Karl Peltzer
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 73919 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Karl Peltzer |
| PRENOMES | Karl |
| SOBRENOME | Peltzer |
| ASSINATURA | PELTZER K |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Human Sciences Research Council |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5980-0876 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 397 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 96 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 397 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 1989 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 4 |
Beyond words
Background: Thus far, no studies have focused on hugging and social disconnectedness outcomes comprehensively (loneliness, social isolation, social withdrawal) in the post-pandemic era. Our aim was to examine whether hugging is associated with loneliness, social isolation, and social withdrawal and whether these associations vary by gender. Methods: We used cross-sectional data collected via an online survey conducted in January 2025 (N = 3,270 a…
Mapping in Loneliness Research in the Ten Psychology‐Related Web of Science Categories in the Social Science Citation Index
The present study comprehensively maps loneliness research across ten psychology-related categories within the Social Science Citation Index of the Web of Science. This work evaluates publication performance by analyzing the average number of citations and authors per publication across different document types, categories, and journals. Six key publication and citation indicators were employed to assess the performance of countries and instituti…
Prevalence of insomnia symptoms and mediation of the association between multimorbidity and insomnia symptoms by loneliness and multisite pain among middle-aged and older adults in Malaysia
The aim of the study is to estimate the prevalence and associated factors of insomnia symptoms among middle-aged and older adults in Malaysia. In all, 5602 cross-sectional nationally representative data from adults (≥40 years) of the 2018 Malaysia Aging and Retirement Survey (MARS) was analyzed. Insomnia symptoms were assessed with three items from the Jenkins Sleep Scale (JSS-4). Unconditional multivariable logistic regression was used to identi…
Trends in suicidal behavior among adolescents in the Philippines (2011 to 2019) and associations with being bullied, alcohol use, and parental involvement
Suicide is a major global problem, causing significant concern among adolescents and emphasising the urgent demand for effective prevention strategies. Adolescent suicide is also significantly influenced by risk factors such as parental involvement, alcohol consumption, and bullying. The purpose of this study was to examine the trends of suicidal behaviour among adolescents in the Philippines from 2011 to 2019, as well as the correlation between …
Prevalence and Factors Related to STI-Associated Symptoms and Health-Seeking Behavior Among the Filipino Youth
Introduction Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a public health concern, disproportionately affecting young people due to high sexual risk behaviors, stigma, and limited access to care. In the Philippines, where human immunodeficincy virus (HIV) cases are rapidly increasing, evidence on STI symptoms and related health-seeking behaviors among youth is limited. This study examines the prevalence and correlates of STI symptoms and health-…
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Normal-Weight Central Obesity Among Community-Dwelling Persons 45 Years and Older in Indonesia in 2023
Our study sought to investigate the prevalence and related factors of normal-weight central obesity (NWCO) among people aged 45 and over, using national community-dwelling data from the 2023 Indonesia Longitudinal Aging Survey (ILAS). In all, 1982 cross-sectional national data from persons 45 years and older with normal body mass index (18.5–24.9 kg/m2) were analysed. Standard measures were used to evaluate anthropometric and independent factors.…
Prevalence and associated factors of normal-weight central obesity among community-dwelling adults 18 years and older in Mongolia
This study investigated the prevalence of and factors associated with normal-weight central obesity (NWCO) among adults aged 18–64 years in Mongolia. Data were pooled from 5,287 participants aged 18–64 years who took part in repeated cross-sectional Mongolia STEPS surveys conducted in 2005, 2009, 2013, and 2019. Anthropometric and independent variables were measured using standard procedures. Factors associated with NWCO were examined using logis…
Prevalence and Correlates of Depressive and Generalised Anxiety Symptoms Among Female Adolescents in Nepal
The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of major depressive disorder symptoms (MDDs) and generalized anxiety disorder symptoms (GADs) among female adolescents in Nepal. In a national cross-sectional population-based survey of female adolescents ( N = 1379; 15–19 years) in Nepal, MDDs was assessed with the PHQ-9 and GADs with the GAD-7. Logistic and Poisson regression were used to estimate predictors of MDDs and G…
School‐Based Mental Health Programs, Protective, and Psychosocial Factors Associated With Psychological Distress Among Filipino School‐Going Adolescents
The prevalence of psychological distress is increasing in the Philippines, a country with limited resources for mental health programs. It is worthy to investigate the possible predictors for psychological distress among Filipino youth as they are one of the vulnerable populations to psychological distress. The present study aimed to explore the school‐based mental health programs, protective factors, and psychosocial factors associated with psyc…
Religiosity and Mental and Behavioural Health Among Community-Dwelling Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Thailand
The aim of the study was to assess associations between religiousness (affiliation, and involvement) and five mental and five behavioural health indicators among middle-aged and older adults in a national longitudinal population survey in Thailand. The analytic sample consisted of 2863 participants, with two study assessments in 2015 and 2020. At baseline 91.5 percent were Buddhists and 8.2 percent were Muslims, and 42.6 percent a had high religi…
Comprehensive HIV knowledge, stigma and associated sexual risk behaviors among sexually active adolescent girls and young women in the Philippines
This study aims to investigate how comprehensive HIV knowledge, stigma and sociodemographic factors relate to sexual risk behaviors among sexually active young women in the Philippines. Using the 2022 Philippine National Demographic and Health Survey data, a cross-sectional quantitative approach analyzed 2494 sexually active young women aged 15-24 years. Logistic regression models examined associations, controlling for sociodemographic factors. S…
Parental loss of a child and psychosocial outcomes among middle-aged and older adults
Parental loss of children were associated (with small effect sizes) with depressive symptoms among middle-aged and older adults and reduced subjective life expectancy among middle-aged adults in Thailand, showing its unique contributions (e.g., nationally representative longitudinal data from Thailand, filling an evidence gap in Southeast Asia). Policy and practice implications may include screening bereaved parents for depression, strengthening …
Determinants of life satisfaction and depressive symptoms among older adults living alone
Overall, this study among older adults living alone showed that advantages and disadvantages in socioeconomic situation, health, and health behaviour were the determinants of life satisfaction and depressive symptoms, respectively. Efforts to promote well-being among older adults living alone should reduce or promote the identified associated factors
The mediating role of major depressive symptoms on academic stress and suicidal ideation among school-going adolescents in Manipur, India
AS predicts SI directly and via MDS, indicating partial mediation. Findings advocate the need for early, school-based interventions targeting both AS and MDS, especially in high-risk regions like Manipur, Northeast India
Adherence to 24-h movement guidelines and its associations with dietary behavior and mental health among university students from five Asean countries
This is the first study to look at the prevalence, correlates, and relationships between 24-HMG adherence and dietary behaviour and mental health outcomes among university students in ASEAN. This pioneering study among ASEAN university students demonstrates that adherence to 24-h movement guidelines is associated with better dietary behaviours and mental health outcomes in a dose-response manner. Future university health policies should incorpora…
School-based hygiene education, protective and psychosocial factors associated with suboptimal oral and hand hygiene among a sample of adolescents in school who are nationally representative in the Ph…
Suicidal behavior, depression, generalized anxiety and associated factors among a national sample of adults in Mozambique in 2022 to 2023
Background: The study’s objective was to assess adult Mozambicans’ past 12-month suicidal behavior (PSB), major depressive disorder (MDD), and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Methods: Data from 10,074 women (aged 20–49 years) and 3,941 men (aged 20–54 years) that participated in the 2022 to 2023 Mozambique Demographic and health Survey were analyzed. Results: The prevalence of PSB among women (attempt 1.0%, plan 1.8%, and ideation 4.2%) was 4…
Trends and psychosocial factors associated with health-risk behaviours among university students in South Africa
Significant urbanisation and increased tertiary enrolment shifted lifestyle and health behaviours among young adults in South Africa. Therefore, we investigated the trends and psychosocial determinants associated with health-risk behaviours among university students in South Africa. Cross-sectional survey data collected during 2000 and 2012 of university students (n = 1 690; female = 55.1%, mean age = 21.6 year; SD = 3.6 years; black = 100%) were…
Behavioral and psychological outcomes of marital status and transition among aging adults in rural South Africa
The study aimed to evaluate behavioural and psychological outcomes of marital status and transition among ageing adults in rural South Africa. The analysis utilized data from the South African 7-year longitudinal Health and Ageing in Africa: A Longitudinal Study of an INDEPTH Community in South Africa (HAALSI) (analytic sample: n=3,707, aged 40 years and older). Behavioural outcomes assessed included substance use, dietary intake, and body mass i…
Depression and generalized anxiety and associated factors among adult women and men in Nepal
The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and correlates of major depressive disorder (MDD) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) among adults in a national population-based survey in Nepal in 2022. MDD was assessed with the PHQ-9 and GAD with the GAD-7. Among women, the prevalence of mild and moderate or severe MDD was 16.2% and 5.9%, respectively, and the prevalence of mild and moderate or severe GAD was 20.6% and 8.2%, respectively. …
The health behaviors differences among male and female school-age adolescents in the Middle East and North Africa region countries
Prevalence and correlates of psychological distress among national community-based adult populations in Nauru, Tukelau and Tuvalu
Aims: The aim of the study was to estimate the prevalence and correlates of psychological distress (PD) in three small Pacific Island countries. Method: National cross-sectional data (pooled sample N = 3,088, 18–69 years) of participants from the STEPS surveys in Nauru (2015/16; N = 1382), Tukelau (2014; N = 554) and Tuvalu (2015; N = 1152) were analysed. Results: In the pooled sample 30.4% participants had PD (⩾20 scores), 18.1% mild (20–24 scor…
Suicidal behaviour among adults in Cabo Verde in 2020
BACKGROUND: The aim of the investigation was to evaluate past 12-month suicidal behaviour (PSB) among adults in Cabo Verde. METHODS: Data from 4,563 adults (mean age 41.4 years) that participated in the 2020 Cabo Verde STEPS survey were analysed. RESULTS: Results indicate that the proportion of PSB (attempt 0.6%, plan 1.5% and ideation 3.3%) was 3.7% (2.4% men/5.0% women). In adjusted logistic regression analysis, younger age, female sex, unemplo…
Sociodemographic, mental, and physical health determinants of incident depressive symptoms among ageing men and women in rural South Africa
Dental service utilization in the general adult population in Bangladesh
A low proportion of participants had DSU in the past 12 months and several associated factors were identified
Does the Importance of Parent and Peer Relationships for Adolescents’ Life Satisfaction Vary Across Cultures
This study investigated whether the associations between (a) the quality of the parent-child relationship and peer acceptance and (b) early adolescents’ life satisfaction differed depending on the importance of family values in the respective culture. As part of the Value of Children Study, data from a subsample of N = 1,034 adolescents (58% female, M age = 13.62 years, SD = 0.60 years) from 11 cultures was analyzed. Multilevel analyses revealed …
Returning Strangers
There has been relatively little research addressing the important issue of how refugees adapt to returning home. The research which has been done, however, suggests that the process of reintegration can be problematic and, at times, seriously distressing to returnees, especially if they are young. The present study investigated young refugees who had ‘returned’ to Malawi (the country of their parents' birth), although none of them had previously…
Bullying victimization and externalizing and internalizing symptoms among in-school adolescents from five Asean countries
Prevalence and Patterns of Child Sexual Abuse and Victim–Perpetrator Relationship Among Secondary School Students in the Northern Province (South Africa)
Heavy Drinking and Social and Health Factors in University Students from 24 Low, Middle Income and Emerging Economy Countries
Faith Healing for Mental and Social Disorders in the Northern Province (South Africa)
L'article traite de la guerison sous ses diverses formes telles qu'elles sont pratiquees dans les Eglises independantes d'Afrique du Sud influencees a l'origine par des groupes americains. L'A. etudie une communaute rurale de ce pays et reunit des donnees statistiques. Il etudie notamment les maladies traitees, ce qui caracterise les guerisseurs et les methodes qu'ils emploient
A comparison of EPI sampling, probability sampling, and compact segment sampling methods for micro and small enterprises
The Structure of Values among Northern Sotho Speaking People in South Africa
The aim of this study was to compile a culture specific taxonomy of human values in Northern Sotho. Two raters extracted a comprehensive list of value descriptive nouns from two Northern Sotho dictionaries. The list comprised a total of 210 terms. Four hundred individuals, 256 men and 144 women, from the Limpopo Province of the Republic of South Africa, participated. Their mean age was 24.6 years (SD = 7.9). The participants rated these concepts …
Sexual risk behaviour and its correlates among adolescents in Mozambique
The study aimed to assess the prevalence and correlates of sexual risk behaviours among adolescents in Mozambique. In the cross-sectional 'Global School-Based Health Survey (GSHS)', 1918 students aged 11-18 years from Mozambique responded to a questionnaire in 2015. More than half (57.4%) of the students ever had sex, 68.4% among boys and 45.8% among girls. Among students who ever had sex, 41.5% had early sexual debut (<14 years), 57.9% had multi…
Physical activity correlates in binge drinking university students from 24 countries
Lack of information exists on the correlates of physical inactivity among persons who are binge drinkers. The aim of the current study was to examine the correlates of physical inactivity in binge drinking university students in 24 countries. Using a cross-sectional study design, 1,917 binge drinking university students with a median age of 21 years from 24 low-, middle-, and high-income countries, replied to self-reported questionnaires of physi…
Prevalence of truancy in a national sample of school going adolescents in Laos is associated with potential risk and protective factors
Effect of a multicomponent behavioural PMTCT cluster randomised controlled trial on HIV stigma reduction among perinatal HIV positive women in Mpumalanga province, South Africa
BACKGROUND: We evaluate the impact a multicomponent, behavioural, prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT), cluster randomised controlled trial on HIV stigma reduction among perinatal HIV infected women in rural South Africa. METHODS: In a cluster randomised controlled trial, twelve community health centres (CHCs) in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, were randomised; pregnant women living with HIV enrolled received either: A Standard C…
Parental involvement, health behaviour and mental health among school-going adolescents in seven Pacific Island countries
The study aimed to estimate the relationship between parental involvement, health behaviour and mental health among school-going adolescents in seven Pacific Island countries. Data utilized were from the cross-sectional "Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS)". The total sample included 10968 adolescents (mean age 14.1 years, SD = 1.4) from Cook Islands, Kiribati, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu in 2011 to 2013. In two…
The Achilles' heel of prevention to mother-to-child transmission of HIV
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS proposed to reduce the vertical transmission of HIV from ∼72,200 to ∼8300 newly infected children by 2015 in South Africa (SA). However, cultural, infrastructural, and socio-economic barriers hinder the implementation of the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) protocol, and research on potential solutions to address these barriers in rural areas is particularly limited. This study …
HIV Sero-status Disclosure and Sexual Behaviour among HIV Positive Patients who are on Antiretroviral Treatment (ART) in Mpumalanga, South Africa
The aim of this study was to assess with a narrative interview HIV sero-status disclosure and sexual behaviour pattern among 90 purposeful selected antiretroviral treatment (ART) patients in a public hospital in Mpumalanga province, South Africa. Results indicate that participants were either in sero-concordant (21%), sero-discordant (13%) or in relationships with a partner of unknown HIV status (53%). A conceptual framework on HIV disclosure and…
Depression and generalized anxiety and associated factors among adult women and men in Nepal
The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and correlates of major depressive disorder (MDD) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) among adults in a national population-based survey in Nepal in 2022. MDD was assessed with the PHQ-9 and GAD with the GAD-7. Among women, the prevalence of mild and moderate or severe MDD was 16.2% and 5.9%, respectively, and the prevalence of mild and moderate or severe GAD was 20.6% and 8.2%, respectively. …
Prenatal and Postnatal Intimate Partner Violence and Associated Factors Among HIV-Infected Women in Rural South Africa
Intimate partner violence (IPV) has been highlighted as one of the challenges to the effectiveness of the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) programs in rural areas in South Africa. This study aimed at assessing the prevalence of prenatal and postnatal physical as well as psychological IPV, and corresponding time-invariant and time-varying predictors, among HIV-positive women attending PMTCT services in rural South Africa. …
Stigma interdependence among pregnant HIV-infected couples in a cluster randomized controlled trial from rural South Africa
High psychological distress among school-going adolescents in Afghanistan
The aim of this investigation was to assess the prevalence and correlates of psychological distress among adolescents Afghanistan. Cross-sectional 2014 ‘Global School-based Health Survey (GSHS)’ data included 2579 students that were representative of all students in Grades 7 to 11 in Afghanistan. The prevalence of single psychological distress was 28.4% and multiple psychological distress 27.7%. In adjusted multinomial logistic regression analysi…
Prevalence, and social and health correlates of insomnia among persons 15 years and older in South Africa
The study aims to investigate the prevalence, and social and health correlates of insomnia symptoms in a national population sample in South Africa. Data were analysed from the cross-sectional ‘South African National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (SANHANES-1)’ 2012, using a sample of 15,133 individuals (mean age = 36.9, SD = 16.5). Measures included information on insomnia, sociodemographics, health status, health risk behaviour, and me…
Correlates of sedentary behavior among university students with depression from 22 low- and middle-income countries
The present study utilized a large, multi-country sample and aimed to examine the correlates of sedentary behavior in university students with depression in 22 low- and middle-income countries. In a cross-sectional survey, university students (median age 20 years, interquartile range = 3) from 22 countries in the Americas, Africa, and Asia responded to self-reported measures of sedentary behavior and health indicators. Overall, among 1693 univers…
Psychological and Physical Intimate Partner Violence and Maternal Depressive Symptoms during the Pre- and Post-Partum Period among Women Living with HIV in Rural South Africa
Concurrent alcohol and cigarette use among school-going adolescents in Korea
Valuing psychiatric patients' stories
The aim of this study was to examine illness presentation and understand how psychiatric patients make meaning of the causes of their mental illnesses. Six Jamaican psychiatric patients were interviewed using the McGill Illness Narrative Interview Schedule. Of the 6, 3 representative case studies were chosen. The hermeneutic phenomenological approach and the common sense model were used in the formulation of patients' explanatory models. Results …
HIV knowledge, disclosure and sexual risk among pregnant women and their partners in rural South Africa
Partner involvement has been deemed fundamental for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV, although it remains difficult to achieve. This study aimed to explore the attitudes and behaviours of pregnant women and their partners who participated in a behavioural risk reduction intervention in six community health centres in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. Qualitative methods only were used in this study. Women and t…
History and Present Status of Professional Psychology in Zambia
The paper discusses the problems and prospects in the application of psychology in an African country, viz., Zambia. Lack of comprehensive policy of the government on manpower development, training and finance, and lack of coordination and fragmentation of research activities between the different departments, institutions and associations have been analysed. There is also the problem of lack of sensitivity to the cultural realities. Priority res…
Attitudes toward Suicide among South African Secondary School Pupils
This study investigated attitudes towards suicide among 622 Standard 9 (U.S. Grade 11) secondary school pupils chosen at random from schools throughout the Northern Province in South Africa. The pupils were 254 (41%) boys and 368 (59%) girls in the age range of 17 to 24 years, with a mean age of 19.3 yr. A questionnaire was administered to obtain data on attitudes and other measures. There were 31 (17%) parasuicidal boys and 34 (13%) girls. Major…
Aids Awareness of Secondary School Pupils in the Northern Province of South Africa
Brain Fag Symptoms in Rural South African Secondary School Pupils
Brain Fag Symptoms in Rural South African Secondary School Pupils
The study investigated brain fag symptoms in rural South African Secondary School pupils. The sample included 622 Grade 11, Secondary School pupils in the age range of 17 to 24 years (M age 19.3 yr., SD = 2.6) chosen at random from schools throughout the Northern Province of South Africa. A Cultural Orientation Scale, a Student Stress Scale, a General Self-efficacy Scale and Self-reporting Questionnaire were administered to collect data on socioe…
Aids Awareness of Secondary School Pupils in the Northern Province of South Africa
This study investigated AIDS awareness in secondary school pupils (mainly Northern Sotho and Xitsonga) in the Northern Province of South Africa. The randomly chosen sample included 622 Standard 9 pupils (254 boys and 368 girls) in the age range of 17 to 24 years (M of 19.3), who were administered a questionnaire on awareness of AIDS and socioeconomic status. Over 72% of the questions about AIDS were correctly answered, which suggests a fair amoun…
Attitudes Toward Suicide Among South African Secondary School Pupils
Minor Psychiatric Morbidity in South African Secondary School Pupils
This study investigated minor psychiatric morbidity ("neurotic": anxiety and depression symptoms) in rural (Black) South African secondary school pupils. The sample included 622 Grade 11 pupils (254 boys and 368 girls) in the age range of 17 to 24 years with a mean age of 19.3 yr. The inventories used were a questionnaire on the socioeconomic and family background, a Cultural Orientation Scale, a Student Stress Scale, a General Self-efficacy Scal…
Smokeless Tobacco Use Among Urban White and Black South Africans
Minor Psychiatric Morbidity in South African Secondary School Pupils
Smokeless Tobacco Use among Urban White and Black South Africans
A telephone survey was conducted to compare the extent of smokeless tobacco use and perception of related health risks by white and black urban South Africans. Using systematic random sampling, one out of every 20 phone numbers was selected from the Seshego (blacks) and Pietersburg (whites) telephone directory until 300 tobacco users in each site were identified. Among the white group, cigarette smoking was clearly predominant (290) and only 10 u…
Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms in a Population of Rural Children in South Africa
The purpose of the study was to identify exposure to experiences such as violence and the consequences for health in children in a rural South African community. The stratified random sample included 148 children below 17 yr., which comprised 68 (46%) boys and 80 (54%) girls in the age range of 6 to 16 years (M = 12.1 yr., SD = 3.1). Their ethnicity was Northern Sotho. The interviews included the Children's Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Inventory…
Returning Strangers
There has been relatively little research addressing the important issue of how refugees adapt to returning home. The research which has been done, however, suggests that the process of reintegration can be problematic and, at times, seriously distressing to returnees, especially if they are young. The present study investigated young refugees who had ‘returned’ to Malawi (the country of their parents' birth), although none of them had previously…
Faith Healing for Mental and Social Disorders in the Northern Province (South Africa)
L'article traite de la guerison sous ses diverses formes telles qu'elles sont pratiquees dans les Eglises independantes d'Afrique du Sud influencees a l'origine par des groupes americains. L'A. etudie une communaute rurale de ce pays et reunit des donnees statistiques. Il etudie notamment les maladies traitees, ce qui caracterise les guerisseurs et les methodes qu'ils emploient
Knowledge and Attitudes about HIV/Aids of a Sample of School Teachers in South Africa
A questionnaire was administered to 160 black school teachers randomly chosen from one rural region of the Northern Province of South Africa. Their ages ranged from 26 to 57 years. Scores indicated very poor general knowledge about transmission of HIV/AIDS and moderately high supportive attitudes about dealing with HIV inside and outside of the classroom. Pearson product-moment correlations of .3 and .6 suggested weak association of knowledge abo…
Substance Use Among Urban and Rural Secondary School Pupils in South Africa
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Knowledge and Attitudes About Hiv/Aids of a Sample of School Teachers in South Africa
Gambling Attitudes among Black South African University Students
Political change in South Africa since 1994 has led to a marked increase in opportunities to gamble. The purpose of the study was, therefore, to investigate attitudes towards gambling in African University students with the Gambling Attitude Scales by sex, course of study, and personality traits such as conservatism and risk-taking. The sample included 136 University of the North students, 80 first-year psychology and 56 second-year African law s…
Opinion on Aids Prevention and Education Among Rural Secondary School Pupils in the Northern Province of South Africa
Substance Use among Urban and Rural Secondary School Pupils in South Africa
This study investigated the prevalence and frequency of substance use among a sample of 209 urban and 191 rural school pupils in South Africa. The three most predominantly used substances were alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis. Urban and rural differences in substances used were found
Opinion on Aids Prevention and Education among Rural Secondary School Pupils in the Northern Province of South Africa
The study investigated perceptions of AIDS prevention and education among 308 Grade 11 pupils (132 boys and 176 girls), secondary school pupils (mainly Northern Sotho and Tsonga) in the Northern Province of South Africa. They were chosen randomly from three rural schools in Mankweng district and were ages 17 to 25 years (M age = 19.1 yr., SD = 2.8). Analysis of ratings given on items of a questionnaire on AIDS prevention and education indicated t…
Health Behaviour in Black South African University Students
Four important health behaviours – dietary fat avoidance, regular exercise, smoking and alcohol consumption - were assessed by questionnaire, together with measures of risk awareness, beliefs about the importance of each behaviour for health, health status, health locus and health value. The sample included 793 Black University students from non-health courses chosen at random from the University of the North, South Africa. The students were 370 …
Psychological Correlates of Substance Use Among South African University Students
The present study sought to investigate the relationships between substance use and psychological variables among 799 first-year South African university students chosen by random sampling. Psychological correlates (in terms of minor psychiatric morbidity, perceived stress, sensation-seeking, self-esteem, subjective health, and anomia) of substance use were found to be associated with the use of specific substances. Sensation-seeking was associat…
Psychosocial Correlates of Healthy Lifestyles in Black and White South Africans
The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence and psychosocial correlates of healthy practices among 250 Black and 250 White South Africans chosen by systematic random sampling. Results indicated that Blacks practiced on average above 7 and Whites above 8 healthy behaviors from a total of 13. For most healthy practices significant differences were found between Whites and Blacks. Analysis of Variance showed that a number of sociodemograp…
Attitudes Towards Handicaps in South African and Indian University Students
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