Archives of pediatrics & adolescent medicine
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Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med · Mar 2012
Review Meta AnalysisPrevalence of child mental health problems in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review.
To assess the prevalence of child mental health problems in community settings in sub-Saharan Africa. ⋯ Evidence suggests that considerable levels of mental health problems exist among children and adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa. One in 7 children and adolescents have significant difficulties, with 1 in 10 (9.5%) having a specific psychiatric disorder. There are clear sociodemographic correlates of psychopathology that may place children in areas of greatest deprivation at greatest risk.