Neglect and perceived stigmatization impact psychological distress of orphans in Tanzania

Neglect and perceived stigmatization impact psychological distress of orphans in Tanzania

Background: Research has shown that orphans in sub-Saharan Africa are at increased risk for mental health problems. Exposure to maltreatment and HIV/AIDS-related stigmatization are related to orphans’ psychological distress. Yet, researchers stress the need for more research in low-income countries...

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Main Authors: Katharin Hermenau, Ina Eggert, Markus A. Landolt, Tobias Hecker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2015-11-01
Series:European Journal of Psychotraumatology
Subjects:
Orphans
maltreatment
neglect
mental health
stigmatization
sub-Saharan Africa
Online Access:http://www.ejpt.net/index.php/ejpt/article/view/28617/pdf_105

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