Associations between childbirth, gang exposure and substance use among young women in Cape Town, South Africa

Abstract The prevalence and influence of gangs on adolescents and young adults remain a concern in Western Cape, South Africa—particularly as they have one of the largest gang presence. While less attention has been focused on young women, there is a need to elucidate the relationship between gang e...

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Main Authors: Felicia A. Browne, Tara Carney, Bronwyn Myers, Courtney Peasant Bonner, Wendee M. Wechsberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-08-01
Series:Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-024-00610-0