Post-traumatic stress disorder, psychiatric comorbidities and associated factors among refugees in Nakivale camp in southwestern Uganda

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Achille Bapolisi · Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Suzan J. Song · George Washington University

Claire Kesande · Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Godfrey Zari Rukundo · Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Scholastic Ashaba · Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Abstract

Our findings suggest a strong association between PTSD, its main comorbidities and basic needs in Nakivale refugee camps. Mental health support should include psychological interventions as well as social assistance to improve the health of refugees.

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Migration, Health and Trauma Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research Education and experiences of immigrants and refugees

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Published in: BMC Psychiatry

Volume 20, Issue 1, pp. 53-53

DOI: 10.1186/s12888-020-2480-1

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Post-traumatic stress disorder, psychiatric comorbidities and associated factors among refugees in Nakivale camp in southwestern Uganda

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