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This research aims to assess treatment adherence and its impact on the psychosocial status of adolescents in Nigerian urban slums. It seeks to understand the effectiveness of mental health interventions over time.

March 1, 2026Open Access

Adolescent Mental Health Interventions in Nigerian Urban Slums: Adherence and Long-term Wellbeing

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CNChinedu NwajiakuNational Center for Technology Management UEUche EzeanyaUniversity of Nigeria OAOsita AnyaokaBabcock University

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Qualitative interviews reveal low adherence but psychosocial benefits in adolescents from urban slums, suggesting the need for sustainable strategies.

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This research aims to assess treatment adherence and its impact on the psychosocial status of adolescents in Nigerian urban slums. It seeks to understand the effectiveness of mental health interventions over time.
Conducted qualitative interviews with adolescents
Used semi-structured questionnaires
Assessed treatment adherence to mental health programmes
Evaluated post-intervention psychosocial status
Found low adherence rates to mental health interventions
Identified significant psychosocial benefits from ongoing interventions
Indicated a need for enhanced strategies to improve adherence and sustain benefits

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Nwajiaku et al. (2004) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a3d8a7ec16d51705d2fabc https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18795751

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Qualitative interviews reveal low adherence but psychosocial benefits in adolescents from urban slums, suggesting the need for sustainable strategies.

Adolescent Mental Health Interventions in Nigerian Urban Slums: Adherence and Long-term Wellbeing

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Adolescent Mental Health Interventions in Nigerian Urban Slums: Adherence and Long-term Wellbeing

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