Stephanie Skavenski Van Wyk

2024

Effectiveness of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy compared to psychosocial counseling in reducing HIV risk behaviors, substance use, and mental health problems among orphans and vulnerable children in Zambia: a community-based randomized controlled trial

Kane, J. C., Figge, C., Paniagua-Avila, A., Michaels-Strasser, S., Akiba, C., Mwenge, M., Munthali, S., Bolton, P., Skavenski, S., Paul, R., Simenda, F., Whetten, K., Cohen, J., Metz, K. & Murray, L. K., Jan 2024, In: AIDS and behavior. 28, 1, p. 245-263 19 p.

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Feasibility and acceptability of phone-delivered psychological therapy for refugee children and adolescents in a humanitarian setting

McEwen, F. S., El Khatib, H., Hadfield, K., Pluess, K., Chehade, N., Bosqui, T., Skavenski, S., Murray, L., Weierstall-Pust, R., Karam, E. & Pluess, M., Dec 2024, In: Conflict and Health. 18, 1, 7.

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Open Access

2023

Development and Piloting of a Mental Health Prevention and Referral Program for Veterans and Their Families in Ukraine

Nguyen, A. J., Russell, T., Skavenski, S., Bogdanov, S., Lomakina, K., Ivaniuk, I., Aldridge, L. R., Bolton, P., Murray, L. & Bass, J., Jun 2023, In: Global Health Science and Practice. 11, 3

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Effectiveness of abbreviated trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy for South African adolescents: a randomized controlled trial

Kaminer, D., Simmons, C., Seedat, S., Skavenski, S., Murray, L., Kidd, M. & Cohen, J. A., 2023, In: European Journal of Psychotraumatology. 14, 1, 2181602.

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Integration of Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA) into public sector HIV clinics for unhealthy alcohol use in urban Zambia: Qualitative evaluation on acceptability and feasibility

Lasater, M. E., Kanguya, T., Chipungu, J., Kane, J. C., Skavenski, S., Murray, L., Vinikoor, M. & Sharma, A., Dec 2023, In: SSM - Mental Health. 3, 100195.

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Testing a Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment Intervention Approach for Addressing Unhealthy Alcohol and Other Drug Use in Humanitarian Settings: Protocol of the Ukuundapwa Chapamo Randomised Controlled Trial

Kane, J. C., Kamanga, M., Skavenski, S., Murray, L. K., Shawa, M., Bwalya, B., Metz, K., Paul, R., Mushabati, N., Ventevogel, P., Haddad, S., Kilbane, G., Sienkiewicz, M., Chibemba, V., Chiluba, P., Mtongo, N., Chibwe, M., Figge, C. J., Alto, M., Mwanza, D., & 10 othersMupinde, E., Kakumbi, S., Tol, W. A., Vaughan, K., Banda, Z., Busse, A., Ezard, N., Zulu, A., Loongo, H. & Greene, M. C., Jan 1 2023, In: Intervention. 21, 1, p. 58-69 12 p.

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What drives change in children receiving telephone-delivered Common Elements Treatment Approach (t-CETA)? A multiple n = 1 study with Syrian refugee children and adolescents in Lebanon

Bosqui, T., McEwen, F. S., Chehade, N., Moghames, P., Skavenski, S., Murray, L., Karam, E., Weierstall-Pust, R. & Pluess, M., 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: Child Abuse and Neglect. 106388.

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2022

Client and counsellor experiences of abbreviated trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy for South African adolescents

Kaminer, D., Letsatsi, T., Stewart, S., Skavenski, S. & Simmons, C., Sep 2022, In: South African Journal of Psychology. 52, 3, p. 277-289 13 p.

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Comparative effectiveness of in-person vs. remote delivery of the Common Elements Treatment Approach for addressing mental and behavioral health problems among adolescents and young adults in Zambia: protocol of a three-arm randomized controlled trial

Figge, C. J., Kane, J. C., Skavenski, S., Haroz, E., Mwenge, M., Mulemba, S., Aldridge, L. R., Vinikoor, M. J., Sharma, A., Inoue, S., Paul, R., Simenda, F., Metz, K., Bolton, C., Kemp, C., Bosomprah, S., Sikazwe, I. & Murray, L. K., Dec 2022, In: Trials. 23, 1, 417.

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Efficacy of the Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA) for Unhealthy Alcohol Use Among Adults with HIV in Zambia: Results from a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Kane, J. C., Sharma, A., Murray, L. K., Chander, G., Kanguya, T., Skavenski, S., Chitambi, C., Lasater, M. E., Paul, R., Cropsey, K., Inoue, S., Bosomprah, S., Danielson, C. K., Chipungu, J., Simenda, F. & Vinikoor, M. J., Feb 2022, In: AIDS and behavior. 26, 2, p. 523-536 14 p.

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Experiences and Perceptions of Telephone-delivery of the Common Elements Treatment Approach for Mental Health Needs Among Young People in Zambia During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Munthali-Mulemba, S., Figge, C. J., Metz, K., Kane, J. C., Skavenski, S., Mwenge, M., Kohrt, B. A., Pedersen, G. A., Sikazwe, I. & Murray, L. K., Oct 13 2022, In: Frontiers in Public Health. 10, 906509.

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Improving inter-rater reliability of the enhancing assessment of common therapeutic factors (ENACT) measure through training of raters

Mwenge, M. M., Figge, C. J., Metz, K., Kane, J. C., Kohrt, B. A., Pedersen, G. A., Sikazwe, I., Van Wyk, S. S., Mulemba, S. M. & Murray, L. K., 2022, In: Journal of Public Health in Africa. 13, 3, p. 1-12 12 p.

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2021

A qualitative exploration of mechanisms of intimate partner violence reduction for zambian couples receiving the Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA) intervention

Murray, S. M., Skavenski Van Wyk, S., Metz, K., Mulemba, S. M., Mwenge, M. M., Kane, J. C., Alto, M., Venturo-Conerly, K. E., Wasil, A. R., Fine, S. L. & Murray, L. K., Jan 2021, In: Social Science and Medicine. 268, 113458.

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Moderator effects in a randomized controlled trial of the Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA) for intimate partner violence and hazardous alcohol use in Zambia

Fine, S. L., Kane, J. C., Murray, S. M., Skavenski, S., Paul, R. & Murray, L. K., Nov 1 2021, In: Drug and alcohol dependence. 228, 108995.

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Not all costs should be treated equally: Commentary on the article 'What will it cost to prevent violence against women and girls in low-and middle-income countries? Evidence from Ghana, Kenya, Pakistan, Rwanda, South Africa and Zambia'

Murray, L. K., Kane, J. C., Bolton, P., Skavenski, S., Mayeya, J., Alfonso, Y. N., Webb, S. & Bishai, D., Mar 1 2021, In: Health policy and planning. 36, 2, p. 221-222 2 p.

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The Role of Violence Acceptance and Inequitable Gender Norms in Intimate Partner Violence Severity Among Couples in Zambia

Fine, S. L., Kane, J. C., Murray, S. M., Skavenski, S., Munthali, S., Mwenge, M., Paul, R., Mayeya, J. & Murray, L. K., Oct 2021, In: Journal of Interpersonal Violence. 36, 19-20, p. NP10744-NP10765

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1 Scopus citations

2020

Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA) for unhealthy alcohol use among persons with HIV in Zambia: Study protocol of the ZCAP randomized controlled trial

Kane, J. C., Sharma, A., Murray, L. K., Chander, G., Kanguya, T., Lasater, M. E., Skavenski, S., Paul, R., Mayeya, J., Kmett Danielson, C., Chipungu, J., Chitambi, C. & Vinikoor, M. J., Dec 2020, In: Addictive Behaviors Reports. 12, 100278.

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1 Scopus citations

Effectiveness of the Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA) in reducing intimate partner violence and hazardous alcohol use in Zambia (VATU): A randomized controlled trial

Murray, L. K., Kane, J. C., Glass, N., van Wyk, S. S., Melendez, F., Paul, R., Danielson, C. K., Murray, S. M., Mayeya, J., Simenda, F. & Bolton, P., Apr 2020, In: PLoS medicine. 17, 4, e1003056.

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7 Scopus citations

Measuring Symptoms of Psychopathology in Zambian Orphans and Vulnerable Children: Scale Validation and Psychometric Evaluation

Murray, S. M. I., Bolton, P., Kane, J. C., Lakin, D. P., Skavenski Van Wyk, S., Paul, R. & Murray, L. K., Sep 1 2020, In: Assessment. 27, 6, p. 1335-1348 14 p.

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1 Scopus citations

2018

Psychometric evaluation of HIV risk behavior assessments using Audio Computer Assisted Self-Interviewing (ACASI) among orphans and vulnerable children in Zambia

Kane, J. C., Bolton, P., Murray, S. M., Bass, J. K., Lakin, D., Whetten, K., Skavenski van Wyk, S. & Murray, L. K., Feb 1 2018, In: AIDS Care - Psychological and Socio-Medical Aspects of AIDS/HIV. 30, 2, p. 160-167 8 p.

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2 Scopus citations

Treatment of an HIV-affected adolescent with heroin dependence in a low-income country: A clinical case study from Zambia

Akiba, C., Kane, J. C., Skavenski van Wyk, S., Paul, R., Mukunta, C. & Murray, L. K., Dec 2018, In: Addictive Behaviors Reports. 8, p. 170-175 6 p.

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2016

Moderators of treatment response to trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy among youth in Zambia

Kane, J. C., Murray, L. K., Cohen, J., Dorsey, S., Skavenski van Wyk, S., Galloway Henderson, J., Imasiku, M., Mayeya, J. & Bolton, P., Oct 1 2016, In: Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines. 57, 10, p. 1194-1202 9 p.

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11 Scopus citations

2015

Effectiveness of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy among trauma-affected children in Lusaka, Zambia: A randomized clinical trial

Murray, L. K., Skavenski, S., Kane, J. C., Mayeya, J., Dorsey, S., Cohen, J. A., Michalopoulos, L. T. M., Imasiku, M. & Bolton, P. A., Aug 1 2015, In: JAMA pediatrics. 169, 8, p. 761-769 9 p.

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90 Scopus citations

Testing the validity and reliability of the Shame Questionnaire among sexually abused girls in Zambia

Michalopoulos, L. T. M., Murray, L. K., Kane, J. C., Van Wyk, S. S., Chomba, E., Cohen, J., Imasiku, M., Semrau, K., Unick, J. & Bolton, P. A., Apr 16 2015, In: PloS one. 10, 4, e0123820.

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7 Scopus citations

2014

A randomized controlled trial of mental health interventions for survivors of systematic violence in Kurdistan, Northern Iraq

Bolton, P., Bass, J. K., Zangana, S. A. S., Kamal, T., Murray, M. M. I., Kaysen, D., Lejuez, C. W., Lindgren, K., Pagoto, S., Murray, L. K., Van Wyk, S. S., Ahmed, A. M. A., Mohammad Amin, N. M. & Rosenblum, M., Dec 31 2014, In: BMC psychiatry. 14, 1, 360.

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53 Scopus citations

Counselor and Client Perspectives of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children in Zambia: A Qualitative Study

Murray, L. K., Skavenski, S., Michalopoulos, L. M., Bolton, P. A., Bass, J. K., Familiar, I., Imasiku, M. & Cohen, J., Nov 19 2014, In: Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology. 43, 6, p. 902-914 13 p.

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26 Scopus citations

Implementing evidence-based mental health care in low-resource settings: A focus on safety planning procedures

Murray, L. K., Skavenski, S., Bass, J., Wilcox, H., Bolton, P., Imasiku, M. & Mayeya, J., 2014, In: Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy. 28, 3, p. 168-185 18 p.

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12 Scopus citations

Posttraumatic stress symptoms and structure among orphan and vulnerable children and adolescents in Zambia

Familiar, I., Murray, L., Gross, A., Skavenski, S., Jere, E. & Bass, J., Nov 1 2014, In: Child and Adolescent Mental Health. 19, 4, p. 235-242 8 p.

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4 Scopus citations

2013

An evaluation of trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy for children in Zambia

Murray, L. K., Familiar, I., Skavenski, S., Jere, E., Cohen, J., Imasiku, M., Mayeya, J., Bass, J. K. & Bolton, P., Dec 2013, In: Child Abuse and Neglect. 37, 12, p. 1175-1185 11 p.

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60 Scopus citations

Identification, modification, and implementation of an evidence-based psychotherapy for children in a low-income country: The use of TF-CBT in Zambia

Murray, L. K., Dorsey, S., Skavenski, S., Kasoma, M., Imasiku, M., Bolton, P., Bass, J. & Cohen, J. A., Oct 23 2013, In: International Journal of Mental Health Systems. 7, 1, 24.

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43 Scopus citations

Stephanie Skavenski Van Wyk

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