A systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy of mental health screening tools applicable to adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa (opens in new tab)

IntroductionMental health disorders (MHDs) is a global public health concern. Existing evidence highlighted the need for context-specific measurements of MHDs among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This review aimed to provide an evidence-based inventory of effective mental health (MH) screening tools applicable to adolescents in SSA aged 12–18 years.MethodsWe systematically searched Medline, Web of Science Core Collection, PsycINFO, and CINAHL for validation studies of MH screening t...