Kebogile Mokwena

Department of Public Health, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa

Publications

• Research Article   
  The Novel Psychoactive Substance ?Nyaope? Contributes to Mental Disorders for Family Members: A Qualitative Study in Gauteng Province, South Africa
  Author(s): Kebogile Mokwena* and Nozipho Makuwerere
  
  Background: Nyaope is a Novel Psychoactive Substance (NPS) commonly abused in South Africa. Because of its very addictive nature, which takes over the lives of the users, it also affects the families and communities, with resultant negative social and financial impact. Purpose: The purpose of the study was to explore and describe experiences of families living with nyaope users. Methodology: The study used an exploratory qualitative design, and col- lected data using in-depth interviews from biologically related family members. nvivo was used to analyze the data. Results: Of the ten major themes that emerged from the analysis of the qualitative data, eight depicted experiences that impact negatively on the mental health of the family members. Of note is the hopelessness and de- pressive symptoms, .. Read More»
  

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