Chuma Busakhwe
Biographic Data
| ID | 1737427 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Chuma Busakhwe |
| GIVEN NAMES | Chuma |
| FAMILY NAME | Busakhwe |
| SIGNATURE | BUSAKHWE C |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Cape Town |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 3 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Conducting ethical research with young mothers
Introduction Adolescent engagement can enhance research by offering opportunities for empowerment and equity, and increasing relevance. However, to be effective, engagement should uphold ethical principles—particularly for adolescents who are exposed to adversities, including those who become mothers at a young age. Methods and results We share five key insights in this paper from our ongoing work with young mothers living with HIV between 16–20 …
Shared experiences, shared support
Adolescence is a critical developmental period marked by significant changes, increasing the risk of mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. Understanding how youth engage with mental health resources is essential. This study explored the role of interpersonal relationships-including peer-to-peer, adult-youth, parent, teacher and mentor relationships, and interactions with mental health professionals-in shaping youth mental health …
Social scripts of violence among adolescent girls and young women in Zambia
Adolescent girls and young women ages 15-24 experience high rates of gender-based violence (GBV), underpinned by gender and social norms that shape their transitions to adulthood. For interventions that seek to leverage and build on existing infrastructure for health service provision, it is important to understand how gender norms operate in the background and how they shape service engagement or non-engagement. In formative work for our project…
Social scripts of violence among adolescent girls and young women in Zambia
Adolescent girls and young women ages 15-24 experience high rates of gender-based violence (GBV), underpinned by gender and social norms that shape their transitions to adulthood. For interventions that seek to leverage and build on existing infrastructure for health service provision, it is important to understand how gender norms operate in the background and how they shape service engagement or non-engagement. In formative work for our project…
Shared experiences, shared support
Adolescence is a critical developmental period marked by significant changes, increasing the risk of mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. Understanding how youth engage with mental health resources is essential. This study explored the role of interpersonal relationships-including peer-to-peer, adult-youth, parent, teacher and mentor relationships, and interactions with mental health professionals-in shaping youth mental health …
Social scripts of violence among adolescent girls and young women in Zambia
Adolescent girls and young women ages 15-24 experience high rates of gender-based violence (GBV), underpinned by gender and social norms that shape their transitions to adulthood. For interventions that seek to leverage and build on existing infrastructure for health service provision, it is important to understand how gender norms operate in the background and how they shape service engagement or non-engagement. In formative work for our project…
Conducting ethical research with young mothers
Introduction Adolescent engagement can enhance research by offering opportunities for empowerment and equity, and increasing relevance. However, to be effective, engagement should uphold ethical principles—particularly for adolescents who are exposed to adversities, including those who become mothers at a young age. Methods and results We share five key insights in this paper from our ongoing work with young mothers living with HIV between 16–20 …
Psychology (3 works) · Social Psychology (2 works) · Social Psychology (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (1 works) · Child Abuse and Trauma (1 works) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (1 works) · Child Welfare and Adoption (1 works) · Children's Rights and Participation (1 works) · Computer Science (1 works)