Kebogile Mokwena

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

Publications

• Research Article   
  The Experiences of Families of Adolescents who use Substances at a Township in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa
  Author(s): Kebogile Mokwena* and Lamasonto Ndhlovu
  
  Background: As the prevalence of adolescent drug abuse increases in South Africa, families are subjected to the consequences of this risk behaviour of their relative. Many studies on adolescent substance abuse focus on the negative consequences of it on the user and less attention is given to the impact of adolescent family that is affected. Purpose: The purpose aim of the study was to explore the experiences of families living with adolescents who abuse substances at a township in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. Methodology: A qualitative design and purposive sampling was used to interview parents or caregivers of adolescents who use substances. The sample was recruited from families of adolescents who were referred to The South African National Council on Alcoholism SANCA. Socio-demograp.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4303/JDAR/236241

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