Associations between childbirth, gang exposure and substance use among young women in Cape Town, South Africa

• Main Authors: Felicia A. Browne (Author), Tara Carney (Author), Bronwyn Myers (Author), Courtney Peasant Bonner (Author), Wendee M. Wechsberg (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract The prevalence and influence of gangs on adolescents and young adults remain a concern in Western Cape, South Africa-particularly as they have one of the largest gang presence. While less attention has been focused on young women, there is a need to elucidate the relationship between gang e...