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

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Most research regarding child and adolescent mental health prevention and promotion in low-and middle-income countries is undertaken in high-income countries. This systematic review set out to synthesise findings from epidemiological studies, published between 2008 and 2020, documenting the prevalence of mental health problems in adolescents from across sub-Saharan Africa.

Methods

A systematic search of multiple databases (MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Scopus) and Google Scholar was conducted guided by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Reviewer's manual for systematic reviews of observational epidemiological studies. Studies included reported prevalence outcomes for adolescents aged 10-19 using either clinical interviews or standardized questionnaires to assess p

SUBMITTER: Jorns-Presentati A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8121357 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature