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Cameroon
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries  
 
 
Burden of human scabies in sub-Saharan African prisons: Evidence from the west region of Cameroon.
Kouotou EA, N Nansseu JR, Sangare A, et al 
Australas J Dermatol. 2017 Mar 1.
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Addictive behavior of street children: Interculturation and resilience
Kommegne T, Denoux P, Bernoussi A, Njiengwe EF. Encephale. 2013 Dec 17.
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DR Congo
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries  
 
 
Network analysis of knowledge and practices regarding sexual and reproductive health: a study among adolescent street girls in Kinshasa (DRC).
Vallès X, Lusala PL, Devalière H,  ry al
 Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care. 2016 Dec 13:1-8.
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Clinical Characteristics of the Inhabitants of an Internally Displaced Persons Camp in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo After the Arms Dump Blast on March 4, 2012.
Roggen I, van Berlaer G, Gijs G, Hubloue I.
Prehosp Disaster Med. 2014 Aug 27:1-5
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Knowledge of HIV, sexual behavior and correlates of risky sex among street children in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Kayembe PK, Mapatano MA, Fatuma AB, et al
 East Afr J Public Health. 2008 Dec;5(3):186-92.
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D.R. Congo: Election Poses Dangers for Street Children
Human Rights Watch
April 2006
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Ethiopia
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries  
 
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Smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis and associated factors among homeless individuals in Dessie and Debre Birhan towns, Northeast Ethiopia.
Semunigus T, Tessema B, Eshetie S, Moges F.
Ann Clin Microbiol Antimicrob. 2016 Aug 31
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Burden of mental disorders and unmet needs among street homeless people in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Fekadu A, Hanlon C, Gebre-Eyesus E,  et al
BMC Med. 2014 Aug 20;12(1):138
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Assessment of sexual violence among street females in Bahir-Dar town, North West Ethiopia: a mixed method study.
Alemayehu MC, Yalew WA.
BMC Public Health. 2013 Sep 10;13(1):825.
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Ghana
 

Juveniles

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Using reflective poems to describe the lived experiences of street children and adolescents in Ghana.
Oppong Asante K, Meyer-Weitz A.
Int J Adolesc Youth. 2015 Apr 3;20(2):148
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Correlates of psychological functioning of homeless youth in Accra, Ghana: a cross-sectional study.
Oppong Asante K, Meyer-Weitz A, Petersen I. et al
Int J Ment Health Syst. 2015 Jan 3;9(1):
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Substance use and risky sexual behaviours among street connected children and youth in Accra, Ghana.
Oppong Asante K, Meyer-Weitz A, Petersen I.
Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy. 2014 Nov 27;9(1):45
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Kenya
 
Juveniles

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Why do Kenyan children live on the streets? Evidence from a cross-section of semi-rural maternal caregivers.
Goodman ML, Martinez K, Keiser PH, et al
 Child Abuse Negl. 2016 Nov 28;63:51-60.
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South Africa
 

Juveniles

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries  
 
  International note: Association between perceived resilience and health risk behaviours in homeless youth.
Oppong Asante K, Meyer-Weitz A.
 J Adolesc. 2015 Feb;39:36-9.
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Realizing or relinquishing rights? Homeless youth, their life on the streets and their knowledge and experience of health and social services in hillbrow, South Africa.
Mathebula SD, Ross E.
Soc Work Health Care. 2013;52(5):449-66.
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Tanzania
 

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Does school attendance reduce the risk of youth homelessness in Tanzania?
Henley R, McAlpine K, Mueller M, Vetter S.
Int J Ment Health Syst. 2010 Nov 25;4(1):28.
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Zimbabwe
 

Juveniles

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  The Religious-Spiritual Self-Image and Behaviours Among Adolescent Street Children in Harare, Zimbabwe.
 Mhizha S.
J Relig Health. 2013 Dec 3.
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