PROJECT OVERVIEW
The ARISE Network Adolescent Health Study is a community-based survey of 8075 adolescents aged 10-19 across nine communities in seven sub-Saharan African countries. Conducted between 2015 and 2017, the study aimed to collect data on health-related behaviors and risk factors, covering areas like physical activity, substance use, mental health, sexual behaviors, and more. The results are intended to identify major health risks and disease burdens among adolescents, providing insights for targeted interventions and policy improvements.
Research Details
- Research Name Design and field methods of the ARISE Network Adolescent Health Study
- Category Adolescent Health Study
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RESEARCH TYPE
Multicenter Study
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't - RESEARCH YEAR Nov. 2019
Research Overview
This study aimed to assess health-related behaviors and risk factors among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa. Conducted between 2015 and 2017, it involved 8075 adolescents aged 10-19 from nine communities across Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Eswatini, Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Uganda. The study found high rates of inadequate fruit consumption (57-63%) and low physical activity (82-90%), along with moderate rates of inadequate vegetable consumption (21-31%), unprotected last sex (38-45%), and experiences of bullying and physical fighting (12-35%). The prevalence of mental health issues and substance use was generally low, though khat use in Ethiopia was notable. The results highlighted significant concerns related to diet, physical activity, violence, sexual and reproductive health, and mental health, underscoring the need for tailored community interventions to address these issues among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa.
Research Details
RESEARCH NAME: Design and field methods of the ARISE Network Adolescent Health Study
CATEGORY: Adolescent Health Study
RESEARCH TYPE: Multicenter Study
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov’t
RESEARCH YEAR: Nov. 2019
