The mental health toll of conflict-induced violence on teachers: evidence from a longitudinal survey in DRC and Niger.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Educators' mental health is crucial for educational outcomes and student well-being, yet limited attention has been given to the psychological effects of violence on teachers, particularly in conflict-affected regions. We explore the relationship between exposure to violence and teachers' mental health in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Southern Niger, two regions experiencing prolonged and ongoing conflict.

Methods

We collected unique survey data from 990 teachers working in zones of active conflict over three periods from 2019 to 2021. Measures of violence exposure were obtained through self-reports and geo-localised incident data. Mental health outcomes were assessed using a Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) checklist (PCL-C) alongside

SUBMITTER: De La Fuente Stevens D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12684203 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature