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The burden and determinants of intimate partner violence against reproductive-age women in four East African countries: evidence from 2021/2023 DHS dataset Open
IPV remains alarmingly high in East Africa, driven by gender norms, economic vulnerabilities, and weak institutional support. Addressing IPV requires strengthening legal enforcement, expanding economic empowerment initiatives, and promotin…
The role of HAART in mitigating neurocognitive decline among HIV-positive Africans: Systematic review and meta-analysis Open
HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders affect nearly half of people living with HIV in Africa, despite the widespread availability of HAART, highlighting a critical unmet need in HIV care. While HAART reduces severe cognitive impairment, …
Depressive symptoms and associated factors among internally displaced people in Sub-Saharan africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
BACKGROUND: Internally displaced people (IDPs) are vulnerable to depressive symptoms as a result of stressful events, relocation, and new situations. People experiencing depressive symptoms suffer substantial distress and may be more vulne…
Burden of perceived stress among university students in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
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View article: Prevalence and associated factors of suicidal behavior among adolescents in Bahir Dar City, Northwest Ethiopia
Prevalence and associated factors of suicidal behavior among adolescents in Bahir Dar City, Northwest Ethiopia Open
Background Suicide is a significant public health issue worldwide and the third leading cause of death among 15–19-year-olds. In Ethiopia, while suicidal behaviors among adolescents have a considerable impact, there is limited information …
Bullying victimization and associated factors among school-aged adolescents in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Bullying victimization during school age is a global public health concern. School-aged adolescents experiencing bullying victimization are more likely to encounter physical, cognitive, and mental health issues; including greate…
Relapse and associated factors among psychiatric patients in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Overall, the results of our review indicated that six out of ten individuals with mental illnesses experienced a relapse. Factors associated with relapse included non-adherence to medication and the presence of comorbid mental health condi…
Prevalence and determinants of depression and/or anxiety among adults using Kenya Demographic and Health Survey of 2022: Multilevel logistic regression analysis Open
Introduction Depression and/or anxiety can be persistent or recurrent significantly affecting a person’s capacity to manage daily life, job, and school. The burden of depression and anxiety is rising from time to time, with serious consequ…
Depressive symptoms and correlations among war-survivor internally displaced persons in two IDP camps in northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional survey Open
The high prevalence of depressive symptoms among IDPs in northwest Ethiopia underscores the urgent need for targeted mental health interventions. Policymakers should prioritize integrating mental health care into primary health services an…
Predictors of long-term outcome of patients with schizophrenia in Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis Open
This review reveals that nearly half of individuals with schizophrenia in Africa achieve favorable outcomes, despite ongoing challenges. Key predictors-prominent positive symptoms, prolonged antipsychotic use, and good medication adherence…
Psychological distress among cancer patients in African countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis study Open
This study shows that there is a high prevalence of psychological distress among cancer patients in Africa. We have also found a significant relationship between psychological distress and rural living, a lack of social support, an advance…
Poor sleep quality and associated factors among HIV-positive and negative postpartum women in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a comparative cross-sectional study Open
Background Poor sleep quality is common during the postpartum period due to nighttime feeding and frequent nocturnal awakenings of infants. In addition, the condition may worsen among postpartum women living with human immunodeficiency vir…
Perinatal depression and associated factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
BACKGROUND: Perinatal depression is a significant public health issue affecting one in four women globally. It occurs at a critical time of a woman’s life; affecting her relationships with family, and child’s emotional, behavioral, and cog…
Burden of care among caregivers of people with mental illness in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Caring for people with mental illness requires a significant investment of personal physical, mental, social, and financial resources, which greatly impact the daily lives of caregivers. The process of providing care is multifac…
HIV-related perceived stigma and internalized stigma among people living with HIV/AIDS in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background HIV-related stigma has significant adverse impacts on people living with HIV/AIDS, such as psychological distress, decreased quality of life, a reluctance to get screened and treated, and a reluctance to disclose their status du…
Domestic violence and associated factors among pregnant women in sub-Saharan African countries from the recent demographic and health survey data: a multilevel analysis Open
Introduction Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a human rights violation that often involves violence against women, which appears to be the most prevalent type of abuse. IPV is a global public health issue with major human rights violatio…
Magnitude and determinants of gender-based violence among female students in Ethiopian higher educational institutions: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Many adolescents are vulnerable to gender-based violence, and it is a major public health issue. Even though the burden of gender-based violence is still high in Ethiopia, there is a lack of summary information to address the pr…
Sexual dysfunction among people with mental illness in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis study Open
Background Sexual dysfunction is the most frequent health problem among psychiatric patients. This could be the result of both the nature of the illness itself and the side effects of prescribed psychotropic medications. It also significan…