ArticleCommunity mental health journal2018
Process Evaluation of a Pilot Intervention for Psychosocial Rehabilitation for Service Users with Schizophrenia in North West Province, South Africa.
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- Effectiveness of Social Inclusion Interventions for Anxiety and Depression among Adolescents: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Pooled it
- Peer-led recovery groups for people with psychosis in South Africa (PRIZE): Results of a randomized controlled feasibility trial.Epidemiology and psychiatric sciences · 2024Trial
- Prevalence and correlates of internalized stigma among adults with HIV and major depressive disorder in rural Malawi.AIDS care · 2023Trial
- Applying the Health Stigma and Discrimination Framework to psychosis stigma in Malawi.PLOS mental health · 2025Article
- Early intervention in psychosis programs in Africa, Asia and Latin America; challenges and recommendations.Global mental health (Cambridge, England) · 2025Review
- SUCCEED Africa: protocol for a multi-method pilot study of a community-based intervention for people with psychosis in Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Zimbabwe and Malawi.Pilot and feasibility studies · 2024Article
- The importance of family and service provider involvement with service users from three perspectives in a South African context.WAPR bulletin · 2023Article
- Peer-led recovery groups for people with psychosis in South Africa (PRIZE): protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility trial.Pilot and feasibility studies · 2023Article
- Intersectoral and multisectoral approaches to enable recovery for people with severe mental illness in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review.Global mental health (Cambridge, England) · 2023Article
- Interventions for adolescents and adults with psychosis in Africa: a systematic review and narrative synthesis.Global mental health (Cambridge, England) · 2022Review
- An Integrative Review of Recovery Services to Improve the Lives of Adults Living with Severe Mental Illness.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Review
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Abstract
This study investigated a non-specialist delivered programme for psychosocial rehabilitation for service users with schizophrenia in a low-resource South African setting. Forty-four service users with schizophrenia living in the community, receiving ongoing medication through primary care, participated in a structured support group. Quantitative measures (WHODAS 12 item, Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale and Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness Inventory) were assessed at baseline and 12 months. Sixteen service users were interviewed on their experiences. WHODAS data showed a small reduction. ISMI assessment showed a statistically significant reduction. Qualitative data revealed: improved self-esteem and increased illness knowledge, reduced risk taking, reduced social isolation and improved pro-social behavior, improved financial management and engagement in income generation activities as well as improved acceptance by the community. This study provides preliminary evidence on the benefits of this programme that warrant further study incorporating experimental methods.
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