Post-traumatic stress disorder and major depression in conflict-affected populations: an epidemiological model and predictor analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite significant research examining mental health in conflict-affected populations we do not yet have a comprehensive epidemiological model of how mental disorders are distributed, or which factors influence the epidemiology in these populations. We aim to derive prevalence estimates specific for region, age and sex of major depression, and PTSD in the general populations of areas exposed to conflict, whilst controlling for an extensive range of covariates.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted to identify epidemiological estimates of depression and PTSD in conflict-affected populations and potential predictors. We analyse data using Bayesian meta-regression techniques.

Results

We identified 83 studies and a list of 34 potential predictors. The age-s

SUBMITTER: Charlson FJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5314754 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature