2012
DOI: 10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v18i3.352
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Help-seeking by substance dependants presenting to healthcare professionals in the Free State Province

Abstract: <p><strong>Introduction.</strong> Current data regarding treatment needs in South Africa for substance dependence are based on admissions to specialised treatment centres. The data therefore do not include patients presenting to independent healthcare workers and state hospitals.</p><p><strong>Aim. </strong>The aim of this study was to investigate help-seeking behaviour for substance dependence disorders from the perspective of healthcare professionals at various level… Show more

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“…In this study, depictions of the treatment of alcohol withdrawal are based on descriptions by healthcare professionals directly involved in such cases. The study compiled geographically representative samples of general practitioners and state hospital practitioners through random selection, using randomisation tables as fully described by van Zyl et al [10] The original sample comprised 77 general practitioners, 17 state hospital representatives, 11 private psychiatrists, three treatment centre representatives and 13 non-prescribing therapists. A subgroup was formed of the 58 participants who indicated during the original survey that they actually prescribe for alcohol withdrawal.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In this study, depictions of the treatment of alcohol withdrawal are based on descriptions by healthcare professionals directly involved in such cases. The study compiled geographically representative samples of general practitioners and state hospital practitioners through random selection, using randomisation tables as fully described by van Zyl et al [10] The original sample comprised 77 general practitioners, 17 state hospital representatives, 11 private psychiatrists, three treatment centre representatives and 13 non-prescribing therapists. A subgroup was formed of the 58 participants who indicated during the original survey that they actually prescribe for alcohol withdrawal.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A random selection of geographical areas was carried out, followed by a random selection of participants in each area using randomisation tables. 3 One hundred and twenty-three GPs were selected in this manner, and contacted telephonically to set up an appointment. Thirty of these were not practising anymore because of emigration, retirement or death.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%