The Boitekanelo: Journal of Public Health in Africa aims to advance theoretical and empirical understanding of health systems, disease prevention, health promotion, and healthcare delivery across the African continent. The journal seeks to publish rigorous research that informs health policy, strengthens health systems, addresses health inequities, and improves population health outcomes in diverse African contexts. We are committed to decolonising public health knowledge production, amplifying African research leadership, and bridging the gap between academic inquiry and actionable health interventions that serve African communities.

The journal publishes two issues annually, in April and October. The journal encourages submissions of special issue proposals that focus on critical public health topics in Africa, including policy, practice, and research innovations within the journal’s scope.

 

Editor-in-Chief:  Prof. Marhin Palamuleni
martin.palamuleni@nwu.ac.za

North West University,
South Africa.

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): Boitekanelo: Journal of Public Health in Africa Vol. 1(1) 2026

Published: 2026-08-08

EDITORIAL NOTE

Gbenusola Akinwale (Author)

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MENTAL HEALTH STIGMA AND HELP-SEEKING BEHAVIOUR AMONG ADOLESCENTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Animashaun Nimat, Koleosho, Ona-Opemipo Emmanuel, Ochimana Kingsley Prosper, Oluwafunmilola Blessing Omoyeni (Author)

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HOUSEHOLD POVERTY AND ADOLESCENT SOCIAL COMPETENCE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Oyetunde Eniola Comfort, Alaran Halimat Morenikeji, Akadi Olamide Zainab, Akinniyi Samuel Olayemi (Author)

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EXAMINING SCHOOL CLIMATE AND ACADEMICS MOTIVATION AMONG ADOLESCENTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Oloko Timothy Oluwarotimi, Kasali Mariam Abisola,, Bhadrudeen Haneefah Abimbola, Olagunju Timilehin Abraham, Yousuph Kauthar Olatokunbo (Author)

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EXPOSURE TO COMMUNITY VIOLENCE AND ANXIETY SYMPTOMS AMONG ADOLESCENTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Oluoha Chukwuemeka Clinton, Kufo Omotunde Vincentia, Kadiri Hamidat Anase, Hassan Oluwatobiloba Oluwadarasimi (Author)

44-61

PEER BULLYING AND MENTAL HEALTH OUTCOMES IN ADOLESCENTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Iyiagwo Faith Chioma, Bamisebi Temitayo Eminioluwa, Obed Chizoba Faith (Author)

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