Mental health status of orphans and vulnerable children in residential institutions in a city in South-West Nigeria

Background Mental health problems are a major cause of illness worldwide. They are common among children in low- and middle-income countries like Nigeria, with one in six young Nigerians reporting mental health issues. Aims This study assessed the mental health status of orphans and vulnerable child...

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Published in:	Adoption & fostering Vol. 49; no. 3; pp. 323 - 343
Main Authors:	Aladegboye, Mercy, Olowokere, Adekemi, Komolafe, Abiola, Ayamolowo, Sunday, Ogunlade, Bolarinwa, Adediran, Adeniyi
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	London, England SAGE Publications 01.10.2025
Subjects:	residential institutions vulnerable children orphanages orphans community mental health services
ISSN:	0308-5759, 1740-469X
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