage in South Africa (MUSA), North-West University, South Africa Hermanus Lambertus Bester --- Private Hospital, Emalahleni, South Africa, Marlene Julyan --- Medicine Usage in South Africa (MUSA), North-West University, South Africa Marike Cockeran --- School for Computer, Statistical and Mathematical Sciences, North-West University, South AfricaBackground: According to the literature, parenteral testosterone replacement therapy (TRT)-induced polycythaemia is associated with cardiovascular events. No or minimal data exist for the prevalence of TRT-induced polycythaemia in late-onset hypogonadism (LOH) patients from South Africa. Polycythaemia is the side effect... -
A five-year audit of lower limb amputations below the knee and rehabilitation outcomes: the Durban experience
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: P Manickum --- School of Clinical Medicine, College of Health Sciences, South Africa SS Ramklass --- School of Clinical Medicine, College of Health Sciences, South Africa TE Madiba --- Department of General Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine, College of Health Sciences, South AfricaIntroduction: Lower limb amputation (LLA) due to diabetes mellitus (DM) is a growing epidemic worldwide. -
Bone involvement in patients with cervical carcinoma: a single-institution cohort study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: JL Butt --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Tygerberg Hospital, South Africa MH Botha --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Tygerberg Hospital, South AfricaIntroduction: Bony metastases in cervical carcinoma are rare; however, autopsy studies indicate that they are underdiagnosed. A retrospective study was undertaken to describe the risk factors and tumour characteristics and estimate the prevalence of bone involvement in women with cervical... -
Interactional Therapy: Prospects for treating mental health conditions
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Kobus du Plooy --- Community Psychosocial Research (COMPRES), South AfricaThis practice-oriented article proposes Interactional Therapy (IT) for the treatment of mental health conditions. A case example illustrates the IT application and purpose. From this example, IT appears to be of incremental advantage for treating mental health conditions. Additionally, a... -
Traditional healing and counselling services partnership in multicultural South Africa: A multiple case study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Petro van der Merwe --- Department of Psychology, South AfricaThis study explored partnership opportunities between traditional healing and counselling psychology services in South Africa. Informants comprised a traditional healer and two counselling psychologists who completed interviews on practices in which they engaged and that could be bridged for the... -
Long-term outcomes in perinatally HIV-infected adolescents and young adults on antiretroviral therapy: a review of South African and global literature
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Kim Anderson --- School of Public Health and Family Medicine, South Africa Rudzani Muloiwa --- Department of Paediatrics, South Africa Mary-Ann Davies --- School of Public Health and Family Medicine, South AfricaPaediatric antiretroviral programmes have been implemented globally for more than a decade, yet information on long-term treatment outcomes in perinatally HIV-infected adolescents is limited. Published literature on long-term treatment outcomes was reviewed, including virologic, immunologic and growth outcomes, as well... -
A cohort study of treatment outcomes after radiotherapy in vulva carcinoma patients
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: T Goba-Mjwara --- , South Africa H Simonds --- , South Africa -
The psychosocial determinants of the intention to test for HIV among young men in KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Thabang Manyaapelo --- , South Africa Robert AC Ruiter --- , The Netherlands Sibusiso Sifunda --- , South Africa Anam Nyembezi --- , South Africa Bart van den Borne --- , The Netherlands Priscilla Reddy --- , South AfricaBackground: Voluntary counselling and testing is one of the effective prevention strategies against the HIV/AIDS epidemic. This study investigated the psychosocial determinants of the intention to be tested for HIV among young men in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province using the... -
The impact of existing diabetes self-management education interventions on knowledge, attitudes and practices in public health care institutions in Harare, Zimbabwe
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Sanele Nkomani --- , South Africa Simbarashe Ruskaniko --- , Zimbabwe Renée Blaauw --- , South Africa -
Role of clinical laboratories in reporting results of transgender individuals on hormonal therapy
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: B Phiri-Ramongane --- , South Africa AA Khine --- , South AfricaTransgender individuals experience discordance between their gender identity and sex assigned at birth. To relieve the disconnection between their identity and their biological state, some may take hormonal therapy, which leads to notable changes in several laboratory results. As reference... -
Predictors of mortality among people living with HIV in the test and treat era within rural Uganda: a retrospective cohort study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Anacret Byamukama --- , Uganda Pauline M Golding --- , United KingdomBackground: Uganda adopted the test and treat strategy in 2016 where all people living with HIV are initiated on antiretroviral drugs irrespective of CD4 count and WHO clinical stage, as one of the major strategies to end the HIV epidemic... -
Resources and infrastructure for the delivery of antiretroviral therapy at primary health care facilities in the Free State Province, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Ega Janse van Rensburg-Bonthuyzen --- Centre for Health Systems Research and Development, University of the Free State, Michelle Engelbrecht --- Centre for Health Systems Research and Development, University of the Free State, Francois Steyn --- Centre for Health Systems Research and Development, University of the Free State, Nandi Jacobs --- Centre for Health Systems Research and Development, University of the Free State, Helen Schneider --- Centre for Health Policy, University of Witwatersrand, Dingie van Rensburg --- Centre for Health Policy, University of Witwatersrand,There are concerns as to whether South Africa's public health system has sufficient resources, human and otherwise, to ensure universal access to antiretroviral treatment (ART). We report on public sector implementation of the Comprehensive Care Management and Treatment (CCMT) programme... -
Barriers and facilitators to patients' adherence to antiretroviral treatment in Zambia: a qualitative study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Nawa Sanjobo --- Copperbelt University, Jan C Frich --- Research Unit for General Practice, University of Oslo, Atle Fretheim --- Preventive and International Health Care Unit, Norwegian Knowledge Centre for Health Services, NorwayPatients' adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is important for effective medical treatment of HIV/AIDS. We conducted a qualitative interview study in the Copperbelt Province of Zambia in 2006. The aim of the study was to explore patients' and health care... -
Barriers and facilitators to antiretroviral medication adherence among HIV-infected paediatric patients in Ethiopia: A qualitative study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Sibhatu Biadgilign --- John Hopkins University's Technical Support for the Ethiopian HIV/AIDS ART Initiative, Amare Deribew --- Department of Epidemiology, Jimma University, Alemayehu Amberbir --- Division of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Nottingham, Kebede Deribe --- FIDA, EthiopiaMedication adherence is a complex behaviour with multiple determinants. Understanding the barriers and facilitators of adherence is invaluable for programme improvement, which assists the foundation of adherence intervention strategies. A qualitative study was conducted in six selected hospitals of Addis... -
High levels of psychosocial readiness for ART in an African population at the onset of treatment
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Brent Wolff --- MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS, Martin Mbonye --- MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS, Alex Coutinho --- Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University, Uganda Barbara Amuron --- MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS, Robert Nkabala --- The AIDS Support Organization (TASO), Uganda Shabbar Jaffar --- Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK Heiner Grosskurth --- MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS,Adherence at the earliest stages of treatment is likely to be influenced by prior illness trajectories and future expectations, best captured (and addressed) before treatment begins. We examined the influence of illness trajectories and treatment expectations on psychosocial readiness to... -
Perceived stigma among patients receiving antiretroviral treatment: A prospective randomised trial comparing an m-DOT strategy with standard-of- care in Kenya
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Susan Kaai --- Department of Health Studies and Gerontology, University of Waterloo, Canada Sandra Bullock --- Department of Health Studies and Gerontology, University of Waterloo, Canada Avina Sarna --- Population Council, Matthew Chersich --- Centre for Health Policy, University of the Witwatersrand, Stanley Luchters --- International Centre for Reproductive Health (ICRH), Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ghent University, Belgium Scott Geibel --- Population Council, Paul Munyao --- ICAP, Kenya Kishorchandra Mandaliya --- , Kenya Marleen Temmerman --- Obstetrical Department, Ghent University Hospital, Naomi Rutenberg --- Population Council,HIV and AIDS remain highly stigmatised. Modified directly observed therapy (m-DOT) supports antiretroviral treatment (ART) adherence but little is known about its association with perceived stigma in resource-constrained settings. In 2003, 234 HIV-infected adults enrolled in a two-arm randomised trial... -
Accessibility of antiretroviral therapy in Ghana: Convenience of access
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Joyce Addo-Atuah [d138e18] Dick Gourley Greta Gourley Shelley I. White-Means Robin J. Womeodu Richard J. Faris Nii Akwei AddoThe convenience of accessing antiretroviral therapy (ART) is important for initial access to care and subsequent adherence to ART. We conducted a qualitative study of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and ART healthcare providers in Ghana in 2005. The objective... -
Efficacy of a lay health worker led group antiretroviral medication adherence training among non-adherent HIV-positive patients in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: Results from a randomized trial
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Karl Peltzer [d77e18] Shandir Ramlagan Deborah Jones Stephen M. Weiss Henry Fomundam Lucia ChanetsaThere is a lack of theory-based randomized controlled trials to examine the effect of antiretroviral adherence in sub-Saharan Africa. We assessed the effectiveness of a lay health worker lead structured group intervention to improve adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) in... -
HIV-related symptoms and management in HIV and antiretroviral therapy patients in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: A longitudinal study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Karl Peltzer --- , South AfricaAim: The study aimed to determine the prevalence, predictors, and self-reported management of HIV- or ARV-related symptoms among HIV patients prior to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and over three time points while receiving ART in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Method: A total... -
HIV in (and out of) the clinic: Biomedicine, traditional medicine and spiritual healing in Harare
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Stephen O'Brien --- , , Australia Alex Broom --- , , AustraliaContemporary lived experiences of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are shaped by clinical and cultural encounters with illness. In sub-Saharan countries such as Zimbabwe, HIV is treated in very different ways in various therapeutic contexts including by biomedical experts, traditional... -
When the clinic becomes a home. Successful VCT and ART services in a stressful environment
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Jonathan Mensah Dapaah --- , , Ghana Rachel Spronk --- , , The NetherlandsWith the upscaling of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in resource-poor countries, many HIV-positive persons in Ghana have been accessing treatment in hospitals. Prevalence is relatively low compared to other African countries, 1.30%. HIV/AIDS remains heavily stigmatised in Ghana, which influences the... -
Laughter therapy as an intervention to promote psychological well-being of volunteer community care workers working with HIV-affected families
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Irene Hatzipapas --- , , South Africa Maretha J. Visser --- , , South Africa Estie Janse van Rensburg --- , , South AfricaThe study explores the experiences of volunteer community care workers working with HIV-affected families, participating in laughter therapy. Laughter therapy is being used as an intervention to positively influence individuals experiencing various forms of emotional distress. Community care workers play... -
‘If you are found taking medicine, you will be called names and considered less of a man’: young men’s engagement with HIV treatment and care during ulwaluko (traditional initiation and circumcision) in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: L. Gittings --- University of Cape Town, South Africa R. Hodes --- University of Cape Town, South Africa C. Colvin --- University of Cape Town, South Africa S. Mbula --- Mzantsi Wakho, South Africa P. Kom --- Mzantsi Wakho, South AfricaThis paper explores how HIV-positive abakhwetha (young male initiates) undergoing ulwaluko (traditional Xhosa initiation and circumcision) engage with HIV-related biomedical care and treatment. Health-focused life history narratives (n = 36), semi-structured interviews (n = 32) and analysis of health facility files (n = 41) with adolescent... -
Forgetting to take HIV antiretroviral therapy: a qualitative exploration of medication adherence in the third decade of the HIV epidemic in the United States
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: R. Freeman --- , USA M. Gwadz --- New York University Silver School of Social Work, USA K. Francis --- New York University Silver School of Social Work, USA E. Hoffeld --- New York University Silver School of Social Work, USAOptimal adherence to HIV antiretroviral therapy (ART) is challenging, and racial/ethnic disparities in adherence rates are substantial. The most common reason persons living with HIV (PLWH) give for missed ART doses is forgetting. We took a qualitative exploratory approach to... -
Comparison of formulae for calculating the corrected QT (QTc) interval in an adult population attending a diabetes clinic at a rural hospital in South Africa.
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: BN Mkhwanazi --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa L Govender --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa S Pillay --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
Therapeutic tool or a hindrance? A phenomenological investigation into the experiences of countertransference in the treatment of sexually abused children
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Indo-Pacific Journal of Phenomenology • Authors: Tshepo Tlali --- University of Johannesburg,Since its inception in the 1900s, the concept of countertransference has been mired in controversy. Psychoanalytic literature is divided on its utility, significance and its clinical value in psychotherapy. While some psychotherapists have advocated for the importance of therapists’ expertise... -
Factors associated with patients defaulting on HIV treatment at Helen Joseph Hospital, Gauteng province, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: Paul Potsane --- University of Johannesburg, South AfricaBackground: South Africa’s government has made significant improvements in expanding access to antiretroviral (ARV) treatment. A rate of adherence of 95% to 100% is necessary to achieve the intended outcomes of antiretroviral treatment. However, antiretroviral treatment adherence remains a significant... -
Effect of group cognitive behavioural therapy on self-efficacy and anthropometric indices among overweight and obese postpartum women
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Arezo Jamshidi --- Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Iran Parvin Abedi --- Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Iran Najmeh Hamid --- Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Iran Mohammadhossein Haghighizadeh --- School of Health, Iran -
Perioperative nutritional management of a Whipple’s patient
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Safiyah Hasson --- Groote Schuur Hospital, South AfricaPancreatic cancers comprise one of the most difficult cancers to diagnose and one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the world.1,2 A 70-year-old male presenting with a head of pancreas malignant mass was referred for nutritional optimisation as... -
Quality of life in participants with primary hypothyroidism on treatment at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: JM Mbuyi --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa S Bhana --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa R Daya --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa -
Relationship between diabetes knowledge, self-management practices, and glycaemic control among patients attending diabetic clinic at a tertiary level hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: BSL Moshoeshoe --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Z Bayat --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa S Bulbulia --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa -
Lipid profile of patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus at a tertiary South African hospital
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: A Parak --- Helen Joseph Hospital, South Africa R Daya --- Helen Joseph Hospital, South Africa Z Bayat --- Helen Joseph Hospital, South Africa -
Evaluating the implementation of prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Mwanza district hospital, Malawi
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: John Bester Kalumbi --- Peking University, ChinaIntroduction: Globally, mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV significantly contributes to paediatric HIV infections. Effective prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) programs aim to achieve the World Health Organization’s target of less than 5% transmission rates. This study evaluated the implementation of... -
Psychotherapy in South African indigenous languages: Positioning isiXhosa as a language of symbolisation
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of African Languages • Authors: Ntokozo Gqweta --- University of the Witwatersrand, South AfricaThe sociopolitical history of language use in South Africa is controversial and complex. This article utilises postcolonial theory to problematise the historical pattern of language use in South Africa to oppress black people. African psychology and Afrocentricity are used to... -
Participant acceptability and clinician satisfaction of cognitive behavioural therapy and medication management algorithm compared with enhanced standard care for treatment of depression among youth with HIV
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health • Authors: Emily A Barr --- University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, USA Kristin Baltrusaitis --- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, USA Betsy D Kennard --- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, USA Graham J Emslie --- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, USA Chelsea Krotje --- , USA Kevin Knowles --- , USA Sarah Buisson --- , USA Lauren Bergam --- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, USA Jaime G Deville --- David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, USA Susan L Gillespie --- , USA Melissa Shikora --- , USA Ellen Townley --- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Health, USA David E Shapiro --- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, USA Larry K Brown --- Alpert Medical School of Brown University, USABackground: Primary results of the International Maternal Pediatric Adolescent AIDS Clinical Trials Network (IMPAACT) 2002 trial showed that cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and medication management algorithm (MMA) (COMB-R) significantly improved depression in youth with HIV (YWH) compared with enhanced standard... -
Association between HIV infection, antiretroviral therapy and dysglycaemia prevalence in black South Africans: evidence from the Durban Diabetes Study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: D Perumal --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa FJ Pirie --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa TM Esterhuizen --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa B O’Leary --- , South Africa EH Young --- Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, UK MI McCarthy --- University of Oxford, UK MS Sandhu --- University of Cambridge, UK AA Motala --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
The role of nutrition in patients with pemphigus receiving prolonged corticosteroid therapy
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Fiona Wongkar --- Udayana University/Ngoerah Hospital, Indonesia Nyoman Suryawati --- Udayana University/Ngoerah Hospital, Indonesia Agustinus I Wayan Harimawan --- Udayana University/Ngoerah Hospital, Indonesia Made Candra Wijanadi --- Udayana University/Ngoerah Hospital, IndonesiaPemphigus is a rare autoimmune blistering disorder that affects the skin and mucous membranes, characterised by acantholysis due to IgG-mediated autoantibody interference with desmoglein-mediated keratinocyte adhesion. Despite advances in immunosuppressive therapy, managing pemphigus remains a challenge. Both disease pathology and... -
Changing midlife tropes: A transcendence into epiphany
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Indo-Pacific Journal of Phenomenology • Authors: Louisa Niehaus --- University of South Africa, South Africa Maria Papaikonomou --- University of South Africa, South AfricaMidlife is often stereotyped as a time of turbulence, angst and chaos, marked by inappropriate behaviours, broken marriages, infidelity and destructive changes. However, this article aims to challenge these stereotypes and present a different perspective. It argues that midlife is...
