African Occupational Therapy Review (Research focus) | 28 January 2005
School-Based Mental Health Interventions and Anxiety Disorders Among Urban Youth in Nairobi, Kenya: A Review
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Abstract
Urban youth in Nairobi, Kenya are at risk of developing anxiety disorders due to various stressors such as poverty and environmental challenges. A mixed-methods approach was employed including surveys, interviews, and observational data collection. Quantitative data were analysed using a linear regression model to assess changes in anxiety levels over time. Among the surveyed students (\(n=120)\), those who received intervention had a statistically significant decrease in anxiety scores ($\Delta Anxious = -5.3 \pm SE(1.2)$, $p < 0.05$). School-based mental health interventions effectively reduced anxiety disorders among urban youth in Nairobi. Further research should investigate the long-term impact and scalability of these interventions.