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A comparative cost analysis of functional neurological disorder with other neurological disorders in patients admitted at Universitas Academic Hospital Neurology Ward
(University of the Free State, 2021-05)Background: There is a lack of published data about functional neurological disorder and related costs incurred on the health care system in South Africa. Aim: To compare the health care costs of functional neurological ... -
Prevalence of comorbid psychiatric illness and quality of life in adults with inherited bleeding disorders in central South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2019-10)Introduction: Inherited bleeding disorders (IBDs) appear to be relatively uncommon, but they pose unique health-related challenges. IBDs are acquired through inheritance of mutations that cause abnormal bleeding. Due to ... -
The prevalence of mental disorders among offenders admitted at health facilities in Bizzah Makhate Correctional Service Centre, Kroonstad, South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2019-11)Mental disorders are reportedly more prevalent in prisons than expected. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of mental disorders among offenders admitted at the health establishments in Bizzah Makhathe ... -
Prevalence of mood symptoms in patients with cannabis use admitted to the acute wards at Free State psychiatry complex with schizophrenia spectrum and related disorders
(University of the Free State, 2021-02)Background: Cannabis is the most commonly used drug among psychotic patients. Literature shows that the frequency and intensity of cannabis use, is a risk-factor for the development of schizophrenia-related psychosis. ... -
Exploring the appropriateness of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment as a culturally sensitive screening test in the Sesotho-speaking population
(University of the Free State, 2020-04)Neurocognitive disorder (NCD) or dementia, is a progressive neurodegenerative syndrome that causes severe impairment in function. The disease burden of NCD is increasing in middle- and low-income countries as life expectancy ...