The prevalence and correlates of depression before and after the COVID-19 pandemic declaration among urban refugee adolescents and youth in informal settlements in Kampala, Uganda: A longitudinal cohort study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2021.11.005
Abstract: Purpose : There is scant research examining urban refugee youth mental health outcomes, including potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. We examine prevalence and ecosocial risk factors of depression in the periods before and after… read more here.
Keywords: depression; among urban; declaration; pandemic declaration ... See more keywords
Examining the substance use, violence, and HIV and AIDS (SAVA) syndemic among urban refugee youth in Kampala, Uganda: cross-sectional survey findings
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2021-006583
Abstract: Background Interactions between substance use, violence, HIV and AIDS, known as the ‘SAVA’ syndemic, are understudied among refugee youth. We assessed the synergistic effects of frequent alcohol use, depression and violence on HIV vulnerability among… read more here.
Keywords: violence; refugee youth; violence hiv; urban refugee ... See more keywords