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Burden of HIV-Related Stigma and Post-Partum Depression: A Cross-Sectional Study of Patients Attending Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Background: We look at how various HIV-related stigma subtypes, especially
internalizing types, interact with postpartum depression (PPD) among women living with
HIV. Additionally, we identify key psychosocial risk factors ...
Testing the EPDS and PHQ-9 Among Peripartum Adolescents in Nairobi, Kenya: a Mixed-Methods Study
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Background:
Cognitive interviewing is a well-recognised methodology to identify clinical and commonsensical relevance of mental health questionnaire items by our research participants. Depression is amongst the most common ...
Long COVID, a comprehensive systematic scoping review
(University of Nairobi, 2021-07)
Purpose: To find out what is known from literature about Long COVID until January 30, 2021.
Methods: We undertook a four-step search with no language restriction. A preliminary search was made to identify the keywords. ...
A situational analysis of the mental health system of the West Region of Cameroon using the World Health Organization's assessment instrument for mental health systems
(University of Nairobi, 2022-03)
Background: The publication of the World Health Report of 2001 by the World Health Organization (WHO) raised awareness of mental health worldwide. It reported a higher burden of mental illnesses in developing countries, ...
Strengthening Public Mental Health During and After the Acute Phase of the Covid-19 Pandemic
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Strengthening System and Implementation Research Capacity for Child Mental Health and Family Well-being in Sub-saharan Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Background: Children in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) experience high rates of mental health problems, and the region has limited access to mental health resources and research capacity to address the needs. Despite the success ...
Preliminary Effectiveness of Group Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Young Kenyan Mothers With HIV and Depression: A Pilot Trial
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Objective: The authors adopted a task-sharing strategy in which lay health workers delivered group interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT-G) in primary care clinics in Nairobi, Kenya, to young mothers with HIV and depression. ...
Validation of the English and Swahili Adaptation of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 for Use Among Adolescents in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Purpose: Our study aimed to validate culturally adapted English and Swahili versions of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) for use with adolescents in Kenya. Criterion validity was determined with clinician-administered ...
Individual-, Interpersonal- and Institutional-Level Factors Associated with HIV Stigma Among Youth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
HIV stigma remains a barrier in achieving optimal HIV treatment. We studied the prevalence and predictors of HIV stigma among adolescents and youth with HIV (AYWHIV) ages 15-24 years in Western Kenya. Of 1011 AYWHIV, 69% ...
A call to review values, commitment, and outlook to mainstream mental health
(University of Nairobi, 2023)