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View article: Twelve-month trajectories of depressive symptoms and associated socio-structural factors among adolescents and young adults in Soweto and Durban, South Africa
Twelve-month trajectories of depressive symptoms and associated socio-structural factors among adolescents and young adults in Soweto and Durban, South Africa Open
The prevalence of probable depression decreased over the 12-month among both genders. Given evident longitudinal associations between depression trajectories and markers of sociostructural inequity, including gender, food insecurity, our r…
View article: The role of climate change anxiety in shaping childrearing intentions among people living in British Columbia
The role of climate change anxiety in shaping childrearing intentions among people living in British Columbia Open
Introduction Climate change concerns have emerged as a factor in shaping childrearing intentions. Given extreme weather events, climate change-related anxiety has increased drastically in the region of British Columbia (BC), Canada. This s…
View article: The prevalence of mental health disorders in people with HIV and the effects on the HIV care continuum
The prevalence of mental health disorders in people with HIV and the effects on the HIV care continuum Open
OBJECTIVE: To describe the prevalence of diagnosed depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia in people with HIV (PWH) and the differences in HIV care continuum outcomes in those with and without mental health disorders (MHDs…
View article: Differences in Perceived Future Impacts of Climate Change on the Workforce Among Residents of British Columbia
Differences in Perceived Future Impacts of Climate Change on the Workforce Among Residents of British Columbia Open
Certain industries will bear a disproportionate share of the burden of climate change. Climate change risk perceptions can impact workers’ mental health and well-being; increased climate change risk perceptions are also associated with mor…
View article: Are traditional honour ideologies associated with fertility goals and contraceptive use? Findings from a cross-sectional study with a national sample of women and men in Uganda
Are traditional honour ideologies associated with fertility goals and contraceptive use? Findings from a cross-sectional study with a national sample of women and men in Uganda Open
We used data from a nationally representative sample of men and women of childbearing age in Uganda to assess the association between traditional honour ideologies and fertility goals and contraception use. We used multivariable regression…
View article: A cash transfer plus gender transformative economic empowerment intervention seeking to improve the wellbeing of caregivers of children and adolescents living with HIV in South Africa: a feasibility study protocol for a pilot cluster randomized trial
A cash transfer plus gender transformative economic empowerment intervention seeking to improve the wellbeing of caregivers of children and adolescents living with HIV in South Africa: a feasibility study protocol for a pilot cluster randomized trial Open
Background In sub-Saharan Africa, HIV care is dependent on informal caregiving, typically by female family members. Informal caregiving has been associated with numerous negative effects on caregivers (i.e., depression, intimate partner vi…
View article: Are men’s gender equality beliefs associated with self-reported intimate partner violence perpetration? A state-level analysis of California men
Are men’s gender equality beliefs associated with self-reported intimate partner violence perpetration? A state-level analysis of California men Open
Objectives To assess the association between gender equality beliefs and self-reported intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetration among California men. Methods We analyzed men’s data (N = 3609) from three waves (2021, 2022, and 2023) of …
View article: Physical, Sexual, and Intimate Partner Violence Among Transgender and Gender-Diverse Individuals
Physical, Sexual, and Intimate Partner Violence Among Transgender and Gender-Diverse Individuals Open
Importance Transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) communities experience disproportionate levels of violence, yet due to limitations in measuring TGD identity, few state-representative estimates are available. Objective To assess gender iden…
View article: A cash transfer plus gender transformative economic empowerment intervention seeking to improve the wellbeing of caregivers of children and adolescents living with HIV in South Africa: a feasibility study protocol for a pilot cluster randomised trial
A cash transfer plus gender transformative economic empowerment intervention seeking to improve the wellbeing of caregivers of children and adolescents living with HIV in South Africa: a feasibility study protocol for a pilot cluster randomised trial Open
Background In sub-Saharan Africa, HIV care is dependent on informal caregiving, typically by female family members. Informal caregiving has been associated with numerous negative effects on caregivers (i.e. depression, intimate partner vio…
View article: Associations between psychosocial factors and antiretroviral therapy outcomes differ by gender and sexual orientation among people living with HIV in British Columbia, Canada
Associations between psychosocial factors and antiretroviral therapy outcomes differ by gender and sexual orientation among people living with HIV in British Columbia, Canada Open
Little is known about how the co-occurrence of psychosocial factors affect sub-populations of people living with HIV (PLWH). We used cross-sectional data from 999 PLWH, aged ≥19, accessing antiretroviral therapy (ART) in British Columbia, …
View article: Validation of a family planning self-efficacy measure with married women in Bihar, India: Findings from the Bihar Integrated Family Planning Survey
Validation of a family planning self-efficacy measure with married women in Bihar, India: Findings from the Bihar Integrated Family Planning Survey Open
Measures to capture reproductive agency, such as family planning self efficacy within FP programs, place women's choice as central goals of FP programming and can help in meeting community needs and the demand for contraceptive use.
View article: Increased difficulty accessing food and income change during the COVID-19 pandemic among youth living in the eThekwini district, South Africa
Increased difficulty accessing food and income change during the COVID-19 pandemic among youth living in the eThekwini district, South Africa Open
Objective: To estimate the effect of income change on difficulty accessing food since the COVID-19 pandemic for South African youth and evaluate whether this effect was modified by receiving social grants. Design: A cross-sectional, online…
View article: ‘Life became harder with COVID-19’: An exploration of grief, intensified hardships, and silver linings of COVID-19 among youth living in eThekwini district, South Africa
‘Life became harder with COVID-19’: An exploration of grief, intensified hardships, and silver linings of COVID-19 among youth living in eThekwini district, South Africa Open
Background In South Africa, pervasive age and gender inequities have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and public health response. We aimed to explore experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic among youth in eThekwini, South Africa. Met…
View article: Examining gender and sexual orientation differences in physical intimate partner violence experienced and perpetrated by youth living in eThekwini district South Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic
Examining gender and sexual orientation differences in physical intimate partner violence experienced and perpetrated by youth living in eThekwini district South Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Background Young women and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Non-binary/no gender, or Questioning (LGBTQ+) youth in South Africa face some of the highest global levels of intimate partner violence (IPV). Given limited evidence in the wake of …
View article: ‘Life became harder with COVID-19’: Impacts of COVID-19 on youth living in eThekwini district, South Africa, a qualitative analysis of responses to an online survey
‘Life became harder with COVID-19’: Impacts of COVID-19 on youth living in eThekwini district, South Africa, a qualitative analysis of responses to an online survey Open
Background In South Africa, pervasive age and gender inequities have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and public health response. We aimed to explore the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on youth in eThekwini, South Africa. Method…
View article: Community satisfaction and risk perception of local devastation due to climate change
Community satisfaction and risk perception of local devastation due to climate change Open
Introduction: Community satisfaction and risk perception are important in addressing the challenges posed by climate change and developing comprehensive and equitable climate policy. This study focused on understanding the relationship bet…
View article: Exploring the Relationship between Subjective Social Disconnectedness and Climate Change Anxiety
Exploring the Relationship between Subjective Social Disconnectedness and Climate Change Anxiety Open
Climate change is contributing to mental health challenges globally and there is a need to identify pathways that can mitigate these effects. Relational factors that are linked with higher resilience and improved mental health are understu…
View article: Exploring the Relationship between Subjective Social Disconnectedness and Climate Change Anxiety
Exploring the Relationship between Subjective Social Disconnectedness and Climate Change Anxiety Open
Climate change is contributing to mental health challenges globally and there is a need to identify pathways that can mitigate these effects. Relational factors that are linked with higher resilience and improved mental health are understu…
View article: Exploring the Relationship between Subjective Social Disconnectedness and Climate Change Anxiety
Exploring the Relationship between Subjective Social Disconnectedness and Climate Change Anxiety Open
Climate change is contributing to mental health challenges globally and there is a need to identify pathways that can mitigate these effects. Relational factors that are linked with higher resilience and improved mental health are understu…
View article: Exploring the Relationship between Subjective Social Disconnectedness and Climate Change Anxiety
Exploring the Relationship between Subjective Social Disconnectedness and Climate Change Anxiety Open
Climate change is contributing to mental health challenges globally and there is a need to identify pathways that can mitigate these effects. Relational factors that are linked with higher resilience and improved mental health are understu…
View article: Relationship and Gender Equity Measurement Among Gender-Inclusive Young Women and Non-Binary Youth in British Columbia (RE-IMAGYN BC): Planning a Youth-Led, Community-Based, Qualitative Research Study
Relationship and Gender Equity Measurement Among Gender-Inclusive Young Women and Non-Binary Youth in British Columbia (RE-IMAGYN BC): Planning a Youth-Led, Community-Based, Qualitative Research Study Open
Gender-based power dynamics within intimate relationships such as controlling behaviours are driven by inequitable gender norms that perpetuate intimate partner violence (IPV). Yet, the ways in which we understand and measure gender-based …
View article: Examining gender and sexual orientation differences in physical intimate partner violence experienced and perpetrated by youth living in eThekwini district South Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic
Examining gender and sexual orientation differences in physical intimate partner violence experienced and perpetrated by youth living in eThekwini district South Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Background: Young women and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Non-binary/no gender, or Questioning (LGBTQ+) youth in South Africa face some of the highest global levels of intimate partner violence (IPV). Given limited evidence in the wake of…
View article: The prevalence of mental health disorders in people with HIV and the effects on the HIV care continuum
The prevalence of mental health disorders in people with HIV and the effects on the HIV care continuum Open
Objective: To describe the prevalence of diagnosed depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia in people with HIV (PWH) and the differences in HIV care continuum outcomes in those with and without mental health disorders (MHDs…
View article: Measuring negative emotional responses to climate change among young people in survey research: a systematic review protocol
Measuring negative emotional responses to climate change among young people in survey research: a systematic review protocol Open
Introduction Many young people report experiencing negative emotional responses to their awareness of climate change and the threats it poses to their future. With that, an increasing number of survey instruments have been developed to exa…
View article: Adolescent Girls and Their Family Members’ Attitudes Around Gendered Power Inequity and Associations with Future Aspirations in Karnataka, India
Adolescent Girls and Their Family Members’ Attitudes Around Gendered Power Inequity and Associations with Future Aspirations in Karnataka, India Open
Intergenerational differences in inequitable gender attitudes may influence developmental outcomes, including education. In rural Karnataka, India, we examined the extent of intergenerational (adolescent girls [AGs] vs. older generation fa…
View article: “I feel like it is asking if he is a stalker … but I also feel like it is asking if he cares”: exploring young South African women and men’s perceptions of the Sexual Relationship Power Scale
“I feel like it is asking if he is a stalker … but I also feel like it is asking if he cares”: exploring young South African women and men’s perceptions of the Sexual Relationship Power Scale Open
Background Gender inequity and the subsequent health impacts disproportionately affect communities in the Global South. However, most gender equity measures, such as Pulerwitz’ (2000) Sexual Relationship Power Scale (SRPS), are developed a…
View article: The Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders in people with HIV and the effects on the HIV Care Continuum
The Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders in people with HIV and the effects on the HIV Care Continuum Open
Objective To describe the prevalence of diagnosed depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia in people with HIV (PWH) and the differences in HIV care continuum outcomes in those with and without mental health disorders (MHD).…