Cannabis use in sub‐Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
H Belete, T Mekonen, DC Espinosa, F Ambaw… - …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background and Aims The most available data on the prevalence of cannabis use
come from population surveys conducted in high‐income countries in North America …
come from population surveys conducted in high‐income countries in North America …
Prevalence of suicide attempts across the African continent: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Over 700,000 people worldwide lose their lives through suicide every year. The
prevalence of suicide has increased, especially in low-and middle-income countries such as …
prevalence of suicide has increased, especially in low-and middle-income countries such as …
Do Cigarette smoking and amphetamine use predict suicide behaviors among adolescents in Liberia? Findings from a national cross-sectional survey
The objective of this study is to investigate the prevalence of amphetamine use and cigarette
smoking and their relationships with suicidal behaviors (thoughts, plans, and attempts) …
smoking and their relationships with suicidal behaviors (thoughts, plans, and attempts) …
[HTML][HTML] Adolescent suicidal behaviour in Namibia: a cross-sectional study of prevalence and correlates among 3,152 school learners aged 12–17 years
Background While adolescent suicidal behaviour (ideation, planning, and attempt) remains
a global public health concern, available county-specific evidence on the phenomenon from …
a global public health concern, available county-specific evidence on the phenomenon from …
Association between increased inflammatory cytokine expression in the lateral habenular nucleus and depressive-like behavior induced by unpredictable chronic …
Y Wang, P Qu, Y Sun, Z Li, L Liu, L Yang - Experimental Neurology, 2022 - Elsevier
Depression induced by unpredictable chronic stress (UCS) has been widely studied using
animal models. However, its underlying pathological mechanisms remain unclear …
animal models. However, its underlying pathological mechanisms remain unclear …
Prevalence of suicidal behaviour among students living in Muslim-majority countries: systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Assessing suicidal behaviours among students would help to understand the
burden and enhance suicide prevention. Aims We aimed to determine the prevalence of …
burden and enhance suicide prevention. Aims We aimed to determine the prevalence of …
Prevalence and predictors of lifetime amphetamine use among in-school adolescents in Sierra Leone.
Objective This study examined the prevalence of amphetamine use and its associated
factors among in-school adolescents in Sierra Leone. Design Data for the study was …
factors among in-school adolescents in Sierra Leone. Design Data for the study was …
[HTML][HTML] Gender-Based Biopsychosocial Correlates of Truancy in Physical Education: A National Survey among Adolescents in Benin
Truancy among in-school adolescents has long been established as a major issue that
negatively impacts educational attainment or goals and mental health-related issues …
negatively impacts educational attainment or goals and mental health-related issues …
Factors associated with suicide in four West African countries among adolescent students: an analysis using the global school-based student health survey
Purpose Globally, suicide is a leading cause of death among adolescents, with the highest
burden of suicide occurring in Africa. Despite this, little is known about the epidemiology of …
burden of suicide occurring in Africa. Despite this, little is known about the epidemiology of …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence and predictors of school truancy among adolescents in Sierra Leone: evidence from the 2017 Global School-based Health Survey
A Osborne, C Labor, C Bangura… - BMC …, 2024 - bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com
School truancy, deliberately skipping school without permission, is a complex issue with far-
reaching consequences for individual students, education systems, and entire communities …
reaching consequences for individual students, education systems, and entire communities …