Psychometric properties of the Motivation for Solitude Scale–Short Form in a sample of South African adolescents
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DOI: 10.1177/0081246317744391
Abstract: With expanding interest in the role of solitude in healthy psychological development during adolescence, there is a need for psychometrically sound solitude measures. The aim of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of… read more here.
Keywords: south african; scale short; short form; solitude scale ... See more keywords
Difficulties experienced by South African adolescents during COVID-19 lockdown: implications for early mental health interventions
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DOI: 10.1177/00812463221133964
Abstract: Adolescence is characterized as a period of great physical, psychological, social, and behavioral challenges which often impacts on the mental health of adolescents. Prior research has demonstrated the mental health of adolescents to be further… read more here.
Keywords: african adolescents; health; difficulties experienced; mental health ... See more keywords
An Estimation of the Burden of Sports Injuries among African Adolescents
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DOI: 10.2991/j.jegh.2017.10.010
Abstract: The extent to which sports injuries contribute to the burden of injury among adolescents in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is unknown. The goal of this study was to estimate the incidence of sports injuries… read more here.
Keywords: injuries among; sports injuries; burden sports; injury ... See more keywords
Cervicovaginal Human Papillomavirus Genomes, Microbiota Composition and Cytokine Concentrations in South African Adolescents
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DOI: 10.3390/v15030758
Abstract: The interaction between cervicovaginal virome, bacteriome and genital inflammation has not been extensively investigated. We assessed the vaginal DNA virome from 33 South African adolescents (15–19 years old) using shotgun DNA sequencing of purified virions.… read more here.
Keywords: african adolescents; dna; hpv; human papillomavirus ... See more keywords