The influence of depressive symptoms and school-going status on risky behaviors: a pooled analysis among adolescents in six sub-Saharan African countries

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Transactional sex among women in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Gedefaye Nibret Mihretie et al.

Summary: Transactional sex is prevalent among women in sub-Saharan Africa, and is associated with early sexual debut, substance abuse, sexual experience, physical violence abuse, orphanhood, and sexual violence abuse.

PLOS ONE (2023)

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Review Psychology, Developmental

Systematic Review and Meta-analysis: Depressive Symptoms and Risky Behaviors Among Adolescents in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Julia Ruiz Pozuelo et al.

Summary: This meta-analysis found a significant association between depressive symptoms and risky behaviors among adolescents in low- and middle-income countries, with depressed adolescents more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior, substance use, delinquency, self-harm, and suicidal behavior compared to non-depressed adolescents. There is an urgent need for scalable and sustainable approaches to prevent and treat depression among adolescents in resource-poor settings.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY (2022)

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Article Psychiatry

Suicide Attempts Among 1,437 Adolescents Aged 12-17 Years Attending Junior High Schools in Ghana

Emmanuel Nii-Boye Quarshie et al.

Summary: This study highlights the importance of addressing suicide attempts among junior high school students in Ghana as a public health concern. The 12-month prevalence of suicide attempts was similar between males and females, but the associated factors differed by gender.

CRISIS-THE JOURNAL OF CRISIS INTERVENTION AND SUICIDE PREVENTION (2022)

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Article Immunology

Role of Schooling and Comprehensive Sexuality Education in Reducing HIV and Pregnancy Among Adolescents in South Africa

Gavin George et al.

Summary: The study found that school attendance and exposure to comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) are associated with a reduction in risky sexual behavior among adolescent girls. Additionally, exposure to CSE is also associated with increased access to HIV testing for adolescent girls.

JAIDS-JOURNAL OF ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROMES (2022)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

National, regional, and global causes of mortality in 5–19-year-olds from 2000 to 2019: a systematic analysis

Li Liu et al.

Lancet Global Health (2022)

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Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Pattern of substance use and substance use disorder in adolescent learners at public secondary schools in Gaborone, Botswana

Anthony A. Olashore et al.

Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of substance use and substance use disorders (SUDs) among adolescents in public schools in Gaborone, Botswana. The results showed a high prevalence of substance use, with alcohol being the most commonly used substance. Factors such as gender, having friends or fathers who use substances, and higher levels of personality disorders were significantly associated with SUD. Regular participation in religious activities was negatively correlated with SUD.

PLOS ONE (2022)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

Substance use and depressive and anxiety symptoms among out-of-school adolescent girls and young women in Cape Town, South Africa

C. P. Bonner et al.

Summary: The study found a significant positive association between Mandrax use and frequency of depressive symptoms among AGYW aged 16-19 who have dropped out of school in Cape Town, South Africa. Other associations between substance use and depressive/anxiety symptoms were not statistically significant.

SAMJ SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL (2021)

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Article Clinical Neurology

Prevalence and correlates of non-suicidal self-injury, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempt among children and adolescents: Findings from Uganda and Jamaica

Daniel Boduszek et al.

Summary: The study found that suicidal phenomena are common among youths from Uganda and Jamaica, with rates substantially higher than among youths from high-income countries. The risk of suicidal phenomena was especially high among youths with severe depression.

JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS (2021)

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Review Multidisciplinary Sciences

The prevalence of mental health problems in sub-Saharan adolescents: A systematic review

Astrid Jorns-Presentati et al.

Summary: Most research on child and adolescent mental health in low-and middle-income countries is done in high-income countries. This systematic review focuses on the prevalence of mental health problems in adolescents from sub-Saharan Africa, revealing high rates of depression, anxiety, behavioral difficulties, PTSD, and suicidal behavior.

PLOS ONE (2021)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Global and regional levels and trends of child and adolescent morbidity from 2000 to 2016: an analysis of years lost due to disability (YLDs)

Regina Guthold et al.

Summary: The analysis of non-fatal health loss among children and adolescents from 2000 to 2016 showed limited progress in reducing the global burden, with important variations between sexes and regions. Iron-deficiency anaemia and skin diseases were identified as important causes of YLDs globally, while specific causes differed between age groups and regions, highlighting the need for context-specific interventions tailored for each demographic group.

BMJ GLOBAL HEALTH (2021)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Socioeconomic variations in risky sexual behavior among adolescents in 14 sub-Saharan Africa countries who report ever having had sex

Mohamed M. Ali et al.

Summary: Our study examines the socioeconomic disparities in multiple sexual partners and condom use among unmarried adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa. Results show that male adolescents report higher percentages of multiple partners, while female adolescents report higher rates of condomless sex. The findings suggest a need for educational programs, services, and improved access to barrier methods to address these disparities.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR EQUITY IN HEALTH (2021)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health