Psychological Distress and Coping Mechanisms Among Flood-Affected Children in Maiduguri, Nigeria.

ABSTRACT: Background: Flood disasters, alongside prolonged conflict and socioeconomic hardship in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria, have heightened the psychological vulnerability of children. This study examined the prevalence of psychological distress and explored the coping mechanisms employed by children affected by flooding in the region. Method: Children aged 7-17 years from flood-affected areas in Maiduguri were included in the study. Psychological distress was measured using the parent version of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ-13), and coping mechanisms were assessed using the KidCOPE parent version. Multivariate and ordinal logistic regression examined factors associated with psychological distress and coping mechanisms. Results: A total of 374 childre

SUBMITTER: Haruna H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12468849 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature