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Depression in Cape Verdean adolescents: prevalence and associated factors.
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SUBMITTER: Duarte-Lopes E
PROVIDER: S-EPMC12924345 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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Depression in Cape Verdean adolescents: prevalence and associated factors.
BMC psychiatry 20260128 1
BACKGROUND: Depression is one of the most common mental disorders among adolescents, negatively affecting their well-being and imposing a substantial economic burden on society. Understanding its prevalence and associated factors is crucial for effective prevention and intervention strategies. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional, quantitative study conducted nationwide in Cape Verde during October and November 2023. A structured sample of 782 adolescents (52.7% male), aged 15–19, was randomly se ...[more]