This is the first study to estimate the association globally between violence in childhood on
educational outcomes, addressing a significant gap in the current evidence base …

The daily challenges resulting from all types of school violence—such as physical
aggression, bullying, peer victimization, and general threats—have the potential to affect …

Increasing enrolment rates could place schools in a crucial position to support mental health
in low-income and middle-income countries. In this Review, we provide evidence for mental …

Despite global shifts toward prevention of school corporal punishment, the practice remains
widespread. This systematic review focused on (a) prevalence,(b) associated mental health …

Objective The epidemiology of violence against children is likely to differ substantially by sex
and age of the victim and the perpetrator. Thus far, investment in effective prevention …

Background Violence against children from school staff is widespread in various settings,
but few interventions address this. We tested whether the Good School Toolkit—a complex …

Background Low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) face major challenges in
achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for vulnerable adolescents. We …

Background Child and adolescent mental health in Africa remains largely neglected. Quick
and cost-effective ways for early detection may aid early intervention. The Strengths and …

This systematic review was conducted to determine the prevalence of mental disorders
among children and adults in Uganda. A comprehensive systematic search for relevant …

Purpose Few studies assess how child abuse and neglect (CAN) affects adolescents' mental
health. Further, the majority of studies conducted to date discount the individual CAN items …