The Link Between Nutrition and Mental Health in Sub-Saharan African Adolescents: Findings from the Global School-Based Health Survey

Arat, Gizem

doi:10.1007/s40609-016-0046-4

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“…Concurrent with several previous studies (8,(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15), the present study found an association between increased freIran J Psychiatry Behav Sci. 2017; 11(3):e8185.quency of hunger in the past month and psychological distress (loneliness, suicidal ideation, and anxiety), substance use (tobacco and alcohol use), and behavioural problems (truancy, bully victimization, and involvement in physical fights).…”

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confidence: 91%

“…Among 7 countries, the prevalence of hunger (mostly or always) in the past month ranged from 28.7% in Zambia to 3.7% in Tanzania (8)(9)(10). Using Epi Info software for sample size calculation, the sample size was determined, considering a maximum prevalence of 30%, confidence interval (CI) of 1, a cluster of 7 ASEAN countries, and confidence level of 99.99% (sample, 30 821).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In 7 sub-Saharan countries, the prevalence of hunger in the past month (often or always) was the highest in Zambia (28.7%), followed by Kenya (14.7%), Botswana (13.9%), Malawi (12.5%), and Uganda (9.3%) (8)(9)(10). In the Americas, according to a study in Canada, 25.1% of the population sometimes, often, or always experienced hunger, while 3.8% were often or always hungry (11).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…According to various studies, adolescents with hunger or food insecurity are at an increased risk of adverse emotional or behavioural outcomes, including reduced emotional and mental health, anxiety, sadness, loneliness, social isolation, depression, suicidal ideation, alcohol use, substance use disorders, drug abuse, bully victimization, involvement in physical fights, truancy, and arrogant behaviors at school towards teachers (antisocial behaviors) (8,(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Hunger and Psychobehavioural Problems Among Adolescents in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Member Countries

Peltzer

Pengpid

2017

Iran J Psychiatry Behav Sci

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Background: The prevalence of undernourishment or hunger is 9.6% in the association of southeast asian nations (ASEAN). Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of hunger and its psychobehavioural correlates among adolescents in ASEAN member countries, including Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Philippines, and Vietnam. Methods: The analysis was based on a cross sectional survey of 30 197 school-aged children (13 -15 years) from 7 ASEAN countries participating in the global school-based student health survey (GSHS) during 2007 -2013. Results: Regarding the overall prevalence of hunger, 56.9% of the subjects experienced hunger over the past month (rarely to always), while 4.2% were hungry most of the time or always (high hunger status). The prevalence of high hunger status ranged from 0.9% in Vietnam to 7.9% in Cambodia. In the adjusted multivariate logistic regression analysis, increased frequency of hunger in the past month was associated with psychological distress (loneliness,

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 91%

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Hunger and Psychobehavioural Problems Among Adolescents in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Member Countries

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2017

Iran J Psychiatry Behav Sci

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“…The same study reported no statistically significant difference in experiences of bullying between the genders and suggested that experience of bullying decreased as adolescence progressed. A study of six sub‐Saharan countries identified bullying as a contributory factor to adolescent suicide and suicidal thoughts (Arat, ).…”

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Successful Transition to Secondary School in Tanzania: What Are the Barriers?

Joyce-Gibbons

Galloway

Mollel

et al. 2017

J of Intl Development

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Transition to secondary school is a problem internationally. Tanzanian students face an additional challenge as the medium of instruction changes from Kiswahili to English. An 18-item questionnaire (N = 383) and focus groups (primary standard 7, secondary forms 1 and 3, and primary and secondary teachers) were used in this study. Most students started secondary school with high expectations. These were qualified by experiences of bullying and punishment. Teachers recognised students losing hope as an explanation for truancy. However, they lacked both the training to teach English and knowledge of alternatives to punishment. Peer mentoring potentially addresses these challenges during transition.

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Adherence to the Mediterranean diet and depressive, anxiety, and stress symptoms in Spanish adolescents: results from the EHDLA study

Jiménez-López,

Mesas,

Visier-Alfonso

et al. 2024

Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry

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The Link Between Nutrition and Mental Health in Sub-Saharan African Adolescents: Findings from the Global School-Based Health Survey

Cited by 15 publications

References 63 publications

Hunger and Psychobehavioural Problems Among Adolescents in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Member Countries

Hunger and Psychobehavioural Problems Among Adolescents in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Member Countries

Successful Transition to Secondary School in Tanzania: What Are the Barriers?

Adherence to the Mediterranean diet and depressive, anxiety, and stress symptoms in Spanish adolescents: results from the EHDLA study

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