Ugasvaree Subramaney
Biographic Data
| ID | 7894493 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ugasvaree Subramaney |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ugasvaree |
| FAMILY NAME | Subramaney |
| SIGNATURE | SUBRAMANEY U |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of the Witwatersrand |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6132-0185 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Prevalence of Depressive Symptoms Amongst Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics at Quaternary Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa: A Cross-Sectional Study
Antenatal depression significantly contributes to maternal and neonatal morbidity worldwide; however, the rate of screening, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), remains very low. This cross-sectional survey study was aimed at determining the prevalence of depressive symptoms among women aged 18 to 34 years attending antenatal clinics at a quaternary hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa, utilizing a Biographical Questionnai…
Profile of the current psychiatrist workforce in South Africa: Establishing a baseline for human resource planning and strategy
The World Health Organization Global Health Observatory Data Repository reports South Africa with 1.52 psychiatrists per 100 000 of the population among other countries in Africa with 0.01 psychiatrists per 100 000 (Chad, Burundi and Niger) to more than 30 per 100 000 for some countries in Europe. The overall situation, while being cognizant that mental health care is not only provided by specialist psychiatrists and that the current treatment ga…
Longitudinal Patterns of Suicidality Among Heroin Users in Johannesburg, South Africa: A Need for Suicide Screening and Intervention
Among heroin users, a comorbid mental illness, poorer physical health and poorer social functioning are important factors to consider in suicide risk assessment. Although there were decreases in overall SIB 3 months after detoxification, this trend was not sustained at 9-month follow-up. After detoxification there were significant increases in the proportion of those reporting a likelihood of suicide in the following 3 months. The results suggest…
An HIV Narrative of Female Inmates With a Lifetime History of Mental Illness in Durban, South Africa
Introduction: South Africa (SA) has one of the highest prevalence rates of Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV) globally, with women carrying a larger burden of the disease. Furthermore, female inmates have higher rates of HIV compared to their male counterparts, with an over-representation of mental illnesses among female inmates as well. Additionally, mental illnesses are highly prevalent in people living with HIV, with HIV and mental illness sh…
A Qualitative Study of Mentally Ill Women Who Commit Filicide in Gauteng, South Africa
Introduction: Filicide is the deliberate act of a parent killing his/her own child and a major contributor to child homicide rates. In order to prevent future homicides of this nature and aid in the rehabilitation of those mentally ill women who perpetrate these crimes, it is important to gain a better understanding of the dynamics that may result in filicide and the association of the mental illness with filicide. It is also important to explore…
Towards a culturally appropriate trauma assessment in a South African Zulu community
Despite some identified limitations, our findings suggest that the Z-CTEQ can enhance the assessment and management of trauma in the study population. (PsycINFO Database Record
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Towards a culturally appropriate trauma assessment in a South African Zulu community
Despite some identified limitations, our findings suggest that the Z-CTEQ can enhance the assessment and management of trauma in the study population. (PsycINFO Database Record
A Qualitative Study of Mentally Ill Women Who Commit Filicide in Gauteng, South Africa
Introduction: Filicide is the deliberate act of a parent killing his/her own child and a major contributor to child homicide rates. In order to prevent future homicides of this nature and aid in the rehabilitation of those mentally ill women who perpetrate these crimes, it is important to gain a better understanding of the dynamics that may result in filicide and the association of the mental illness with filicide. It is also important to explore…
An HIV Narrative of Female Inmates With a Lifetime History of Mental Illness in Durban, South Africa
Introduction: South Africa (SA) has one of the highest prevalence rates of Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV) globally, with women carrying a larger burden of the disease. Furthermore, female inmates have higher rates of HIV compared to their male counterparts, with an over-representation of mental illnesses among female inmates as well. Additionally, mental illnesses are highly prevalent in people living with HIV, with HIV and mental illness sh…
Profile of the current psychiatrist workforce in South Africa: Establishing a baseline for human resource planning and strategy
The World Health Organization Global Health Observatory Data Repository reports South Africa with 1.52 psychiatrists per 100 000 of the population among other countries in Africa with 0.01 psychiatrists per 100 000 (Chad, Burundi and Niger) to more than 30 per 100 000 for some countries in Europe. The overall situation, while being cognizant that mental health care is not only provided by specialist psychiatrists and that the current treatment ga…
Longitudinal Patterns of Suicidality Among Heroin Users in Johannesburg, South Africa: A Need for Suicide Screening and Intervention
Among heroin users, a comorbid mental illness, poorer physical health and poorer social functioning are important factors to consider in suicide risk assessment. Although there were decreases in overall SIB 3 months after detoxification, this trend was not sustained at 9-month follow-up. After detoxification there were significant increases in the proportion of those reporting a likelihood of suicide in the following 3 months. The results suggest…
Prevalence of Depressive Symptoms Amongst Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics at Quaternary Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa: A Cross-Sectional Study
Antenatal depression significantly contributes to maternal and neonatal morbidity worldwide; however, the rate of screening, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), remains very low. This cross-sectional survey study was aimed at determining the prevalence of depressive symptoms among women aged 18 to 34 years attending antenatal clinics at a quaternary hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa, utilizing a Biographical Questionnai…
Medicine (5 works) · Mental health (4 works) · Psychiatry (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Child Abuse and Trauma (2 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Family medicine (2 works) · Medical emergency (2 works) · Mental Health Treatment and Access (2 works)