Readmission of adolescent psychiatric patients to a specialised unit in Gauteng, South Africa.

Background: Readmission rates to child and adolescent psychiatric units among the youth have been reported to be increasing.

Aim: The study aimed to determine the readmission rate and factors associated with readmission of adolescent psychiatric patients at a child and adolescent psychiatric unit.

Setting: A specialised psychiatric hospital in Gauteng province, South Africa.