Cannabis use in sub‐Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
H Belete, T Mekonen, DC Espinosa, F Ambaw… - …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background and Aims The most available data on the prevalence of cannabis use
come from population surveys conducted in high‐income countries in North America …
come from population surveys conducted in high‐income countries in North America …
[HTML][HTML] Politics of disease control in Africa and the critical role of global health diplomacy: A systematic review
Background: Africa is facing the triple burden of communicable diseases, non-
communicable diseases (NCDs), and nutritional disorders. Multilateral institutions, bilateral …
communicable diseases (NCDs), and nutritional disorders. Multilateral institutions, bilateral …
Prevalence and correlates of sexual violence among adolescent girls and young women: findings from a cross-sectional study in a South African university
Background Epidemiological data on the prevalence and factors associated with sexual
violence is critical to understanding the magnitude of the problem and designing effective …
violence is critical to understanding the magnitude of the problem and designing effective …
Adapting a peer recovery coach-delivered behavioral activation intervention for problematic substance use in a medically underserved community in Baltimore City
Low-income, racial/ethnic minority groups have disproportionately high rates of problematic
substance use yet face barriers in accessing evidence-based interventions (EBIs). Peer …
substance use yet face barriers in accessing evidence-based interventions (EBIs). Peer …
Identifying causal associations between early sexual intercourse or number of sexual partners and major depressive disorders: a bidirectional two-sample Mendelian …
Background Early sexual intercourse and a greater number of sexual partners have been
proved associated with depression. However, the causality of these associations is not clear …
proved associated with depression. However, the causality of these associations is not clear …
“Too much boredom isn'ta good thing”: Adapting behavioral activation for substance use in a resource-limited South African HIV care setting.
South Africa has the largest HIV/AIDS burden globally. In South Africa, substance use is
prevalent and interferes with HIV treatment adherence and viral suppression, and yet it is not …
prevalent and interferes with HIV treatment adherence and viral suppression, and yet it is not …
Adolescent Health Series–Alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use among adolescents in sub‐Saharan Africa: A narrative review
NK Morojele, L Ramsoomar… - Tropical Medicine & …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) use by adolescents are major contributors to death
and disability in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA). This paper reviews the extent of adolescents' …
and disability in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA). This paper reviews the extent of adolescents' …
Addressing learner-centred barriers to sexuality education in rural areas of South Africa: Learners' perspectives on promoting sexual health outcomes
AP Adekola, AH Mavhandu-Mudzusi - Sexuality Research and Social …, 2021 - Springer
Introduction The school-based sexuality education programmes in South Africa aim to
improve the sexual and reproductive health of school-going adolescents. However, the high …
improve the sexual and reproductive health of school-going adolescents. However, the high …
Youths' perceptions of the relation between alcohol consumption and risky sexual behaviour in the Western Cape, South Africa: a qualitative study
The purpose of this study is to explore the factors that youth identify as contributing to
alcohol consumption, and more specifically its relation to risky sexual behaviour among …
alcohol consumption, and more specifically its relation to risky sexual behaviour among …
Alcohol and illicit drug use among young people living with HIV compared to their uninfected peers from the Kenyan coast: prevalence and risk indicators
MK Nyongesa, P Mwangi, M Kinuthia… - … , prevention, and policy, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Background In sub-Saharan Africa, there is paucity of research on substance use
patterns among young people living with HIV (YLWH). To address the gap, we sought to: i) …
patterns among young people living with HIV (YLWH). To address the gap, we sought to: i) …