Publications by authors named "Despina Learmonth"
Substance abuse prevention in Cape Town's peri-urban settlements: local health trainers' perspectives.
Health Psychol Behav Med
January 2014
South Africa currently experiences high levels of alcohol and other drug (AOD) abuse. As a result there is a need for the initiation of regional AOD abuse prevention programmes with a specific focus on youth prevention strategies. The Medical Knowledge Institute (MKI) is a non-profit organisation which develops and facilitates health information workshops to members of disadvantaged peri-urban communities in South Africa.
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- The study aimed to assess the representation of adults aged 65 and older in research on computerized cognitive-behavioral therapy (CCBT) for depression.
- Approximately 3% of participants in CCBT studies from 2000 to 2010 were older adults, indicating a significant under-representation in this area of research.
- While older adults tended to have lower dropout rates, they faced more technical challenges compared to younger participants.
Objectives: This study seeks to determine whether the effectiveness of Beating the Blues (BtB), an established computer-based CBT (CCBT) programme, can extend beyond primary care.
Design: BtB was delivered and evaluated in an NHS specialist CBT care centre as part of routine care.
Method: A sample of 104 service users, typically displaying chronic levels of depression and/or anxiety received CCBT.