Alberta S J Van Der Watt
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 113579 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Alberta S J Van Der Watt |
| NOMBRES | Alberta S J |
| APELLIDO | Van Der Watt |
| FIRMA | VAN DER WATT A S J |
| AFILIACIONES | Stellenbosch University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9005-8948 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 10 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 15 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 10 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2016 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 2 |
Posttraumatic stress symptoms and posttraumatic stress disorder in adolescents exposed to continuous traumatic stress in Sub-Saharan Africa
Continuous traumatic stress (CTS) exposure describes extended and ongoing collective trauma exposure that is associated with potential future danger and threat to the community. CTS has generated debate in the context of current definitions of trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the DSM-5. Prevalence data on posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and PTSD in adolescents aged 10 to 24 years following CTS exposure in Sub-Saharan Africa…
Factors associated with psychological distress following romantic relationship dissolutions and the role of attachment
Romantic relationship formation is critical in the development and identity formation of emerging adult students (EAS). Romantic relationship dissolutions (RRDs), and consequent psychological distress may overstretch the inner resources of EAS and negatively impact identity development. Yet, little is known about the factors involved in RDDs and secondary psychological distress. EAS ( n = 886) completed a demographic and romantic relationship que…
A longitudinal analysis of neurocognitive profiles in South African women with HIV
HIV and the consequences of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND) disproportionally affect South African women. Longitudinal neurocognitive data on women with HIV are limited. We tracked longitudinal neurocognitive profiles of South African women with HIV (baseline n = 140) compared to women without HIV (baseline n = 156). We determined if lifetime and childhood trauma were significantly correlated with global deficit scores (GDS). We as…
Longitudinal Neurocognitive Performance in South African Women With HIV and Domestic Violence
The longitudinal effects of distinct intimate partner violence (IPV) types on neurocognition among South African women with HIV are unknown. Mixed linear models determined between-group (IPV exposed vs IPV unexposed) differences in domain-specific and global deficit scores (GDS) and associations with IPV types. There were no between-group differences in cognition (GDS and domain-specific) at baseline or 1-year follow-up. There were significant ti…
Factors associated with breakup distress following a romantic relationship dissolution among emerging adult students
Self-identification, mode of diagnosis and treatment, and perceptions of relationships with medical providers of South African Xhosa-speaking traditional healers
There is widespread use of traditional medicine in treating common mental disorders in South Africa. We aimed to (i) explore the self-identification of traditional healers (THs; how they refer to themselves, e.g., as healer, spiritualist, sangoma, etc.); (ii) determine if different types of THs treat different conditions (physical/psychological) or use different modes of diagnosis and treatment; (iii) identify factors that influence the willingne…
South African isiXhosa traditional healer self-identification, training, practices, and their perceptions of collaboration with medical providers
In South Africa, traditional healers treat a wide range of health-related problems and culture-bound syndromes considered non-responsive to Western medicine. Given the widespread use of traditional medicine in treating common mental disorders, especially among low-income groups, it is important to explore the self-identification, training, and practices of traditional healers. We also explored traditional healers’ perceptions of collaboration wit…
Adolescents' Experience of Stigma When Accessing School-Based PTSD Interventions
This qualitative investigation, nested within a randomized controlled trial (RCT), describes the experiences of adolescent participants accessing psychotherapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in a school-based setting. Supervised nurses provided the psychotherapeutic interventions. Twelve participants who took part in the RCT were invited, and 10 agreed to share their experiences through recorded face-to-face, semistructured, in-depth in…
Collaboration Between Biomedical and Complementary and Alternative Care Providers
We examined the scope of collaborative care for persons with mental illness as implemented by traditional healers, faith healers, and biomedical care providers. We conducted semistructured focus group discussions in Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria with traditional healers, faith healers, biomedical care providers, patients, and their caregivers. Transcribed data were thematically analyzed. A barrier to collaboration was distrust, influenced by factiona…
Romantic relationships and loneliness in a group of South African postgraduate students
According to psychological developmental theory, the formation of a committed romantic relationship is a critical psychosocial development task for young adults. They are also socialised to believe that such a relationship is the ultimate pathway to love and psychological intimacy and they may therefore experience general and romantic loneliness in its absence. However, people in romantic relationships can also experience romantic loneliness, whi…
Collaboration Between Biomedical and Complementary and Alternative Care Providers
We examined the scope of collaborative care for persons with mental illness as implemented by traditional healers, faith healers, and biomedical care providers. We conducted semistructured focus group discussions in Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria with traditional healers, faith healers, biomedical care providers, patients, and their caregivers. Transcribed data were thematically analyzed. A barrier to collaboration was distrust, influenced by factiona…
Self-identification, mode of diagnosis and treatment, and perceptions of relationships with medical providers of South African Xhosa-speaking traditional healers
There is widespread use of traditional medicine in treating common mental disorders in South Africa. We aimed to (i) explore the self-identification of traditional healers (THs; how they refer to themselves, e.g., as healer, spiritualist, sangoma, etc.); (ii) determine if different types of THs treat different conditions (physical/psychological) or use different modes of diagnosis and treatment; (iii) identify factors that influence the willingne…
Adolescents' Experience of Stigma When Accessing School-Based PTSD Interventions
This qualitative investigation, nested within a randomized controlled trial (RCT), describes the experiences of adolescent participants accessing psychotherapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in a school-based setting. Supervised nurses provided the psychotherapeutic interventions. Twelve participants who took part in the RCT were invited, and 10 agreed to share their experiences through recorded face-to-face, semistructured, in-depth in…
South African isiXhosa traditional healer self-identification, training, practices, and their perceptions of collaboration with medical providers
In South Africa, traditional healers treat a wide range of health-related problems and culture-bound syndromes considered non-responsive to Western medicine. Given the widespread use of traditional medicine in treating common mental disorders, especially among low-income groups, it is important to explore the self-identification, training, and practices of traditional healers. We also explored traditional healers’ perceptions of collaboration wit…
Romantic relationships and loneliness in a group of South African postgraduate students
According to psychological developmental theory, the formation of a committed romantic relationship is a critical psychosocial development task for young adults. They are also socialised to believe that such a relationship is the ultimate pathway to love and psychological intimacy and they may therefore experience general and romantic loneliness in its absence. However, people in romantic relationships can also experience romantic loneliness, whi…
Collaboration Between Biomedical and Complementary and Alternative Care Providers
We examined the scope of collaborative care for persons with mental illness as implemented by traditional healers, faith healers, and biomedical care providers. We conducted semistructured focus group discussions in Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria with traditional healers, faith healers, biomedical care providers, patients, and their caregivers. Transcribed data were thematically analyzed. A barrier to collaboration was distrust, influenced by factiona…
Adolescents' Experience of Stigma When Accessing School-Based PTSD Interventions
This qualitative investigation, nested within a randomized controlled trial (RCT), describes the experiences of adolescent participants accessing psychotherapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in a school-based setting. Supervised nurses provided the psychotherapeutic interventions. Twelve participants who took part in the RCT were invited, and 10 agreed to share their experiences through recorded face-to-face, semistructured, in-depth in…
South African isiXhosa traditional healer self-identification, training, practices, and their perceptions of collaboration with medical providers
In South Africa, traditional healers treat a wide range of health-related problems and culture-bound syndromes considered non-responsive to Western medicine. Given the widespread use of traditional medicine in treating common mental disorders, especially among low-income groups, it is important to explore the self-identification, training, and practices of traditional healers. We also explored traditional healers’ perceptions of collaboration wit…
Self-identification, mode of diagnosis and treatment, and perceptions of relationships with medical providers of South African Xhosa-speaking traditional healers
There is widespread use of traditional medicine in treating common mental disorders in South Africa. We aimed to (i) explore the self-identification of traditional healers (THs; how they refer to themselves, e.g., as healer, spiritualist, sangoma, etc.); (ii) determine if different types of THs treat different conditions (physical/psychological) or use different modes of diagnosis and treatment; (iii) identify factors that influence the willingne…
Factors associated with breakup distress following a romantic relationship dissolution among emerging adult students
Factors associated with psychological distress following romantic relationship dissolutions and the role of attachment
Romantic relationship formation is critical in the development and identity formation of emerging adult students (EAS). Romantic relationship dissolutions (RRDs), and consequent psychological distress may overstretch the inner resources of EAS and negatively impact identity development. Yet, little is known about the factors involved in RDDs and secondary psychological distress. EAS ( n = 886) completed a demographic and romantic relationship que…
A longitudinal analysis of neurocognitive profiles in South African women with HIV
HIV and the consequences of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND) disproportionally affect South African women. Longitudinal neurocognitive data on women with HIV are limited. We tracked longitudinal neurocognitive profiles of South African women with HIV (baseline n = 140) compared to women without HIV (baseline n = 156). We determined if lifetime and childhood trauma were significantly correlated with global deficit scores (GDS). We as…
Longitudinal Neurocognitive Performance in South African Women With HIV and Domestic Violence
The longitudinal effects of distinct intimate partner violence (IPV) types on neurocognition among South African women with HIV are unknown. Mixed linear models determined between-group (IPV exposed vs IPV unexposed) differences in domain-specific and global deficit scores (GDS) and associations with IPV types. There were no between-group differences in cognition (GDS and domain-specific) at baseline or 1-year follow-up. There were significant ti…
Posttraumatic stress symptoms and posttraumatic stress disorder in adolescents exposed to continuous traumatic stress in Sub-Saharan Africa
Continuous traumatic stress (CTS) exposure describes extended and ongoing collective trauma exposure that is associated with potential future danger and threat to the community. CTS has generated debate in the context of current definitions of trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the DSM-5. Prevalence data on posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and PTSD in adolescents aged 10 to 24 years following CTS exposure in Sub-Saharan Africa…
Psychology (7 obras) · Medicine (5 obras) · Psychiatry (5 obras) · Social Psychology (4 obras) · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics (3 obras) · Family medicine (3 obras) · Mental Health Treatment and Access (3 obras) · Romance (3 obras) · Sociology (3 obras) · Child Abuse and Trauma (2 obras)