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18th KPA Annual Scientific Conference

2–4 Sept 2026
PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa
Africa/Nairobi timezone

18th KPA Annual Scientific Conference

Session

Morning Session

3 Sept 2026, 08:30
PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa

PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa

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  1. 39. Arrival and Registration / Icebreaker
    03/09/2026, 08:30

    KPA Secretariat

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  2. 40. Subject Matter Expert/Key Note Speaker: Child and Adolescent Mental Health
    03/09/2026, 09:00
    Oral Presentation

    Dr. Josephine Omondi

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  3. 2. Experience and Perceived Triggers of Suicidal Behaviour Among Youth and Caregiver Perspectives in a Tertiary Facility
    Charlene Gumbo (Chiromo Hospital Group)
    03/09/2026, 09:15
    Child and Adolescent Mental Health: Laying the Foundations for Resilience
    Oral Presentation

    ABSTRACT
    Background: Suicidal behaviour among adolescents and young adults remains a major public health concern. In sub-Saharan Africa, however, qualitative work that captures both youth and caregiver perspectives is still limited. This study explored the lived experience of suicidal behaviour and the perceived triggers and responses to it among young people and their caregivers in a...

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  4. 3. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and symptoms of depression and anxiety among the Sauti ya Vijana (SYV) cohort of youth living with HIV in Tanzania
    Nasrath Fadhili (University Of Nairobi)
    03/09/2026, 09:30
    Child and Adolescent Mental Health: Laying the Foundations for Resilience
    Oral Presentation

    Background: Youth living with HIV (YLWH) are more likely than youth not living with HIV to experience adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). These experiences can increase risk for mental health disorders and hinder coping, potentially affecting HIV treatment adherence and long-term health. This study sought to determine the prevalence of ACEs and their association with symptoms of depression...

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  5. 6. Child and adolescent mental health services and systems in Kenya: A desktop situational analysis
    Sarah Wawa (Aga Khan University)
    03/09/2026, 09:45
    Child and Adolescent Mental Health: Laying the Foundations for Resilience
    Oral Presentation

    Background: Child and adolescent mental health (CAMH) disorders contribute substantially to morbidity and disability globally, with an estimated prevalence of 10–14% in sub-Saharan Africa. In Kenya, 46% of the population (~21.9 million) are under the age of 18, yet little is known about CAMH services and systems (CAMHSS) in the country. This study set out to perform the first situational...

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  6. 41. Abstract Presenters Panel Discussion/Q&A
    03/09/2026, 10:00

    Session Moderator

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