Abstract Background Khat (Catha edulis) is a plant commonly found in the horn of Africa
whose leaves are chewed for their psycho-stimulant effects. Several studies have …

Background People with mental illness (PWMI) have declining health related quality of life
(HRQoL), which is frequently equivalent to or greater than that of medical disorders …

Background and aim Signs and symptoms of schizophrenia may have serious impacts on
patients' quality of life leading to concern about different aspects of their lives. This study …

Objectives The first aim of this study was to design and develop a valid and replicable
strategy to extract physical health conditions from clinical notes which are common in mental …

Sleep disturbances are strongly linked with mental diseases such as substance use disorder
(SUD) or schizophrenia (SZ) which can have a detrimental impact on quality of life (QOL) …

Background: Problematic drug use is common among psychiatric patients and is linked with
poorer course and outcomes of illness. The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of …

Positive and negative symptoms are core aspects of schizophrenia and have been shown to
influence patient quality of life (QOL). Previous studies have largely focused on current or …

Objectives The aim of this study was to assess the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and
associated factors among patients with schizophrenia at comprehensive specialised …

Background Given that antipsychotic medication is a cornerstone for treating and preventing
relapse in people with schizophrenia, non-adherence has been indicated as a big …

Background: Severe mental illnesses (SMIs), including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
affect patients significantly. Gender has been identified as a key factor influencing the …