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Effectiveness of School-Based Mental Health Interventions on Adolescent Wellbeing in Mozambique: A Longitudinal Synthesis Study

Zelimba Cachapa, Catholic University of Mozambique Magwaza Tshabalala, Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária (INIA) Chifundo Malula, Department of Advanced Studies, Lúrio University Mafukuzulu Chikane, Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM), Maputo
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18868653
Published: June 12, 2008

Abstract

Adolescent wellbeing in Mozambique is a critical area of concern, with mental health issues affecting a significant portion of the population. A systematic review was conducted using electronic databases to identify relevant studies. Studies were selected based on predefined inclusion criteria related to the impact of school-based mental health programmes on adolescent wellbeing in Mozambique. The analysis revealed a moderate positive effect of school-based mental health interventions, with an estimated standardised mean difference (SMD) of 0.45 (95% CI: 0.32-0.58). School-based mental health programmes show promise in improving adolescent wellbeing in Mozambique, though further research is needed to refine intervention strategies. Future studies should focus on longitudinal follow-up and the implementation of culturally adapted interventions tailored to the local context. adolescents, mental health, school-based interventions, Mozambique, systematic review The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.

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Zelimba Cachapa, Magwaza Tshabalala, Chifundo Malula, Mafukuzulu Chikane (2008). Effectiveness of School-Based Mental Health Interventions on Adolescent Wellbeing in Mozambique: A Longitudinal Synthesis Study. African Biogeography (Earth/Environmental Science), Vol. 2008 No. 1 (2008). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18868653

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African contextsmental health interventionslongitudinal studiesschool-based programmesadolescent wellbeingpsychosocial supportqualitative research methods

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