Family’s perceptions of their members who use nyaope in Tshwane, South Africa
Most users ended up being disconnected from their families. Family members' opinions noted that the problem is perceived to be a web of elements working together rather than a linear path of events. The findings have implications for substance use services, social services, health and police services as well as schools.
Authors
- Robert Mash (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7373-0774)
- Doudou K. Nzaumvila (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3257-0329)
- Toby Helliwell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3987-6045)
Institutions
- Western Cape Department of Health (ZA)
- Stellenbosch University (ZA)
- Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (ZA)
- Keele University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-03-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0318794
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35