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Costs and cost-effectiveness of Shamiri, a brief, layperson-delivered intervention for Kenyan adolescents: a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundLow- and middle-income countries (LMICs) have the highest socio-economic burden of mental health disorders, yet the fewest resources for...
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Long-term health outcomes of adolescent character strength interventions: 3- to 4-year outcomes of three randomized controlled trials of the Shamiri program
BackgroundAdolescents in low- and middle-income countries in need of mental health care often do not receive it due to stigma, cost, and lack of...
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Testing the effects of the Shamiri Intervention and its components on anxiety, depression, wellbeing, and academic functioning in Kenyan adolescents: study protocol for a five-arm randomized controlled trial
BackgroundTreatments for youth mental disorders are a public health priority, especially in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where treatment options remain...
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The Shamiri group intervention for adolescent anxiety and depression: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of a lay-provider-delivered, school-based intervention in Kenya
BackgroundDevelo** low-cost, socio-culturally appropriate, and scalable interventions for youth depression and anxiety symptoms in low-income...
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Testing pathways to scale: study protocol for a three-arm randomized controlled trial of a centralized and a decentralized (“Train the Trainers”) dissemination of a mental health program for Kenyan adolescents
BackgroundProviding care in Kenya to all youth in need is difficult because of a shortage of professional providers and societal stigma. Previous...
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Psychosocial interventions for depression among young people in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundDepression among young people is a global health problem due to its rising prevalence and negative physical and social outcomes. The...
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Adolescent psychopathology and psychological wellbeing: a network analysis approach
BackgroundThe extent to which psychological wellbeing may play a preventive and therapeutic role in the development and maintenance of adolescent...
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Prevalence of intestinal protozoan parasites among Asian schoolchildren: a systematic review and meta-analysis
PurposeIntestinal protozoan parasites among Asian schoolchildren are a subject of concern due to their prevalence and potential health impact....
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Management of Diabetes and Hypertension within the Gulf Region: Updates on Treatment Practices and Therapies
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death globally, driven by the high rates of risk factors, such as diabetes and hypertension. As...
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Differences in the shape and direction-course of the nasopalatine canal among dentate, partially edentulous and completely edentulous subjects
We aimed to analyze the nasopalatine canal shape and anatomical variations of the buccal bone wall and compare the effect of the presence or absence...
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Roadmap for the Management of Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension in the Middle East: Review of the 2022 EVIDENT Summit
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and hypertension are leading risk factors for death and disability in the Middle East. Both conditions are highly...
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Efficacy of low-level laser therapy in management of symptomatic oral lichen planus: a systematic review
Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology and indefinite cure. This systematic review assessed the efficacy of...
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Mollusca contagiosa Behandlung durch gepulsten Farbstofflaser
Background and Objective. There is a wide variety of methods for the treatment of mollusca contagiosa. Especially with anxious children, most of them...