Illegal Drug Use, Sleep, and Mental Health Amongst Young Women Living in the Slums of Kampala

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Authors

Rachel Culbreth · American College of Medical Toxicology

Karen Nielsen · Georgia State University

Kate Mobley · Kennesaw State University

Jane Palmier · Virginia Commonwealth University

A. Kavuma · Youth Development

Rogers Kasirye · Youth Development

Monica H. Swahn ·

Abstract

While the prevalence of illegal drug use in this study is lower than previous research on adolescents in Uganda, targeted prevention programs highlighting the risks associated with poor sleep and transactional sex for young women living in the slums of Kampala are recommended.

Topics & Keywords

Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Sex work and related issues

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: Drug and Alcohol Review

Volume 45, Issue 3, pp. e70120-e70120

DOI: 10.1111/dar.70120

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