Exploring adolescents' mental health in Kampala, Uganda in the context of COVID-19: a mixed methods study
This study highlights the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental well-being of adolescents in Kampala, Uganda. The reported prevalence of depression and anxiety, particularly among out-of-school adolescents, underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions in this vulnerable population. Investing in the mental well-being of Ugandan adolescents is paramount for fostering resilience and ensuring long-term success, especially in marginalized urban settings.
Authors
- Adam Mabrouk (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4456-708X)
- Gideon Mbithi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2498-3094)
- Ahmed M. Sarki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2621-8684)
- Stephen Mulupi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8533-578X)
- Joseph Atukwatse
- Mary Namuguzi
- Rachael Odhiambo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7525-0659)
- Amina Abubakar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3686-7904)
- Margaret Kabue (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1138-3030)
Institutions
- Royal Holloway University of London (GB)
- Kenya Medical Research Institute (KE)
- University of Oxford (GB)
- Centre for Healthy Start Initiative (NG)
- Aga Khan University Nairobi (KE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Published
- 2025-02-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/frcha.2025.1419043
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 11.53