Family’s perceptions of their members who use nyaope in Tshwane, South Africa
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(3), P. e0318794 - e0318794
Published: March 28, 2025
Introduction
Over
the
last
two
decades,
nyaope
use
has
evolved
to
become
a
prominent
substance
disorder
in
South
Africa,
posing
significant
public
health
burden.
The
majority
of
users
are
young
people
who
solely
concerned
with
their
next
joint.
This
study
aimed
explore
perception
family
members
on
factors
associated
and
dependency
nyaope.
Methods
was
descriptive
exploratory
qualitative
conducted
Tshwane,
Africa.
Data
were
collected
from
32
Nyaope
via
three
focus
group
interviews
by
retired
psychologist
nurse
townships
Tshwane.
Results
findings
revealed
complex
interconnected
web
elements
that
shape
journey
individuals
onset
point
dependence
eventual
departure
homes.
Rather
than
following
linear
path
events,
this
pathway
is
characterised
dynamic
interplay
seven
distinct
themes,
namely
concealed
use,
concerns
suspicions
regarding
confirmation
possible
reasons
for
using
nyaope,
barriers
obtaining
assistance
users,
distress,
transition
home
life
streets.
Conclusion
Most
ended
up
being
disconnected
families.
Family
members’
opinions
noted
problem
perceived
be
working
together
rather
events.
have
implications
services,
social
police
services
as
well
schools.
Language: Английский
Recognition of language barriers in comprehending non-communicable disease management among rural elderly people in the DIMAMO surveillance area: a case of AWI-Gen participants
BMC Public Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Oct. 11, 2024
Language
plays
a
critical
role
in
health
communication,
particularly
the
management
and
understanding
of
non-communicable
diseases
(NCDs)
among
elderly
populations.
This
study
aimed
to
explore
language
barriers
that
affect
participants'
comprehension
NCDs,
focusing
on
how
these
impact
their
disease
causes,
symptoms,
treatment,
self-management.
The
also
investigated
linguistic
differences
between
healthcare
workers
patients
influence
effectiveness
interventions
rural
South
African
context.
qualitative
phenomenological
was
conducted
with
participants
aged
60
years
above,
all
whom
have
chronic
diseases.
In-depth
face-to-face
interviews
were
using
an
interview
guide
during
AWI-Gen
2
research
feedback
sessions
Ga-Dikgale
area.
Data
analysis
performed
QSR
NVivo
10
identify
key
themes.
Five
major
themes
emerged
regarding
NCDs
perceived
barriers.
These
include
Limited
Knowledge
Awareness
Misconceptions
about
Mixed
perceptions
NCD
causes
Discrepancies
workers'
Importance
interpreters
facilitating
NCD-related
communication.
revealed
significant
misconceptions
diabetes
hypertension,
as
well
traditional
practices
like
bloodletting,
which
relieve
hypertension
symptoms.
It
identified
communication
barriers,
including
limited
time
for
practitioners
explain
diagnoses
treatments.
findings
emphasize
need
culturally
sensitive
strategies
improve
literacy
care.
Collaborative
efforts
western
are
recommended
address
issues
enhance
community
interventions.
Language: Английский
Prevalence of Mental Health and Substance use Problems and Awareness of Need for Services in Lesotho: Results from a Population-Based Survey
International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 28, 2024
Abstract
We
conducted
a
household
survey
among
6061
adults
in
Lesotho
to
(1)
assess
the
prevalence
of
moderate/severe
mental
health
(MH)
and
substance
use
(SU)
problems
(2)
describe
MH
SU
service
cascades,
(3)
predictors
problem
awareness
(i.e.,
having
MH/SU
that
requires
treatment).
Moderate/severe
or
was
reported
between
0.7%
for
anxiety
past
2
weeks
36.4%
alcohol
3
months.
The
treatment
gaps
were
high
both
(62%
gap;
82%
gap)
(89%
95%
gap).
Individuals
with
higher
than
median
wealth
had
lower
those
living
urban
settings
greater
awareness.
Research
should
investigate
how
increase
population
reduce
burden
these
conditions
this
setting.
Language: Английский
Building a Path to Sobriety: Challenges and Strategies of Rehabilitation Workers in the Aftercare Process of Substance-Abuse Individuals
Edmar Jane Cerna,
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Nica Ella Acebo,
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Daryll Dingal
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et al.
Journal of interdisciplinary perspectives,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(7)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Rehabilitation
workers
contribute
to
sustaining
the
sobriety
of
substance-abuse
individuals
who
have
finished
their
formal
treatment
by
delivering
aftercare
process.
The
study
explored
challenges
and
strategies
rehabilitation
in
process
individuals.
researchers
utilized
phenomenological
research
design
describe
faced
they
employ
as
well.
interviewed
nine
at
JJ
Valderrama
Behavioral
Management
Center
Davao
City.
Utilizing
thematic
analysis
approach
created
Virginia
Braun
Victoria
Clarke,
results
revealed
various
that
face:
manpower
shortage
other
implications,
clients'
commitment
aftercare,
handling
deception,
unforeseen
circumstances,
maintaining
professional
roles,
existing
workers'
limitations.
Further,
implementing
program
activities,
incorporating
counseling
therapies,
collaborative
approaches,
skills,
insight-driven
emanating
warmth,
personality,
individualized
exhausting
all
efforts
emerged
employed.
findings
suggested
while
assist
clients,
are
also
human
beings
with
Additionally,
must
utilize
adjust
when
things
do
not
go
planned,
recovery
is
a
complex
Aftercare
paramount
importance
building
path
toward
sobriety.
Language: Английский