Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies最新文献

{"title":"Visual acuity problems, access to care, and related academic performance among primary school students in Tanzania: a mixed methods study.","authors":"Michael Maizel, Arisa Shichijo, David Gitagno, Rachel Jared Mtei, Katalia Alexander, Joseph R Egger, Anna Minja, Emily W Gower, Eric van Praag, Isaac Lema, Sylvia Kaaya, Joy Noel Baumgartner","doi":"10.1080/17450128.2026.2621047","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17450128.2026.2621047","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Adolescents in lower-resource countries face a high burden of eye health problems. This study in Tanzania aimed to 1) estimate the prevalence of distance vision impairment among young adolescents, 2) describe academic performance by distance visual acuity status, and 3) examine facilitators and barriers to school-facilitated vision screenings and receiving eye care. Participants (primary school students in Standard 7) in the intervention arm of the Vijana Tambua Afya, translated as \"Youth Health Check,\" clinical trial (n=509) attended school-facilitated, clinic-based health check-ups that included distance vision screening (presenting acuity). Data included adolescent surveys, medical record extraction, and Primary School Leaving Examination scores. Semi-structured interviews with parents and focus groups with school and clinic staff were conducted. Analyses included descriptive statistics and qualitative thematic analysis. Overall, based on their worse eye, 6.9% of students had mildly- reduced vision and 4.3% had impaired vision on screening. 71.9% of students with mildly reduced or impaired vision scored a C or lower on the PSLE compared to 59.9% with normal vision. Less than 10% of students referred received follow-up care. School-based vision screenings were deemed largely successful by clinicians and teachers, but there were challenges related to follow-up care including referral linkages, households' financial barriers to vision care, and insufficient parental knowledge on the importance of timely pediatric eye care. Given the prevalence of visual impairment and its potential link to academic performance, governments should consider requiring school-based distance vision screenings. Further research on screening implementation strategies and strengthening follow-up care is needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":46101,"journal":{"name":"Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12959907/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147366983","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Emotion regulation strategies among young men in rural areas and urban informal settlements in South Africa: a qualitative exploratory study.","authors":"Princess Nyoni, Andrew Tomita, Smanga Mkhwanazi, Andrew Gibbs","doi":"10.1080/17450128.2025.2600959","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17450128.2025.2600959","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Emotional dysregulation (ED), the inability to manage emotional responses effectively is a well-documented major symptom of poor mental health, especially in high-income countries. Evidence from these settings links ED to adverse childhood experiences, chronic poverty, and structural disadvantage. ED has also been associated with increased risk of HIV acquisition and intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetration, particularly among men. Despite these established associations, research on ED remains limited in sub-Saharan Africa, including South Africa, where both HIV and IPV remain epidemicespecially in low-resource communities such as rural areas and urban informal settlements. Therefore, we explored emotion regulation strategies among young men (aged 18-30) living in urban informal settlements and rural communities in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Africa. We conducted 22 audio-recorded face-to-face interviews using a semi-structured interview guide, guided by the six domains of ED in Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS-16) as our conceptual framework. Data were analysed deductively using the domains of ED in DERS-16 as main themes. Participants seemed to struggle with emotion regulation likely resulting in ED, which was probably attributed to adverse childhood experiences, poverty and intensified by local constructions of masculinity. Common but ineffective emotion regulation strategies included emotion suppression and numbing with alcohol and sex, aligned with dominant masculine norms. Men's struggles with impulsivity resulting from ED frequently manifested as violence perpetration, notably against female partners. ED seemed to also compromise men's ability to achieve personal goals and establish stable livelihoods. Participants' emotion regulation descriptions closely matched ED domains on DERS-16 suggesting its potential suitability in measuring ED among this population. Emotional dysregulation appears prevalent among men in marginalized KZN communities and is closely linked to increased risks of IPV and HIV. Future research is necessary to deepen understanding of these connections and inform effective interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":46101,"journal":{"name":"Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies","volume":" ","pages":"1-23"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7618660/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146020159","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Determinants of school dropout in the Asenze cohort study in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.","authors":"Gavin George, Furzana Timol, Chris Desmond, Jeremy Kane, Leslie L Davidson","doi":"10.1080/17450128.2025.2539732","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17450128.2025.2539732","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>South Africa remains characterised by high rates of school dropout, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The consequences lead to compromised employment opportunities and other negative social and health outcomes associated with out of school youth (OSY). Persistently high dropout rates have prompted calls for more evidence on their underlying causes, to inform interventions that support school retention in South Africa. Data for this paper comes from the Asenze study, a longitudinal epidemiologic study of health and psychosocial needs, which began among preschool children in 2008 in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This paper draws on data collected in the third (2019-2021) and fourth (2022) waves. Multiple logistic regression models assessed the independent association between three sets of variables; individual, cognitive/academic, and household-level on the likelihood of dropping out of school. Approximately 5% (<i>n</i> = 54) of the sample had dropped out before completing secondary school by the fourth wave of the study. School dropout was associated with individual factors; currently engaging in an age-disparate sexual relationship, having had a child, and scoring poorly on the WHO Disability Assessment Schedule. Among the cognitive measures assessed, only planning ability was significantly associated with school dropout; none of the household variables showed a similar link. Pregnancy and child-rearing responsibilities remain the primary reasons cited for school dropout amongst women, affirming associations found in other studies undertaken in South Africa. The association between school dropout and cognition, one of the key components that underly academic performance, has not previously been explored in this context. This research contributes to a limited evidence base by employing longitudinal data and a multi-dimensional approach that includes individual, cognitive, academic, and household-level factors, with a focus on rural and peri-urban settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":46101,"journal":{"name":"Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12520606/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145303780","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Adolescents' and young women's perspectives on participation in biomedical clinical trials for HIV prevention in Tanzania and India: A qualitative inquiry.","authors":"Allison P Pack, Harum Jeon, Sylvia Kaaya, Jayagowri Sastry, Anna Minja, Jennifer Headley, Elizabeth E Tolley, Joy Noel Baumgartner","doi":"10.1080/17450128.2025.2457037","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17450128.2025.2457037","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Adolescent girls and young women are disproportionately affected by HIV in many lower-resource settings. These individuals are often excluded from early clinical trials for new HIV prevention products, thus delaying potential access. We explored adolescent girls' and young women's (AGYW) perceptions of HIV risk, perspectives on trial participation, and understanding of research concepts. Individual or repeated in-depth interviews were conducted with a total of 43 AGYW. Interviews were conducted in participants' language of choice, audio-recorded, transcribed, and translated into English. Thematic analysis was applied. A total of 21 participants were enrolled from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and 22 from Pune, India. HIV risk perception varied by country, with Tanzanian participants often describing risk as behaviors tied to economic factors, and Indian participants describing risk as behaviors associated with limited HIV knowledge, inequitable gender norms, and pervasive sexual violence. Trial participation was largely viewed as acceptable; however, concerns were raised regarding standard recommendations for using condoms and contraception during trial participation, and the potential for side effects. Research concepts were notably challenging for participants to understand, particularly the concept of placebo. Although adult involvement was perceived as useful support in Tanzania, it was deemed essential for trial participation in India. Participants in our study described a need for and potential benefits of new HIV prevention products. Taking into consideration the local context, clinical trials with adolescent girls and young women should ensure understanding of research requirements and concepts, minimize preventive misconceptions, and consider involvement of a trusted adult.</p>","PeriodicalId":46101,"journal":{"name":"Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12396567/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144973677","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessing depression, suicidal behaviors and quality of life in adolescents with chronic illness: the potential role of SDQ-DP scores","authors":"Patchara Thitamethee, O. Louthrenoo, N. Likhitweerawong, N. Boonchooduang","doi":"10.1080/17450128.2024.2302621","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17450128.2024.2302621","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46101,"journal":{"name":"Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies","volume":"54 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139447205","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessment of family functioning in adolescents who use substances- a cross-sectional comparative study","authors":"Gayatri Bhatia, Rachna Bhagava, Biswadip Chatterjee, A. Dhawan","doi":"10.1080/17450128.2023.2286375","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17450128.2023.2286375","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46101,"journal":{"name":"Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies","volume":"455 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139241800","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Condom use correlates among youth living with HIV in South Africa: lessons for promoting safer sex","authors":"T. Thurman, Tory M. Taylor, Brian Luckett, Alexandra Spyrelis, Johanna Nice","doi":"10.1080/17450128.2023.2282959","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17450128.2023.2282959","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46101,"journal":{"name":"Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies","volume":"100 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-11-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139243045","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Parenting practices and adolescents’ mental health: Serial mediation by parental acceptance and adolescents’ grit","authors":"Glen Johan Ri Young Lim, S. Wu, C. Yap, Pei Jun Woo","doi":"10.1080/17450128.2023.2282573","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17450128.2023.2282573","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46101,"journal":{"name":"Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies","volume":"43 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139257591","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Examining HIV-stigma interventions among youth living in sub-Sahara Africa: a systematic review of the evidence","authors":"E. Small, S. Nikolova, Thabani Nyoni, Yuan Zhou, Moses Okumu, Kim L. Lipsey, Megan Westmore, LaTisha Thomas","doi":"10.1080/17450128.2023.2280059","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17450128.2023.2280059","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46101,"journal":{"name":"Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies","volume":"37 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139266681","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Analysis and mapping of literature on child marriage published in peer-reviewed journals (1983 – 2022)","authors":"Waleed M. Sweileh","doi":"10.1080/17450128.2023.2278116","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17450128.2023.2278116","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACTChild marriage, a stark disruption of the traditional childhood experience, remains a pressing concern, yet the scientific exploration of this complex issue has been surprisingly overlooked in terms of comprehensive analysis and mapping. This study aimed to bridge this gap by conducting an extensive examination and mapping of child marriage literature within peer-reviewed journals. Employing the powerful Scopus database, the study combed through research articles spanning from 1983 to 2022. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses were applied to uncover research trends and content patterns. The search string led to the retrieval of 964 relevant documents, revealing a nearly equal distribution between medical and social science subject areas. The analysis yielded several crucial findings. Firstly, it became evident that the current volume of research on child marriage, considering the prevalent rates and impact, falls considerably short of being adequate. A notable surge in research output was detected in the most recent five-year span (2018–2022), likely in response to the global commitment to sustainable development goals. Despite countries with high child marriage rates contributing relatively less to the research landscape, specific nations like India, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, and Nigeria left a noticeable imprint. Furthermore, high-income countries, including the US, the UK, Canada, and Australia, demonstrated significant involvement primarily through international research collaborations with scholars in high child marriage rate regions. Equally noteworthy is the revelation that the field of child marriage is a convergence of scholarly efforts from both the social and medical sciences. Notably, the University of California San Diego played a pivotal role in shaping and fostering research in this domain. In conclusion, the urgency of eliminating all detrimental practices against girls necessitates heightened research efforts, deeper collaboration, and a more holistic approach.KEYWORDS: Child marriagesustainable development goalsresearchbibliometric analysis Abbreviations WHO=World Health OrganizationCM=Child marriageDisclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author.Availability of data and materialsAll data presented in this manuscript are available on the Scopus database using the search query listed in the methodology section.Additional informationFundingThe author(s) reported there is no funding associated with the work featured in this article.Notes on contributorsWaleed M. SweilehProfessor Waleed Sweileh has a medical/health background with a special interest in the social component of health. Professor Sweileh is currently a faculty member at the college of medicine and health sciences at An-Najah National University, Palestine. Professor Sweileh is interested in research pertaining to social medicine including substance use disorder, women’s health, equality, and social determinants of health. Pro","PeriodicalId":46101,"journal":{"name":"Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies","volume":"31 4","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135325520","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}