Integrating Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Into Health Facilities in Conflict Settings: A Retrospective Review From Six African Countries.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: The International Committee of the Red Cross runs an increasing number of mental health and psychosocial programmes integrated into health facilities in conflict settings across Africa. This study looks at changes in symptoms of psychological distress and impaired functioning among patients supported through such programmes. Material and Methods: Between January and December 2019, 5,527 victims of violence received mental health and psychosocial support in 29 health facilities in Burundi, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mali, Nigeria and South Sudan. Symptoms of psychological distress (IES-R or DASS21) and daily functioning (ICRC scale) were assessed before and after the intervention. Logistical regression models were used to measure

SUBMITTER: Andersen I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7759644 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature