Prevalence of mental disorders and psychological trauma among conflict- affected population in Somalia: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the longstanding psychosocial impact of the interactable conflict in Somalia for the last 30 years, there is lack of epidemiological studies of mental health conditions, especially at the population level.

Objectives

The aim of this study is to fill the epidemiological gap and provide population based data on mental health conditions in the South-Central region of Somalia. The specific objectives were: (1) To determine the epidemiological patterns of mental disorders in three sites; Baidoa, Dolow and Kismayo, (2) Understand the socio-demographic characteristics associated with mental health conditions in the study sites, and (3) To assess the correlates between psychological trauma and the mental wellbeing of the population.

Methods

This was a cross

SUBMITTER: Salad AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10565346 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature