Charlene Rapsey
A5051707406- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Child Welfare and Adoption
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Uterine Myomas and Treatments
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Williams Syndrome Research
- Mental Health Research Topics
University of Otago
2015-2025
Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red
2024
UNSW Sydney
2021
Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research
2021
Dunedin Public Hospital
2014
New Zealand's early response to the novel coronavirus pandemic included a strict lockdown which eliminated community transmission of COVID-19. However, this success was not without cost, both economic and social. In our study, we examined psychological wellbeing Zealanders during COVID-19 when restrictions reduced social contact, limited recreation opportunities, resulted in job losses financial insecurity. We conducted an online panel survey demographically representative sample 2010 adult...
Objectives To compare psychological outcomes, experiences and sources of stress over the COVID-19 lockdown in New Zealand essential workers (healthcare ‘other’ workers) with that nonessential work roles. Design Online cross-sectional survey. Setting Conducted level 4 April/May 2020. Participants Findings from employed participants (2495) are included this report; 381 healthcare workers, 649 1465 workers. Primary secondary outcome measures Measures distress (Kessler Psychological Distress...
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruption, distress, and loss of life around the world. While negative health, economic, social consequences are being extensively studied, there been less research on resilience post-traumatic growth that people show in face adversity. We investigated New Zealanders’ experiences benefit-finding during analysed qualitative responses to a survey examining mental well-being Zealand lockdown. A total 1175 2010 eligible participants responded an...
Abstract Background There is conjecture regarding the profile of cognitive development over time in children with Down syndrome (DS). Characterising this would be valuable for planning and assessment intervention studies. Method A systematic search literature from 1990 to present was conducted identify longitudinal data on trajectories DS. Results Thirteen studies were identified: six assessed overall performance seven specific domains. Studies assessing IQ reported a decline across time....
Patient‐reported helpfulness of treatment is an important indicator quality in patient‐centered care. We examined its pathways and predictors among respondents to household surveys who reported ever receiving for major depression, generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, specific post‐traumatic stress bipolar or alcohol use disorder. Data came from 30 community epidemiological – 17 high‐income countries (HICs) 13 low‐ middle‐income (LMICs) carried out as part the World Health...
In rare cases, men have reported being capable of achieving multiple orgasms (MOs) during sexual activities. Here, we qualitatively documented the experience 12 such (52 ± 15 years old) using an anonymous online survey. a single activity session, five claimed to three ten orgasms, and seven experiencing uncountable orgasms. During MOs, four felt pleasurable sensations localized in their genitals, radiating beyond genitals. Ten participants able achieve non-ejaculatory MOs; whom stated were...
Culturally safe health care for all people is a requirement medical practice in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.1, 2 In both countries, legislation protects the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer intersex (LGBTQI+) community. Despite progress toward equality, higher rates discrimination towards LGBTQI+ communities contribute to double risk mental disorders increased inequities outcomes, such as cardiovascular disease cancer survivorship, compared with their non-LGBTQI+...
Abstract Aims To examine cross‐national patterns of 12‐month substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and minimally adequate (MAT), associations with mental comorbidity. Design Cross‐sectional, representative household surveys. Setting Twenty‐seven surveys from 25 countries the WHO World Mental Health Survey Initiative. Participants A total 2446 people past‐year DSM‐IV SUD diagnoses (alcohol or illicit drug abuse dependence). Measurements Outcomes were treatment, defined as having either...
Abstract Background There is a substantial proportion of patients who drop out treatment before they receive minimally adequate care. They tend to have worse health outcomes than those complete treatment. Our main goal describe the frequency and determinants dropout from for mental disorders in low-, middle-, high-income countries. Methods Respondents 13 low- or middle-income countries ( N = 60 224) 15 77 303) were screened substance use disorders. Cross-tabulations used examine distribution...
Abstract Purpose Lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals, LB women specifically, have an increased risk for psychiatric morbidity, theorized to result from stigma-based discrimination. To date, no study has investigated the mental health disparities between LGB heterosexual AQ1individuals in a large cross-national population-based comparison. The current addresses this gap by examining differences participants 13 surveys, exploring whether these were associated with country-level LGBT...
Childhood sexual abuse of males is not uncommon with estimated prevalence rates across countries and different studies indicating that 8% boys experience before age 18. A number adverse outcomes are recognized in terms mental health, behavioral, relational difficulties. However, research also indicates there potential for healing. The present study explores the barriers, benefits, processes involved engagement formal therapy adult survivors CSA from male survivor's point view. Nine men spoke...
People with pre-existing mental health conditions may have been disproportionally impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and associated public restrictions. In this study, we compared psychological outcomes, experiences sources of stress over lockdown in New Zealanders without a previous diagnosis illness.Two online surveys were conducted Zealand level 4 April 2020 measuring distress, anxiety, well-being, suicidality, alcohol use subjective experiences. They included 3389 participants, whom 18.4%...
Background Perceived helpfulness of treatment is an important healthcare quality indicator in the era patient-centered care. We examine probability and predictors two key components this for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Methods Data come from World Mental Health surveys 16 countries. Respondents who ever sought PTSD (n = 779) were asked if was helpful and, so, number professionals they had to see obtain treatment. Patients whose never how many saw. Parallel survival models estimated...