Violence, suffering, and mental health in Afghanistan: a school-based survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Studies in Afghanistan have shown substantial mental health problems in adults. We did a survey of young people (11-16 years old) in the country to assess mental health, traumatic experiences, and social functioning.

Methods

In 2006, we interviewed 1011 children, 1011 caregivers, and 358 teachers, who were randomly sampled in 25 government-operated schools within three purposively chosen areas (Kabul, Bamyan, and Mazar-e-Sharif municipalities). We assessed probable psychiatric disorder and social functioning in students with the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire multi-informant (child, parent, teacher) ratings. We also used the Depression Self-Rating Scale and an Impact of Events Scale. We assessed caregiver mental health with both international and cultural

SUBMITTER: Panter-Brick C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2748901 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature