Exploring the Service Providers' and Former Service Users' Perceptions of the Effect and Impact of Living Hope Community Based Substance Abuse Rehabilitation of South Peninsula, Cape Town

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dc.contributor.advisorColvin, Christopher
dc.contributor.advisorMokganyetji, Tebogo
dc.contributor.authorKlaas, Portia Siphokazi
dc.date.accessioned2025-11-26T08:40:51Z
dc.date.available2025-11-26T08:40:51Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.date.updated2025-11-26T08:10:41Z
dc.description.abstractSubstance use remains a significant global public health challenge. This growing issue has extensive consequences, impacting health, crime, exacerbating socio-economic issues, and the spread of HIV/AIDS. In South Africa, the prevalence of substance use, involving alcohol, cocaine, and dagga, is a major concern. The Western Cape, particularly in Cape Town, struggles with unique challenges, marked by prevalent usage of methamphetamine, heroin, and alcohol. Understanding the effectiveness and impact of substance use care is one of the strongest interpreters of improved results among people living with substance use disorders. This study examined providers' and former users' experiences and perspectives on the effect and impact of Living Hope substance use program. Semi-structured interviews were conducted by the researcher and a thematic analysis was used on the interview data. The interviews were conducted with 11 participants, 7 being former users and 4 service providers at Living Hope facilities. Participants shared their perceptions on the effects and impacts of the Living Hope program. Four major themes identified include: Program Effectiveness and Impact, Family and Community Involvement, Enablers/Facilitators and Barriers of the Program, as well as Challenges and Needs of the Program. All participants provided insights into the complex dynamics of addiction treatment. Successes and challenges highlight the necessity of tailored interventions, continuous support, and systemic improvements for program effectiveness. The findings emphasized the diverse nature of addiction recovery, advocating for holistic, resource- backed strategies to address individual and structural aspects for favorable outcomes. The results indicated that a key impact of Living Hope should be in helping former service users in securing jobs after overcoming substance use disorders, as they find it difficult to get employment.
dc.identifier.apacitationKlaas, P. S. (2025). <i>Exploring the Service Providers' and Former Service Users' Perceptions of the Effect and Impact of Living Hope Community Based Substance Abuse Rehabilitation of South Peninsula, Cape Town</i>. (). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Health Sciences ,Department of Public Health and Family Medicine. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/42344en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationKlaas, Portia Siphokazi. <i>"Exploring the Service Providers' and Former Service Users' Perceptions of the Effect and Impact of Living Hope Community Based Substance Abuse Rehabilitation of South Peninsula, Cape Town."</i> ., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Health Sciences ,Department of Public Health and Family Medicine, 2025. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/42344en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationKlaas, P.S. 2025. Exploring the Service Providers' and Former Service Users' Perceptions of the Effect and Impact of Living Hope Community Based Substance Abuse Rehabilitation of South Peninsula, Cape Town. . University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Health Sciences ,Department of Public Health and Family Medicine. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/42344en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Klaas, Portia Siphokazi AB - Substance use remains a significant global public health challenge. This growing issue has extensive consequences, impacting health, crime, exacerbating socio-economic issues, and the spread of HIV/AIDS. In South Africa, the prevalence of substance use, involving alcohol, cocaine, and dagga, is a major concern. The Western Cape, particularly in Cape Town, struggles with unique challenges, marked by prevalent usage of methamphetamine, heroin, and alcohol. Understanding the effectiveness and impact of substance use care is one of the strongest interpreters of improved results among people living with substance use disorders. This study examined providers' and former users' experiences and perspectives on the effect and impact of Living Hope substance use program. Semi-structured interviews were conducted by the researcher and a thematic analysis was used on the interview data. The interviews were conducted with 11 participants, 7 being former users and 4 service providers at Living Hope facilities. Participants shared their perceptions on the effects and impacts of the Living Hope program. Four major themes identified include: Program Effectiveness and Impact, Family and Community Involvement, Enablers/Facilitators and Barriers of the Program, as well as Challenges and Needs of the Program. All participants provided insights into the complex dynamics of addiction treatment. Successes and challenges highlight the necessity of tailored interventions, continuous support, and systemic improvements for program effectiveness. The findings emphasized the diverse nature of addiction recovery, advocating for holistic, resource- backed strategies to address individual and structural aspects for favorable outcomes. The results indicated that a key impact of Living Hope should be in helping former service users in securing jobs after overcoming substance use disorders, as they find it difficult to get employment. DA - 2025 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town KW - Substance use KW - Drug Use KW - Substance Use Disorder KW - Addiction KW - Treatment KW - Rehabilitation KW - Outpatient KW - Relapse KW - and Care LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2025 T1 - Exploring the Service Providers' and Former Service Users' Perceptions of the Effect and Impact of Living Hope Community Based Substance Abuse Rehabilitation of South Peninsula, Cape Town TI - Exploring the Service Providers' and Former Service Users' Perceptions of the Effect and Impact of Living Hope Community Based Substance Abuse Rehabilitation of South Peninsula, Cape Town UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/42344 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/42344
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationKlaas PS. Exploring the Service Providers' and Former Service Users' Perceptions of the Effect and Impact of Living Hope Community Based Substance Abuse Rehabilitation of South Peninsula, Cape Town. []. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Health Sciences ,Department of Public Health and Family Medicine, 2025 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/42344en_ZA
dc.language.isoen
dc.language.rfc3066eng
dc.publisher.departmentDepartment of Public Health and Family Medicine
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Health Sciences
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subjectSubstance use
dc.subjectDrug Use
dc.subjectSubstance Use Disorder
dc.subjectAddiction
dc.subjectTreatment
dc.subjectRehabilitation
dc.subjectOutpatient
dc.subjectRelapse
dc.subjectand Care
dc.titleExploring the Service Providers' and Former Service Users' Perceptions of the Effect and Impact of Living Hope Community Based Substance Abuse Rehabilitation of South Peninsula, Cape Town
dc.typeThesis / Dissertation
dc.type.qualificationlevelMasters
dc.type.qualificationlevelMasters
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