Mental health among Ebola survivors in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea: results from a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To describe the prevalence and correlates of depression and anxiety among adult Ebola virus disease (EVD) survivors in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea.

Design

Cross-sectional.

Setting

One-on-one surveys were conducted in EVD-affected communities in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea in early 2018.

Participants

1495 adult EVD survivors (726 male, 769 female).

Primary and secondary outcome measures

Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) depression scores and Generalised Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) scores.

Results

Prevalence and severity of depression and anxiety varied across the three countries. Sierra Leone had the highest prevalence of depression, with 22.0% of participants meeting the criteria for a tentative diagnosis of depression, co

SUBMITTER: Secor A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7259862 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature