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September 27, 2025Open Access

Depression and Anxiety Symptoms Among Kenyan Adolescents: Psychometric Validation, Prevalence Patterns, Network Analysis, and Psychosocial Determinants

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TOTom L. OsbornKenya Medical Research InstituteRBRosine BasekeKenya Medical Research InstituteFKFranco N. KamauUniversity of Nairobi

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Overview

Network analysis uncovers the prevalence patterns of depression and anxiety among Kenyan adolescents, highlighting psychosocial factors and academic pressures.

Key Points

  • Overall prevalence for depression and anxiety among Kenyan adolescents reached 30.3% and 25.1%, respectively.
  • Assessment using the PHQ-8 and GAD-7 demonstrated strong reliability with factors achieving good model fit.
  • Mixed-effects modeling revealed significant protective factors such as social support and perceived control against symptoms.
  • Network analysis identified worry-related anxiety symptoms as central, suggesting potential intervention targets.

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Osborn et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d7cc6eeebfec0fc5238e8ahttps://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/dp57u_v1
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