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Brief problem-solving therapy for antenatal depressive symptoms in primary care in rural Ethiopia: protocol for a randomised, controlled feasibility trial

Author: Bitew, Tesera ; Keynejad, Roxanne ; Myers, Bronwyn ; Honikman, Simone ; Medhin, Girmay ; Girma, Fikirte ; Howard, Louise ; Sorsdahl, Katherine ; Hanlon, Charlotte Date: 30 Jan 2021 Background Despite a high prevalence of antenatal depression in low- and middle-income countries, there is very little evidence for contextually adapted psychological interventions delivered in rural African settings. The ... Read more c b
Brief psychotherapy administered by non-specialised health workers to address risky substance use in patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis: a feasibility and acceptability study

Author: Calligaro, Gregory L ; de Wit, Zani ; Cirota, Jacqui ; Orrell, Catherine ; Myers, Bronwyn ; Decker, Sebastian ; Stein, Dan J ; Sorsdahl, Katherine ; Dawson, Rodney Date: 19 Jan 2021 Background Only 55% of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) cases worldwide complete treatment, with problem substance use a risk for default and treatment failure. Nevertheless, there is little research on psychotherapeutic ... Read more c b
Comparing dedicated and designated models of integrating mental health into chronic disease care: study protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial

Author: Myers, Bronwyn ; Lund, Crick ; Lombard, Carl ; Joska, John ; Levitt, Naomi ; Butler, Christopher ; Cleary, Susan ; Naledi, Tracey ; Milligan, Peter ; Stein, Dan J ; Sorsdahl, Katherine Date: 16 Mar 2018 Background In low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), it is uncertain whether a “dedicated” approach to integrating mental health care (wherein a community health worker (CHW) has the sole responsibility of delivering mental ... Read more c b
An exploration of the perceptions of and risk and protective factors for drug use among young persons aged between 18 and 24 years in Mufakose, Harare, Zimbabwe

Author: Chivese, Nyamadzawo Date: 2017 Background: Drug use by young people is on the increase globally, regionally and locally, in Zimbabwe. Most of what is known about the risk and protective factors for drug use has been written from studies done in high income countries. Limited ... Read more
Family experiences and the role of the family in the development of substance use in adolescents and young adults in Zimbabwe: a qualitative study

Author: Chido, Ratidzai Madzvamutse Date: 2022 Background Mental disorders including substance use disorders are a leading cause of disease burden, contributing 16% of the global burden of disease in young people aged 10 to 19 years. Substance use in adolescents and young people cannot ... Read more
Family planning for women with severe mental illness in rural Ethiopia: a qualitative study

Author: Kebede, Tigist Zerihun Date: 2017 Background: Family planning is a crucial issue for all women of reproductive age, but in women with severe mental illness (SMI) there may be particular challenges and concerns. As primary care-based mental health care is expanded in low- and ... Read more
Family planning for women with severe mental illness in rural Ethiopia: a qualitative study

Author: Zerihun, Tigist ; Sorsdahl, Katherine ; Hanlon, Charlotte Date: 28 Sep 2021 Background: Family planning is a crucial issue for all women of reproductive age, but in women with severe mental illness (SMI), there may be particular challenges and concerns. As primary care-based mental health services are expanding in ... Read more c b
Maternal participant experience in a South African birth cohort study enrolling healthy pregnant women and their infants

Author: Barnett, Whitney ; Brittain, Kirsty ; Sorsdahl, Katherine ; Zar, Heather J ; Stein, Dan J Date: 19 Jul 2016 Background: Critical to conducting high quality research is the ability to attract and retain participants, especially for longitudinal studies. Understanding participant experiences and motivators or barriers to participating in clinical ... Read more c b
Maternal participant experience in a South African birth cohort study enrolling healthy pregnant women and their infants

Author: Barnett, Whitney ; Brittain, Kirsty ; Sorsdahl, Katherine ; Zar, Heather J ; Stein, Dan J Date: 2016 Abstract Background Critical to conducting high quality research is the ability to attract and retain participants, especially for longitudinal studies. Understanding participant experiences and motivators or barriers to participating in ... Read more
Mental disorders and violence-related injuries : prevention opportunities in emergency centres

Author: Van der Westhuizen, Claire Date: 2014 Mental disorders and violence-related injuries make significant contributions to the global disease burden, mostly affecting young people. In emergency centres, mental disorders and violence-related injuries are commonly seen and, according ... Read more
Mental health and antiretroviral therapy adherence among people living with HIV attending an HIV clinic in Blantyre, Malawi

Author: Chasweka, Dennis Date: 2021 ABSTRACT Background: Tremendous progress has been achieved in the treatment for HIV/AIDS since the 1980s. This significant improvement and progress in HIV treatment has largely been attributed to antiretroviral therapy ... Read more
Missed opportunities to address mental health of people living with HIV in Zomba, Malawi: a cross-sectional clinic survey

Author: Kawiya, Harry Henry Date: 2020 Background. Common mental disorders (CMDs), including depression and anxiety disorders, and risky alcohol use are highly prevalent among people living with HIV. Yet, many studies have found that most people who suffer from mental disorders ... Read more
Negative attributions towards people with substance use disorders in South Africa: Variation across substances and by gender

Author: Sorsdahl, Katherine ; Stein, Dan ; Myers, Bronwyn Date: 2012 BACKGROUND:Little research has examined attitudes towards people who use substances in low and middle income countries (LMIC). Therefore, the present study examined the attributions made by the general South African population about people ... Read more c b
Packages of care for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in low-and middle-income countries

Author: Flisher, Alan J ; Sorsdahl, Katherine ; Hatherill, Sean ; Chehil, Sonia Date: 2010 In the sixth in a series of six articles on packages of care for mental disorders in low- and middle-income countries, Alan Flisher and colleagues discuss the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Read more c b
Patient outcomes and experience of a task-shared screening and brief intervention service for problem substance use in South African emergency centres: a mixed methods study

Author: van der Westhuizen, Claire ; Malan, Megan ; Naledi, Tracey ; Roelofse, Marinda ; Myers, Bronwyn ; Stein, Dan J ; Lahri, Sa’ad ; Sorsdahl, Katherine Date: 12 May 2021 Abstract Background Screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment (SBIRT) programmes have resulted in generally positive outcomes in healthcare settings, particularly for problem alcohol ... Read more
Perspectives on disclosure of HIV status to others among 12-19 year old HIV-infected adolescents attending an HIV care clinic at a tertiary hospital in Harare, Zimbabwe : a qualitative study

Author: Khan, Rabia Date: 2015 Introduction: The worldwide commitment to increasing services and access to antiretroviral therapy have resulted in a decline in HIV related mortality. As a result, the focus of HIV care is shifting towards improving the psychological health ... Read more
Prevalence and associated factors of caregiving burden among caregivers of individuals with severe mental illness: A hospital based study at St John of God Hospitaller services in Mzuzu, Malawi

Author: Banda, Richard Date: 2019 Background: Severe mental illnesses (SMI) cause significant impairment for those living with the illnesses and often rely on caregivers for the ongoing care. Available evidence suggests that individuals responsible for caregiving may get ... Read more
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Depression and Anxiety among HIV-infected Pregnant Women in Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania

Author: Ngocho, James Samwel Date: 2018 Introduction: Antenatal depression and anxiety in women living with HIV are associated with a number of poor maternal and child outcomes, and undermine the world target of eliminating mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV. Despite the ... Read more
Prevalence and factors associated with mental illness among prison inmates: case of Thyolo Prison in Malawi

Author: Nambindo, Joyce Chikwinde Date: 2019 Background: Research predominantly from high income countries suggests that depression and anxiety are highly prevalent among prison inmates. With limited available research from low and middle income countries, this study aimed to estimate ... Read more
The prevalence and predictors of antipsychotic medication non-adherence among clients with psychotic disorders in Mzimba, Malawi

Author: Myaba, Japhet Date: 2017 Background: Mental, neurological and substance use (MNS) disorders significantly contribute to the burden of diseases worldwide. Schizophrenia is one of the severe forms of MNS disorders. Antipsychotic medications play a significant role in ... Read more

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