Factors associated with depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation and behaviours amongst sub‐Saharan African adolescents aged 10‐19 years: cross‐sectional study

Objective This study aimed to determine the burden of depression, suicidal ideation and suicidal behaviour amongst adolescents at sites in six sub‐Saharan African countries and examine associated risk and protective factors. Methods Household‐based cross‐sectional study involving male and female adolescents ages 10‐19 years. A total of 7,662 adolescents from eight sites in six countries participated in the survey. Three sites were urban: Dar es...