This systematic review summarizes the most recent data and evidence on the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder and the effect of associated factors on adult displaced people in Africa. Posttraumatic stress disorder is marked by increased stress and anxiety following exposure to a traumatic or stressful event.
JDC Literature Review
Results for: Mental Health
Posttraumatic stress moderates return intentions: a factorial survey experiment with internally displaced persons in Nigeria
This article examines the effect of posttraumatic stress as a moderator on the decision-making process of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Nigeria.
Prevalence and associated factors of common mental disorders among internally displaced people by armed conflict in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique: a cross-sectional community-based study
This study estimates the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety, and associated factors among armed conflict survivors in Cabo Delgado, in northern Mozambique. Mozambique hosts nearly 32,000 refugees and asylum-seekers, and more than one million IDPs displaced by violence perpetrated by non-state armed groups.
Prevalence of depression and associated factors among community hosted internally displaced people of Tigray; during war and siege
This study estimates the prevalence of depression and associated factors among internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Tigray, Ethiopia. Between November 2020 and September 2021, an estimated 2.1 million people were displaced by armed conflict in Tigray between the Tigray regional government and the Ethiopian federal government.
Post-traumatic stress disorder and associated factors among internally displaced persons in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
The study provides a comprehensive synthesis of existing research on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and associated risk factors among IDPs in African countries.
Experiences of armed conflicts and forced migration among women from countries in the Middle East, Balkans, and Africa: a systematic review of qualitative studies
This paper provides a systematic review of literature on women’s experiences of armed conflicts and forced migration, focusing on women in or from countries in the Middle East, Balkans, or Africa. The literature indicates that refugee women’s exposure to conflict, violence and displacement leads to significant health and mental health consequences.
The effectiveness of therapeutic interventions on psychological distress in refugee children: A systematic review
This paper systematically reviews existing research on the effectiveness of psychological interventions in reducing symptoms of distress amongst refugee and asylum-seeker children.
Gender-based violence and its associated factors among internally displaced women in Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
This study analyzes the prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV) and its associated factors among internally displaced women (IDW) in northwest Ethiopia. As of September 2021, IOM (International Organization for Migration) estimated there were 2.6 million internally displaced people in the three regions (Tigray, Amhara, and Afar) in northern Ethiopia.
Prevalence of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Depression Among Internally Displaced Persons in Mogadishu-Somalia
This article estimates the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression among IDPs in Somalia and examines the factors associated with these psychiatric conditions. There are an estimated 2.6 million IDPs in Somalia due to armed conflict and environmental disasters, of whom an estimated 600,000 are living in the capital city of Mogadishu.
A post-traumatic stress disorder among internally displaced people in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review
This article reviews the evidence on the prevalence and determinants of post-traumatic stress disorders among internally displaced people in sub-Saharan Africa. The review covers studies in English published up to June 2023 that estimate the prevalence of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) in sub-Saharan Africa. The authors identified 11 studies that meet the inclusion criteria. The studies covered over 11,000 participants from 14 sub-Saharan African countries including Nigeria (4 studies), Ethiopia (3 studies), Sudan (3 studies), Somalia, the Central African Republic, Uganda, and Kenya.