Browsing Research Publications by Author "Orth, Zaida"
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Adolescent mental wellness: A systematic review protocol of instruments measuring general mental health and well-being
Orth, Zaida; van Wyk, Brian Eduard (BMJ Publishing Group, 2020)Introduction The promotion of mental health well-being among global adolescent populations is of great public health and social significance. This is particularly true for adolescents living with chronic illnesses as studies ... -
Asking the experts: Using cognitive interview techniques to explore the face validity of the mental wellness measure for adolescents living with HIV
Orth, Zaida; Van Wyk, Brian (MDPI, 2023)There has been an increased focus on the mental health of adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV), because evidence shows that poor mental health outcomes are associated with lower rates of adherence and retention in HIV care. ... -
Discourses of mental wellness among adolescents living with HIV in Cape Town, South Africa
Orth, Zaida; van Wyk, Brian (Dove Press, 2022)Adolescence is a unique period of development where individuals transition from childhood to adulthood, and where they are at heightened risk for developing mental health problems and engaging in risky behaviours. In ... -
A facility-based family support intervention to improve treatment outcomes for adolescents on antiretroviral therapy in the Cape Metropole, South Africa
Orth, Zaida; van Wyk, Brian (SAGE, 2021)Adolescents living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (ALHIV) globally, report worse treatment outcomes compared to adults and children on antiretroviral therapy (ART). We conducted a photovoice study with eighteen ... -
Measuring mental wellness among adolescents living with a physical chronic condition: A systematic review of the mental health and mental well-being instruments
Orth, Zaida; van Wyk, Brian (BMC, 2021)Globally, promoting mental health and well-being among adolescents has become a public health priority, especially for adolescents living with a physical chronic condition (CC), as research suggests they may be more at ... -
Measuring mental wellness among adolescents living with a physical chronic condition: a systematic review of the mental health and mental well-being instruments
Orth, Zaida; van Wyk, Brian (BMC Psychology, 2021-11-08)Globally, promoting mental health and well-being among adolescents has become a public health priority, especially for adolescents living with a physical chronic condition (CC), as research suggests they may be more at ... -
Measuring Mental Wellness of Adolescents: A Systematic Review of Instruments
Orth, Zaida; Moosajee, Faranha; Van Wyk, Brian (Front. Psycho, 2022)Objective: Mental health is critical to the healthy development of adolescents. However, mental health encompasses more than the absence of mental illness; and should include indicators of mental wellness. A critical review ... -
Psychosocial support interventions for improved adherence and retention in ART care for young people living with HIV (10–24 years): a scoping review
Okonji, Emeka F.; Mukumbang, Ferdinand C.; Orth, Zaida (Springer Nature, 2020)Mental health disorders such as high levels of anxiety, isolation, depression and suicide ideation reported among young people living with HIV (10–24 years;YPLHIV) contribute significantly to poor medication adherence ... -
Rethinking mental health wellness among adolescents living with HIV in the African context: An integrative review of mental wellness components
Orth, Zaida; Van Wyk, Brian (Frontiers Media, 2022)Adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) are considered to be at heightened risk for developing mental health problems in comparison to their peers due to the burden of living with a stigmatized condition and managing a ... -
Rethinking mental wellness among adolescents: An integrative review protocol of mental health components
Orth, Zaida; van Wyk, Brian (BMC, 2022)Background: Adolescents have been overlooked in global public health initiatives as this period is generally considered to be the healthiest in an individual’s life course. However, the growth of the global adolescent ...