Preventing risky behaviours among young adolescents in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
A qualitative study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15540384 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ambika Kohli (0000-0001-7227-0489, Johns Hopkins University, corresponding author), Mitima Mpanano Remy (Université Evangélique en Afrique), Arsène Kajabika Binkurhorhwa, Clovis Murhula Mitima, Alfred Bacikenge Mirindi, Nadine Bufole Mwinja, Jean Heri Banyewesize, Gisele Mushengezi Ntakwinja, Novella Perrin (0000-0002-2025-6543, Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research), Nancy Gla (0000-0002-6691-3684, Johns Hopkins University) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 9 |
| Pages | 1241-1253 |
| Publication date | 2017-04-26 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Global Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1744-1692 • E-ISSN: 1744-1706 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/17441692.2017.1317009 |
| PMID | 28443367 |
| OpenAlex | W2609322420 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 35 |
This qualitative study explores and describes adolescent risk behaviours, specifically consumption of alcohol and use of violence; the perceived consequences of these behaviours on future well-being and relationships; and collaboratively identifies the essential components of a prevention intervention for risk behaviours (alcohol use, violence) among young adolescents while strengthening the protective individual and relationship factors in post-conflict Democratic Republic of Congo. One-on-one in-depth interviews were conducted with 28 male and female youth, 20 parents/guardians and 20 stakeholders in three rural villages of South Kivu Province. Trained interviewers conducted interviews and participated in daily debriefing. Descriptive qualitative analysis was used to analyse the data. Youth use of violence and alcohol was associated with a range of factors including peer influence, parent behaviours, school enrolment and poverty. The consequences of risk behaviour include damaged family and social bonds, reduced economic and educational productivity and promise. Community-based, multilevel prevention interventions that promote protective factors and reduce youth exposure and vulnerability to risk factors may have immediate and long-term impact on youth health and behaviour. Such a programme could engage youth, adults and local stakeholders in a range of social, educational and economic activities
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