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Digital health platforms have a moderate adoption rate of 45% among urban youth in Nairobi slums, with higher engagement linked to established community support networks. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This research aims to explore the adoption of digital health platforms for managing mental health among urban youth in Nairobi slums.

March 1, 2026Open Access

Digital Health Platforms in Urban Youth Mental Health Management: An Exploration of Nairobi Slums' Adoption in Kenya

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NONancy OkothoonaiKenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization

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Qualitative research explores digital health platform adoption for mental health in urban youth, suggesting improvements are needed.

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This research aims to explore the adoption of digital health platforms for managing mental health among urban youth in Nairobi slums.
Conducted semi-structured interviews with stakeholders
Facilitated focus group discussions with young participants
Analyzed engagement rates with digital health platforms
Adoption rate of digital health platforms was 45% among surveyed youth
Higher engagement correlated with established community support networks
User-friendly platforms encouraged active participation and interaction

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Nancy Okothoonai (2005) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a3d800ec16d51705d2e810 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18807188

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