A qualitative pilot study exploring the acceptability of a peer provider delivered substance use brief intervention from the perspective of youth in Kenya

A qualitative pilot study exploring the acceptability of a peer provider delivered substance use brief intervention from the perspective of youth in Kenya

Abstract Background Substance use disorders are prevalent among youth in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), yet treatment resources are scarce. Peer provider delivered brief interventions (BIs) represent an affordable and potentially scalable strategy for addressing youth substance use disorders. The goal of...

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Main Authors: Florence Jaguga, Matthew C. Aalsma, Leslie A. Enane, Matthew Turissini, Edith Kamaru Kwobah, Edith Apondi, Julius Barasa, Gilliane Kosgei, Yvonne Olando, Mary A. Ott
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-02-01
Series:Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy
Subjects:
Peer provider
Substance-related disorders
Acceptability
Brief intervention
Adolescent
Kenya
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-025-00639-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-025-00639-9

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