Alfred Kydd
Biographic Data
| ID | 696232 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Alfred Kydd |
| GIVEN NAMES | Alfred |
| FAMILY NAME | Kydd |
| SIGNATURE | KYDD A |
| AFFILIATIONS | The SHM Foundation |
| ORCID | 0009-0007-8868-7650 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1968 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Using interactive SMS support groups to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission in South Africa
Although advances have been made in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV, social and psychological factors associated with learning of an HIV diagnosis and living with HIV during pregnancy can impact medication adherence and health outcomes. Mobile technology can increase social support; however, it is unclear if such technology can be used to provide social support to reduce negative psychological outcomes. This study an…
Supporting community-based mental health initiatives
Community-based mental health initiatives are uniquely positioned to understand the mental health needs of their local population and provide relevant, culturally appropriate and sustainable responses. However, at the grassroots level, mental health initiatives in low- and middle-income countries face key challenges, such as inadequate funding, barriers to demonstrating impact and difficulty engaging with stakeholders. The Ember Mental Health pro…
Exploring the impact of a complex intervention for women with depression in contexts of adversity
BACKGROUND: Depression is a leading cause of disease burden worldwide but is often undertreated in low- and middle-income countries. Reasons behind the treatment gap vary, but many highlight a lack of interventions which speak to the socio-economic and structural realties that are associated to mental health problems in many settings, including South Africa. The COURRAGE-PLUS intervention responds to this gap, by combining a collective narrative …
The History of the Factory Movement from the year 1802 to the Enactment of the Ten Hours' Bill in 1847
The History of the Factory Movement from the year 1802 to the Enactment of the Ten Hours' Bill in 1847
Using interactive SMS support groups to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission in South Africa
Although advances have been made in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV, social and psychological factors associated with learning of an HIV diagnosis and living with HIV during pregnancy can impact medication adherence and health outcomes. Mobile technology can increase social support; however, it is unclear if such technology can be used to provide social support to reduce negative psychological outcomes. This study an…
The History of the Factory Movement from the year 1802 to the Enactment of the Ten Hours' Bill in 1847
Supporting community-based mental health initiatives
Community-based mental health initiatives are uniquely positioned to understand the mental health needs of their local population and provide relevant, culturally appropriate and sustainable responses. However, at the grassroots level, mental health initiatives in low- and middle-income countries face key challenges, such as inadequate funding, barriers to demonstrating impact and difficulty engaging with stakeholders. The Ember Mental Health pro…
Exploring the impact of a complex intervention for women with depression in contexts of adversity
BACKGROUND: Depression is a leading cause of disease burden worldwide but is often undertreated in low- and middle-income countries. Reasons behind the treatment gap vary, but many highlight a lack of interventions which speak to the socio-economic and structural realties that are associated to mental health problems in many settings, including South Africa. The COURRAGE-PLUS intervention responds to this gap, by combining a collective narrative …
Using interactive SMS support groups to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission in South Africa
Although advances have been made in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV, social and psychological factors associated with learning of an HIV diagnosis and living with HIV during pregnancy can impact medication adherence and health outcomes. Mobile technology can increase social support; however, it is unclear if such technology can be used to provide social support to reduce negative psychological outcomes. This study an…
Medicine (3 works) · Psychiatry (3 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Digital Mental Health Interventions (2 works) · Mental health (2 works) · Mental Health Treatment and Access (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (1 works) · Aesthetics (1 works)