Abstract Purpose of Review Food insecurity is the lack of sufficient food in quantity and/or
quality. Psychological distress includes mental health issues such as depression and …

Abstract In 2018, 676.1 million people in Africa (52.5% of the population) were moderately or
severely food insecure. This exceptionally high prevalence continues to increase as Africa …

Background Lack of access to clean water has well known implications for communicable
disease risks, but the broader construct of water insecurity is little studied, and its mental …

Background Depression is recognized globally as a leading cause of disability. Early-life
adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have been shown to have robust associations with …

Living free from hunger is a basic human right. However, some communities still experience
household food insecurity. This systematic literature review explored different aspects of …

Purpose Adolescent mental health has been under-researched, particularly in Africa. COVID-
19-related household economic stress and school closures will likely have adverse effects …

Background Given the unique socioeconomic structures, and the rural/urban differentials in
the prevalence of mental illnesses in the country, this study aimed to explore the …

Extensive research has indicated food insecurity to be associated with depressive
symptoms, both of which have been indicated to increase globally during the COVID-19 …

Background Smoking, alcohol abuse and dual substance use represent significant public
health problems and are thought to contribute to significant disparities in morbidity and …

Background Depression is one of the most studied mental health disorders, with varying
prevalence rates reported across study populations in Uganda. A systematic review and …