Stefani Du Toit
Biographic Data
| ID | 6457078 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Stefani Du Toit |
| GIVEN NAMES | Stefani |
| FAMILY NAME | Du Toit |
| SIGNATURE | DU TOIT S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Stellenbosch University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7947-3043 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 15 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 15 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Experiences of Children with Intentional Injury in a Low-Resource Setting in South Africa
Longitudinal associations between violence exposure and adolescent conduct problems in a high‐adversity, South African setting
BACKGROUND: Violence exposure is a well-established risk factor for adolescent conduct problems, yet longitudinal research in high-adversity, low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) remains limited. This study investigated whether early adolescent violence exposure predicts concurrent and longer-term conduct problems, and explored potential bidirectional associations and sex differences in a peri-urban South African community with high rates of …
Echoes of crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic caused 10.5 million children and adolescents worldwide to lose a caregiver, with South Africa facing this crisis alongside the world's largest HIV epidemic. This study examines how overlapping crises shape HIV-related risk behaviours and mental health among affected young people. Using longitudinal data from 389 participants aged 9-18; researchers assessed HIV risk behaviours, mental health symptoms and social risks at two t…
Health Action in ScHools for a Thriving Adolescent Generation (HASHTAG)
Schools play a crucial role in supporting adolescent mental health, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where young people face structural and societal challenges. This study explores the feasibility and acceptability of the Health Action in Schools for a Thriving Adolescent Generation (HASHTAG), a multilevel intervention for at-risk adolescents aged 13–14 in South Africa. HASHTAG includes two components: thriving environment …
Development of a school-based programme for mental health promotion and prevention among adolescents in Nepal and South Africa
Introduction: Adolescence is a critical time for mental health promotion and prevention and establishing healthy behaviours. Implementing universal, school-based psychosocial interventions can improve short- and long-term health trajectories for adolescents. While these interventions may offer important opportunities for fostering skills and relationships, few school-based interventions have been developed for and tested in low- and middle-income…
How do new crises impact HIV risk behaviour – exploring HIV risk behaviour according to Covid-19-related orphanhood status in South Africa
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in high death rates globally, and over 10.5 million children lost a parent or primary caregiver. Because HIV-related orphanhood has been associated with elevated HIV risk, we sought to examine HIV risk in children affected by COVID-19 orphanhood. Four hundred and twenty-one children and adolescents were interviewed, measuring seven HIV risk behaviours: condom use, age-disparate sex, transactional sex, multiple partn…
Does pre-Covid impulsive behaviour predict adherence to hygiene and social distancing measures in youths following the Covid-19 pandemic onset? Evidence from a South African longitudinal study
Our data indicate that impulsivity may predict adolescent engagement in hygiene behaviours post COVID-19 pandemic onset in a high risk, sub-Saharan African setting, albeit with a small effect size. For future pandemics, it is important to understand predictors of engagement, particularly in the context of adversity, where adherence may be challenging. Limitations include a small sample size and potential measure shortcomings
Effect of caregiver depression on adolescent internalising and externalising behaviour
Adolescents living in low- and-middle incomeand middle-income countries are at a particular risk of poor mental health. Caregiver mental health plays a crucial role in a child’s emotional and behavioural development and may directly impact a child’s risk for future development of mental health problems. Data collected as part of a two-decade longitudinal multiphase research project were used. Participants, originally women in their third trimeste…
Self-identified intervention priorities amongst women with road accident-acquired physical disabilities in South Africa
To develop inclusive, accessible, and practical policy and programming for people with disabilities, exercises like those outlined in this research - eliciting intervention ideas from lived experience - should be conducted as they highlight actionable priorities for programming
Benefits and challenges of community‐based multi‐month dispensing of antiretroviral treatment in Zimbabwe
Sub-Saharan Africa carries the highest burden of HIV, with approximately 70% of all people living with HIV (PLWH) globally living in this region. The provision of antiretroviral treatment (ART) significantly affects already overburdened health systems, which need to accommodate large volumes of ART patients while facing a shortage of professional health workers, infrastructure challenges and medical resources. Finding alternative ways to provide …
Accelerators for achieving the sustainable development goals in Sub-Saharan-African children and young adolescents – A longitudinal study
Correlates of Fatigue Among South African Adolescents Living with HIV and Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy
‘ … But i’m still tired’
In adults with HIV, fatigue is a common and disabling symptom associated with suboptimal adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART), poor health and well-being, reduced economic productivity, and increased health care resource use. Fatigue among adolescents with HIV is relatively unexplored. We recruited 14 adolescents with HIV receiving ART in South Africa whom we interviewed about fatigue. We used thematic analysis to analyse the data. Participa…
Psychosocial predictors of quality of life among South Africa adolescents receiving antiretroviral therapy
Fatigue among South African adolescents living with HIV
Evidence suggests that HIV-infected adolescents experience elevated levels of fatigue that impacts their functioning at school and other important aspects of their lives. Yet, fatigue has not been measured amongst this population group. In this cross-sectional, mixed-methods study we explored the psychometric properties of the 11-item Chalder Fatigue Questionnaire (CFQ) amongst 134 South African adolescents (11-18 years old) receiving antiretrovi…
‘ … But i’m still tired’
In adults with HIV, fatigue is a common and disabling symptom associated with suboptimal adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART), poor health and well-being, reduced economic productivity, and increased health care resource use. Fatigue among adolescents with HIV is relatively unexplored. We recruited 14 adolescents with HIV receiving ART in South Africa whom we interviewed about fatigue. We used thematic analysis to analyse the data. Participa…
Psychosocial predictors of quality of life among South Africa adolescents receiving antiretroviral therapy
Fatigue among South African adolescents living with HIV
Evidence suggests that HIV-infected adolescents experience elevated levels of fatigue that impacts their functioning at school and other important aspects of their lives. Yet, fatigue has not been measured amongst this population group. In this cross-sectional, mixed-methods study we explored the psychometric properties of the 11-item Chalder Fatigue Questionnaire (CFQ) amongst 134 South African adolescents (11-18 years old) receiving antiretrovi…
Correlates of Fatigue Among South African Adolescents Living with HIV and Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy
Accelerators for achieving the sustainable development goals in Sub-Saharan-African children and young adolescents – A longitudinal study
Self-identified intervention priorities amongst women with road accident-acquired physical disabilities in South Africa
To develop inclusive, accessible, and practical policy and programming for people with disabilities, exercises like those outlined in this research - eliciting intervention ideas from lived experience - should be conducted as they highlight actionable priorities for programming
Benefits and challenges of community‐based multi‐month dispensing of antiretroviral treatment in Zimbabwe
Sub-Saharan Africa carries the highest burden of HIV, with approximately 70% of all people living with HIV (PLWH) globally living in this region. The provision of antiretroviral treatment (ART) significantly affects already overburdened health systems, which need to accommodate large volumes of ART patients while facing a shortage of professional health workers, infrastructure challenges and medical resources. Finding alternative ways to provide …
Does pre-Covid impulsive behaviour predict adherence to hygiene and social distancing measures in youths following the Covid-19 pandemic onset? Evidence from a South African longitudinal study
Our data indicate that impulsivity may predict adolescent engagement in hygiene behaviours post COVID-19 pandemic onset in a high risk, sub-Saharan African setting, albeit with a small effect size. For future pandemics, it is important to understand predictors of engagement, particularly in the context of adversity, where adherence may be challenging. Limitations include a small sample size and potential measure shortcomings
Effect of caregiver depression on adolescent internalising and externalising behaviour
Adolescents living in low- and-middle incomeand middle-income countries are at a particular risk of poor mental health. Caregiver mental health plays a crucial role in a child’s emotional and behavioural development and may directly impact a child’s risk for future development of mental health problems. Data collected as part of a two-decade longitudinal multiphase research project were used. Participants, originally women in their third trimeste…
Development of a school-based programme for mental health promotion and prevention among adolescents in Nepal and South Africa
Introduction: Adolescence is a critical time for mental health promotion and prevention and establishing healthy behaviours. Implementing universal, school-based psychosocial interventions can improve short- and long-term health trajectories for adolescents. While these interventions may offer important opportunities for fostering skills and relationships, few school-based interventions have been developed for and tested in low- and middle-income…
How do new crises impact HIV risk behaviour – exploring HIV risk behaviour according to Covid-19-related orphanhood status in South Africa
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in high death rates globally, and over 10.5 million children lost a parent or primary caregiver. Because HIV-related orphanhood has been associated with elevated HIV risk, we sought to examine HIV risk in children affected by COVID-19 orphanhood. Four hundred and twenty-one children and adolescents were interviewed, measuring seven HIV risk behaviours: condom use, age-disparate sex, transactional sex, multiple partn…
Experiences of Children with Intentional Injury in a Low-Resource Setting in South Africa
Longitudinal associations between violence exposure and adolescent conduct problems in a high‐adversity, South African setting
BACKGROUND: Violence exposure is a well-established risk factor for adolescent conduct problems, yet longitudinal research in high-adversity, low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) remains limited. This study investigated whether early adolescent violence exposure predicts concurrent and longer-term conduct problems, and explored potential bidirectional associations and sex differences in a peri-urban South African community with high rates of …
Echoes of crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic caused 10.5 million children and adolescents worldwide to lose a caregiver, with South Africa facing this crisis alongside the world's largest HIV epidemic. This study examines how overlapping crises shape HIV-related risk behaviours and mental health among affected young people. Using longitudinal data from 389 participants aged 9-18; researchers assessed HIV risk behaviours, mental health symptoms and social risks at two t…
Health Action in ScHools for a Thriving Adolescent Generation (HASHTAG)
Schools play a crucial role in supporting adolescent mental health, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where young people face structural and societal challenges. This study explores the feasibility and acceptability of the Health Action in Schools for a Thriving Adolescent Generation (HASHTAG), a multilevel intervention for at-risk adolescents aged 13–14 in South Africa. HASHTAG includes two components: thriving environment …
Medicine (10 works) · Psychiatry (10 works) · Psychology (7 works) · Environmental health (6 works) · Mental health (6 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Gerontology (4 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (4 works) · Nursing (4 works)