Gender differences in response to war-related trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder – a study among the Congolese refugees in Uganda

Abstract Background The wars in the Democratic Republic of Congo have left indelible marks on the mental health and functioning of the Congolese civilians that sought refuge in Uganda. Even though it is clear that civilians who are exposed to potentially traumatizing events in war and conflict areas...

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Main Authors: Herbert E. Ainamani, Thomas Elbert, David Kani Olema, Tobias Hecker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-019-2420-0

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