Nokwanda Sithole
Biographic Data
| ID | 7762091 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Nokwanda Sithole |
| GIVEN NAMES | Nokwanda |
| FAMILY NAME | Sithole |
| SIGNATURE | SITHOLE N |
| AFFILIATIONS | South African Medical Research Council |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2245-4463 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
The correlates and experiences of HIV-related intersectional stigma among caregivers of adolescents living with HIV during Covid-19 in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Caregivers play a critical role in promoting HIV adherence and positive mental health among adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV). However, the health and wellbeing of caregivers are often compromised by HIV-related stigma. Furthermore, in sub-Saharan Africa, the effects of HIV-related stigma are amplified by intersecting forms of stigma, such as poverty and gender. If we can identify the key drivers of HIV-related intersectional stigma, then we ca…
Depressive symptomatology and their correlates among caregivers of children and adolescents living with HIV in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Background Few studies have examined factors linked to depressive symptomatology among caregivers of children and adolescents living with HIV (CALHIV). This study estimated prevalence of depressive symptoms and identified associated factors among caregivers of CALHIV in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.Methods We used baseline data from a cluster-randomised controlled trial of the impact of a cash transfer program and an economic empowerment intervent…
Using a cash transfer plus SMS nudge package to improve the wellbeing among caregivers of adolescents living with HIV during the Covid-19 epidemic in South Africa
Caregivers of adolescents living with HIV encounter multiple economic and psycho-social challenges which impair their wellbeing and provision of optimal care. Cash transfers combined with short message service (SMS) nudges may address the financial and mental barriers to caregiver wellbeing in sub-Saharan Africa. We examined the preliminary effectiveness and feasibility outcomes of this multipronged approach for improving caregiver wellbeing. We …
The prevalence and correlates of common mental disorders among adolescents and young adults in rural South Africa
Depression and anxiety are among the most common mental disorders (CMDs) affecting adolescents and young adults (AYA). CMDs often emerge during adolescence and young adulthood, yet are frequently diagnosed in adulthood. Understanding the burden and correlates of CMDs is essential for informing public mental health interventions. However, limited research incorporates the perspectives of AYA with lived experience of mental health conditions. This …
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Using a cash transfer plus SMS nudge package to improve the wellbeing among caregivers of adolescents living with HIV during the Covid-19 epidemic in South Africa
Caregivers of adolescents living with HIV encounter multiple economic and psycho-social challenges which impair their wellbeing and provision of optimal care. Cash transfers combined with short message service (SMS) nudges may address the financial and mental barriers to caregiver wellbeing in sub-Saharan Africa. We examined the preliminary effectiveness and feasibility outcomes of this multipronged approach for improving caregiver wellbeing. We …
The prevalence and correlates of common mental disorders among adolescents and young adults in rural South Africa
Depression and anxiety are among the most common mental disorders (CMDs) affecting adolescents and young adults (AYA). CMDs often emerge during adolescence and young adulthood, yet are frequently diagnosed in adulthood. Understanding the burden and correlates of CMDs is essential for informing public mental health interventions. However, limited research incorporates the perspectives of AYA with lived experience of mental health conditions. This …
The correlates and experiences of HIV-related intersectional stigma among caregivers of adolescents living with HIV during Covid-19 in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Caregivers play a critical role in promoting HIV adherence and positive mental health among adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV). However, the health and wellbeing of caregivers are often compromised by HIV-related stigma. Furthermore, in sub-Saharan Africa, the effects of HIV-related stigma are amplified by intersecting forms of stigma, such as poverty and gender. If we can identify the key drivers of HIV-related intersectional stigma, then we ca…
Depressive symptomatology and their correlates among caregivers of children and adolescents living with HIV in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Background Few studies have examined factors linked to depressive symptomatology among caregivers of children and adolescents living with HIV (CALHIV). This study estimated prevalence of depressive symptoms and identified associated factors among caregivers of CALHIV in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.Methods We used baseline data from a cluster-randomised controlled trial of the impact of a cash transfer program and an economic empowerment intervent…
Mental health (4 works) · Family Support in Illness (2 works) · Gerontology (2 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Psychiatry (2 works) · Psychological intervention (2 works) · Public health (2 works) · Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare (1 work) · Biostatistics (1 work)