A national survey on depressive and anxiety disorders in Afghanistan: A highly traumatized population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This survey attempts to measure at a national level, exposures to major traumas and the prevalence of common mental health disorders in a low-income dangerous country, highly affected by conflicts: Afghanistan.

Methods

Trans-sectional probability survey in general population by multistage sampling in 8 provinces, represented nationwide: 4445 adults (4433 weighted),15 years or older, 81% participation rate. Face to face interviews used specific scales for measuring lifetime exposure (LEC 5 Life Events Checklist) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD Check List), a diagnostic standardized interview: Composite International Diagnostic Interview (Short Form) for. Major Depressive Episode and Generalized Anxiety Disorder, plus scales for suicidal thoughts and attemp

SUBMITTER: Kovess-Masfety V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8218387 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature