Photovoice is a research method that changes perceptions of mental health. However, there
is a lack of evidence exploring how Photovoice is used in mental health research involving …

Background An understanding of the psychosocial support challenges and opportunities in
the context of teenage pregnancy is important for developing appropriate interventions for …

In Kenya, approximately one in five girls aged 15–19 years old are pregnant or already a
mother. Adolescent girls and young women experience significant mental health …

Despite repeated calls for improved measures of marriage as a process in sub‐Saharan
Africa, large‐scale surveys continue to rely on static marital status. As a result, there is an …

Young mothers often encounter stigma and discrimination, affecting their lives and that of
their children. This paper explores stigma management strategies and their effectiveness for …

The pregnancy rate in Kenya among adolescent girls is among the highest in the world.
Adolescent girls experience increased risk of anxiety and depression during pregnancy and …

Background Globally, adolescent mothers are at increased risk for postpartum depression
(PPD). In Kenya, 15% of adolescent girls become mothers before the age of 18. While social …

Objectives Maternal transition is a challenging developmental process requiring physical,
mental, social, and cognitive preparedness. Therefore, the transition to motherhood is even …

A body of scholarship has demonstrated that grandmothers provide critical support to their
adult children and grandchildren across Africa. We examine the extent to which …

Perinatal women living with HIV face increased susceptibility to mental health challenges,
including suicidal ideation (SI). This study aimed to determine the prevalence of SI among …