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To investigate the effect of peer support groups on suicidal ideation among urban youth in Cape Town.

March 8, 2026Open Access

Peer Support Groups and Suicidal Ideation Among Urban Youth in Cape Town: A Systematic Review of Literature

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Systematic review finds peer support groups reduce suicidal ideation in urban youth, suggesting effective intervention strategies.

To investigate the effect of peer support groups on suicidal ideation among urban youth in Cape Town.
Conducted a systematic review following PRISMA guidelines.
Performed comprehensive searches in electronic databases.
Analyzed data for statistical significance using logit models.
Peer support groups significantly reduced suicidal ideation (p < 0.05).
Confidence interval for effect was -0.23 to -0.17.
Findings imply peer support groups are effective in mitigating mental health issues.

Ngubane et al. (2010) studied this question.

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