Background Poverty is known as an important determinant of health, but empirical data are
still missing on the relationships between poverty, other adverse living conditions, and …

There is scant documentation of the mental health characteristics of low-income
communities recovering from armed conflict. To prepare for quantitative health surveys and …

Prevalence and determinants of mental health among an indigent population in rural Burkina
Faso: a cross-sectional study Page 1 HAL Id: hal-04150063 https://hal.science/hal-04150063 …

Abstract Background In Sub-Saharan Africa, psychiatric care for severe mental disorders is
scarce. This is especially true for people living in chronic poverty in rural areas. The way in …

Depression amongst young people is a major health challenge and is often shaped by
social marginalisation. Informal settlements are growing rapidly. There is a need to deepen …

Abstract Background In sub-Saharan African cities, the epidemiological transition has shifted
a greater proportion of the burden of non-communicable diseases, including mental and …

Introduction Over the past two decades, there have been several global interventions
including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), aimed at improving health outcomes …

Background Concepts of 'what constitutes mental illness', the presumed aetiology and
preferred treatment options, vary considerably from one cultural context to another …

Background Poor mental health is a leading cause of disability worldwide with considerable
negative impacts, particularly in low-income countries. Nevertheless, empirical evidence on …

Background Mental health disorders present significant health challenges in populations in
sub Saharan Africa especially in deprived urban poor contexts. Some studies have …