Prevalence of adverse childhood experiences in sub-saharan Africa: a multicountry analysis of the Violence against Children and Youth Surveys (VACS)
EW Amene, FB Annor, LK Gilbert, J McOwen… - Child Abuse & …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Adverse Childhood Experiences are traumatic events early in life and
have been associated with significant negative health outcomes. Objective To estimate the …
have been associated with significant negative health outcomes. Objective To estimate the …
[HTML][HTML] Exploring mental health awareness: a study on knowledge and perceptions of mental health disorders among residents of Matsafeni village, Mbombela …
EN Mboweni, MH Mphasha, L Skaal - Healthcare, 2023 - mdpi.com
The global rise in mental health disorders has significant social, economic, and physical
impacts. Despite advancements in support, cultural beliefs attributing mental illnesses to …
impacts. Despite advancements in support, cultural beliefs attributing mental illnesses to …
Identification of mental disorders in South Africa using complex probabilistic hesitant fuzzy N-soft aggregation information
This paper aims to address the challenges faced by medical professionals in identifying
mental disorders. These mental health issues are an increasing public health concern, and …
mental disorders. These mental health issues are an increasing public health concern, and …
Piloting Siyakhana: A community health worker training to reduce substance use and depression stigma in South African HIV and TB care
KS Regenauer, AL Rose, JM Belus… - PLOS Global Public …, 2024 - journals.plos.org
South Africa has one of the highest rates of HIV/tuberculosis (TB) co-infection, and poor
engagement in HIV/TB care contributes to morbidity and mortality. In South Africa …
engagement in HIV/TB care contributes to morbidity and mortality. In South Africa …
[HTML][HTML] The rationale for South Africa to prioritise mental health care as a critical aspect of overall health care
Abstract Background The publication of South Africa's National Mental Health Policy
Framework and Strategic Plan 2023–2030 and the proposed National Health Insurance …
Framework and Strategic Plan 2023–2030 and the proposed National Health Insurance …
[HTML][HTML] Energy poverty and mental distress in South Africa: Assessing linkages and potential pathways
I Koomson - World Development Sustainability, 2024 - Elsevier
Despite the increasing attention on energy poverty due to its health implications, the South
African story is yet to be told, while pathways of influence have received little empirical …
African story is yet to be told, while pathways of influence have received little empirical …
Young children's mental well-being in low-income South African settings: A qualitative study
This qualitative study aimed to capture community perspectives of the risks and protective
factors for social emotional development and mental health of young children in low-income …
factors for social emotional development and mental health of young children in low-income …
Exploring the national prevalence of mental health risk, multimorbidity and the associations thereof: a repeated cross-sectional panel study
Objective and methods South Africans were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and
resultant economic hardships. As a result, mental health within this region may have …
resultant economic hardships. As a result, mental health within this region may have …
The challenges facing widows in African contexts: A literature review
M Dube - International Journal of Research in Business and …, 2023 - ssbfnet.com
Widowhood in Africa presents unique challenges for women due to cultural and social
factors. This paper discusses the challenges of widowhood in African contexts with a view …
factors. This paper discusses the challenges of widowhood in African contexts with a view …
Association between socio-economic status and non-communicable disease risk in young adults from Kenya, South Africa, and the United Kingdom
There is a pressing need for global health preventions to curb the escalating burden of non-
communicable diseases (NCDs). Utilising multi-country study designs can improve our …
communicable diseases (NCDs). Utilising multi-country study designs can improve our …