Carrie Brooke‐Sumner
Biographic Data
| ID | 5416822 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Carrie Brooke‐Sumner |
| GIVEN NAMES | Carrie |
| FAMILY NAME | Brooke‐Sumner |
| SIGNATURE | SUMNER C B |
| AFFILIATIONS | South African Medical Research Council |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9489-8717 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 12 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Prevalence of Mental Disorders and Suicidality Among Children and Adolescents Living with HIV in South Africa
Despite progress in HIV prevention and treatment, global data suggests that youth living with HIV remain at risk of mental disorders and suicidality. However, reliable epidemiological data from South Africa (SA) are limited. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to synthesize evidence on the prevalence of mental disorders and suicidality among SA children and adolescents (≤ 19 years) living with HIV. Following PRISMA guidelines, we s…
Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of the Prevalence of Substance Use Among Adolescents in South Africa
Barriers and facilitators to sexual and reproductive healthcare access for women with severe mental illness in low- and middle-income countries
Women with severe mental illnesses (SMI) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) appear to have poorer sexual and reproductive health (SRH) compared to women without SMI and men with SMI. Previous research suggests that women with SMI experience higher rates of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, sexual violence and variable contraceptive use. This review seeks to identify key barriers and facilitators affecting access to SRH service…
We do not like talking about our problems’
These findings may be useful for the formulation of evidence-based context-specific and culturally sensitive approaches for increasing men's access to mental health and psychological support services on South African college campuses
Developing peer-led recovery groups (PRIZE) for people with psychosis and their caregivers in a low resource South African setting
Aim In South Africa and other low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), personal recovery for people with a severe mental health condition (SMHC) is hampered by lack of community-based support. This paper describes the development of a non-specialist and peer-facilitated recovery intervention (PRIZE) intended as an adjunct to psychiatric care. Methods Intervention development was guided by the MRC framework for complex interventions. Evidence revi…
Strategies for supporting the implementation of a task-shared psychological intervention in South Africa’s chronic disease services
BACKGROUND: Although evidence indicates that task-shared psychological interventions can reduce mental health treatment gaps in resource-constrained settings, systemic barriers have limited their widespread implementation. Evidence on how to sustain and scale such approaches is scant. This study responds to this gap by examining the experiences of South African health managers involved in the implementation of a task-shared counselling service fo…
I Was Present but I Was Absent’
With the improved understanding of the issues surrounding the NMIU of over-the-counter and prescription medications among employed women, the need for interventions to prevent misuse and inadvertently dependency is highlighted
Young South African Women on Antiretroviral Therapy Perceptions of a Psychological Counselling Program to Reduce Heavy Drinking and Depression
Young women in South Africa remain most at risk for HIV infection. Several factors contribute to the high incidence rate in this population, including hazardous drinking and depression. Addressing common mental disorders (CMDs) such as depression and alcohol use disorders is key to effective HIV treatment. We explored the experiences and perceptions of young South African women on antiretroviral therapy (ART) of a lay health worker (LHW)-delivere…
Task Sharing or Task Dumping
Given task-sharing mental health counselling to non-specialist providers is a recognised strategy to increase service capacity, ensuring that their training, supervision, and support needs are met is necessary to facilitate the sustainable delivery of a high-quality service. Using in-depth interviews, we qualitatively explored the experiences of 18 facility-based counsellors (FBCs) tasked with delivering a counselling intervention within chronic …
Doing more with less’
Building resilience in health systems is an imperative for low- and middle- income countries. Health service managers’ ability to implement health innovations may be a key aspect of resilience in primary healthcare facilities, promoting adaptability and functionality. This study investigated health service managers’ perceptions and experiences of adopting health innovations. We aimed to identify perceptions of constraints to adoption and emergent…
Process Evaluation of a Pilot Intervention for Psychosocial Rehabilitation for Service Users with Schizophrenia in North West Province, South Africa
Perceptions of psychosocial disability amongst psychiatric service users and caregivers in South Africa
Background: In many parts of South Africa there is little support for people with psychosocial disability caused by schizophrenia, beyond provision of psychotropic medications. Appropriate community-based psychosocial rehabilitation interventions are a crucial element of mental health service development.Objectives: This study aimed to use an explanatory model of illness framework to document experiences of illness, disability and recovery amongs…
Doing more with less’
Building resilience in health systems is an imperative for low- and middle- income countries. Health service managers’ ability to implement health innovations may be a key aspect of resilience in primary healthcare facilities, promoting adaptability and functionality. This study investigated health service managers’ perceptions and experiences of adopting health innovations. We aimed to identify perceptions of constraints to adoption and emergent…
Process Evaluation of a Pilot Intervention for Psychosocial Rehabilitation for Service Users with Schizophrenia in North West Province, South Africa
Perceptions of psychosocial disability amongst psychiatric service users and caregivers in South Africa
Background: In many parts of South Africa there is little support for people with psychosocial disability caused by schizophrenia, beyond provision of psychotropic medications. Appropriate community-based psychosocial rehabilitation interventions are a crucial element of mental health service development.Objectives: This study aimed to use an explanatory model of illness framework to document experiences of illness, disability and recovery amongs…
Process Evaluation of a Pilot Intervention for Psychosocial Rehabilitation for Service Users with Schizophrenia in North West Province, South Africa
Doing more with less’
Building resilience in health systems is an imperative for low- and middle- income countries. Health service managers’ ability to implement health innovations may be a key aspect of resilience in primary healthcare facilities, promoting adaptability and functionality. This study investigated health service managers’ perceptions and experiences of adopting health innovations. We aimed to identify perceptions of constraints to adoption and emergent…
Young South African Women on Antiretroviral Therapy Perceptions of a Psychological Counselling Program to Reduce Heavy Drinking and Depression
Young women in South Africa remain most at risk for HIV infection. Several factors contribute to the high incidence rate in this population, including hazardous drinking and depression. Addressing common mental disorders (CMDs) such as depression and alcohol use disorders is key to effective HIV treatment. We explored the experiences and perceptions of young South African women on antiretroviral therapy (ART) of a lay health worker (LHW)-delivere…
Task Sharing or Task Dumping
Given task-sharing mental health counselling to non-specialist providers is a recognised strategy to increase service capacity, ensuring that their training, supervision, and support needs are met is necessary to facilitate the sustainable delivery of a high-quality service. Using in-depth interviews, we qualitatively explored the experiences of 18 facility-based counsellors (FBCs) tasked with delivering a counselling intervention within chronic …
Strategies for supporting the implementation of a task-shared psychological intervention in South Africa’s chronic disease services
BACKGROUND: Although evidence indicates that task-shared psychological interventions can reduce mental health treatment gaps in resource-constrained settings, systemic barriers have limited their widespread implementation. Evidence on how to sustain and scale such approaches is scant. This study responds to this gap by examining the experiences of South African health managers involved in the implementation of a task-shared counselling service fo…
I Was Present but I Was Absent’
With the improved understanding of the issues surrounding the NMIU of over-the-counter and prescription medications among employed women, the need for interventions to prevent misuse and inadvertently dependency is highlighted
Developing peer-led recovery groups (PRIZE) for people with psychosis and their caregivers in a low resource South African setting
Aim In South Africa and other low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), personal recovery for people with a severe mental health condition (SMHC) is hampered by lack of community-based support. This paper describes the development of a non-specialist and peer-facilitated recovery intervention (PRIZE) intended as an adjunct to psychiatric care. Methods Intervention development was guided by the MRC framework for complex interventions. Evidence revi…
We do not like talking about our problems’
These findings may be useful for the formulation of evidence-based context-specific and culturally sensitive approaches for increasing men's access to mental health and psychological support services on South African college campuses
Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Prevalence of Mental Disorders and Suicidality Among Children and Adolescents Living with HIV in South Africa
Despite progress in HIV prevention and treatment, global data suggests that youth living with HIV remain at risk of mental disorders and suicidality. However, reliable epidemiological data from South Africa (SA) are limited. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to synthesize evidence on the prevalence of mental disorders and suicidality among SA children and adolescents (≤ 19 years) living with HIV. Following PRISMA guidelines, we s…
Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of the Prevalence of Substance Use Among Adolescents in South Africa
Barriers and facilitators to sexual and reproductive healthcare access for women with severe mental illness in low- and middle-income countries
Women with severe mental illnesses (SMI) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) appear to have poorer sexual and reproductive health (SRH) compared to women without SMI and men with SMI. Previous research suggests that women with SMI experience higher rates of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, sexual violence and variable contraceptive use. This review seeks to identify key barriers and facilitators affecting access to SRH service…
Medicine (9 works) · Nursing (7 works) · Mental health (6 works) · Mental Health Treatment and Access (6 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Psychiatry (5 works) · Psychological intervention (5 works) · Qualitative research (5 works) · Family Caregiving in Mental Illness (4 works) · Psychosocial (4 works)