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View article: The political economy of adolescent mental health in Kenya
The political economy of adolescent mental health in Kenya Open
Adolescent mental health remains a critical yet under-prioritized issue in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) like Kenya, where resource limitations, stigma, and systemic barriers hinder access to care. While policies and strategies …
View article: Integrated economic and sexual and reproductive health programming among married and unmarried adolescent girls in Nigeria: Results from a quasi-experimental cohort study
Integrated economic and sexual and reproductive health programming among married and unmarried adolescent girls in Nigeria: Results from a quasi-experimental cohort study Open
Adolescent girls in sub-Saharan Africa are disadvantaged in nearly every measure of well-being when compared to their male peers, resulting in worse health outcomes and lower economic activity. Economically empowering adolescent girls is o…
View article: Adolescent Girls' Agency in an Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health and Economic Empowerment Intervention Pilot
Adolescent Girls' Agency in an Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health and Economic Empowerment Intervention Pilot Open
Introduction Adolescence is a time of unique vulnerability for many girls, however, when supported to strengthen their capabilities, resources, and agency, adolescents can thrive even in adverse situations. This study sought to evaluate ag…
View article: Understanding depression treatment and perinatal service preferences of Kenyan pregnant adolescents: A discrete choice experiment
Understanding depression treatment and perinatal service preferences of Kenyan pregnant adolescents: A discrete choice experiment Open
Background Understanding mental health treatment preferences of adolescents and youth is particularly important for interventions to be acceptable and successful. Person-centered care mandates empowering individuals to take charge of their…
View article: Exploring the correlates of mental healthcare approaches and employment status among persons with depression and anxiety: A secondary data analysis of a global survey
Exploring the correlates of mental healthcare approaches and employment status among persons with depression and anxiety: A secondary data analysis of a global survey Open
View article: Validation of the English and Swahili Adaptation of the Patient Health Questionnaire–9 for Use Among Adolescents in Kenya
Validation of the English and Swahili Adaptation of the Patient Health Questionnaire–9 for Use Among Adolescents in Kenya Open
Psychometric properties were comparable across both English-adapted and Swahili-adapted version of the PHQ-9, are reliable, and valid instrument to detect major depressive disorder among adolescents which can be used in resource-limited se…
View article: Prevalence and risk factors associated with depression in pregnant adolescents in Nairobi, Kenya
Prevalence and risk factors associated with depression in pregnant adolescents in Nairobi, Kenya Open
View article: Blended-eLearning Improves Alcohol Use Care in Kenya: Pragmatic Randomized Control Trial Results and Parallel Qualitative Study Implications
Blended-eLearning Improves Alcohol Use Care in Kenya: Pragmatic Randomized Control Trial Results and Parallel Qualitative Study Implications Open
View article: A discrete choice experiment to understand depression intervention treatment preferences of Kenyan pregnant adolescents
A discrete choice experiment to understand depression intervention treatment preferences of Kenyan pregnant adolescents Open
Background Understanding mental health treatment preferences of adolescents and youth is particularly important for interventions to be acceptable and successful. Person-centered care mandates empowering individuals to take charge of their…
View article: Unemployment in women with psychosocial disabilities during the COVID‐19 pandemic: Lessons from Tana River County, Kenya
Unemployment in women with psychosocial disabilities during the COVID‐19 pandemic: Lessons from Tana River County, Kenya Open
In low‐income settings, the informal economy is a practical alternative to work and employment for persons with disabilities. However, the COVID‐19 pandemic negatively affected the informal economy. This study aimed to explore the experien…
View article: A population-based survey of autistic traits in Kenyan adolescents and young adults
A population-based survey of autistic traits in Kenyan adolescents and young adults Open
Background: To date, there have been no large-scale population studies of autistic traits (AUT) conducted in Africa.Aim: The study aimed to estimate the prevalence and characteristics of autism spectrum disorders in a large sample of Kenya…
View article: Mental Health Knowledge, Anticipated Discrimination and Social Functioning Among Women Living with Psychosocial Disability in Rural Kenya
Mental Health Knowledge, Anticipated Discrimination and Social Functioning Among Women Living with Psychosocial Disability in Rural Kenya Open
View article: Burden of Mental and Substance Use Disorders Among Adolescents and Young Adults in Kenya: Results from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
Burden of Mental and Substance Use Disorders Among Adolescents and Young Adults in Kenya: Results from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 Open
View article: Mental health service preferences of patients and providers: a scoping review of conjoint analysis and discrete choice experiments from global public health literature over the last 20 years (1999–2019)
Mental health service preferences of patients and providers: a scoping review of conjoint analysis and discrete choice experiments from global public health literature over the last 20 years (1999–2019) Open
View article: Improving work and employment opportunities for women with psychosocial disabilities: an action research protocol
Improving work and employment opportunities for women with psychosocial disabilities: an action research protocol Open
In Kenya, employment rates for persons with disabilities are very low and those with psychosocial disabilities have even more dismal rates of employment. This situation has negative impact on the individual's recovery, quality of life, men…
View article: Depressive Symptoms And Stigmatization Among Parents Of Children With Intellectual Disabilities: Cross-Sectional Survey In Public Primary Special Schools In Nairobi, Kenya
Depressive Symptoms And Stigmatization Among Parents Of Children With Intellectual Disabilities: Cross-Sectional Survey In Public Primary Special Schools In Nairobi, Kenya Open
Background Parents of children with intellectual disabilities may develop depressive symptoms and are prone to stigmatization due to stressful challenges encountered when providing care for their children. The study objective was to determ…
View article: Using the WHO-AIMS to inform development of mental health systems: the case study of Makueni County, Kenya
Using the WHO-AIMS to inform development of mental health systems: the case study of Makueni County, Kenya Open
View article: Personality Traits as Markers of Psychosis Risk in Kenya: Assessment of Temperament and Character
Personality Traits as Markers of Psychosis Risk in Kenya: Assessment of Temperament and Character Open
Specific personality traits have been proposed as a schizophrenia-related endophenotype and confirmed in siblings at risk for psychosis. The relationship of temperament and character with psychosis has not been previously investigated in A…
View article: Peer- and Mentor-Enhanced Web-Based Training on Substance Use Disorders: A Promising Approach in Low-Resource Settings
Peer- and Mentor-Enhanced Web-Based Training on Substance Use Disorders: A Promising Approach in Low-Resource Settings Open
Stigma and insufficient training contribute significantly to the substance use disorder pandemic. This 2014 study assessed the impact in Kenya of online competency-based courses on peer and mentor interactions, using NextGenU.org, the worl…
View article: Feasibility of WHO mhGAP-intervention guide in reducing experienced discrimination in people with mental disorders: a pilot study in a rural Kenyan setting
Feasibility of WHO mhGAP-intervention guide in reducing experienced discrimination in people with mental disorders: a pilot study in a rural Kenyan setting Open
Aims Stigma can have a negative impact on help-seeking behaviour, treatment adherence and recovery of people with mental disorders. This study aimed to determine the feasibility of the WHO Mental Health Treatment Gap Interventions Guidelin…
View article: Substance Use among a Sample of Healthcare Workers in Kenya: A Cross-Sectional Study
Substance Use among a Sample of Healthcare Workers in Kenya: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
This study describes reported substance use among Kenyan healthcare workers (HCWs), as it has implications for HCWs' health, productivity, and their ability and likelihood to intervene on substance use. The Alcohol Smoking and Substance In…