article · Journal of Adolescent Health

Prevalence and Factors Related to Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Depression Symptoms Among Children and Adolescents Survivors and Orphans of Ebola Virus Disease in Democratic Republic of the Congo Eastern Regions During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Jude Mary Cénat
Wina Paul Darius
Cécile Rousseau
Daniel Dérivois
Jacqueline Bukaka
Seyed Mohammad Mahdi Moshirian Farahi
Rose Darly Dalexis
Noble Luyeye

202316 citationsOpen accessUniversité de Kinshasa (UNIKIN)

Abstract

The results reveal that the Ebola virus disease and its associated grief severely jeopardize the mental health of children and adolescents in affected regions. Despite the relative paucity of resources, intervention programs may be helpful to minimize associated stigma and promote psychological support.

Research topics

Migration, Health and Trauma
Resilience and Mental Health
Family Support in Illness

Sustainable Development Goals

3Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2023.07.023

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