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Substance abuse and mental health:

  1. Madiga, M.C.; Mokwena, K. Depression Symptoms among Family Members of Nyaope Users in the City of Tshwane, South Africa. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19, 4097. https://doi.org/10.3390/ ijerph19074097
  2. Mokwena, K. E., & Setshego, N. J. (2021). Substance abuse among high school learners in a rural education district in the Free State province, South Africa. South African Family Practice, 63(1).
  3. Mokwena, K., & Makuwerere, N. (2021). The Novel Psychoactive Substance ‘Nyaope’ Contributes to Mental Disorders for Family Members: A Qualitative Study in Gauteng Province, South Africa. Journal of Drug and Alcohol Research, 10(8), 1-7.
  4. Mokwena, K. E. (2021). Neglecting Maternal Depression Compromises Child Health and Development Outcomes, and Violates Children’s Rights in South Africa. Children, 8(7), 609.
  5. Mokwena KE, Shandukani F & Fernandes L. (2021) A profile of substance abuse clients admitted to an in-patient treatment centre in Tshwane, South Africa. Journal of Drug and Alcohol Research, 10 (6), 1-7
  6. Mokwena, K. E., & Ndlovu, J. (2021). Why Do Patients with Mental Disorders Default Treatment? A Qualitative Enquiry in Rural Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. Healthcare (Vol. 9, No. 4, p. 461).
  7. Mokwena, K. E., & Mbatha, N. L. (2021). Social and Demographic Factors Associated with Postnatal Depression Symptoms among HIV-Positive Women in Primary Healthcare Facilities, South Africa. In Healthcare(Vol. 9, No. 1, p. 65).
  8. Mbatha, N. L., Mokwena, K. E., & Madiba, S. (2020). Clinical and Obstetric Risk Factors for Postnatal Depression in HIV Positive Women: A Cross Sectional Study in Health Facilities in Rural KwaZulu-Natal. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(22), 8425.
  9. Mohale, D., & Mokwena, K. E. (2020). Substance use amongst high school learners in the south of Johannesburg: Is this the new norm?. South African Family Practice: Official Journal of the South African Academy of Family Practice/primary Care, 62(1), e1-e6.
  10. Mokwena, KE., & Sindane, P. (2020). Cigarette smoking and alcohol intake among high school learners in Pretoria, South Africa. Psychology and Education Journal, 57(7), 531-536.
  11. Modjadji, P., & Mokwena, KE. (2020). Postnatal Depression Screening among Postpartum Women Attending Postnatal Care at Selected Community Health Centres Situated in the Nkangala District of South Africa. The Open Public Health Journal, 13(1).
  12. Mokwena, K., & Masike, I. (2020). The Need for Universal Screening for Postnatal Depression in South Africa: Confirmation from a Sub-District in Pretoria, South Africa. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(19), 6980.
  13. Mokwena, K. E., & Ngoveni, A. (2020). Challenges of Providing Home Care for a Family Member with Serious Chronic Mental Illness: A Qualitative Enquiry. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(22), 8440.
  14. Mokwena AV, Mokwena KE, van der Heever H and Mokgatle M (2020). The National Policy of Drug Abuse Management in Schools in South Africa: unknown and unimplemented. Journal of Drug and Alcohol Research, 17, 21
  15. Moroatshehla S.M, Mokwena, KE and Mutambirwa, S. (2020). Impact of Nyaope Use on Erectile Function of the Users: An Exploratory Study in Three Townships of Tshwane District, South Africa. Journal of Drug and Alcohol Research Vol. 9. doi:10.4303/jdar/236107
  16. Fernandes, L & Mokwena, K. (2020). Impact of a Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program on the Locus of Control of the Service User, a South African Study. Journal of Drug and Alcohol Research, 9(4), 1-6
  17. Fernandes L & Mokwena KE. (2020). Nyaope addiction: the despair of a lost generation. African Journal of Drug & Alcohol Studies, 19(1).
  18. Mokwena, K. (2019). Social and public health implications of the legalization of recreational cannabis: A literature review. African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine, 11(1), 1-6.
  19. Khine A.A, Mokwena, K. E., & Bekker, L. C. (2019). Screening of Nyaope Use by Rapid Urine Testing. Journal of Medical Laboratory Science & Technology of South Africa, 1(4), 11-17.
  20. Khine, A. A., Mokwena, K. E., & Moodley, V. (2018). Assessment of organ dysfunction and laboratory parameters in chronic Nyaope users. Medical Technology SA, 32(2), 20-24
  21. Khine, A. A., & Mokwena, K. E. (2016). Drug interactions in the constituents of street drug mixture “Nyaope” in South Africa: a mini-review. African Journal of Drug and Alcohol Studies, 15(2), 91-101.
  22. Fernandes, L., & Mokwena, K. E. (2016). The role of locus of control in nyaope addiction treatment. South African Family Practice, 58(4), 153-157
  23. Mokwena, K. (2016). “Consider our plight”: A cry for help from nyaope users. health sa gesondheid, 21, 137-142.
  24. Khine AA, Mokwena KE, Huma M, Fernandes L. (2015). Identifying the composition of the street drug nyaope using two different mass spectrometer methods. African Journal of Drug and Alcohol Studies, 14 (1):49- 57.
  25. Mokwena KE, Fernandes L. (2015). Exploring the role of external locus of control in the use of Nyaope: a qualitative enquiry. PULA: Botswana Journal of African Studies, 28 (1):41-50.
  26. Mokwena K.E. (2015). The novel psychoactive substance ‘nyaope’ brings unique challenges to mental health services in South Africa. International Journal of Emergency Mental Health and Human Resilience. Vol 17, No 1, 251-252.
  27. Mokwena, K.E & Morojele, N. (2014). Unemployment and unfavourable social environment as contributory factors to nyaope use in three provinces of South Africa. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, September (Supplement 1), 374-384.
  28. Mokwena,E. & Huma, M. (2014). Experiences of ‘nyaope’ users in three provinces of South Africa. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, September (Supplement 1), 352-363.
  29. Mokwena, KE. & Shiba, D. (2014). Prevalence of postnatal depression symptoms in a primary health care clinic in Pretoria, South Africa. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, September (Supplement 1), 116-126.
  30. Mokwena, K.E., Madiba, S.E. & Mokoena-Molepo, P. (2014). A profile of psychiatric patients admitted to a rural hospital in Limpopo Province, South Africa. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, June (Supplement), 366-377

Other:

  1. Modjadji, P., Bokaba, M., Mokwena, K. E., Mudau, T. S., Monyeki, K. D., & Mphekgwana, P. M. (2022). Obesity as a Risk Factor for Hypertension and Diabetes among Truck Drivers in a Logistics Company, South Africa. Applied Sciences, 12(3), 1685.
  2. Mabetwa, E. M., Mokwena, K. E., Mphekgwana, P. M., & Modjadji, P. (2022). Metabolic Syndrome and Its Components among Taxi Drivers in the City of Tshwane, South Africa. Applied Sciences, 12(3), 1767.
  3. Bokaba, M., Modjadji, P., & Mokwena, K. E. (2021, August). Undiagnosed Hypertension in a Workplace: The Case of a Logistics Company in Gauteng, South Africa. In Healthcare(Vol. 9, No. 8, p. 964).
  4. Mokwena, KE, & Kachabe, J. (2021). Profile of mothers whose children are treated for malnutrition at a rural district hospital in the North West province, South Africa. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 1-6.
  5. Baloyi, S. M., & Mokwena, K. E (2021). Metabolic Syndrome in Reproductive Health: Urgent Call for Screening. Lifestyle and Epidemiology-Poverty and Cardiovascular Diseases a Double Burden in African Populations.
  6. Fernandes, L., Mokwena, K., & Ntuli, B. (2020). Case report on energy drink consumption among Health Sciences University students in Gauteng Province, South Africa. Public Health Reviews, 41(1), 1-11
  7. Baloyi, S. M., & Mokwena, K. (2020). Metabolic syndrome among pregnant women attending an antenatal care clinic at a tertiary hospital in the Free State province, South Africa. In Obstetrics and Gynaecology Forum(Vol. 30, No. 1, pp. 14-18). In House Publications.
  8. Mokwena, K. E., & Mafisa, M. (2017). The Use Of Health Promotion To Increase The Uptake Of Cervical Cancer Screening In a Primary Health setting in Garankuwa, Gauteng Province, South Africa. Pula: Botswana Journal of African Studies, 31(1), 175-186.
  9. Khoza, T. V., & Mokwena, K. (2016). Experiences of support and assistance given to high school orphans in Winterveldt, Pretoria, South Africa. African Journal for Physical Activity and Health Sciences (AJPHES), 22(2.2), 543-564.
  10. Mokwena, K., & Morabe, M. (2016). Sexual abstinence: What is the understanding and views of secondary school learners in a semi-rural area of North West Province, South Africa? SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS, 13(1), 81-87.
  11. Mokwena, K., & Bogale, Y. R. (2016). Fertility intention and use of contraception among women living with the human immunodeficiency virus in Oromia Region, Ethiopia. South African Family Practice, 1-6.
  12. Mokwena, K. (2015). Strategies to increase the health literacy needed to complement health-promoting legislation in South Africa: scientific letter. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 28(4), 197.
  13. Mokwena KE (2015). The Africa Region misses the deadline for the Millennium Development Goals: What now? Journal of Tropical Diseases and Public Health 3 (3)
  14. Mokwena, KE & Phetlhe, K (2015). Assessment of Health Promotion content in undergraduate physiotherapy curricular. South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 71(1), 6 pages
  15. Nyangu I & Mokwena KE (2015). Experiences of HIV Positive Patients Who Have Been Using Sesotho Traditional Medicines for the Management Of HIV/AIDS At Scott Hospital In Morija, Lesotho. Journal of Nursing & Midwifery, 17 (1), 1-15
  16. BF Mtshali BF, Mokwena KE and Oguntibeju OO. (2015). Effect of Submaximal Warm-up Exercise on Exercise-induced Asthma in African School Children. West Indian Medical Journal. DOI: 10.7727/wimj.2011.222
  17. Mokwena KE and Phiri E. (2014). Why do patients refuse antiretroviral therapy before they complete tuberculosis treatment? A qualitative enquiry. Journal of AIDS and HIV Research. Vol 6(2) 33-38
  18. Malahleha, M. & Mokwena, K.E. (2014). Knowledge and perceptions of vaginal microbicides among postgraduate healthcare students at the University of Limpopo, South Africa. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, September (Supplement 1), 160-170.
  19. Mokwena,E & Adeoti, A. (2014). The prevalence of intimate partner violence in a sample of women attending a Public Hospital in North West Province, South Africa. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance, September (Supplement 1), 313-323.
  20. Malahleha, M., Mokwena, K., & Ahmed, K. (2014). Knowledge and Perceptions of Vaginal Microbicides among Healthcare Postgraduate Students at the University of Limpopo. AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses, 30(S1), A163-A164.
  21. Madiba S, Mokwena K, Mokgatle M (2013) Characteristics and Pre-ART Hospitalization of HIV-Infected children at Enrolment in a District Hospital HIV Clinic, Gauteng Province, South Africa. International Journal of Recent Scientific Research. 4(10) 1622-1627
  22. Madiba, S., & Mokwena, K. (2013). Profile and HIV diagnosis disclosure status of children enrolled in a pediatric antiretroviral program in Gauteng Province, South Africa. The Southeast Asian journal of tropical medicine and public health, 44(6), 1010-1020.
  23. S Madiba, JM Mahloko, K Mokwena. (2013). Prevalence and factors associated with disclosure of HIV diagnosis to infected children receiving antiretroviral treatment in public health care facilities in Gauteng province, South Africa. Journal of Clinical Research in HIV AIDS and Prevention, Vol.1, No 2, pp. 8-18.
  24. Madiba S and Mokwena K. (2012) Caregivers’ barriers to disclosing HIV diagnosis to infected Children on Antiretroviral Therapy in a resource-limited district in South Africa: A grounded Theory Study. AIDS Research and Treatment. doi:10.1155/2012/402403
  25. S Madiba, K Mokwena. (2012) A qualitative exploration of barriers to disclosing HIV diagnosis to children on antiretroviral therapy in a resource limited district of South Africa. AIDS Research and Treatment doi:10.1155/2012/402403
  26. Mokabane ME, Mokwena K and Oguntibeju OO (2012). Process and impact evaluation of the Odi youth centre regarding behavioural change towards HIV/AIDS. Scientific Research and Essays Vol. 7(3), pp. 272-278
  27. Kebogile Mokwena (2012). The Seventh-day Adventist Health Message: Is it Still Relevant in the 21st Century? Journal of Southern African Adventism. Vol. 1, No. 1
  28. Iredia CH, Oguntibeju OO, Lewis HA and Mokwena KE. Trends and characteristics of patients admitted with musculoskeletal tuberculosis to a referral hospital from 2003 to 2008. African Journal of Microbiology Research. 2011; 5(5): 532-540
  29. SV Letlape, KE Mokwena, OO Oguntibeju. Knowledge of Students Attending a High School in Pretoria, South Africa, on Diet,Nutrition and Exercise. West Indian Med J 2010; 59 (6): 633-640
  30. YM Bah`him, OO Oguntibeju, HA Lewis, KE Mokwena. Factors Associated with Pregnancies among HIV-positive Women in a Prevention of Mother-to-child Transmission Programme. West Indian Med J 2010; 59 (4): 362-368
  31. Mtshali BF and Mokwena KE. Prevalence of exercise Induced Asthma in School Children. South African Journal of Family Practic 2009:51(6) 489-492
  32. Kebogile Mokwena, Mathilda Mokgatle-Nthabu, Sphiwe Madiba, Helen Lewis and Busi Ntuli-Ngcobo (2008). Training the public health workforce at the National School of Public Health. World Hospitals and Health Services; 44(2), 27-31
  33. Mokgatle-Nthabu, S.E. Madiba, KE. Mokwena, G.A.Ogunbanjo. Clinic-based Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections: A Cross-Sectional Study of a Sentinel Site in South Africa. International Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol 12, Supplement 1, December 2008, pp e183-e184
  34. Mokwena KE, Mokgatle MM, Madiba SE, Lewis HA and Ntuli-Ngcobo. BE (2007). Training of Public Health workforce at the National School of Public Health: Meeting Africa’s needs. Bulletin of the World Health Organization;949-954
  35. Mokwena V, Lewis H and Mokwena KE (2006) The needs of orphans and vulnerable children in the Brits education district. South Afr J Epidemiol Infect. 21
  36. Mokwena KE (2006).The development of the DREAR health promotion model: a pilot study. South Afr J Epidemiol Infect. 21
  37. Setswe G, Herman A, Mokwena K and Ram FSF. Behavioral interventions for reducing HIV infection in employees in occupational settings. The Cochrane Library, 2005, Issue 2.
  38. Mokwena, KE. Empowerment as a Tool to Practice Community Health. Chasa Journal of Comprehensive Health 17 (3) 1997: 66-70

Book Chapters

  1. Mokwena, K. E., & Mokwena, V. A. The Need to Strengthen Primary Health Care Services to Improve Mental Health Care Services in South Africa. In: Önal, A. E. (editor). Primary Health Care [Internet]. London: IntechOpen; 2022. Available from: https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/78257 doi: 10.5772/intechopen.9978
  2. Baloyi, S. M., & Mokwena, K. (2021). Metabolic Syndrome in Reproductive Health: Urgent Call for Screening. In Lifestyle and Epidemiology-Poverty and Cardiovascular Diseases a Double Burden in African Populations.
  3. Mokwena, KE. Health Systems Implications of Chronic Non Communicable Diseases. In Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Developing Countries. Phaswana-Mafuya, NR and Tassiopoulos, D, Eds,; Nova Science Publishers Inc: 2011; Chapter  6
  4. Phaswana-Mafuya R, Mokwena KE, Unwin N and Tassiopoulos, D. Towards establishing a research agenda for NCD. In Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Developing Countries. Phaswana-Mafuya, NR and Tassiopoulos, D, Eds,; Nova Science Publishers Inc: 2011; Chapter  9
  5. Rosenberg, A., Mokwena, KE. & Ntumbanzondo, M.  E-Learning for Public Health Education in Southern Africa: The Secure the Future Fellowship Program at MEDUNSA. In Educational Technology in Practice: Research and Practical Case Studies from the Field. Kinuthia, Wanjira, K and Stewart Marshall,S eds. Information Age Publishing: Charlotte, NC:, 2010.

Technical reports:

  1. Mayosi, BM, Mekwa, NJ, Blackburn, J, Coovadia, H, Friedman, IB, Jeenah, M, Magwaza, AS, Mokwena, KE. (2011). National Health Research Summit Report.
  2. Weinrech, S and Mokwena, KE (2004). HIV: a female epidemic requiring a male response? Commissioned by Bread for the World, Germany.
  3. Setswe G and Mokwena KE (2002). Evaluation Report of the Interfund HIV program. Commissioned by AIDS Development Project

Research

Ongoing Projects

Project 1

Screening for depression and anxiety among groups of people in South Africa

Project 2

Screening for postnatal depression in primary health care facilities

Project 3

Health and developmental milestones of children who are prenatally exposed to nyaope.

Project 4

Health and social impacts of nyaope

Project 5

Impact of nyaope use on family members