“… I tried to commit suicide…”: Understanding the intersections between mental health, HIV and teenage pregnancy
This study explored factors that contribute to or hinder the mental well-being of adolescent girls and the barriers to accessing mental health services. Designing tailored approaches to the identified factors and systemic challenges that counter mental distress for this age group can significantly mitigate the impact on their mental health.
Authors
- Martina Lembani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6831-4220)
- Diane Cooper (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5306-9640)
- Takunda Satumba (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0856-7952)
- Hanani Tabana
Institutions
- University of the Western Cape (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2026-01-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0323030
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 46.02
Funders
- National Research Foundation
- South African Medical Research Council
- Medical Research Council