Sharon Kleintjes
Biographic Data
| ID | 6053988 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sharon Kleintjes |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sharon |
| FAMILY NAME | Kleintjes |
| SIGNATURE | KLEINTJES S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Cape Town |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5104-0414 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 10 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 10 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2004 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
A conceptual framework for self-advocacy by people with intellectual disabilities
Our study offers a framework for a comprehensive approach to supporting people with intellectual disabilities in participating in and influencing public policy processes that impact their lives
History and politics of mental health policy and care in South Africa
This paper starts with a broad historical overview of the influence of colonial rule on shaping the racialised and socio-economic environment which predated and persisted into the adoption of formal apartheid practices, and the mental health and wellbeing related impacts on the people of South Africa. This is followed by a review of policy and service developments within the past 25 years of post apartheid democratic rule in South Africa. Some of…
Strengthening the National Health Insurance Bill for mental health needs
This article summarizes the findings of a consultation process initiated at the 25th congress of the Psychological Society of South Africa in September 2019 to submit a response to the national public participation process on the National Health Insurance Bill, 2019. While the Psychological Society of South Africa supports the overall purpose of the Bill, to provide universal health coverage in South Africa, this article critically discusses eigh…
Improving Addiction Care in South Africa
Barriers to the participation of people with psychosocial disability in mental health policy development in South Africa
BACKGROUND: This paper outlines stakeholder views on environmental barriers that prevent people who live with psychosocial disability from participating in mental health policy development in South Africa. METHOD: Fifty-six semi-structured interviews with national, provincial and local South African mental health stakeholders were conducted between August 2006 and August 2009. Respondents included public sector policy makers, professional regulat…
Challenges facing South Africa's mental health care system
In recent years South Africa has taken some important steps forward in strengthening its mental health systems. Mental health legislation has been reformed and there is some level of policy commitment to mental health. However, there remain ongoing challenges, largely related to implementation. The aim of this paper is to review the major challenges facing the South African mental health system, to provide a greater understanding of these challen…
Public sector mental health systems in South Africa
Mental health policy in South Africa
INTRODUCTION: Mental health is increasingly acknowledged as a crucial public health issue in South Africa (SA). However, it is not given the priority it deserves on policy agendas in this and many other low- and middle-income countries. The aim of this analysis is to describe the content of mental health policy and the process of its development in SA. METHODS: Quantitative data regarding SA's mental health system were gathered using the World He…
Correlates of Suicide Risk Among Secondary School Students in Cape Town
The aim of this study was to assess correlates of suicide risk in a South African school-based population ( N = 1,157) from three secondary schools in Cape Town. Results indicated that using the Suicide Risk Screen (SRS; Eggert, Herting, & Thompson, 1995) a high rate of learners screened in at possible suicide risk (31.6%). Anger control problems, low self-esteem, perceived stress and unmet school goals were identified as predictors for suicide r…
Report and policy brief
This report and policy brief summarises the overarching principles, key findings and suggested policy options that emerged from rapporteur reports of conference proceedings of the 2nd Annual Conference on Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research, Cape Town, 9 - 12 May 2004. SAHARA-J (2004) 1(2): 62-77 Keywords: SAHARA Network, Conference proceedings, Policy brief, HIV, AIDS, Sub-Saharan Africa, reseach, Social aspects. RESUME Ce dossier de rapport et …
Mental health policy in South Africa
INTRODUCTION: Mental health is increasingly acknowledged as a crucial public health issue in South Africa (SA). However, it is not given the priority it deserves on policy agendas in this and many other low- and middle-income countries. The aim of this analysis is to describe the content of mental health policy and the process of its development in SA. METHODS: Quantitative data regarding SA's mental health system were gathered using the World He…
Challenges facing South Africa's mental health care system
In recent years South Africa has taken some important steps forward in strengthening its mental health systems. Mental health legislation has been reformed and there is some level of policy commitment to mental health. However, there remain ongoing challenges, largely related to implementation. The aim of this paper is to review the major challenges facing the South African mental health system, to provide a greater understanding of these challen…
Strengthening the National Health Insurance Bill for mental health needs
This article summarizes the findings of a consultation process initiated at the 25th congress of the Psychological Society of South Africa in September 2019 to submit a response to the national public participation process on the National Health Insurance Bill, 2019. While the Psychological Society of South Africa supports the overall purpose of the Bill, to provide universal health coverage in South Africa, this article critically discusses eigh…
Report and policy brief
This report and policy brief summarises the overarching principles, key findings and suggested policy options that emerged from rapporteur reports of conference proceedings of the 2nd Annual Conference on Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research, Cape Town, 9 - 12 May 2004. SAHARA-J (2004) 1(2): 62-77 Keywords: SAHARA Network, Conference proceedings, Policy brief, HIV, AIDS, Sub-Saharan Africa, reseach, Social aspects. RESUME Ce dossier de rapport et …
Correlates of Suicide Risk Among Secondary School Students in Cape Town
The aim of this study was to assess correlates of suicide risk in a South African school-based population ( N = 1,157) from three secondary schools in Cape Town. Results indicated that using the Suicide Risk Screen (SRS; Eggert, Herting, & Thompson, 1995) a high rate of learners screened in at possible suicide risk (31.6%). Anger control problems, low self-esteem, perceived stress and unmet school goals were identified as predictors for suicide r…
Mental health policy in South Africa
INTRODUCTION: Mental health is increasingly acknowledged as a crucial public health issue in South Africa (SA). However, it is not given the priority it deserves on policy agendas in this and many other low- and middle-income countries. The aim of this analysis is to describe the content of mental health policy and the process of its development in SA. METHODS: Quantitative data regarding SA's mental health system were gathered using the World He…
Public sector mental health systems in South Africa
Challenges facing South Africa's mental health care system
In recent years South Africa has taken some important steps forward in strengthening its mental health systems. Mental health legislation has been reformed and there is some level of policy commitment to mental health. However, there remain ongoing challenges, largely related to implementation. The aim of this paper is to review the major challenges facing the South African mental health system, to provide a greater understanding of these challen…
Barriers to the participation of people with psychosocial disability in mental health policy development in South Africa
BACKGROUND: This paper outlines stakeholder views on environmental barriers that prevent people who live with psychosocial disability from participating in mental health policy development in South Africa. METHOD: Fifty-six semi-structured interviews with national, provincial and local South African mental health stakeholders were conducted between August 2006 and August 2009. Respondents included public sector policy makers, professional regulat…
Improving Addiction Care in South Africa
Strengthening the National Health Insurance Bill for mental health needs
This article summarizes the findings of a consultation process initiated at the 25th congress of the Psychological Society of South Africa in September 2019 to submit a response to the national public participation process on the National Health Insurance Bill, 2019. While the Psychological Society of South Africa supports the overall purpose of the Bill, to provide universal health coverage in South Africa, this article critically discusses eigh…
History and politics of mental health policy and care in South Africa
This paper starts with a broad historical overview of the influence of colonial rule on shaping the racialised and socio-economic environment which predated and persisted into the adoption of formal apartheid practices, and the mental health and wellbeing related impacts on the people of South Africa. This is followed by a review of policy and service developments within the past 25 years of post apartheid democratic rule in South Africa. Some of…
A conceptual framework for self-advocacy by people with intellectual disabilities
Our study offers a framework for a comprehensive approach to supporting people with intellectual disabilities in participating in and influencing public policy processes that impact their lives
Medicine (8 works) · Political science (8 works) · Psychiatry (8 works) · Mental health (7 works) · Mental Health Treatment and Access (6 works) · Nursing (6 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Public health (6 works) · Public relations (5 works) · Economic growth (4 works)