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ArticleOccupational therapy international2026

Experiences and Perceptions of Persons With Substance Use Disorders on Aftercare Services in KwaZulu-Natal.

Gugulethu Dladla, Neha Jivan, Mzwandile Mdletshe, Nokwazi Sizathina Mkhwanazi, Noluthando Pretty Ndlovu, Elizabeth Steynberg, Luther Lebogang Monareng, December Mandlenkosi Mpanza

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Gugulethu DladlaDepartment of Occupational Therapy, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa, ukzn.ac.za.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3848-5217
Neha JivanDepartment of Occupational Therapy, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa, ukzn.ac.za.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8397-0086
Mzwandile MdletsheDepartment of Occupational Therapy, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa, ukzn.ac.za.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9221-4563
Nokwazi Sizathina MkhwanaziDepartment of Occupational Therapy, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa, ukzn.ac.za.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8776-5509
Noluthando Pretty NdlovuDepartment of Occupational Therapy, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa, ukzn.ac.za.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4615-6401
Elizabeth SteynbergDepartment of Occupational Therapy, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa, ukzn.ac.za.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2280-3721
Luther Lebogang MonarengDepartment of Occupational Therapy, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa, ukzn.ac.za.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6780-2436
December Mandlenkosi MpanzaDepartment of Occupational Therapy, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa, ukzn.ac.za.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2777-9256

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Abstract

backgroundAftercare is essential in sustaining recovery following substance use treatment, supporting abstinence and reintegration within the family, workplace and community. However, there is a gap between aftercare policy directives and services in South Africa, limiting access for people with substance use disorders (SUDs).

methodsThis study employed a qualitative method with an exploratory research design to explore the subjective experiences and perceptions of people with SUDs using semi-structured individual in-depth interviews (n = 8). Data were analysed thematically using Braun and Clarke's six-phase analytic process.

findingsFour themes emerged from the study including the organisation of aftercare services, the role of aftercare services in recovery, enablers and barriers to engagement with aftercare services.

conclusionPeople with SUDs regard aftercare services as valuable in strengthening relapse prevention and reintegration to families, work and communities, despite barriers to participation. We recommend that the capacity for aftercare provision be expanded, including over weekends, and that occupational therapists adopt a more central role in the delivery of these services.

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AftercareSubstance-Related DisordersAdultFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMaleOccupational TherapyQualitative ResearchSouth Africaaftercare servicespeople with substance use disorders (PWSUD)substance use disorders (SUDs)substance use treatment

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