Prevalence and associated factors of post-traumatic stress disorder in pediatric populations in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a prevalent challenge faced by individuals following traumatic events. Given the substantial impact of PTSD on the well-being of young people, comprehensive assessment of the available evidence can inform more effective prevention and intervention strategies to support the mental health and resilience of children in the African context. Despite its high incidence, there has been no up-to-date systematic synthesis of evidence to measure the magnitude of PTSD in pediatric populations in Africa. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to quantify the prevalence of PTSD and identify associated factors in this vulnerable population.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted across multiple databases, including PubMed, Emb

SUBMITTER: Tamir TT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11443807 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature