Childhood abuse and its association with adults’ mental health problems: a cross-sectional study among men and women in the Yangon Region of Myanmar

Objectives To estimate the prevalence of emotional, physical and sexual childhood abuse, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and to examine the association between childhood abuse and adult mental health problems, including mental distress and PTSD symptoms.Design A community-based...

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Main Authors: Espen Bjertness, Lars Lien, Win Thuzar Aye, Hein Stigum
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2021-11-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/11/e045870.full