Social-Cultural Factors Associated with Common Mental Health Disorders among Pregnant and Parenting Teenagers: A Case Study of Korogocho Slums, Nairobi County, Kenya
Miriti Jenny Beth Gakii, Eunice J. Nyavanga & Phoebe Masita · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023
Background: Teenage pregnancy is a significant problem in Kenya, with over 18% of teenagers aged 15-19 being pregnant or already mothers, with rates even higher in low-income areas such as slums. Existing research has shown that teenage pregnancy increases the risk of mental heal...
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10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i121444