Vol 27 (2021)

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South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1857 \| 07 March 2022

Book Review
Review of Problems of Living: Perspectives from Philosophy, Psychiatry and Cognitive-Affective Science Randolph Nesse	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1834 \| 14 December 2021

Letter to the Editor
COVID-19 consequences on mental health: An African perspective Matete R. Magamela, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira, Mbuzeleni Hlongwa	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1611 \| 11 January 2021

Letter to the Editor
Authorship revisited: Bestowing undue credit on students Renier Steyn	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1578 \| 10 March 2021

Scientific Letter
Digit ratio as an endophenotype in a schizophrenia population Wilhelm D.B. Nieuwoudt, Inge M. Smit, Dana Niehaus, Liezl Koen, Esme Jordaan	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1587 \| 03 March 2021

Scientific Letter
History of postgraduate psychiatry education and training in Nigeria Muideen O. Bakare	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1651 \| 28 May 2021

Scientific Letter
Menstrual psychosis – From myth to reality: A case report of periodic psychotic symptoms associated with the menstrual cycle Waddah M. Alalmaei Asiri	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1650 \| 29 June 2021

Original Research
Extrapyramidal side effects in first-episode schizophrenia treated with flupenthixol decanoate Francois-Pierre Joubert, Bonginkosi Chiliza, Robin Emsley, Laila Asmal	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1568 \| 11 January 2021

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Prevalence and correlates of suicidal behaviour among a national population-based sample of adults in Zambia Supa Pengpid, Karl Peltzer	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1566 \| 13 January 2021

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Motives for deliberate self-harm in a South African tertiary hospital Petrus J.J. van Zyl, Jason Bantjes, Elsie Breet, Ian Lewis	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1524 \| 27 January 2021

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Prehospital care providers’ understanding of responsibilities during a behavioural emergency Charnelle Stander, Peter Hodkinson, Enrico Dippenaar	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1545 \| 27 January 2021

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Prevalence of autism spectrum disorder symptoms in a paediatric neurology clinic at a tertiary hospital in Uganda Anita Arinda, Noeline Nakasujja, Raymond Odokonyero	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1548 \| 28 January 2021

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Medicines used in mental, neurological and substance use disorders in Gauteng, South Africa: A secondary analysis of the 2017–2018 provincial pharmaceutical database, Part 1 Jade C. Bouwer, Shereen Govender, Lesley J. Robertson	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1552 \| 28 January 2021

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An assessment of voting knowledge and related decisions amongst hospitalised mental healthcare users in South Africa Felicity Marcus, Yvette Nel	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1529 \| 29 January 2021

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The perceptions of adult psychiatric inpatients with major depressive disorder towards occupational therapy activity-based groups Enos M. Ramano, Marianne de Beer, Johannes L. Roos	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1612 \| 26 February 2021

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Becoming a Xhosa traditional healer: The calling, illness, conflict and belonging Alberta S.J. van der Watt, Sarah V. Biederman, Jibril O. Abdulmalik, Irene Mbanga, Pricilla Das-Brailsford, Soraya Seedat	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1528 \| 04 March 2021

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Psychometric evaluation of personal evaluation of transitions in treatment amongst patients with schizophrenia Oladipo A. Sowunmi, Peter O. Onifade, Oluwatoyin R. Sowunmi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1491 \| 05 March 2021

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Trends and patterns of suicidal behaviour in Nigeria: Mixed-methods analysis of media reports from 2016 to 2019 Olushola Olibamoyo, Bolanle Ola, Olurotimi Coker, Abiodun Adewuya, Akintayo Onabola	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1572 \| 08 March 2021

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Mental health and well-being of university staff during the coronavirus disease 2019 levels 4 and 5 lockdown in an Eastern Cape university, South Africa Rudolph L. van Niekerk, Maria M. van Gent	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1589 \| 08 March 2021

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Factors associated with dropout at 2 years post-initiation of treatment in the first episode of schizophrenia Jebril M. Benelmokhtar, Bonginkosi Chiliza, Lebogang Phahladira, Robin Emsley, Laila Asmal	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1657 \| 09 March 2021

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Characteristics and outcomes of patients admitted to the first psychiatric intensive care unit in Egypt Tarek A. Okasha, Walaa M. Sabry, Nivert H. Zaki, Menan A. Rabie, Yomna A. Elhawary	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1527 \| 18 March 2021

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Pregnancy-related anxiety symptoms and associated factors amongst pregnant women attending a tertiary hospital in south-west Nigeria Adesanmi Akinsulore, Akinfenwa M. Temidayo, Ibidunni O. Oloniniyi, Badejoko O. Olalekan, Oladimeji B. Yetunde	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1616 \| 19 March 2021

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Alcohol use in Tanzanians with chronic psychotic disorders and poor medication adherence Emily Simon, Jennifer B. Levin, Jessie Mbwambo, Carol Blixen, Isaac Lema, Michelle Aebi, Godwin Njiro, Kristin Cassidy, Sylvia Kaaya, Martha Sajatovic	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1570 \| 19 March 2021

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How can a 6-week training course shape mental healthcare professionals’ understanding of mindfulness? Experiences at Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital Nathalie H. Petersen, Gerhard Grobler	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1489 \| 23 March 2021

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The spectrum of functional neurological disorders: A retrospective analysis at a tertiary hospital in South Africa Lavanya Naidoo, Ahmed I. Bhigjee	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1607 \| 19 April 2021

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Identifying a probable suicide cluster in an acute care psychiatric hospital in the Eastern Cape, South Africa Ruwayda Jacobs, Christoffel Grobler, Johanita Strumpher	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1646 \| 19 April 2021

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Quality of individual and group level interventions for first-episode psychosis at the tertiary psychiatric hospital in Uganda Emmanuel K. Mwesiga, Noeline Nakasujja, Lawrence Nankaba, Juliet Nakku, Seggane Musisi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1604 \| 22 April 2021

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Developing and testing a South African Brief Cognitive Score in literate and illiterate people of mixed language groups Clara M. Schutte, Mukhethwa Tsikane, Keorapetse Nchoe	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1327 \| 27 May 2021

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Prevalence and correlates of sexual dysfunction among patients with mental disorders in a tertiary hospital in Southwest Nigeria Adekunle O. Adesola, Bibilola Oladeji	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1575 \| 27 May 2021

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The role of Mental Health Care Act status in dignity-related complaints by psychiatric inpatients: A cross-sectional analytical study Shonisani Raphalalani, Piet J. Becker, Manfred W. Böhmer, Christa Krüger	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1602 \| 27 May 2021

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Premorbid adjustment amongst outpatients with schizophrenia in a Nigerian psychiatric facility Omokehinde O. Fakorede, Adegboyega Ogunwale, Akinwande O. Akinhanmi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1492 \| 28 May 2021

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Clinical use of neuro-imaging in psychiatric patients at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital Bokang L. Letlotlo, Lavinia D. Lumu, Mahomed Y. Moosa, Fatima Y. Jeenah	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1614 \| 28 May 2021

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Mental illness attitudes and knowledge in non-specialist medical doctors working in state and private sectors Yumna Minty, Mahomed Y.H. Moosa, Fatima Y. Jeenah	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1592 \| 31 May 2021

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Characteristics of persons accused of intimate partner homicide amongst forensic psychiatric observations Sonali N. Valabdass, Ugasvaree Subramaney, Amanda Edge	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1675 \| 31 May 2021

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Evaluation of an undergraduate psychiatric clinical rotation: Exploring student perceptions Inge M. Smit, Mariette Volschenk, Liezl Koen	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1583 \| 31 May 2021

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My sibling’s mental illness: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of experiences of having an adult sibling with a mental illness in semi-rural South Africa Lisa Saville Young, Raylene Flannigan	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1585 \| 31 May 2021

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Prevalence and determinants of tobacco use amongst South African adults with mental illness in the Eastern Cape Linda K. Tindimwebwa, Anthony I. Ajayi, Oladele V. Adeniyi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1637 \| 14 June 2021

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Associations of premorbid adjustment with type and timing of childhood trauma in first-episode schizophrenia spectrum disorders Anna M. Smit, Sanja Kilian, Robin A. Emsley, Hilmar K. Luckhoff, Leslie Swartz, Soraya Seedat, Laila Asmal	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1639 \| 22 June 2021

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Perceptions, risk and understandings of the COVID-19 pandemic in urban South Africa Andrew W. Kim, Raquel Burgess, Nicola Chiwandire, Zwannda Kwinda, Alexander Tsai, Shane Norris, Emily Mendenhall	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1580 \| 28 June 2021

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HIV knowledge, attitudes and practices amongst patients with severe mental illnesses and chronic medical illnesses in Durban, South Africa Thembeka Matshoba, Sibongile Mashaphu, Andrew Tomita, Saeeda Paruk	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1586 \| 28 June 2021

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Assessing the clinical utility of the severity dependence scale for benzodiazepine use disorder Karishma Lowton, Gaveeta Chiba	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1571 \| 28 July 2021

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Prevalence and correlates of psychological distress amongst healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: An online survey Olamiji A. Badru, Kehinde O. Oloko, Abdulwasiu O. Hassan, Oyindamola B. Yusuf, Umar A. Abdur-Razaq, Saheed Yakub	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1617 \| 29 July 2021

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The profile of suspected criminal offenders referred for psychiatric evaluation on an outpatient basis at Ngwelezana Hospital Sithembisile Mngadi, Andrew Tomita, Vusi Khanyile, Bonginkosi Chiliza	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1722 \| 29 July 2021

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Theoretical understanding of contextual motivations for sustained adolescent marijuana use in South Africa Emmanuel Manu, Mbuyiselo Douglas, Mohlomi J. Ntsaba	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1615 \| 29 July 2021

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The experiences and perceptions of mental health service provision at a primary health centre in the Eastern Cape Duane Booysen, Phumeza Mahe-Poyo, Rosemary Grant	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1641 \| 13 August 2021

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Psychiatric morbidity amongst adolescents in a Nigerian juvenile correctional facility Amudalat T. Kuranga, Abdullahi D. Yussuf	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1590 \| 16 August 2021

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Quality of life and self-stigma of schizophrenia patient’s caregiver tool: Development and validation using classical test theory and Rasch analysis Zainab Albikawi, Mohammad Abuadas	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1656 \| 30 November 2021

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Alcohol and drug use as factors for high-school learners’ absenteeism in the Western Cape Godswill N. Osuafor	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1679 \| 14 December 2021

Correction
Corrigendum: Dangers of Clostridium perfringens food poisoning in psychiatric patients Colleen Bamford, Peter Milligan, Sean Kaliski	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1771 \| 15 October 2021

Correction
Corrigendum: Do medical students feel career ready after their psychiatry clinical rotation? Kim Ives, Piet J. Becker, Gian Lippi, Christa Krüger	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1773 \| 08 November 2021

Correction
Erratum: Extrapyramidal side effects in first-episode schizophrenia treated with flupenthixol decanoate Francois-Pierre Joubert, Bonginkosi Chiliza, Robin Emsley, Laila Asmal	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1780 \| 06 December 2021

Reviewer Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement to reviewers Editorial Office	\| PDF
South African Journal of Psychiatry \| Vol 27 \| a1855 \| 22 December 2021

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Vol 27 (2021)

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