Browsing Health Sciences by Subject "Anxiety"
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An analysis of antidepressant noncompliance in the private health sector of South Africa
(2014)The main aim of the thesis was to measure antidepressant (AD) non-compliance, to determine which factors are closely associated with AD non-compliance and the consequences of prolonged AD non-compliance in the private ... -
Anxiety-like behaviour and adenosinergic processes in compulsive-like deer mice (Peromyscus maniculatus bairdii)
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)1 is characterized by recurring thoughts (obsessions) and rigid repetition of certain mental or behavioral actions (compulsions) that are often associated with anxiety. In terms of ... -
Bio-behavioural evaluation of efavirenz and Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol alone and in combination in rats with respect to psychosis and anxiety
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)The highly active antiretroviral therapy, efavirenz (EFV), has been noted to occur as a constituent of a potent new designer drug cocktail called “Nyaope” or “Whoonga”, which is reported to have mind-altering and addictive-like ... -
Creativity and anxiety in the late middle childhood
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2001)This research project is part of a sub-division of an inter-university research project regarding resilience in children in the South African context and concepts related to it. The title of the project is: Resilience ... -
Development and validation of a post-traumatic stress disorder model in zebrafish
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a severely debilitating chronic mental disorder brought about by encountering an actual or perceived, life-threatening or traumatic experience or series of events, like violence or ... -
A pharmacological and behavioural investigation of anxiety in the deer mouse model of obsessive- compulsive disorder
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)1 is a chronic, debilitating psychiatric disorder with a global lifetime prevalence rate of 2.0%-2.9% and which generally manifests in early adulthood. The condition is characterised by ... -
Prescribing patterns of benzodiazepines : a comparative study between two provinces in South Africa
(North-West University, 2010)Background: In 2007 the population density for the Gauteng Province was 614 persons per km2 and in the Northern Cape Province it was 2.9 persons per km2 . High population density leads to an increase in crime. This was ... -
The relationship between emotional intelligence, anxiety, coping skills and psychological skill levels in South African female field-hockey players
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)The competitive game of field-hockey is filled with high-pressure situations, in which physical and psychological demands are required for achieving sport excellence. Due to the specific nature of hockey, players have to ... -
Relationship between social network usage and mental health of first-year students in a South African university
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2022)The mental health of students remains a major public health concern. The increasing rate of social network site (SNS) usage in recent time has been identified as a major contributor to mental health challenges. There is, ... -
The use of essential oils for pain relief and anxiety during childbirth : a systematic review
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Background - Essential oils as an option for natural pain relief, as well as relief of anxiety during labour, is growing more popular globally. Traditional treatment options for pain and anxiety during childbirth have ...