Mental health of migrants with pre-migration exposure to armed conflict: a systematic review and meta-analysis
C Mesa-Vieira, AD Haas, D Buitrago-Garcia… - The Lancet Public …, 2022 - thelancet.com
Background Exposure to armed conflict has been associated with negative mental health
consequences. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of generalised anxiety disorder, major …
consequences. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of generalised anxiety disorder, major …
Prevalence of mental disorders in refugees and asylum seekers: a systematic review and meta-analysis
M Patanè, S Ghane, E Karyotaki, P Cuijpers… - Global Mental …, 2022 - cambridge.org
Background Studies have identified high rates of mental disorders in refugees, but most
used self-report measures of psychiatric symptoms. In this study, we examined the …
used self-report measures of psychiatric symptoms. In this study, we examined the …
The prevalence of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder among African migrants: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Evidence exists reporting a high mental health burden among migrants
globally. However, there is no global estimate of mental ill-health among African migrants …
globally. However, there is no global estimate of mental ill-health among African migrants …
Prevalence of depression in Uganda: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Depression is one of the most studied mental health disorders, with varying
prevalence rates reported across study populations in Uganda. A systematic review and …
prevalence rates reported across study populations in Uganda. A systematic review and …
Elements of cultural scripts of trauma sequelae among trauma victims in East Africa
C Mutuyimana, A Maercker - Frontiers in Psychology, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background As a new, unifying approach to mapping the cultural expressions of trauma
sequelae, cultural scripts of trauma sequelae are empirically investigated here for the first …
sequelae, cultural scripts of trauma sequelae are empirically investigated here for the first …
Translating, contextually adapting, and pilot testing of psychosocial and mental health assessment instruments for Congolese refugees in Rwanda and Uganda
R Kasujja, P Bangirana, A Chiumento, T Hasan… - Conflict and …, 2022 - Springer
Background Forcibly displaced people are at elevated risk of experiencing circumstances
that can adversely impact on mental health. Culturally and contextually relevant tools to …
that can adversely impact on mental health. Culturally and contextually relevant tools to …
Prevalence of depression and associated factors among community hosted internally displaced people of Tigray; during war and siege
A Gebreyesus, AT Niguse, F Shishay, L Mamo… - BMC psychiatry, 2024 - Springer
Background Displacement is a psychologically stressful event. Since the war began, the
people of Tigray were subjected to stressful events such as torture, rape, the killing of a …
people of Tigray were subjected to stressful events such as torture, rape, the killing of a …
Psychological distress and social support among conflict refugees in urban, semi-rural and rural settlements in Uganda: burden and associations
G Seruwagi, C Nakidde, E Lugada, M Ssematiko… - Conflict and …, 2022 - Springer
Background Recent research shows that psychological distress is on the rise globally as a
result of the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions imposed on populations to manage it. We …
result of the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions imposed on populations to manage it. We …
Association between post-traumatic stress disorder and hypertension in Congolese exposed to violence: a case–control study
A Bapolisi, P Maurage, M Pappaccogli… - Journal of …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Background: Numerous risk factors have been involved in the pathogenesis of hypertension.
The contribution of psychological factors, including post-traumatic stress disorder, remains …
The contribution of psychological factors, including post-traumatic stress disorder, remains …
Prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder and associated factors among displaced people in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background The number of people who have been displaced from their homes due to
violence, conflict, and natural disasters. The displaced persons are vulnerable to PTSD; …
violence, conflict, and natural disasters. The displaced persons are vulnerable to PTSD; …