Prevalence of Boko Haram crisis related depression and post-traumatic stress disorder symptomatology among internally displaced persons in Yobe state, North East, Nigeria
Background: Conflicts and disasters often result in large-scale population displacement due to destruction of properties, means of livelihood and the environment. Internal displacement has a significant effect on the mental health of affected populations. Depression and Post-traumatic stress disorde...
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| author | Usman Umar Ibrahim Alhaji Abubakar Aliyu Olorukooba Abayomi Abdulhakeem Mohammed Abdulaziz Muhammad Asiya Kabir Sabitu Bomoi Idriss Mohammed Balogun Shakir Muhammad Bammami Isa Mohammed |
| author_facet | Usman Umar Ibrahim Alhaji Abubakar Aliyu Olorukooba Abayomi Abdulhakeem Mohammed Abdulaziz Muhammad Asiya Kabir Sabitu Bomoi Idriss Mohammed Balogun Shakir Muhammad Bammami Isa Mohammed |
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| description | Background: Conflicts and disasters often result in large-scale population displacement due to destruction of properties, means of livelihood and the environment. Internal displacement has a significant effect on the mental health of affected populations. Depression and Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) increase from 10% in the general population to 15%-20% in the crisis-affected population. Aim: To determine the Prevalence depression and PTSD symptomatology and factors that predispose to symptomatic depression and PTSD. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study of 450 internally displaced persons (IDPs) was conducted, using a multistage sampling technique. The Hopkins symptom checklist was used to screen participants for symptoms of depression, and the Harvard trauma questionnaire was used to diagnose PTSD. Result: The mean age of the IDPs was 35± 15years.With 55.1% being females. About 94.2% met the criteria for symptoms of PTSD while 98.4% met the criteria for symptomatic depression. Some factors that predispose to both depression and PTSD were female gender and having symptoms of depression while having non-overcrowded accommodation has a protective effect. However only having symptoms of depression remained statistically significant. Conclusion: The study revealed that, PTSD and depression symptomatology were highly prevalent among the internally displaced persons. It is recommended that, Yobe State Government through Emergency Management Agency should develop psychosocial intervention program aimed to reach out to those IDPs for rehabilitation to avoid complications such as suicidal attempts. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5bb63e59e82c4c44a193f975f92ff71b2023-06-17T05:21:31ZengElsevierJournal of Affective Disorders Reports2666-91532023-07-0113100590Prevalence of Boko Haram crisis related depression and post-traumatic stress disorder symptomatology among internally displaced persons in Yobe state, North East, NigeriaUsman Umar Ibrahim0Alhaji Abubakar Aliyu1Olorukooba Abayomi Abdulhakeem2Mohammed Abdulaziz3Muhammad Asiya4Kabir Sabitu5Bomoi Idriss Mohammed6Balogun Shakir Muhammad7Bammami Isa Mohammed8Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Abuja, Nigeria; Corresponding author: Usman Ibrahim, Nigerian Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Abuja. Tel.: +2348032941143Department of Community Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, NigeriaDepartment of Community Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, NigeriaAfrica Centers for disease control and prevention, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaFederal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Kaduna, NigeriaDepartment of Community Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, NigeriaNigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Abuja, NigeriaNigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Abuja, NigeriaNigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Abuja, NigeriaBackground: Conflicts and disasters often result in large-scale population displacement due to destruction of properties, means of livelihood and the environment. Internal displacement has a significant effect on the mental health of affected populations. Depression and Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) increase from 10% in the general population to 15%-20% in the crisis-affected population. Aim: To determine the Prevalence depression and PTSD symptomatology and factors that predispose to symptomatic depression and PTSD. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study of 450 internally displaced persons (IDPs) was conducted, using a multistage sampling technique. The Hopkins symptom checklist was used to screen participants for symptoms of depression, and the Harvard trauma questionnaire was used to diagnose PTSD. Result: The mean age of the IDPs was 35± 15years.With 55.1% being females. About 94.2% met the criteria for symptoms of PTSD while 98.4% met the criteria for symptomatic depression. Some factors that predispose to both depression and PTSD were female gender and having symptoms of depression while having non-overcrowded accommodation has a protective effect. However only having symptoms of depression remained statistically significant. Conclusion: The study revealed that, PTSD and depression symptomatology were highly prevalent among the internally displaced persons. It is recommended that, Yobe State Government through Emergency Management Agency should develop psychosocial intervention program aimed to reach out to those IDPs for rehabilitation to avoid complications such as suicidal attempts.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666915323001294IDPsMental Health DisordersBoko HaramNorth East Nigeria |
| spellingShingle | Usman Umar Ibrahim Alhaji Abubakar Aliyu Olorukooba Abayomi Abdulhakeem Mohammed Abdulaziz Muhammad Asiya Kabir Sabitu Bomoi Idriss Mohammed Balogun Shakir Muhammad Bammami Isa Mohammed Prevalence of Boko Haram crisis related depression and post-traumatic stress disorder symptomatology among internally displaced persons in Yobe state, North East, Nigeria Journal of Affective Disorders Reports IDPs Mental Health Disorders Boko Haram North East Nigeria |
| title | Prevalence of Boko Haram crisis related depression and post-traumatic stress disorder symptomatology among internally displaced persons in Yobe state, North East, Nigeria |
| title_full | Prevalence of Boko Haram crisis related depression and post-traumatic stress disorder symptomatology among internally displaced persons in Yobe state, North East, Nigeria |
| title_fullStr | Prevalence of Boko Haram crisis related depression and post-traumatic stress disorder symptomatology among internally displaced persons in Yobe state, North East, Nigeria |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prevalence of Boko Haram crisis related depression and post-traumatic stress disorder symptomatology among internally displaced persons in Yobe state, North East, Nigeria |
| title_short | Prevalence of Boko Haram crisis related depression and post-traumatic stress disorder symptomatology among internally displaced persons in Yobe state, North East, Nigeria |
| title_sort | prevalence of boko haram crisis related depression and post traumatic stress disorder symptomatology among internally displaced persons in yobe state north east nigeria |
| topic | IDPs Mental Health Disorders Boko Haram North East Nigeria |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666915323001294 |
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