The burden and its determinants of mental health distress among adolescents dwelling in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

• Main Authors: Techilo Tinsae (Author), Shegaye Shumet (Author), Girmaw Medfu Takelle (Author), Gidey Rtbey (Author), Mamaru Melkam (Author), Fantahun Andualem (Author), Girum Nakie (Author), Tesfaye Segon (Author), Selam Koye (Author), Setegn Fentahun (Author), Wondale Getinet Alemu (Author), Gebresilassie Tadesse (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Adolescent mental health issues are emerging as a significant public health concern across many low- and middle-income countries, particularly in Africa. This study aims to evaluate the aggregated prevalence and contributing risk factors of mental health distress among adolescent...