Associations between childbirth, gang exposure and substance use among young women in Cape Town, South Africa

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Associations between childbirth, gang exposure and substance use among young women in Cape Town, South Africa

The prevalence and influence of gangs on adolescents and young adults remain a concern in Western Cape, South Africa—particularly as they have one of the largest gang presence. While less attention has been focused on young women, there is a need to elucidate the relationship between gang exposure a...

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Main Authors:	Browne, F.A., Carney, T., Myers, Bronwyn, Bonner, C.P., Wechsberg, W.M.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	2024
Subjects:	Gangs Mandrax Marijuana Methamphetamine Methaqualone Motherhood Young women Humans Female South Africa Young Adult Adolescent Substance-Related Disorders Parturition Risk-Taking Peer Group Pregnancy Prevalence
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/96589

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