An investigation into symptoms of depression and anxiety and emotion regulation among older adolescents from low-income settings in South Africa - Ward-Smith C, Sorsdahl K, van der Westhuizen C.
INTRODUCTION: Mental health conditions (MHC) among adolescents in low- and middle-income countries, including South Africa, are estimated to be high. Adaptive emotion regulation (ER) skills can protect against MHC among adolescents. In South Africa, there ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 1, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Risk and protective factors of commercial sexual exploitation of children and adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review - Amponsah EB, Abdullah A, Eltigani B, Cluver LD.
Commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) has emerged as a critical child protection and public health concern in recent years. While the phenomenon is prevalent globally, its impact is compounded in sub-Saharan Africa owing to the cultural and soc... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 1, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Exploring the significance of road and traffic factors on traffic crashes in a South African city - Das DK.
Traffic crashes on the roads of South African cities is a critical problem. Road and traffic-related parameters are argued to contribute significantly to this challenge. Therefore, this study assessed the relative impact of the major road and traffic param... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 1, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Engineering, Physics, Structural Soundness and Failure Source Type: news

Proximity to public green spaces and depressive symptoms among South African residents: a population-based study - Shezi B, Mendoza H, Govindasamy D, Casas L, Balakrishna Y, Bantjes J, Street R.
BACKGROUND: Exposure to green spaces has been suggested to improve mental health and may reduce the risk of depression. However, there is generally limited evidence on the association between green spaces and depression originating from low-and middle-inco... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 1, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Environmental Issues, Climate, Geophysics Source Type: news

Arts DAO Fest: Web3 Cultural Event Set for Dubai Revival
Arts DAO Fest—a premier web3 cultural event in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region—is poised for its keenly awaited return on April 20-21. Located at ‘The Agenda’ in the vibrant heart of Dubai, participants can expect an enriching journey through the realms of creativity and innovation…#artsdaofest #middleeast #northafrica #dubai #zenacademy #animocabrands #clementchia #wale #lilpudgys #trustwallet (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news